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This Is A Prototype

Doug Powell
Design Leadership
Design
Design Education
Social Impact
Free Center
AIGA
Education
Human-Centered Design
Community Building
Graphic Design
Diversity In Design
Indigenous Design
Design Thinking
Sustainability
Cultural Representation
Empathy In Design
Covid-19
Human-Computer Interaction
Hartford
Community Leadership

We are in the midst of an unprecedented time in the history of the design profession. Businesses are investing in design at rates never before seen—building scaled design teams of hundreds and even thousands of designers, and hiring design leaders into executive roles giving them influence and access at the highest levels. As an executive design leader myself, I’m fascinated by the experience of d... more

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On August 28, I hosted a webinar on Building Diverse Design Teams in which I spoke to some of the top leaders in design about the importance of building a more diverse, equitable and representative profession—and what we as individual leaders can do ... more

On August 28, I hosted a webinar on Building Diverse Design Teams in which I spoke to some of the top leaders in design about the importance of building a more diverse, equitable and representative profession—and what we as individual leaders can do ... more

The State of Black Design conference was launched as a virtual event in 2020 during the wake of the murder of George Floyd at a time when our country, and the design industry were confronting the sobering reality of racial inequity. Since 2020, the S... more

In this episode—the finale of Season 2 of the series—I speak with renowned design leader and author Kevin Bethune.

Kevin’s remarkably divergent career spans engineering, business and design over more than 25 years. He’s worked as a nuclear engineer ... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Bethune
A design leader and author with a remarkably divergent background that spans engineering, business, and design.
Dreams Design and Life, MIT Press
Episode: S2•E10 Kevin Bethune
Jenna Date
A pioneering design practitioner, entrepreneur, educator, consultant, and executive design leader
Episode: S2•E9 Jenna Date
Richard Hollant
Founder of Co:lab and Commissioner of Cultural Affairs for the City of Hartford
Co:lab
Episode: S2•E8 Richard Hollant
Daniela Marzavan
Pracademic and co-author of 'Creativity for a Sustainable Future'
Episode: S2•E7 Daniela Marzavan
Vivek Rao
Director of the Masters of Engineering in Design & Technology Innovation program at Duke University
Duke University
Episode: S2•E6 Vivek Rao
Jonathan Hanahan
Professor at the Sam Fox School of Art & Design, Washington University
Washington University in St. Louis
Episode: S2•E5 Jonathan Hanahan
Sadie Red Wing
Lakota graphic designer and advocate from the Spirit Lake Nation of Fort Totten, North Dakota
Ontario College of Art and Design
Episode: S2•E3 Kaleena Sales & Sadie Red Wing
Kaleena Sales
Professor and chair of the Art and Design Department at Tennessee State University, author of 'Centered'
Tennessee State University
Episode: S2•E3 Kaleena Sales & Sadie Red Wing
Robert Fabricant
Design partner at Dalberg Design, focused on social impact and user experience.
Dalberg Design
Episode: S2 • E1 Kate Aronowitz + Robert Fabricant (part one)

Host

Doug Powell
Host of This is a Prototype, engaging listeners with insights from various design leaders and exploring contemporary design challenges.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Must listen!

    Very thought provoking. Doug chooses speakers with a lot of wisdom and insight. I don’t necessarily come from a “design” background but took a lot from this talks. Would highly recommend giving it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StarryEyedFool
    United States2 years ago
  • Design Transformation

    Get ready for what promises to be a great experience. Doug has been on this journey for over 30 years in the design business and he’s been through transformation many times over. However, none of us have seen anything quite like what’s on the horizon for AI. Indeed, this is going to be very different, and design has an important role to play in this transformation. I’m looking forward to hearing what Doug and his guests have to say about the fast approaching transformation of design in the age o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The X-Mentor
    United States2 years ago

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The show is noted for its focus on the significance of design leadership during transformative times, particularly concerning AI's role in design.
Listeners appreciate the thought-provoking content and the selection of insightful speakers, indicating a strong emphasis on wisdom and experience.

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This Is A Prototype: S1•E9 Ann Willoughby & Mauro Porcini (plus State of Black Design Conference)
Q: What would you tell a rising design leader, an aspiring leader out there?
Find a mentor or a sponsor and build your network of people and stay curious.
ThIs A Prototype: S1•E10 Doreen Lorenzo & Mbiyimoh Ghogomu (plus Pearl)
Q: How are you passing that forward? What are the ways that you're doing that for other people?
Doreen shared her commitment to mentoring individuals and opening doors for students at UT, while Mbiyimoh emphasized the importance of being intentional with those seeking guidance.
S2•E5 Jonathan Hanahan
Q: How did the students respond to that project?
Students felt empowered and were able to express their ideas more freely when not constrained by writing the code themselves.
S2•E5 Jonathan Hanahan
Q: What is the big idea here, and what possibilities will it open up for you as an educator and for your students?
The program focuses on interdisciplinary solutions to complex issues in technology and social innovation, aiming to equip students with both design thinking and practical skills.
S2•E7 Daniela Marzavan
Q: Any guidance, any advice for design leaders embedded in challenging environments?
Don't compromise on your values and maintain your inner freedom as it is essential for creativity and innovation.

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