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Imagine a Place

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Interior Design
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Workplace Design
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Drexel University

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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In this episode, Kala Fagan, a Senior Associate and Design Director at OTJ Architects, joins us for an honest and energizing conversation about what it means to lead in design today. From navigating post recession pressures to pushing back on unreali... more

In this episode of Imagine a Place, host Wesley Edmonds shares a few standout moments from her conversation with Hector Kolonas, founder of This Week in Coworking. From coworking spaces in train stations to the role automation and AI are playing in f... more

Naoko Oguro, Design Director of IA Interior Architects, reflects on what it means to build a career rooted in purpose, community, and care. From growing up in New York after moving from Tokyo, to finding confidence as an introvert in a relationship-d... more

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What happens when enterprise workplace needs meet the flexibility, hospitality, and humanity of coworking? In this episode, host Wesley Edmonds sits down with Caroline Hecht from Preferred Office Network to unpack how flexible workspace can simplify ... more

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Recent Guests

Naoko Oguro
Design Director at IA Interior Architects
IA Interior Architects
Episode: Why designers need community more than ever | Naoko Oguro of IA Interior Architects
Caroline Hecht
Head of Global Partnerships at Preferred Office Network
Preferred Office Network
Episode: The power of ‘Yes’: Simplifying flex work for enterprise customers
Lelitha Williams
Supervisor of Office Design and Planning at Aflac
Aflac
Episode: The duck, the data, and the design that makes them work: A conversation with Aflac and Meta
Emily Burchill
Senior Interior Designer with Turner & Townsend at Meta
Meta
Episode: The duck, the data, and the design that makes them work: A conversation with Aflac and Meta
Lauren Cole
Healthcare Director at NBBJ with a background in Interior Design and Environmental Psychology.
NBBJ
Episode: Design for Belonging: Good design is good for business
Charmaigne Haley
Interior Designer at SmithGroup
SmithGroup
Episode: Culture, care, and the spaces between: A conversation with Charmaigne Haley of SmithGroup
Alexandra Bonner
Associate and healthcare interior designer at FCA
FCA
Episode: Designing with empathy and grit
Shanna Francis
Director of Corporate Interior Design at HuntonBrady Architects
HuntonBrady Architects
Episode: Finding Peace and Building Community with Shanna Francis of HuntonBrady Architects
Kati Peditto
Design researcher and design psychologist
DLR Group
Episode: Design for the mind

Hosts

Maria Van Diemen
Host of Imagine a Place, focusing on inspiring discussions around design and community building.
Wesley Edmonds
One of the hosts, focusing on workplace design and flexibility.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 162 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 States3 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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Many reviews mention the uplifting and thought-provoking nature of the discussions, making it a favorite among design professionals.
Listeners praise the podcast for its insightful and authentic conversations with design leaders, highlighting its emphasis on community and innovative design.
The host's approach is described as engaging and supportive, creating a connection with guests and addressing relevant industry challenges.

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#219
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#115
Ireland/Arts/Design
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#143
Hong Kong/Arts/Design
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#147
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#157
United Arab Emirates/Arts/Design
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#187
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why designers need community more than ever | Naoko Oguro of IA Interior Architects
Q: What's a moment that changed the way you think about design?
A design director taught me that program is important but shouldn't dictate design, prioritizing design is crucial.
Why designers need community more than ever | Naoko Oguro of IA Interior Architects
Q: How do you define success for yourself now versus early in your career?
Success is now defined by client feedback rather than just validation from superiors.
Why designers need community more than ever | Naoko Oguro of IA Interior Architects
Q: What has been your biggest takeaway from our time together?
I really do love our community and the core value that designers come from a good place, despite being competitors.
Design for Belonging: Good design is good for business
Q: Where do you both hope this will take healthcare environments in the future?
They aspire to shift the perspective on design from being seen as an added cost to being recognized as a valuable investment that impacts patient healing and overall experience.
Design for Belonging: Good design is good for business
Q: What made you want to dive deeper into the topic of belonging?
Jessica reflects on her personal experiences of hosting and the desire to create spaces that foster connections, especially in healthcare settings.

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Focusing on the intersection of people, places, and design, this podcast explores how interior design shapes every aspect of the human experience. Through engaging conversations with designers, architects, and thought leaders, it highlights the importance of community, empathy, and innovation in creating environments that foster well-being. The discussions often reflect on the evolving landscape of workplace design, flexible workspaces, and the crucial role of inclusivity and belonging in design practices.

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Recent guests on Imagine a Place include:

1. Naoko Oguro
2. Caroline Hecht
3. Lelitha Williams
4. Emily Burchill
5. Lauren Cole
6. Charmaigne Haley
7. Alexandra Bonner
8. Shanna Francis

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