Design Atlas

In this episode: 🛠️ UX Optimism in 2040: Usability pioneer Jakob Nielsen predicts a fivefold increase in product design jobs by 2040—challenging fears of AI automation and celebrating the expanding role of human creativity in UX. 🎛️ Haptic Feedback, Redefined: Senior product designer Thuy Gia Nguyen-Vu introduces Haptique, a groundbreaking tool that empowers designers and developers to prototype h...

In this episode: Expressive Type Today: A groundbreaking book that reimagines typography as a powerful storytelling medium, showcasing designs that evoke emotion and challenge traditional perceptions of the written word. Small-Scale Creativity: Illustrator and printmaker Kelly Belter demonstrates how everyday objects, like stamps and matchbooks, can become intricate works of art, inspiring us to f...

In this episode: A Stockholm-based studio transforms its office into a daring creative playground with a fully functional roller coaster, proving that bold ideas can redefine the workplace. Plus: Visionary architect Theodore Spyropoulos shares how quantum physics and artificial intelligence are reshaping the built environment. The Pantone Color of the Year 2025—Mocha Mousse—invites us to embrace t...

After eight months of reinvention, The Design Atlas Podcast returns with bold stories and fresh perspectives. Join us as we explore the daring adventures of landscape photographer Jack Bailey, who journeyed into the Himalayas armed with nothing but a motorcycle and a horse. Plus: At the London Design Museum, a new exhibit celebrates the enduring creativity of email—proving it’s more than just a co...

As we round off Season 4 of the Design Atlas Podcast, it's truly been an incredible journey. Throughout this final recap episode, we've had the privilege of revisiting the captivating conversations and invaluable insights that have defined this season. From navigating the inevitable challenges thrown our way to celebrating the victories of streamlining our production process, it's been...

Dive into a world where art intersects with activism in this episode of the Design Atlas Podcast, featuring Elena Soterakis, a visionary artist dedicated to confronting environmental degradation, ecology, and sustainability. As the founder of an avant-garde gallery specializing in Bio Art, Elena pioneers a space that harmonizes art and science, crafting narratives that resonate with the urgent con...

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Design Atlas Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to highlight Gareth Hughes, a Welsh Design Director situated in Amsterdam, whose narrative illuminates the fusion of design and environmental consciousness. With over a decade of experience, Gareth has not only steered design teams but also mentored emerging creatives. Join us as we delve into Gareth's...

Melissa Mbugua is a visionary entrepreneur and former co-director of Creatives for Climate, who stands at the forefront of shaping the next generation of creative ventures. With a passion for imagining, designing, and building, Melissa's work is dedicated to providing upcoming creatives worldwide with greater cultural and economic freedom. Her expertise lies at the intersection of technology,...

In this enlightening episode of the Design Atlas Podcast, we explore the creative realm of Kristian Bjørnard. With a focus on books, identities, websites, and digital tools, Kristian's graphic design practice navigates the intersections of design and sustainability. Through his personal exploration, he delves into the overlap between graphic design and sustainability, questions the pace of our...

Welcome to another captivating episode of the Design Atlas Podcast! Today, we embark on a journey into the visionary world of Jasmin Hortop, where art transcends mere aesthetics to champion pivotal causes such as sustainability, conservation, and the accessibility of the ocean's health benefits. Jasmin's illustrations breathe life into advocacy, weaving a narrative that echoes the urgent n...

In this episode of the Design Atlas Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Rebecca Green, a Lecturer and researcher hailing from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. Dr. Green's journey blends the realms of graphic design and sociology, infusing her work with a distinctive interdisciplinary flair. Fueled by a fervent commitment to effective communication, she directs her research...

In this episode of the Design Atlas Podcast, we sit down with the incredibly talented Margo Stoney, the visionary graphic designer behind High Mountain Creative. Nestled against the breathtaking backdrop of Montana's natural wonders, Margo's design studio is not just a workplace; it's a hub of creativity dedicated to fostering collaboration with conservation groups, nonprofits, and sus...

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Chrissy Levett, a highly accomplished creative director and the visionary founder of Creative Conscience. Chrissy takes us on a journey through her experiences and motivations, shedding light on the critical moments that led her to establish Creative Conscience, a global organization with a mission to harness the power of creative thinking for social and...

In this episode we meet Ambica Prakash, a distinguished Principal and Creative Director at Eighty2degrees Social Impact Branding and Design Studio, nestled in the heart of Washington DC. Ambica brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the table, making this a conversation you won't want to miss. As we dive into the world of social impact branding and design, Ambica will share...

Welcome to another episode of the Design Atlas Podcast! In this edition, we dive deep into the innovative realm of environmental conservation with a special focus on the groundbreaking work of Florent Beauverd. At 39 years old, Florent transitioned from his role as an environmental scientist to become the Director of Creative and Documentary Productions at the renowned Ocean Cleanup organization....

Welcome to season 4 on the Design Atlas Podcast. This season we will be travelling around the world to get a better look at how we as creatives can be instigators of positive change and shift horizons. Subscribe now so you don't miss our upcoming episodes. Episodes launch weekly starting January 18, 2024.   If you’d like to support the show or to learn more about Design Atlas, please visit www.des...

Are you curious about what went on during the planning, interviewing and editing of season 3? Want to know what we have planned for 2023? This is the episode for you.  To learn more about Design Atlas, please visit ⁠⁠www.linktr.ee/DesignAtlas⁠⁠ . To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram ⁠⁠@designatlaspod⁠⁠ , Tweet us ⁠⁠@designatlasFM⁠⁠ , or send us an email at ⁠ ⁠hello@designatlaspod.com⁠⁠ . ⭐...

In our final episode of season three, we get to meet one of the coolest problem solvers out there in the world, Dan Goods. His life mission is to help scientists think through their thinking at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA.  Learn more about Dan Goods by visiting his website, directedplay.com To learn more about Design Atlas, please visit ⁠⁠www.linktr.ee/DesignAtlas⁠⁠ . To get...

In this episode we meet Rachael Fineman, a senior user experience designer who’s worked for both the Google Maps geo discovery features as well as more recently the merchant experience embedded within maps and search.  To learn more about Design Atlas, please visit ⁠⁠www.linktr.ee/DesignAtlas⁠⁠ . To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram ⁠⁠@designatlaspod⁠⁠ , Tweet us ⁠⁠@designatlasFM⁠⁠ , or sen...

In this episode we meet Eloise Moore, a master’s of astrophysics student at the University of Western Australia and a telescope technician at the Zadko Observatory. While Eloise’s background is not in design or a purely creative industry, the ways in which she applies creative elements of photography to her work, are quite inspiring. To learn more about the Zadko Observatory, visit their website z...

In this episode, we meet with Bray Falls, an astrophotographer and now astro Tiktok influencer from Arizona. Bray attended Arizona State University where he completed his Bachelor degree in Aerospace Engineering all in part due to his love of space. Learn more about Bray by visiting his website, astrofalls.com . To learn more about Design Atlas, please visit ⁠⁠www.linktr.ee/DesignAtlas⁠⁠ . To get...

In this episode we will be meeting Tanya Gupta, a multimedia artist, mixed reality engineer, and entrepreneur. Her focus as an adobe creative resident is to improve her understanding and abilities in Photoshop, which stems from a project she began in 2020 titled “#QuarantineArt.” To learn more about Tanya, visit her website guptanya.art To learn more about Design Atlas, please visit ⁠⁠www.linktr.e...

In this episode we meet with John LePore from Perception, an animation and film studio based right in the heart of the metro area of New York City. While the studio focuses a lot of their time on the future of technology for fiction, they also work on design-focused pieces like title sequences, or stylized montages that appear in these stories as well. At the core, Perception is always looking at...

In this episode we meet with Valentina D’Efilippo, a visual designer, illustrator, and creative director based in London. She has been working with public organizations, start-ups, agencies, and global brands for more than 11 years.  Learn more about Valentina by visiting her website, www.valentinadefilippo.co.uk .   To learn more about Design Atlas, please visit ⁠⁠www.linktr.ee/DesignAtlas⁠⁠ . To...

In this episode we will meet with Sarah Poletti, a former Information designer and science graphics editor for European Space Agency or ESA as the acronym is known. To learn more about Sarah Poletti, visit sarahpoletti.com.  To learn more about Design Atlas, please visit ⁠⁠www.linktr.ee/DesignAtlas⁠⁠ . To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram ⁠⁠@designatlaspod⁠⁠ , Tweet us ⁠⁠@designatlasFM⁠⁠ ,...