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Imagine a Place

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

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 of Imagine a Place, Maria VanDeman and Wesley Edmonds reflect on a powerful start to the year, highlighting authentic conversations with women in design, ICFF, the growing importance of human connection in the workplace, and insights ... more

In this inspiring episode, interior designer Natasha Brewer, Senior Interior Designer and Associate Principal of Perkins Eastman shares her perspective on leadership, creativity, and the evolving role of connection in the design industry.

The conver... more

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This episode features Morgan Maples, a Chicago-based Senior Project Manager, who brings a real and refreshingly honest perspective to the realities of working in the design industry. The conversation explores themes of setting boundaries, managing ex... more

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In a profession shaped by increasing speed and complexity, how do we reclaim the creativity at the heart of great design? In this episode of Imagine a Place, Abby Rolla, Vice President and Principal at ASD | SKY, shares her perspective on protecting ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Morgan Maples
Senior PM for Commercial Interiors at IA Interior Architects
IA Interior Architects
Episode: When “Not In Scope” and humor become a design superpower | Morgan Maples of IA Interior Architects
Abby Rolla
Principal in interior studio focused on corporate work and higher education
ASD
Episode: Reclaiming creativity: Leadership, balance, and the evolving practice of design | Abby Rolla, Vice President and Principal at ASD | SKY
Mauricio Toledo
Executive at Warner Music Group discussed changing space strategies
Warner Music Group
Episode: You can’t mandate culture: Insights from WorkX Dallas
John Turner
Representative from UT Health discussing measurement
UT Health
Episode: You can’t mandate culture: Insights from WorkX Dallas
Jean Chandler
Global design lead at Industrious
Industrious
Episode: The design strategy behind one of the world’s leading coworking brands | Jean Chandler of Industrious
Melissa Borrmann
Interior Design Director at Niles Bolton Associates
Niles Bolton Associates
Episode: The designer’s secret superpower: Listening, empathy, and client-centered design | Melissa Borrmann of Niles Bolton Associates
Mike Sewell
Chief Digital Transformation Officer
Gresham Smith
Episode: AI and the future of design: Balancing technology, humanity, and innovation

Hosts

Maria Van Diemen
Host of the show focused on Imagine a Place; frequent interview host with a design and community-building lens
Wesley Edmonds
Co-host/host focusing on workplace design and design leadership conversations

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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Episodes are described as insightful, with a strong focus on human-centric design and leadership.
The show is repeatedly recommended for industry professionals seeking practical design leadership insights.
Listeners praise thoughtful, authentic conversations and diverse guest lineups.

Chart Rankings

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

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#12
South Korea/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#80
Denmark/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#122
South Africa/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#222
South Korea/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#236
Sweden/Arts/Design

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Imagine a Place

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

This show centers on people, places, and design, featuring leaders, practitioners, and innovators who shape workplaces, interiors, and communities. Episodes often explore leadership, mentorship, human-centered design, boundaries and scope in projects, sustainability, and the human experience of space—frequently weaving in organizational culture, autonomy, and data-driven decisions. A distinctive thread is blending practical design leadership with authentic storytelling, humor, and empathy, making it useful for listeners who want actionable takeaways on managing design teams, shaping workplaces, and designing for diverse users. Notable is its mix of architecture and interior design perspectives, global and multi-disciplinary viewpoints, and ... more

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Recent guests on Imagine a Place include:

1. Liz Flores
2. Natasha Brewer
3. Morgan Maples
4. Abby Rolla
5. Mauricio Toledo
6. John Turner
7. Jean Chandler
8. Melissa Borrmann

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