“Technology is often seen as the answer, but I believe design is the real answer. Technology is there to enable and to empower.” Xavier De Kestelier is a global Head of Design and leader of Hassell’s design technology and innovation team, which sets strategy and advises on the tools and knowledge the international design firm needs to succeed. Both an archi ... Show More
Aug 31
Episode 311: Jocelyn Martin, Managing Director, Housing Industry Association on skills shortages & what the housing sector really needs
After more than a decade with the HIA in senior leadership roles, Jocelyn Martin, Managing Director of the Housing Industry Association stepped into the organisation’s top position at a time when Australia’s housing sector is facing unprecedented pressure—from affordability and s ... Show More
51m 11s
Aug 24
Episode 310: Robert Sobyra from BuildSkills Australia on how to fix our building industry skills shortages
Australia has committed to building 1.2 million new homes over five years, but there's one enormous obstacle standing in the way: people. According to BuildSkills Australia, the nation needs around 90,000 additional construction workers if we're to have any realistic chance of me ... Show More
38m 20s
Aug 17
Episode 309: Renee Gigliotti, Associate Director at The Studio Collaborative* on transforming the hospitality spaces at Afterpay Arena
In this episode, we're talking with Renee Gigliotti, Associate Director at The Studio Collaborative* at how thoughtful interior architecture can transform not just a venue, but the entire visitor experience. Australia's major entertainment venues are increasingly becoming destina ... Show More
18m 6s
Oct 2023
Yves Béhar: Design’s Purpose-Driven Visionary
Gadgets, accessories, furniture, computers, and even robots: In recent memory, the language of good design has been shaped and driven by Yves Béhar, founder of Fuseproject. On this episode, Dan speaks with the Swiss-born impresario on his early career with Frog Design, what motiv ... Show More
1h 6m
Dec 2024
Thinking like an engineer is a super power for designers 💡
Being able to think like an engineer helps you collaborate with developers more effectively, design UIs that make sense, and empowers you to build your ideas with AI tools like v0, Claude, etc.So this video is going to break down a few traits of designers who I believe are alread ... Show More
10m 46s
Feb 2025
Meet Giorgio Secchi: Designing the Future with Tecno Spa
In this Episode 11 ofThe Design Pod, we’re joined by Giorgio Secchi, CEO of Tecno Spa. Giorgio shares Tecno’s unique approach to creating solutions that redefine the way we work and interact with our environments.For Giorgio, success lies in more than just sleek aesthetics—it’s a ... Show More
49m 47s
Dec 2024
3124: Designing for Innovation: How HED is Transforming STEM Workspaces
<p>What role does design play in shaping the future of STEM innovation? In this episode, I'm joined by Marilee Lloyd, a seasoned architect and Senior Laboratory Planner at HED, one of the most established architecture and engineering firms in the country. With over 38 years of ex ... Show More
39m 6s
Sep 2024
Landing Moonshots with Google's Innovation Chief Dr. Astro Teller
Before Elon Musk rebranded Twitter, X was already in use — at Google. Google X was Google's secret research lab, where Google's most imaginative ideas came to life. As CEO and co-founder, Astro Teller's job is to harness X's wildest, most futuristic technology to solve the world' ... Show More
44m 41s