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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Ripple Collective
Emirati Design
Abu Dhabi
Vitra
Office Design
Tokyo
Japan
Industrial Design
Future Of Work
Narrative In Design
Design

Design conversations crafted with our friends as they pass through our Abu Dhabi Studio.

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We had the pleasure of having Lukas Scherrer, an incredible industrial designer, with us for a few days in Abu Dhabi, spending time with the team and sharing incredibly valuable insights on design, process and how to make really really cool objects. ... more

Our first special edition Small Talk is…special, because it’s live from the newly opened Tokyo Outpost, right in the heart of one of the world’s most interesting cities.

Nuno, the one who normally interviews is on the other side of the mic, unpacking... more

If you’ve been around us for a while you know that we’re huge fans of Vitra and the world of good design they’ve crafted around themselves. So it was very cool to have Vitra VP Heiko Stahl join Nuno at the Small Talk table and chat through everything... more

If you’re going to talk design, art, culture, architecture and the identity of Abu Dhabi and the UAE then one person you have to have at the microphone is Her Excellency Noura al Kaabi. Her influence and impact in shaping the creative scene here is e... more

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Lukas Scherrer
Industrial designer, founder of Shibuleru (Shibulero)
Shibuleru
Episode: #10/ Small Talk with Lukas from Shibuleru
Nuno Apleu
Founder and CEO of Ripple Collective
Ripple Collective
Episode: #9/ Small Talk with Nuno from the Ripple Collective
Noura Al Kaabi
Minister of Culture and a leading figure in UAE design and arts
UAE government / Ministry of Culture
Episode: #7 / Small Talk with Noura Al Kaabi

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Apple Podcasts
#74
United Arab Emirates/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#90
Finland/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#106
Switzerland/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#238
Spain/Arts/Design

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#8/ Small Talk with Heiko from Vitra
Q: How did you feel when COVID said that there were no more offices?
Heiko describes it as a nightmare, emphasizing that people are social and need physical interaction; they adapted by creating online gatherings but underscored that returning to offices is tied to company culture and shared values rather than mere compliance or safety rules.
#6 / Small Talk with Kjetil from Snøhetta
Q: What role does the workshop play in the firm's philosophy?
The workshop is where the hand-made, tactile aspects meet digital processes; it's central to training, prototyping, and maintaining the craft-oriented mindset that underpins every project.
#6 / Small Talk with Kjetil from Snøhetta
Q: How does Snøhetta integrate local context with global practice?
They emphasize a balance between local identity and universal human elements, using cross-cultural research and a responsive approach to place, climate, and culture to ensure that projects feel authentic in each location while drawing on a common multidisciplinary mindset.
#6 / Small Talk with Kjetil from Snøhetta
Q: Why did Snøhetta choose a collective studio name rather than the founder's name?
The founders were uncomfortable with a single person's name overshadowing the collaborative effort; they wanted credit for the entire team and a filmmaking-style acknowledgment of all contributors, not just the master architect.

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What is Small Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on design, architecture, and culture with a focus on cross-border collaboration and practical insights from practitioners and leaders. Across recent episodes, conversations explore how design mediates between engineering, manufacturing, and business, the evolution of workplace and campus environments, and the role of culture, heritage, and global partnerships in shaping modern design language. Noteworthy themes include long-term thinking, user-centered and cross-cultural approaches, and the integration of technology and storytelling into design practice. Guests tend to be senior designers, architects, or design leaders who can share actionable career insights, studio processes, and perspectives on global design ecosystems.... more

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