Hello and welcome to Bringing Design Closer, the podcast focussed on discussing Designs role in tackling complex societal issues. Our goal is to have conversations that inspire and to help move the dial forward for organisations to become more human-centred in their approach to solving complex business and societal problems.
It’s the start of 2022 and want t ... Show More
Jan 2025
Designing for Trust in Public Health with Victor Udoewa
In this conversation, Victor Udoewa shares his journey as a service designer at the CDC, discussing the importance of human-centered design in public health, the challenges of data interoperability, and the need to build trust within communities. He emphasizes the significance of ... Show More
58m 52s
Nov 2021
162 - Is Being a Designer Enough? — with Rodrigo and Anneli
In the corporate world, climbing the proverbial ladder seems common. To get ahead (and make more money) you must climb through the ranks.But in the creative industry, it feels different. We pursue a career in the arts because we're passionate about things like design, photography ... Show More
1h 20m
Sep 2023
David Sedaris: How observation and prototyping shapes his work
Welcome to the first episode in our Design Better series on the creative process. In this series, we’re going beyond the confines of design to speak with some of the most creative people in the world, to learn how they approach collaboration, come up with innovative ideas, and ov ... Show More
48m 44s
May 2022
What Makes You Different? - RD294
One of the best things about being human is our ability to make choices. If you’re in the mood for a hamburger but also in a rush, you still have options. Do you go to Mcdonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s or one of the other fast-food burger joints? If you’re in the market for a new ... Show More
17m 57s
Jun 2019
Running Your Business Like a Team Sport with Mark Cranney
“There’s an offense, a defense, there's a special team and there’s an attention to detail. I really applied that when I decided to go into sales right after school. I was going to be a pro. If I’m going to do it, I’m going to do it right.” Mark Cranney expects whatever business h ... Show More
47m 22s
Nov 2023
The Designer Recruiter | Ep. 6 | Architect to Educator: Navigating Design Careers
Designers and design students, are you ready for some career insights? In this episode of The Designer Recruiter Podcast, Esther Echeverria delves into the dynamic world of design recruitment, providing valuable tips and inspiration.Meet today's guest Juan Roldan, a Spanish ... Show More
33m 53s