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Make Life Better. By Design

Kevin Drayton
Design
Architecture
Housing Crisis
Planning System
Council Housing
Nimbyism
Signage
E.M. Forster
Howard's End
Italian Design
Everyday Decisions
Furniture
Observation
Doors
Graphic Design
Sustainability
Single-Use Plastics
Ironmongery
Clothing Design
Letterforms

A podcast about design and how it can make life better, for all of us.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes33Foundeda year ago
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My guest for this episode believes that people are the important ingredient in successful enterprises. He also happens to be a chemistry graduate and vociferous advocate for making things i.e. manufacturing.

Dean Morgan talks us through his road to ... more

Maps and diagrams: representations of reality that can make life better. Strangely, the greatest accuracy or truth to life does not necessarily make life better.

In this episode we look at how our perception affects our interpretation of maps and di... more

The aim of many designers is to create timeless work.  Whilst aiming for a long design life is admirable, we shouldn't get hooked up on trying to avoid the time in which we live and work.

This episode explains that good design can be timeless yet st... more

To talk of sustainability without a timeframe is meaningless. But nowadays things are labelled sustainable without any reference to duration.

Sustainable forever applies to a very select catalogue. The best we can do is aim for as long a lifespan as... more

Knowledge, Learning and Better Choices was the title for this issue suggested by the AI elves.  Perhaps I should listen to then next time.

Making life better by design is about making choices and taking decisions. The more you know about a subject, ... more

Avoiding being overwhelmed by the accumulation of stuff is the subject of this episode. From early suggestions to limit our possessions based on utility and beauty, to the beginnings of minimalism and ideas of doing more with less, the episode charts... more

It's often the case that when we do something with the aim of making our life better, that the decision, the choice has unanticipated effects on others.

How concerned should we be about this? Few people act from entirely selfish motives, but trying ... more

Humans are blessed with a range of senses plus the most powerful brain of any species. We make life better when our choices and decision making use both our brains (Head) and senses (Heart).  

The smallest choices can make a big difference to the qu... more

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Recent Guests

Rhona Warnock
Veterinary surgeon and partner at Donaldson's Vets Limited
Donaldson's Vets Limited
Episode: Episode 20: A Vet's Eye View
Nathan Clegg
Professional graphic designer with extensive experience in various design fields.
117 Design
Episode: Episode 13: Interview with Nathan Clegg (and the Gremlins strike!)
Matt Robinson
Personal trainer and mentor to other trainers.
Episode: Episode 08: Finding Common Ground
Lucy Davies
A web developer with over a decade of experience, passionate about design and currently running her own business.
Websites by Lucy
Episode: Episode 06: Who is a Real Designer?

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Kevin Drayton
Host of Make Life Better By Design

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#184
Austria/Arts/Design

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Episode 20: A Vet's Eye View
Q: What if you had the ability, if you had the power, to change one thing about society at present?
Rhona would change the prevalence of social media and its impact on young children, as she believes it influences their understanding of society without proper guidance.
Episode 20: A Vet's Eye View
Q: Do you think a lot of kids are missing out on that (physical activity) at the moment, or do you think they're not doing too badly?
Rhona believes many kids are missing out on opportunities and experiences, noting that some children are unfamiliar with basic physical exertion.
Episode 20: A Vet's Eye View
Q: Can you tell us a little bit more about yourself then?
Rhona describes herself as a veterinary surgeon with a special interest in rehabilitation and sports medicine, having worked in her practice since she was 14.
Episode 06: Who is a Real Designer?
Q: If you had the opportunity to change one thing about our modern life, modern society, what would it be and why?
Lucy would change the way people interact on social media, advocating for more kindness and awareness of the impact of comments on others.
Episode 06: Who is a Real Designer?
Q: Do you ever find yourself coming into real conflict with a design?
While Lucy has good relationships with many graphic designers, she notes that her ability to speak up about conflicts has grown over time, particularly when it may cause extra costs for clients.

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What is Make Life Better. By Design about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on how design shapes everyday life, with episodes ranging from practical design choices in homes and workplaces to the broader social impacts of architecture, signage, and usability. The conversations frequently connect design decisions to quality of life, from housing policy and storage solutions to hearing health, veterinary care, and web design. A distinctive thread across episodes is the insistence that thoughtful, human-centered design can improve outcomes in diverse domains, often framed through personal stories or case studies that highlight tangible benefits. The host tends to blend personal reflections with expert perspectives, creating a thoughtful blend of design philosophy and practical guidance that can appeal to... more

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