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Play&Conversations

Play&Co
Design
Creativity
Art
Digital Design
Technology
Grovemade
Creative AI Academy
Virtual Reality
Spatial Computing
Nike
Industrial Design
PRATT University
Community Engagement
Perception
Environmental Design
University Of Oregon
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Artificial Intelligence
The James Brand
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Play&Conversations is a podcast where the Play&Co design team connects with fellow designers and creatives to gain fresh perspectives and expand our knowledge. Each episode is an unscripted, authentic conversation about creativity, design, and the processes that drive our work, We explore what inspires us, the challenges we face, and how we keep things fun while getting the job done.

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Latest Episodes

We're joined by strategist and educator Angella Tapé for a deep dive into strategy as a creative craft and what it really means to build the future through design in the era of AI. Angella shares how she helps professionals become category creators i... more

The creative force behind Jaunt Motors - cofounder and CEO Dave Budge - joins us to talk about building electric vehicles that put experience first. Dave shares his journey from digital innovation to hardware, the joy of tactile design, and why great... more

This episode, we sit down with Thomas Belhacene to trace the winding road from ArtCenter to global brands like Bugatti, Nike, and Adidas. We talk about lessons from big-brand innovation, knowing when to leave your dream job, and returning to his root... more

We’re joined by Julie Anne Quay - founder of VFILES - for a wide-open conversation about curiosity, energy, and why trying to be for everyone is a creative dead end. We cover the essentials: football, fashion, failure, footwear, and yes - monster tru... more

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Recent Guests

Oisín O'Muircheartaigh
Director of Industrial Design at Aruliden, with a career spanning consumer electronics and healthcare.
Aruliden
Episode: Episode 23: The Science of Curiosity and Exploration in Design with Oisin O'Muircheartaigh
Dominik Heinrich
Co-founder and innovator of Creative AI Academy with two decades of experience in design, AI, and innovation.
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Episode: Episode 21: Decoding the Future of AI with Dominik Heinrich

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Brendan Hutchieson
Host of Play&Conversations with a focus on authentic design discussions and community insights.
Jason McGinnity
One of the hosts engaging creativeness within the design community, facilitating open conversations.

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#226
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#240
Germany/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#77
New Zealand/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#156
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#193
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Episode 20: Crafting the Brands of Tomorrow with Global Brand Strategist Katie Dreke
Q: Can you just tell us a little bit more about what you're doing now and then maybe how those experiences eventually help get you to where you are today?
Katie discusses her current focus on independent consulting, emphasizing her ethos of crafting and sculpting living brands through ethically driven strategies. She reflects on her past experiences with brands and how this has shaped her current practice.
Episode 19: 'Keeping Irons in the Fire' with Industrial Designer Sam Amis
Q: How did you get into Nike and what were some projects you worked on?
Sam describes his persistence in networking and applying multiple times to get into Nike, eventually working on products like the fuel band and GPS watches.
Episode 19: 'Keeping Irons in the Fire' with Industrial Designer Sam Amis
Q: Can you take us back to what that IDEO experience was like and how it's been going since then?
Sam reflects on how his tour of IDEO ignited his passion for industrial design, noting the creative environment that sparked his interest in the field.
Episode 23: The Science of Curiosity and Exploration in Design with Oisin O'Muircheartaigh
Q: What advice would you give to a young designer?
Be open-minded, embrace new tools, and don’t discard traditional design fundamentals.
Episode 23: The Science of Curiosity and Exploration in Design with Oisin O'Muircheartaigh
Q: Can you describe your role and the journey you took in healthcare design?
Oisín shared his experiences designing healthcare products, emphasizing the challenges of integrating good design into an industry focused heavily on engineering.

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A platform for designers and creatives, the discussions focus on creativity, design processes, and the challenges faced within these fields. Conversations are informal and aim to expand the understanding of design through authentic storytelling, experiences, and insights from various guests. Topics frequently cover the balance between professional and personal life, nurturing creativity in team environments, and how societal influences reshape design practices. The unique approach of fostering a light-hearted but informative tone creates an inviting atmosphere for listeners who seek to explore the deeper meanings behind design and creativity.

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