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Honoring the work of designers at the intersection of design, identity, and practice.

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508 W Beach St is Brandon Bibby’s (Bibby) earliest memory of a building. The complexity of navigating one’s spatial position in Arkansas was the earliest recognition of the mediation of race and class in the built environment. At Beach St, t... more

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The core of environmental practice is a resonance with the land at the register of the self and with concern for sustaining the productivity of the land for generations to come. Across the Black Belt South and Appalachia, Black women have be... more

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“Architecture as a cultural expression” informs the intangible pull for many Black architects, less concerned with the building and recontextualizing architecture as cultural heritage. Narratives, stories, archival work, and politics animate... more

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The discipline of graphic design has been a fundamental, but often siloed, facet of design practice. Stylistic typography, color choice, and composition have spoken in the stead of Black designers. Graphic design has co-created any traceable... more

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Brandon Bibby
Senior Preservation Architect with the National Trust's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and multidisciplinary researcher and designer.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Episode: Bibby
Mavis Gragg
Self-described death and dirt attorney, conservation professional, and co-founder and CEO of Heirshares
Heirshares
Episode: Euneika (Ndgo) Rogers-Sipp and Mavis Gragg
Euneika Rogers-Sipp
Planning and design artist, social entrepreneur, and founder of Destination Design School of Agricultural Estates
Destination Design School
Episode: Euneika (Ndgo) Rogers-Sipp and Mavis Gragg
Tura Cousins-Wilson
Architect and educator focusing on Black curatorial practices and community engagement in architecture.
Studio of Contemporary Architecture (SOCA)
Episode: Tura Cousins-Wilson
Silas Munro
Artist, designer, writer, and curator who advocates for positive societal change through design.
Founder of Polymode, Chair Emeritus at Vermont College of Fine Arts
Episode: Silas Munro and Tobi Ashiru
Tobi Ashiru
Creative problem-solver and designer focused on contextually relevant work that celebrates blackness.
Co-founder of Poche Design Studio, Adjunct Professor at USC
Episode: Silas Munro and Tobi Ashiru

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Tyler White
Host of The Nexus and dual master's candidate in urban planning and design studies.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • EXCEPTIONAL!

    The Nexus podcast, produced by the African American Design Nexus at Harvard GSD, is doing vital work by amplifying Black voices at the intersection of design, identity, and practice. Through candid conversations with designers, artists, and educators, it not only documents underrepresented narratives but also challenges and expands the boundaries of design discourse.

    Apple Podcasts
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    tidal loyalist
    United States6 months ago
  • please keep producing these

    this podcast is amazing and super important, please keep making it!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bunnygibbons
    United States5 years ago

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The quality of conversations is recognized as candid and impactful, challenging the boundaries of conventional design discourse.
Listeners appreciate the vital work being done to amplify Black voices in design by presenting underrepresented narratives.

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#15
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#132
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Silas Munro and Tobi Ashiru
Q: What is the future of graphic design and why is that important?
Silas suggests the importance of reflecting the world through design practices while Tobi emphasizes making design accessible and inclusive.
Silas Munro and Tobi Ashiru
Q: How can a black orientation to graphic design deepen the role in function of visualization and architecture fields?
The guests propose that Black graphic design is rooted in personal narratives and social justice, fundamentally reshaping public consciousness through representation.
Tura Cousins-Wilson
Q: What watershed experience did you have that led you into architecture?
Tura shared that his interest in architecture was sparked in childhood through building with Lego and playing SimCity, influenced by his father and uncle who were graphic designers. A pivotal moment during his third year of architecture school shaped his understanding of architecture as a cultural expression rather than merely construction.
Euneika (Ndgo) Rogers-Sipp and Mavis Gragg
Q: Can you help us understand the medium of landscape and nature as a facilitator for artistic experiences?
Both guests agree that nature and landscape are deeply intertwined with cultural expression, offering a critical space for Black communities to engage with their heritage.
Euneika (Ndgo) Rogers-Sipp and Mavis Gragg
Q: How would you say HeirShares is working to catalyze black ownership in North Carolina?
HeirShares aims to simplify ownership tracing through technology and aid Black heirs property owners with specific legal strategies.

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Conversations center around the intersection of design, identity, and advocacy, highlighting narratives from Black designers, artists, and educators. Discussions frequently explore topics such as Black preservation, cultural heritage, community engagement, and the influence of race on architecture and design practice. There's a significant focus on how design can serve to empower underrepresented communities, promoting a more inclusive narrative in the design industry. Unique guests share their experiences and insights, making the content particularly engaging for those interested in social justice, architectural innovation, and the representation of Black voices in the arts.

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The Nexus launched 5 years ago and published 40 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Nexus include:

1. Brandon Bibby
2. Mavis Gragg
3. Euneika Rogers-Sipp
4. Tura Cousins-Wilson
5. Silas Munro
6. Tobi Ashiru

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