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Imagine a Place

OFS
Interior Design
Design
ICFF
Healthcare Design
Sustainability
Neurodiversity
Workplace Design
Architecture
Community
Neuro-Inclusive Design
Human-Centered Design
Creativity
Experiential Design
Mentorship
Education
Chicago
Flex Work
OFS
Neocon
IIDA

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

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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Discover how neuroinclusive design is reshaping the way we think about workplaces, justice facilities, and human-centered environments. In this episode, Olivia Danielson-Veed, independent contractor for ThinkLab and former Associate and Senior Projec... more

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Dealer designers play a vital role in shaping the workplace experience, yet many navigate their careers without a strong professional network or a clear roadmap for growth. In this engaging conversation, Maria VanDeman sits down with Alexandra Tseffo... more

What happens when two design leaders sit down after one of the industry's biggest events and tell the truth about how they're really feeling?

In this candid episode, Maria VanDeman, Director of Design Strategy, and Christina Jameson, Director of Wor... more

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Recent Guests

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
Alexandra Tseffos
Founder of The Design POP and Silent Tea Consulting
The Design POP; Silent Tea Consulting
Episode: Building community for the Dealer Designer: Growth, recognition, and meaningful work with Alexandra Tseffos
Christina Jameson
Director of Workplace
OFS (Office Furniture/Furnishings provider)
Episode: The Design Days therapy session we didn't know we needed
Price Latimer
Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Alkemis
Alkemis
Episode: The art of feeling: How OFS, Liz Flores, and Alkemis brought a showroom to life
Sabrina Lippman
CEO of Habitat for Humanity New York City & Westchester
Habitat for Humanity
Episode: In the Room at ICFF: The spaces that shape us with Sabrina Lippman of Habitat for Humanity
Tana Hovland
Executive or senior designer at Rockwell Group
Rockwell Group
Episode: In the Room at ICFF: Designing for Experience with Tana Hovland of Rockwell Group
Liz Flores
Local Chicago artist featured in showroom artwork
Independent artist
Episode: Conversation to creation: Design, connection, and OFS at Design Days
Natasha Brewer
Architect and designer at Perkins Eastman
Perkins Eastman
Episode: Lighting the way for leadership, representation, and the power of connection | Natasha Brewer, Perkins Eastman

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 167 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

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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.

Chart Rankings

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

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#160
United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#116
South Africa/Arts/Design
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#154
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#157
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#159
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Talking Points

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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.
The art of feeling: How OFS, Liz Flores, and Alkemis brought a showroom to life
Q: First question is, what is a risk you took in your career that paid off?
Liz Flores describes traveling to meet artists in major cities to network, which led to her first mural job and a turning point in her mural career in Chicago.
AI and the future of design: Balancing technology, humanity, and innovation
Q: Which tool, app or material could you not live without?
Mike uses a combination of Microsoft To Do, WonderList, and Obsidian for planning, reminders, and capturing meeting notes to stay organized and ensure no detail falls through.

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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. Amanda Schneider
2. Olivia Danielson-Veed
3. Alexandra Tseffos
4. Christina Jameson
5. Price Latimer
6. Sabrina Lippman
7. Tana Hovland
8. Liz Flores

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