David Kepron

NXTLVL Experience Design

Technology EN ↓ 94 episodes

NXTLVL Experience Design will bring you daring and different dialogues about “DATA: Design, Architecture, Technology and the Arts.” You’ll hear from provocateurs for whom disruption and transformation are a way of engaging in work and play everyday. My guests will include thought leaders who are driven by a passion to create the ‘new possible’ and promote new paradigms of experience into the mainstream. Designers from all disciplines. Architects who are changing the landscape of the built world. Techno-philes – visionaries who make deeply sensory-based but digitally-mediated experiences. And I...

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David Kepron

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EP. 89 Unlocking Gen Alpha: Insights Into Next Gen Global Consumers with Thomas Dijkman, Sr. Retail Consultant, Q&A Retail 20.06.2026 1:07:20

About Thomas: Thomas’ LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/thomas-dijkman Website: qanda.nl (Company), https://www.ebeltoftgroup.com Phone: +31652656347 (Work) Email: tdijkman@qanda.nl Thomas' Bio: Thomas Dijkman is a Senior Retail Consultant at Q&A Retail, a Netherlands-based retail consultancy. He is Co-chair of the “Young Ebeltoft” initiative, a global collective of next-generation retail thinker...

Ep.88 FIFTY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE DESIGN THAT MOVES PEOPLE with Simon Ong, Deputy Chairman & Co-Founder, Kingsmen Creatives Ltd. 23.05.2026 56:29

About Simon Ong: LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-ong-89095b12/ Website: https://kingsmen-int.com email: simonong@kingsmen-int.com Bio: Kingsmen Creatives / Singapore / Deputy Chairman / Co-founder Simon Ong oversees the strategic planning and development, as well as the creative and brand standards, of Kingsmen, a leading communication design and production group with 18 office...

EP.87 STORYTELLING THAT BUILDS BELONGING with Naomi Crellin, CEO Storycraft Lab 05.04.2026 1:28:20

ABOUT NAOMI CLARE CRELLIN: Naomi Clare’s LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/naomi-clare-crellin Websites: storycraft.education (Company) belongingplaybook.com (Company) storycraftlab.com (Company) Email: naomi.clare@storycraftlab.com BIO: Naomi Clare Crellin is a visionary leader who excels in transforming intent and insights into actionable, accessible strategies. As the Founder and CEO of Storyc...

EP.86 THE TRANSFORMATION ECONOMY with Joe Pine, Author, Founder of Strategic Horizons, LLP 15.03.2026 1:17:24

ABOUT JOE PINE: Joe’s LinkedIn profile; linkedin.com/in/joepine Websites: strategichorizons.com (Blog) StrategicHorizons.com (Company) strategichorizons.com (Personal) SHOW INTRO: Today, EPISODE 86… I talk with Joe Pine Joe Pine , an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and management advisor to Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial start-ups alike... * * ...

EP. 85 THE ART AND ZENGENIUS OF VISUAL MERCHANDISING with Joe Baer, CEO / Creative Director, ZenGenius Inc. 06.02.2026 1:37:24

ABOUT JOE BAER: Joe’s LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/joe-baer-4479385 Websites: zengenius.com visual911.com Email: jbaer@zengenius.com BIO: Joe is the Co-Founder, Creative Director, and CEO of ZenGenius, Inc., an experiential design firm specializing in visual merchandising and event design. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Joe brings over three decades of mastery in innovative leadership a...

EP.84 BEAUTY, BRAINS, BIOPHILIA AND BUILDING BETTER BUILDINGS with Jennifer Walsh, Founder & Creative Director, Lost Art of Being Human 17.01.2026 1:20:14

ABOUT JENNIFER: LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejenniferwalsh/ Websites: https://www.walkwithwalsh.com Bio: For nearly 30 years, Jennifer has been at the forefront of transformative movements in beauty, retail, & biophilic design. As a consummate innovator, she has been dedicated to reimagining the human experience, whether through pioneering retail concepts, creating immersive o...

EP.83 Al & MAKING RETAIL PLACES VISUALLY DYNAMIC & FLEXIBLE, With Bryan Meszaros, Founder, OpenEye Global 05.12.2025 1:18:51

ABOUT BRYAN: LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/bryanmeszaros Websites: openeyeglobal.com (Company) marketscale.com/industries/podcast-network/experience-by-design/ (Experience By Design Podcast) experienceunitedsocialclub.com (Experience United Social Club) email: bmeszaros@openeyeglobal.com Bio: Bryan Meszaros is a 25-year veteran of the digital signage and experience design industry, known for b...

EP.82 "MOMS, RETAIL MEDIA NETWORKS AND MAMAVA" with Dina Townsend Chief Sales Officer, Mamava 14.11.2025 1:08:38

ABOUT DINA TOWNSEND Dina's Linkedin Profile: linkedin.com/in/dinatownsend DINA TOWNSEND BIO As Chief Sales Officer at Mamava, Dina leads the Sales Organization with energy, optimism, and a genuine passion for building connections. She is rooted in the belief that strong business acumen and a meaningful mission can be seamlessly intertwined. After a purpose-driven career pivot from Digital Signage...

EP.81 EXPERIENCE DESIGN IN AN ENTROPIC FUTURE with Christian Davies, Chief Strategy Officer, Bergmeyer 24.10.2025 1:37:25

ABOUT CHRISTIAN DAVIES: Christian's LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/christian-davies-fcsd-3728a513 Websites: https://www.bergmeyer.com email: cdavies@bergmeyer.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianthdavies/ Christian Davies Bio: Davies brings 30+ years' experience as a creative leader, working with brands across the globe, from disruptive startups to the very top Fortune 500 conte...

EP.80 FACING THE FUTURE WITH A FLUX MINDSET - with April Rinne, Author of FLUX: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change 03.10.2025 1:22:52

ABOUT APRIL RINNE: BIO: My North Star: Helping people and organizations understand what's on the horizon – and how they fit into it. I decipher signals of change, help leaders and teams improve their tolerance for uncertainty, and scout new insights and opportunities in a world in flux. Over 25+ years and 100+ countries, I’ve been exposed to a wide range of companies, cultures, business models,...

EP.79 BRAND THERAPY AND BEYOND with Jaime Schwarz, MRKD.dj Founder and Creator of Brand Therapy 07.06.2025 1:32:51

ABOUT JAIME SCHWARZ: BIO: Jaime Schwarz is an award-winning copywriter and creative director, having worked with over 100 brands at NYC agencies before starting his entrepreneurial journey. In 2017 he authored the world's first NFT-focused patent and launched BrandTherapy.coach, a product market fit-focused consultancy built on the technique of letting the brand speak for itself. After co-foundi...

EP. 78 TURNING "NO" INTO AUNT FLOW with Claire Coder - Founder and CEO, Aunt Flow 16.05.2025 1:08:08

ABOUT CLAIRE CODER: BIO: Claire Coder (Forbes 30under30) is a 28-year-old Thiel Fellow and founder and CEO of Aunt Flow. On a mission to make the world better for people with periods, Aunt Flow stocks public bathrooms with freely accessible tampons and pads. Through Claire’s leadership, Aunt Flow launched patented tampon & pad dispensers in 60k+ bathrooms and raised $17m+ in venture capital. Cod...

EP.77 UNCOVERING BUILDINGS’ STORIES THROUGH A WALK WITH A SKETCHBOOK with Charles Leon, Author, Illustrator, Publisher of Local London Sketch Journal 15.03.2025 1:43:50

ABOUT CHARLES LEON: CHARLES' LINKEDIN PAGE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chleon/ COMPANY WEBSITE: charlesleon.uk CHARLES' BIO: Writer and Illustrator of Sketch Journals, including The Kew Sketch Journal. International Speaker and Trainer on the Creative Process and how Applied Innovation actually works. With more than 30 years experience in design, and an extensive knowledge of neuroscience and...

Ep. 76 BUILDING A BRIDGE BETWEEN NEUROSCIENCE AND ARCHITECTURE with Natalia Olszewska Co-founder & Chief Scientific Officer @ IMPRONTA 21.02.2025 1:25:48

ABOUT NATALIA OLSZEWSKA: NATALIA'S LINKEDIN PAGE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-olszewska/ COMPANY WEBSITE: improntaspace.com EMAIL: gardener.natalia@gmail.com NATALIA'S BIO: Natalia is a versatile professional with a foundation in medicine and neuroscience, dedicated to applying neuroscientific principles to architectural design. She adeptly connects these two realms, striving to improve o...

EP. 75 TIKTOK CONTENT CREATION AND ACCESSIBLE ARCHITECTURE CRITIQUE with Louisa Whitmore TikTok Content Creator and Documentary Host 30.01.2025 1:24:15

ABOUT LOUISA WHITMORE: TIK TOK: LOUISA'S BIO: Louisa Whitmore is an architecture content creator on TikTok with over 350K followers, as well as the host of the cable television documentary series “The Nature of Design.” A former commentator for the USModernist podcast, Whitmore has also worked as a live radio host and PSA producer at CHMA 106.9FM, the local radio station at Mount Allison Univers...

Ep. 74 THE COMPLEX AND EVOLVING WORLD OF DESIGN EDUCATION with Trevor Bullen, Dean of the School of Design at Dunwoody College of Technology 09.01.2025 1:28:35

ABOUT TREVOR BULLEN: LINKEDIN PROFILE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-bullen-6b55b615/ DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY: https://www.linkedin.com/school/dunwoody-college-of-technology/ TREVOR'S BIO: Trevor is the Dean of the School of Design at Dunwoody College of Technology. He is an award-winning architect with over 25 years of professional experience. He has significant international experi...

EP.73 Creating Rhyme and Reason in Retail Design with Mardi Najafi, Principal, Chief Creative Officer, and Retail & Hospitality Practice Lead at SDI Design 22.11.2024 1:34:28

ABOUT MARDI NAJAFI: LINKEDIN PROFILE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardi-najafi-rdi-idc-772b1328/ MARDI'S BIO: Mardi Najafi is an award-winning, multidisciplinary designer with over 30 years of experience at the forefront of the design world. A visionary leader in the field, Mardi believes that design has the power to evoke emotion, create unforgettable experiences, and leave a lasting impact. Hi...

Ep.72 BUILDING BETTER BUYING EXPERIENCES BY USING BRAIN SCIENCE with Tara Haase Hieminga, Elevated Shopper Experience, Global Lead, Mondelez International 24.10.2024 1:08:26

ABOUT TARA HAASE HIEMINGA: LINKEDIN PROFILE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-haase-hieminga-48124621/ TARA'S BIO: Tara Haase Hieminga is the Elevated Shopper Experience Global Lead at Mondelez International. With more than 12 years at Mondelez he has previously held roles such as Senior Manager Shopper Marketing & In-Store Merchandising, Sr. Manager Design & Digital Engagement. Prior to Mondele...

Ep.71 RETAIL PRIDE: MOVING THE RETAIL MINDSET FROM ACCIDENTAL TO PROUDLY INTENTIONAL with Ron Thurston, Co-Founder OSSY, Best selling author of “Retail Pride” 03.10.2024 1:15:47

ABOUT RON THURSTON: LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rthurston/ Websites: Retail Pride book: https://www.amazon.com/Retail-Pride-Celebrating-Accidental-Career/dp/1544515928 OSSY: https://www.useossy.com Retail In America podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/retail-in-america/id1618323713 Ron Thurston's Bio: Ron Thurston's life mission is to celebrate, elevate, and empower...

EP. 70 AI AND THE NEW DATA CANVAS OF CREATIVE COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE with Samar Younes, Founder SAMARITUAL 11.09.2024 1:30:21

ABOUT SAMAR YOUNES: LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samaryounes/ Websites: bio.site/samaritual www.samaritual.com Bio: Samar Younes is a Beirut-born hybrid artist, futurist, and creative catalyst whose work embodies a transcultural approach. As the visionary behind SAMARITUAL, a multidisciplinary creative studio, she weaves multidimensional narratives at the intersection of humanity,...

EP.69 Keeping Retail Relevant with Emotional Connections and Engaging Tech with Angela Gearhart, Founding Partner - Media Maxx Executive Practice Director - AAG Consulting Group 06.06.2024 1:27:28

About Angela Gearhart: Angela’s Profile: linkedin.com/in/angela-gearhart2024 Websites angelagearhart.com/ (Portfolio) mediamaxxcom.net (Company) greendogbotanics.com (Company) ANGELA'S BIO: Angela Gearhart, known for creating transformational brand experiences, tackles mission-critical challenges facing brands today. Where there is a gap between brands and their customers, they risk both revenue a...

Ep. 68 Leading By Design: A Passionate And Principled Career in Retail Placemaking with James Damian - Consultant - Gap International Brand Strategist, Design Thinking Practice Leader 10.05.2024 2:03:23

About James Damian: James’ Profile: linkedin.com/in/james-damian-3a54956 Website: james-damian.com (Company) Email: james@james-damian.com JAMES' BIO: Senior Executive and Consummate Business Leader who drove major change across the consumer retail industry by leveraging the power of design thinking as a strategic advantage, delivering economic success. Trusted advisor committed to creating purpos...

EP.67 Harnessing Headwinds With a Mach 2 Mindset with Nicole Malachowski, F-15E Fighter Pilot (Colonel Ret.), The President’s Commission on White House Fellowships, Keynote Speaker 03.04.2024 1:39:48

About NICOLE MALACHOWSKI: Nicole’s Profile : linkedin.com/in/realmalachowski Websites: linktr.ee/realmalachowski (Company) damelionetwork.com (Other) NICOLE'S BIO: A 2019 National Women's Hall of Fame inductee and recent Presidential appointee, Colonel Nicole M. E. Malachowski (USAF, Ret.) has over 21 years of experience as an officer, leader, and fighter pilot in the United States Air Force. Upo...

Ep. 66 Responsibly Sustainable: The Only Way of Doing Business with Maya Colombani , Chief Sustainability and Human Rights Officer, L'Oréal Canada 13.03.2024 1:39:35

About Maya Colombani: Maya’s Profile linkedin.com/in/maya-colombani-0a118369 Websites: https://www.loreal.com/en/nordics/pages/commitments/l-oreal-for-the-future/ Email: info@laurainserra.com Laura Inserra MAYA'S BIO: Maya Colombani - L’Oréal Canada - Chief Sustainability & Human Rights Officer Maya Colombani has been appointed Chief Sustainability and Human Rights Officer of L'Oréal Canada in Ap...

Ep. 65 A Structured Improvisation With A Sound Alchemist with Laura Inserra, Founder, CEO, Creative Director, Live Performer, Chambers of AWE, LLC 23.02.2024 2:06:45

About Laura Inserra: LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/laurainserra Websites: laurainserra.com (Company) chambersofawe.com (Company) metamusic.teachable.com (Company) Email: info@laurainserra.com Laura Inserra Laura's Bio: Laura Inserra is a world-renowned leader in sound healing - a sound alchemist, multi-instrumentalist, educator, and multimedia producer. She lives and creates at the confluence...