I Hear Design: the i+s podcast

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Sustainability

Interior Design

Biophilic Design

Workplace Design

Architecture

Trauma-Informed Design

Healthcare Design

Hospitality Design

Technology

Woven Metal Fabric

Wellness

Acoustics

Product Development

Hybrid Work

Circular Economy

Neocon

Design Trends

Sustainable Design

Inclusive Design

Mentorship

I Hear Design is your source for interior design and architecture news, interviews and opinions. Send any questions to iheardesignpodcast@gmail.com

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	371	Founded	2 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	DesignArts

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Product Talk | Acoustics as Architecture: Why Sound Belongs at the Start of Design

Sound influences every space we design, yet acoustics are often treated as an afterthought. In this episode of Product Talk, Lauren Brant sits down with Dr. Robert MacMeccan, President of Turf Design, to explore why acoustics should be considered one... more

29 Jul 2026 • 57 min

ICYMI: A Designer’s Guide to Bio Material Terms

The language of sustainable materials is getting more complicated. Terms like bio-based, bio-sourced, bio-attributed, and USDA BioPreferred® are increasingly common in product literature, but they don’t necessarily mean the same thing—or provide the ... more

27 Jul 2026 • 10 min

Building a Healthier Design Firm: Culture, Accountability, and B Corp Leadership with David Shove-Brown

What does it really take to build a healthy design practice today? On this episode of I Hear Design, Robert Nieminen speaks with David Shove-Brown, co-founder and partner at Washington, D.C.-based architecture and design firm //3877, about the system... more

20 Jul 2026 • 50 min

ICYMI: Why Interior Architects Belong at the Start of the Project

When should interior architects join a project team? According to this article, the answer is simple: at the very beginning.

In this In Case You Missed It episode of I Hear Design, we revisit an interiors+sources feature exploring why interior archi... more

13 Jul 2026 • 12 min

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David Shove-Brown

Co-founder and partner at 3877 (architecture and design firm)

3877

Episode: Building a Healthier Design Firm: Culture, Accountability, and B Corp Leadership with David Shove-Brown

Joshua Zinder

Managing partner of JZA and D; co-founder of Landau, Zinder Architecture

JZA/D and Landau, Zinder Architecture

Episode: Foundations of Community (Pt. 3): How Worship Design Builds Faith, Belonging, and Community with Joshua Zinder

Casey Baxter

Vice President and General Manager of HBF and HBF Textiles

HBF & HBF Textiles

Episode: Product Talk: America 250—Heritage, Craftsmanship, and the Next Generation of American Design

Joseph Namyst

Creative Director

Davis Furniture

Episode: Product Talk: America 250—Heritage, Craftsmanship, and the Next Generation of American Design

Albert Aronov

Principal at RKTB Architects and Leader of RKTB Education Studio

RKTB Architects

Episode: Foundations of Community (Pt. 2): Designing Better K-12 Schools with Albert Aronov and Nelya Sachakova

Nelya Sachakova

Leader of RKTB's New School Buildings and Editions team

RKTB Architects

Episode: Foundations of Community (Pt. 2): Designing Better K-12 Schools with Albert Aronov and Nelya Sachakova

Oxana Dallas

principal designer of commercial at AHF Products

AHF Products

Episode: How Armstrong Flooring® Kaleido™ Color Lab Is Expanding Creative Possibilities in Commercial Flooring with Oxana Dallas

Peter Bafitis

Managing Principal at RKTB Architects

RKTB Architects

Episode: Foundations of Community (Pt. 1): Affordable Multifamily Housing with Peter Bafitis and Alex Brito

Alex Brito

Principal and Leader of RKTB's Affordable Housing Studio

RKTB Architects

Episode: Foundations of Community (Pt. 1): Affordable Multifamily Housing with Peter Bafitis and Alex Brito

Hosts

Robert Nieminen

Host of I Hear Design podcast; provides direction and context for conversations in interiors, architecture, and related industries

Lauren Brant

Host and editor of Product Talk; contributes interview framing and topic development

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Apple Podcasts	#118	United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts	#16	Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts	#98	Switzerland/Arts/Design

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Building a Healthier Design Firm: Culture, Accountability, and B Corp Leadership with David Shove-Brown

Q: What practical steps did you take to embed accountability in the firm's day-to-day operations?

We formalized a mentorship program, started sharing information transparently (except salaries), and created clear policies and metrics so everyone understood goals, progress, and how to contribute to the firm's success.

Building a Healthier Design Firm: Culture, Accountability, and B Corp Leadership with David Shove-Brown

Q: How did you start establishing long-term client relationships instead of chasing individual projects?

We focused on building trust through ongoing conversations, setting expectations early, and ensuring the client felt seen and supported, which gradually led to deeper partnerships rather than chasing one-off projects.

Foundations of Community (Pt. 3): How Worship Design Builds Faith, Belonging, and Community with Joshua Zinder

Q: But from your perspective, what are faith communities really asking their buildings to do today?

He explains that communities seek spaces that connect people and the divine, merging sacred meaning with practical needs like education, accessibility, and sustainability, and that every project reflects its congregation.

Foundations of Community (Pt. 3): How Worship Design Builds Faith, Belonging, and Community with Joshua Zinder

Q: Before we get into all that, would you mind just briefly introducing yourself to our listeners and sharing a little bit about your role at JZAMD?

Joshua describes founding JZAD, his work across typologies, and how collaboration with Michael Landau led to Landau Zinder Architecture, enabling synagogue and Judaic design on a national scale.

Product Talk: America 250—Heritage, Craftsmanship, and the Next Generation of American Design

Q: What separates good design from lasting design, especially as trends come and go?

Durability, long-term value, and the ability for products to age gracefully are core to lasting design; investment in quality materials, thoughtful engineering, and enduring relationships with designers and manufacturers sustains relevance beyond trends.

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This show centers on interior design, architecture, and the intersecting worlds of craft, manufacturing, and sustainability. Episodes cover worship spaces and sacred architecture, K-12 and urban education facilities, high-profile corporate interiors, and market shifts in materials, textiles, and immersive design experiences. A notable pattern is practical, project-focused conversations with practitioners who blend design excellence with real-world constraints—whether expanding a historic building, retooling manufacturing for domestic production, or exploring performance-based codes. The program often surfaces thoughtful analyses of materiality, wellness, and sustainability storytelling, along with case studies that illuminate how spaces fun... more

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3. Casey Baxter
4. Joseph Namyst
5. Albert Aronov
6. Nelya Sachakova
7. Oxana Dallas
8. Peter Bafitis

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