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Imagine a Place

OFS
Interior Design
Design
Healthcare Design
ICFF
Sustainability
Neurodiversity
Workplace Design
Architecture
Community
Neuro-Inclusive Design
Human-Centered Design
Creativity
Experiential Design
OFS
Mentorship
Education
Chicago
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This is a podcast about people, places, and design that will help you learn and grow. Our guests share insight, stories, and big ideas that inspire courage and curiosity. Whether it's our workplace, our home, or all the places in between, interior design is shaping the human experience every day.

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Latest Episodes

What happens when workplace leaders from Meta, Google, Etsy, NVIDIA, WSP, Fresenius Medical Care and Acuity Brands, plus a workplace veteran whose career spans Alo, Netflix, Uber and Headspace, get in a room? You quickly realize they are wrestling wi... more

What does it really look like to build a meaningful career in design while raising a family?

In this special Imagine a Place episode, Maria VanDeman takes us inside Mothers of Design: Calling in the Double Shift, a live conversation in Knoxville, Te... more

What if great healthcare design isn't just about beautiful spaces but about helping people heal, caregivers thrive, and every second count? In this episode, Nicole Ward, Senior Associate and Interior Designer at NBBJ, shares how purpose has shaped he... more

Amanda Schneider joins Imagine a Place for a candid conversation about the future of work, generational leadership, and what it takes to build workplaces where people can thrive. Beyond the researcher, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author, Maria unco... more

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Recent Guests

Christina Brooks
Partner and interior designer at GAE Architecture and Design
GAE Architecture and Design
Episode: Mothers of Design: Designing careers, raising families, and finding balance
Milagros Zingoni
Professor and director of the School of Interior Architecture at the University of Tennessee
University of Tennessee
Episode: Mothers of Design: Designing careers, raising families, and finding balance
Kelly Reynolds
Vice President and Principal at Johnson Architecture in Knoxville
Johnson Architecture
Episode: Mothers of Design: Designing careers, raising families, and finding balance
Julie Dalby
Studio Director at Lauderdale Design Group
Lauderdale Design Group
Episode: Mothers of Design: Designing careers, raising families, and finding balance
Heather Dodd
Interior Designer in Knoxville
OFS / Knoxville
Episode: Mothers of Design: Designing careers, raising families, and finding balance
Barbie Thomas
District Sales Manager for OFS in Easton, CT
OFS
Episode: Mothers of Design: Designing careers, raising families, and finding balance
Nicole Ward
Senior Associate and Interior Designer at NBBJ
NBBJ
Episode: In the Room | Designing with purpose: Nicole Ward on the future of healthcare spaces
Amanda Schneider
Founder and president of ThinkLab; TED Talker; author of Work for What's Next
ThinkLab
Episode: Leading across generations: Burnout, authenticity, and the workplace of tomorrow
Olivia Danielson-Veed
Leading designer focused on neuroinclusive design
HOK (former), ThinkLab (current)
Episode: People care about people: What neurodiversity teaches us about great design

Hosts

Maria Van Diemen
Multiple entries across episodes; primary host with extensive involvement in workplace design conversations.
Wesley Edmonds
Co-host on multiple episodes; recurring presence alongside Maria in workplace and design discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 168 ratings
  • Checks all the Boxes

    If you haven’t heard #theimagineaplace

    #podcast, you are truly missing out on wonderfully crafted and inspirational conversations. Tune in, you won’t regret it! 🧡

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rad.izdaname
    United States4 years ago
  • Authenticity and Care

    This podcast has a depth of care, conversation, and designing connections with humanity at the forefront! Bravo! Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kia Weatherspoon
    United States4 years ago
  • Furniture is not a four letter word

    I loved listening to Dianne and Doug interact. I think Furgatory is one of the best words ever created! We need to put that on a t-shirt 🔥

    I look forward to hearing LOTS more conversations about decommissioning furniture. It’s a massive global issue and is going to take everyone working together to try and solve the problem.

    Thank you for talking about designing your life. It’s something I am also super passionate about. Design your life; you only have one.

    Thanks for what you do, Doug, and ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BoomerSooner91
    United States4 years ago
  • Furniture is not a four letter word

    Dianne Kimiko Murata of Kimiko Designs is spot on with the complexities to a job going all the way from when we are brought on to a project to it being installed right when the puzzle is complete.

    Furniture doesn’t have to be a four letter word and Dianne gives great insight into this all the way from programming thru to post documents. I love the new word made up about the gap that sometimes happens between the design firm and the dealer, Furgatory!!! She touches very well on sustainability an... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cherylb470
    United States4 years ago
  • Furniture is not a four letter word

    Great podcast to listen to, my favorite episode was ‘’ Furniture is not a four letter word ’’ as I am myself a furniture specialist/nerd!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dodo1122339078
    Canada4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Episodes are seen as highly actionable for design professionals and decision-makers, with engaging storytelling and practical takeaways.
Listeners praise the show for thoughtful, authentic conversations and deep dives into design leadership.
Guests and host create a calm, insightful listening experience with a focus on human-centered spaces.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#87
United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#18
Philippines/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#103
Singapore/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#239
South Korea/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#240
South Africa/Arts/Design

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

In the Room | Designing with purpose: Nicole Ward on the future of healthcare spaces
Q: How does Nicole describe the role of leadership and collaboration in driving innovation at her firm?
Leadership, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a culture that rewards innovation enable the team to push boundaries while balancing infection control and operational needs, leading to better staff spaces and patient experiences.
In the Room | Designing with purpose: Nicole Ward on the future of healthcare spaces
Q: What is a widely accepted belief about healthcare facility strategy that Nicole thinks is overdue for disruption?
There is a belief that healthcare spaces must be highly clinical and not aesthetically pleasing, but the hosts and Nicole argue for designing spaces that are both functional and warm to support care teams and patients.
Leading across generations: Burnout, authenticity, and the workplace of tomorrow
Q: What is the most 'fake it till you make it' moment you've had, and how did you navigate it?
She talks about quitting a corporate role, starting her own consultancy from a place of doubt, and then building it into a thriving business, TED Talk, and book through perseverance and taking bold, early steps.
Leading across generations: Burnout, authenticity, and the workplace of tomorrow
Q: Who is someone in your life who saw potential in you?
Amanda credits her dad for exposing her early to professional worlds and public speaking, which helped her believe in herself and pay it forward to the next generation.
The art of feeling: How OFS, Liz Flores, and Alkemis brought a showroom to life
Q: If your desk or studio could talk, what would it say about you?
It would acknowledge the lack of working hours and the constant, dynamic creative flow that blends studio time with everyday life.

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What is Imagine a Place about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful show centered on people, spaces, and design, featuring conversations with designers, architects, and design leaders who explore authentic workplace and interior environments. Episodes commonly cover leadership, mentorship, community-building, experiential design, sustainability, and the human impact of design decisions on culture and everyday life. Guests range from senior designers and firm leaders to cross-disciplinary collaborators, often discussing career growth, collaboration across teams, and the role of design in shaping behavior and wellbeing. The show's strength appears in its candid storytelling, practical leadership insights, and attention to inclusive, human-centered design across corporate, healthcare, education, a... more

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Recent guests on Imagine a Place include:

1. Christina Brooks
2. Milagros Zingoni
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4. Julie Dalby
5. Heather Dodd
6. Barbie Thomas
7. Nicole Ward
8. Amanda Schneider

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