We bring into focus the microbiome of the built environment to understand what is happening on a micro level to interior spaces. In this episode we address what is on designers’ minds right now, COVID-19 in the built environment.
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In a matter of weeks, we have seen our entire health system retract, our economic system crash and our political system divide. Ironic! Guess again. We are in the middle of reorganizing some of the largest systems we value; our health, our economy and our political structure. In today’s episode, we are going to take a deep dive into the concept of design resiliency to unpack and inspire you as a designer to embrace change and sustain your design practice.
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Design Justice is the intersection of race, culture and architecture.
With protesters across the nation calling upon communities saying, “it isn’t enough to be silent anymore.” The design community should do more, a lot more, but how? Even though the systems at play are so massively broken, doing something is a start.
In this episode Elizabeth explores how architects and interior designers can start to address social change and equity in the design process.
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We are in week 10 of a worldwide pandemic. Many Architecture and Interior Design firms around the world have normalized the working from home culture. Yet we are left wondering where our collaborative design process is heading? We find in times of change we as a human race are turned upside down, brought out of our comfort zone and forced to recon with thoughts that were always there but were masked by the bustling of the daily race. In this episode industry leader Bill Bouchey joins Elizabeth Lockwood to muse on:
Resetting the design process during social distancing
Debunking the working from home culture
Explore what it means to "reoccupy"
Establishing new behavioral norms and developing guiding principles that enhance the built environment
Impact social distancing has on design thinking
Lets face it we are all facing a little uncertainty amidst this massive behavioral shift. Students and practitioners a like are wondering what will change in our industry, how to find work, how to hold on to work and what can be done to elevate ones career. In this episode you will hear first hand how to navigate the profession of interior design. Guest Peter Harrison and Elizabeth discuss:
How to be resilient during different economic climates
How to transition from school to practice
How to approach the intimidating topic of networking
How to make yourself indispensable at a firm
As Interior Designers we have the power to design environments that impact the health, safety and welfare of occupants. In this episode we take a dive into 20 trends as the building industry looks for ways to minimize future pandemics. Lets pull out that crystal ball to see what interiors might look like AFTER COVID. BC TO AC.
We are all musing on how the built environment will transform in response to pandemics. Though we can not predict the future we, as designers, can start to toss ideas out there to see what will stick. Very much like the iterative process of design, the idea has to come from somewhere. Lets toss it out there, lets collaborate as an industry and start to see what will stick.
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Now is more important then ever to be a design activist. In this episode we explore corporate workplace design and how it has transcended business structures. We discussed:
Design resiliency
Designing experiences
Change management strategies
How interior design touches lives
Empowering designers to be design activists
We take a deep dive into the schematic design process with Sarah Weber. You will hear firsthand how she weaves compelling stories into her work to create a sense of engagement with the end user.
In this episode Sarah is:
Forthcoming with her ability to be resilient and strategic to grow her practice.
Offers professional practice tips that helped her advance her career.
Provides tools she uses to be innovative during the schematic design phase.
Describes how she creates a sense of engagement with her clients by weaving compelling stories throughout her design process.
We're picking up where we left off, talking to Julianne Rodriguez. In this episode, we are taking a deeper dive into the NCIDQ exam. Julianne is going to answer some of the deeper questions about eligibility, offer study tips and go into more detail on resources available for taking the NCIDQ exam. This episode will help set you on the right path but first commit to listening to this episode.
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Does the thought of the NCIDQ Examination scare you? We bring it into focus with Creative Confidante. First step, listen to this episode. Second step, get a friend to listen. Third step, well, you will have to listen to find out.
In this two-part series we hear from Julianne Rodriguez with Creative Confidante. Julianne has a career in commercial interior design and is welcomed to the show for her work towards enhancing and encouraging interior designers to take the NCIDQ Exam. In this episode we will discuss her background that lead to creating Creative Confidante.
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Industry Acronyms! In this light hearted episode we unpack the use of acronyms by exploring the:
Relevance and use of acronyms within the architectural community
History and difference between acronyms and bacronyms
Arch-i-slang acronyms challenge
Our role as interior designers and how it relates to the use of acronyms
Wondering what the Arch-i-slang challenge is. Read the full shownotes and listen to the show.
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Emerged! You will come away with insight into one designer’s path. Along the way you will hear about the jankety and scrappy side of her interior design practice. This interview is designed for the emerging practitioner. The discussion will focus on how Ellen Cusick, a seasoned practitioner has navigated her career path. If you’re a designer that is wanting to grow your practice or you have a degree in Interior Design and are unsure where you want to take your practice this episode is for you. Enjoy listening to how this kick ass woman navigates the permit department and relates the design process to her favorite cocktail. Why, because good interior design is a ‘flavor bomb’.
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In this episode we will look at:
o How feedback loops play a role in office culture
o Importance of warming up with a new team
o Forming a relationship with your team to balance task and process during deadlines
o How emotional intelligence plays a role in group dynamics
You will come away with thought provoking questions to prompt you to consider office dynamics and how you show up within design teams. At the end we will share simple yet effective exercises you can implement to support you as you work with teams.
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We kick off this podcast with an overview of why the podcast was named Mile Long Trace. Hint hint there is a metaphor in the name plus I unpack the term design practice and share a design process tip you won’t want to miss. This will give you a foundation and insight into the shows structure.
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