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About Place

MillerKnoll
Workplace Design
Inclusive Design
Architecture
Americans With Disabilities Act
Harkin Institute
AI Adoption
Hybrid Work
Sustainability
Workplace Innovation
Neuroaesthetics
Millerknoll
Interior Design
The Ledger
Healthcare Environments
Employee Engagement
Universal Design
Design Days
Ergonomics
Menopause
Healthcare Innovation

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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Set within San Francisco’s historic Mills Building, Gensler’s LEED Platinum and Fitwel 3‑Star-certified workplace reflects the firm’s commitment to research-driven, human‑centered design. In this episode, Randy Howder shares insights that shaped this... more

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Recent Guests

Caroline Quick
Vice President and Head of Global Real Estate and Workplace at Cloudflare
Cloudflare
Episode: S6 E1: Energizing a culture of belonging, featuring Caroline Quick
Lindsay Wilson
President of Corgan
Corgan
Episode: S5 E9: Opportunities for engagement, featuring Lindsay Wilson
Ian Ellison
Co-founder of Audium and host of the Workplace Geeks podcast, with a background in facilities management and academic research.
Audium
Episode: S5 E8: AI and workplace discovery, featuring Ian Ellison and Chris Moriarty
Chris Moriarty
Co-founder of Audium and host of the Workplace Geeks podcast, with a background in marketing and workplace consultancy.
Audium
Episode: S5 E8: AI and workplace discovery, featuring Ian Ellison and Chris Moriarty
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

Host

Ryan Anderson
Vice President of Global Research and Planning at MillerKnoll; hosts discussions on how place shapes work and life, focusing on design-led workplace strategy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 52 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 States4 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 States5 years ago

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Guest lineup blends design, tech, and healthcare to cover diverse aspects of place and work.
Episodes stay timely, pairing insights with real-world workplace trends.
Production quality and host credibility shine through thoughtful, actionable conversations.
Content is data-driven and educational, with practical takeaways for teams.

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S5 E8: AI and workplace discovery, featuring Ian Ellison and Chris Moriarty
Q: What are you finding to be like the most important cold truths, the most important discoveries, insights at this point in the world of workplace?
The most pressing issue is the compliance gap between organizational mandates for return to office policies and the reality of employee behavior regarding hybrid work.
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.

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Conversations center on how physical spaces influence work, wellbeing, and collaboration, with a strong emphasis on design thinking, human-centered environments, and the evolving role of place in modern organizations. Across episodes, guests range from architects and designers to healthcare innovators, tech leaders, and real estate strategists, all exploring how workplaces can foster creativity, connection, and productive teamwork in hybrid and AI-enabled contexts. Noteworthy traits include a clear focus on the intersection of design, technology, and organizational culture, and a propensity to bring practical, policy-aware insights to real-world work environments.

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1. Caroline Quick
2. Lindsay Wilson
3. Ian Ellison
4. Chris Moriarty
5. Jeanne Gang
6. Dr. Anthony Chang
7. Laurie Placinski
8. Debbie Lovich

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