Designing Futures

Part two of this episode picks up the conversation from part one about choosing between specialist or generalist in architecture and design. The focus shifts to the workplace, as 30UNDER30 host Claire Oh asks guests to give their hot takes on generational gaps. They discuss the need to tap into your unique selling point, how intuition can guide faster decision-making, and why honing your craft ear...

To be or not to be: generalist versus specialist in A+D. Our 30UNDER30 host and BVN associate Claire Oh delves into the pros and cons of finding a singular calling and becoming a specialist in architecture and interior design, or being a generalist and adding multiple strings to your bow.  Her esteemed industry guests share their experiences to help young professionals navigate the best ways...

Part two of this episode picks up the conversation about designing a legacy from part one.   30UNDER30 host and Hayball associate Eilish Barry digs deeper with guests into the practical steps of designing a legacy and the concept of the ‘starchitect’. They explore how young designers and architects can prioritise big-picture thinking and set long-term goals, taking stock of m...

What does it mean to create a legacy in the architecture and design industry and why does it matter? How do you distill your values and set goals that, should you achieve them, would make you proud when you look back on your career? Our 30UNDER30 host and Hayball associate Eilish Barry maps out the different paths to creating a design legacy with the help of three industry leaders. Her guests incl...

In this episode of Designing Futures, three Australian architects and designers discuss the life-changing left turns they have taken in their careers. Part two sees our 30UNDER30 host Nicole Tan, an associate at HDR, ask guests about their strategies for young designers grappling with big life decisions, finding new challenges within the same organisations and their advice for young women stepping...

In this episode of Designing Futures, three Australian architects and designers discuss the life-changing left turns they have taken in their careers.   Part one sees our 30UNDER30 host Nicole Tan, an associate at HDR, ask guests how they found the courage to pivot and whether there is such a thing as an absolute right or wrong decision. Guests include 30UNDER30 mentor Ninotschka Titchkosky,...

Part two of the ‘Empowering Women in Design’ episode continues the conversation from part one between Nancy Beka from Studio Edwards, Simone Carter from GroupGSA, and Sophia Leopardi and Caroline Cameron from Williams Burton Leopardi. They dive into the ways to create workplace cultures that support women at every stage, the pros and cons of large versus small practices, how to build c...

In this episode, you'll hear from some of Australia's leading female designers about how they made the most of opportunities that came their way. Studio Edwards co-director and 30UNDER30 alum Nancy Beka asks industry leaders to share how they built a successful career while juggling parenthood and the inspiration that can come from diverse workplaces. Guests include Williams Burton Leopardi d...

This episode gives emerging architects and designers the tools they need to step into their future and transition from team member to leader. Richards Stanisich graduate of architecture and 30UNDER30 alum Nguyen Le asks industry leaders to share their stories and insights gleaned from decades working in design. Guests include HDR's regional managing principal Cate Cowlishaw, Rothelowman principal...

This episode gives emerging architects and designers the tools they need to step into their future and transition from team member to leader. Richards Stanisich graduate of architecture and 30UNDER30 alum Nguyen Le asks industry leaders to share their stories and insights gleaned from decades working in design. Guests include HDR's regional managing principal Cate Cowlishaw, Rothelowman principal...