In a Glimpse

Lindsey sits down with Christy Ennis-Kloote, Chief Design Officer at Augusto Digital , whose work spans consumer, B2B, medical, and automotive products. Their conversation explores how design teams can harness AI-driven speed without losing sight of human-centered processes, while also diving into intentional friction versus seamless design, how technology impacts awe, and why staying curious, not...

In this research episode, Lindsey steps back to reflect on her conversations with Marjan Khatibi, Scott Singeisen, and Jessica Hewitt, exploring how technology shapes our capacity for awe. She moves through virtual reality's power to facilitate awe and empathy, the flattening effect of pre-exposure on discovery, and the way recollection lets us reignite awe after an experience fades. Lindsey concl...

Lindsey sits down with Jessica Hewitt, designer, 3D artist, and the creative force behind the YouTube channels @virtuallyvisual and @itsjessedits. The conversation explores how AI tools have expanded our ability to externalize imagination and where those tools still fall short. Lindsey and Jess also dig into the tension between digital and physical experiences, what it means to make art that wows,...

Lindsey sits down with architect and educator Scott Singeisen to explore awe's relationship to design and the spaces we inhabit. They move through philosophical lenses of awe, wrestle with how technology can both diminish and deepen our experience of place, and land on a simple but radical idea: where we choose to put our attention changes how we experience space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Lindsey sits down with visual designer and educator Marjan Khatibi to discuss designing with immersive technologies — and the tension they create of occupying two realities at once. Awe, they find, isn't always light; it can carry grief, displacement, and a felt sense of someone else's reality, and it's often that weight that makes immersive experiences powerful vehicles for empathy. The conversat...

In season two of  In a Glimpse , host Lindsey Peterson dives into the space where awe, design, and technology collide. Building on season one's exploration of why awe matters and how it shapes empathy in design, this season turns to bigger questions: What influences our creative process? What's our capacity for awe in an age of constant digital noise? And what role does technology actually pl...

Join host Lindsey Peterson and Season 1's design and media assistant, Kaylee Owens, for a special behind-the-scenes episode. In this episode, Kaylee will share her experiences and perspectives as a design student on the many topics we have been covering and give a glimpse into the making of Season 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this outro episode, join host Lindsey Peterson as she reflects on Season 1, which focused on the intersection of awe, design, and empathy. Lindsey reviews themes discussed throughout the season, highlighting favorite moments and insights shared by guests, and draws attention to important questions asked along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join host Lindsey Peterson for the last research episode of Season 1. Lindsey dives into positive versus negative experiences of awe and how these experiences can motivate change and empathetic mindsets. Reflecting on her past two conversations with Chris Fredricks and Patrick Finley, Lindsey explores why we need to slow down and the relationship between awe and technology. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

In this episode, Lindsey talks with award-winning multidisciplinary designer, researcher, and educator Patrick Finley. Patrick shares about connecting the design industry to classroom settings, the role of empathy in user research, and how moments of awe can ignite change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Lindsey talks with Designer and UX Strategist Chris Fredricks. Chris discusses the importance of noticing, identifying patterns, and simplifying complexity within design processes. The conversation explores the intersection of awe, empathy, design, and distraction and how straightforward approaches can enhance designed experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Join host Lindsey Peterson as she dives into awe's relationship to creativity in the fourth research episode. Lindsey discusses how experiences of awe can foster greater open-mindedness, creativity, and empathy in design. Reflecting on her past two conversations with Eric Shumate and Shruti Shyam, Lindsey explores the challenges of predictability, comfort, and ambiguity in creative processes. The...

In this episode, Lindsey talks with Senior Designer Shruti Shyam. Shruti shares about embracing discomfort as a tool in design practices, the role of empathy in fostering supportive environments, and the importance of play in project processes. The conversations dive into the intersection of awe and discomfort and how pursuing creative passions helps shape unique perspectives. Hosted on Acast. See...

In this week's episode, Lindsey talks with designer, educator, and artist Eric Shumate. With over 35 years of experience, Eric shares about his creative journey and curiosity's role in both personal and professional realms. The conversation highlights how empathy and life-long learning have impacted design and artistic practices and how experiences of awe can influence one's outlook on connection...

Join host Lindsey Peterson as she explores the role of awe and empathy within design teams and collaboration. Reflecting on her past two conversations with Sarah Cohen and Rithesh Rama, Lindsey examines how technological advances, while increasing productivity, lead to constant interruptions that affect our capacities for empathetic collaboration. Lindsey shares how seeking intentional, awe-inspir...

In this episode, Lindsey talks with Senior UI/UX Designer Rithesh Rama. Rithesh shares about professional and personal creative work and the challenges of balancing simplicity and complexity in corporate settings. The conversation dives into the importance of empathizing within design teams and the broader potential of awe to foster collaboration and mindfulness in a fast-paced world. Hosted on Ac...

In this episode, Lindsey talks with Creative Director Sarah Cohen. Sarah shares her experiences with empathy in the workplace, especially within leadership roles and creative teams. The conversation highlights the obstacles and opportunities for fostering empathy and experiencing awe in professional settings, advocating for more intentional practices to improve workplace culture and creativity. Ho...

Join host Lindsey Peterson as she dives into attributes of awe in the second research episode. Lindsey discusses the cognitive process of accommodation that experiences of awe require, and how this fosters the essence of "the small self." Reflecting on her past two conversations with Justin Heap and Celi Merchant-Monroe, Lindsey explores how awe enables cognitive shifts, strengthens empathetic eng...

In this week's episode, Lindsey talks with designer and educator Celi Merchant-Monroe. Celi shares her experiences balancing constraints in design practices with maintaining an explorative mindset, highlighting the value of intentionality and noticing, whether in projects or the classroom. Additionally, Celi reflects on the concept of awe, linking it to moments in nature and collective experiences...

In this week's episode, Lindsey sits down with creative consultant Justin Heap. Their conversation touches on Justin's approach to connecting the dots for clients through design and human-centered practices. Justin shares insights on the importance of observation and being present to ensure meaningful design outcomes, allowing empathy to grow. Justin reflects on moments of awe, giving personal exa...

This week's episode is the first of five research features where host Lindsey Peterson delves into the relationship between awe, empathy, and design. Reflecting on her past two conversations with Juanita Londoño and Bree and Ross Tanner, Lindsey explores the complexities of empathy among designers and how time pressure and stress impede it. She examines how awe can help expand designers' empatheti...

In this week's episode, Lindsey talks with Bree and Ross Tanner from Studio Us. Their conversation examines the challenges of translating moments of awe into everyday processes, reflects on the difficulties of achieving empathy within projects, and offers insightful perspectives on embedding empathy and awe into professional practice. In A Glimpse: Website | Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Experience Designer Juanita Londoño to discuss the importance of immersive research, building bridges within design teams, and how recognizing moments of awe can impact design.  In A Glimpse: Website | Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this introductory episode, host Lindsey Peterson recounts her journey to discovering awe's influence in our lives. The episode delves into the definition and significance of awe, discussing its role in expanding perspectives and promoting prosocial behaviors. Lindsey emphasizes how awe can enrich design processes by fostering collaborative and human-centered mindsets. The episode sets the stage...

In a Glimpse  is a new podcast exploring the intersection of awe, design, and the things in between. Join host Lindsey Peterson this fall as she interviews design practitioners on their experiences of awe and approaches to design. Through featured research episodes, Lindsey will unpack themes and concepts discussed in each interview, granting a glimpse into the potential of awe for design.&nb...