Beyond Ray - Women Led Conversations on Industrial Design

This month, our team- Ginger, Margaret and Kate- decided to meet without a guest to celebrate where we’ve been this year and where we're excited to take the podcast next. We dive deeper on some of our favorite moments and get sappy about how much we love working with each other and knowing this cool community that has come out of building the pod. Thank you all for the support so far! We love...

When should you walk away from a job? Are some types of design better than others? How do you get your company to care? How do you get more perspectives into the room? And is anyone else asking or answering these questions? Our guest Lindsay has spent her career experimenting, poking and prodding to find these answers and was able to bring the WID team into her work with vulnerability and a lot of...

Anvil Studios has been a staple of the Seattle Design scene for over a decade and making up half of this iconic two-person team is Treasure Hinds. In running Anvil, she has achieved what many seasoned industry vets dream of: she is still in the thick of the design process, getting her hands dirty on a daily basis. We get the chance to learn how her remarkably humble leadership style lends itself t...

On the pod today we talk to Linda Bui, a 3D visualization artist at Logitech who has got where she is today by following her instincts above all else and taking some creative risks that have paid off. Linda started in a more traditional ID path but when the pandemic hit she stepped back and realized that what she had always been great at and loved was creating amazing sketches, renders and visual...

In a field where many change companies and products every couple years, Andrea stands out. She has cultivated a lifetime of impactful work all at Philips. She sees challenges as appealing moments to dig in, cares about accuracy and doing what it takes to see a product through to the finish line. In talking to her you also hear how deeply she cares about people whether it’s the people she’s designi...

Present today's guest with a problem and she'll get a degree to solve it. Ana Mengote Baluca is an unstoppable force who moves through disciplines driven always by her relentless commitment to social equity. She talks with us about the importance of cultural preservation, surrounding yourself with friends who inspire you, and ultimately how to work in alignment with your values. We hope yo...

Welcome to the show! In the pilot episode we introduce ourselves, share what the podcast is going to be about and explain the choice of its name. We also get into a longer conversation about all the issues that pushed us to start it.  Full show notes and more info always available at our website https://www.beyondraypodcast.com/

We talk to Monica Welcker on pivoting into a Soft Goods Designer career, importance of mentorship, and the privilege needed to become a successful designer. She tells us about finding a place in the outdoor industry and recalls with us our design school times. Find Monica at her Instagram . More content at https://www.beyondraypodcast.com/