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About Place

MillerKnoll
Workplace Design
Inclusive Design
Architecture
Harkin Institute
Americans With Disabilities Act
Universal Design
Workplace Innovation
The Ledger
Healthcare Environments
Neuroaesthetics
Accessibility
Employment For People With Disabilities
Millerknoll
Healthcare Innovation
Psychological Safety
Employee Experience
Sustainability
Social Justice
Drake University
Labor and Employment

Hosted by Ryan Anderson, VP of Global Research and Planning at MillerKnoll, About Place explores the evolving role of place in our lives, at work and beyond. Each episode features conversations with thought-leaders, designers, researchers, and more, all of whom bring expertise and understanding about how the places we create can positively impact how we work and live. Visit millerknoll.com/ideas-i... more

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Jeanne Gang
Founder of Studio Gang, an architecture and urban design practice
Studio Gang
Episode: S5, E7: Architecture as social infrastructure, featuring Jeanne Gang
Dr. Anthony Chang
Founder and CEO of BAMF Health, focused on advanced molecular imaging and therapy
BAMF Health
Episode: S5 E6: Designed to save lives, featuring Dr Anthony Chang and Laurie Placinski
Laurie Placinski
Vice President of Real Estate Design and Partnerships at BAMF Health, specializing in healing environment design
BAMF Health
Episode: S5 E6: Designed to save lives, featuring Dr Anthony Chang and Laurie Placinski
Debbie Lovich
Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: S5 E5: The future of work takes shape, featuring Debbie Lovich and Brian Elliott
Brian Elliott
CEO of Work Forward and Executive in Residence at Charter
Work Forward
Episode: S5 E5: The future of work takes shape, featuring Debbie Lovich and Brian Elliott
Izabella Lorenz
Global Workplace Experience and Real Estate Strategy Leader at Zoom
Zoom
Episode: S5 E4: Connecting spaces, tech, and people, featuring Izabella Lorenz
Kate Usher
Founder of Menopause and Business
Menopause and Business
Episode: S5 E3: Designing for menopause, featuring Kate Usher and Lori Daughtrey
Lori Daughtrey
Senior Workplace Designer
MillerKnoll
Episode: S5 E3: Designing for menopause, featuring Kate Usher and Lori Daughtrey
John Maeda
VP of Engineering for Core AI Computational Design and Research at Microsoft and an accomplished author
Microsoft
Episode: S5 E2: AI and relationship-based work, featuring John Maeda

Host

Ryan Anderson
Vice President of Global Research and Planning at MillerKnoll, with a focus on exploring the evolving role of place in design and work.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Incredible Insights!

    Ryan has some incredibly profound ideas about the future of work, but he doesn’t share those ideas without the data to back him up. Looking Forward is educational, informative, and entertaining. Can’t wait for Season 3!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan1777999877
    United States3 years ago
  • Timely and insightful

    Herman Miller has a great reputation as a leader in shaping workplace trends, so it’s great to hear from them on how these past 18 months are reshaping what offices look and feel like. If the first episode is any indication, this is going to be a required weekly listening for me and my team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wozapomani
    United States4 years ago

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There is a strong emphasis on modern challenges in workplaces, resonating well with professionals in design and management.
The show is seen as educational, combining expert opinions with practical insights on creating inclusive spaces.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions on workplace design and its impact on wellbeing.

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S5 E4: Connecting spaces, tech, and people, featuring Izabella Lorenz
Q: Tell us a little bit about Zoom's return to office policy.
Izabella discusses Zoom's requirement for employees to return to the office with a strategy that accounts for team dynamics and encourages in-person collaboration.
S5 E4: Connecting spaces, tech, and people, featuring Izabella Lorenz
Q: How does Zoom approach your workplace strategy?
Izabella explains that Zoom transformed its workplace strategy to re-imagine how they work, emphasizing the role of physical offices for connection and mentoring rather than just productivity.
S5 E3: Designing for menopause, featuring Kate Usher and Lori Daughtrey
Q: What role does the physical space play in supporting women experiencing menopause?
Physical space plays a vital role by providing sensory and physical comfort, as well as promoting well-being through thoughtful design.
S5 E1: The purpose of place making, featuring Cheryl Durst
Q: How do we make sure that collectively we make the most of our opportunities in the coming years?
Cheryl emphasizes the importance of understanding the value of design in supporting business goals and the need for designers to adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing environment.
S5 E1: The purpose of place making, featuring Cheryl Durst
Q: How did you end up doing this? Why have you decided to give yourself to this?
Cheryl Durst shares her journey from journalism to interior design, detailing her unexpected entry into the field through a connection with a parent of a student she taught, which ultimately led her to the IIDA.

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This podcast examines the evolving significance of physical and conceptual spaces in various aspects of our lives, particularly focusing on work environments. Engaging conversations with experts—ranging from architects and healthcare innovators to workplace strategists and interior designers—explore the interplay between design and functionality, emphasizing how well-planned spaces can enhance human interactions, well-being, and productivity. Unique discussions include topics like workplace inclusion, the effects of menopause on design, and the role of artificial intelligence, offering listeners a multidimensional understanding of creativity and human connection within physical spaces.

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Recent guests on About Place include:

1. Jeanne Gang
2. Dr. Anthony Chang
3. Laurie Placinski
4. Debbie Lovich
5. Brian Elliott
6. Izabella Lorenz
7. Kate Usher
8. Lori Daughtrey

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