David Lancaster

Roger Webb

It takes a village. Design is certainly no exception.  David Lancaster is a member of the London based furniture design studio Roger Webb Associates.  For over 2 decades, David and his teammates have been designing award-winning and innovative furniture products for workplaces all over the globe.  Most recently, they’ve designed OFS’s Heya, Obeya, Khaleid and many more.I’ve enjoyed getting to know the Webb Associates team as member of the OFS marketing staff and I’ve particularly enjoyed the relaxed and casual conversations that I’ve had with David Lancaster over the years, whether that be at a dark and moody german style bar or coffee at the office… So I wanted to bring you into one of those conversation.David and I met in person to record this one… Today he will share his point of view on creativity and design and you’ll quickly pick up that David is passionate about one particular area of design while others at his studio are focussed on other aspects.   Hence the title… It takes a village.  Kick back, relax… I think you’ll enjoy David’s style.  Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journalFollow Imagine a Place on Instagram: @imagineaplaceFollow Imagine a Place on LinkedIn

It takes a village. Design is certainly no exception.  David Lancaster is a member of the London based furniture design studio Roger Webb Associates.  For over 2 decades, David and his teammates have been designing award-winning and innovative furniture products for workplaces all over the globe.  Most recently, they’ve designed OFS’s Heya, Obeya, Khaleid and many more.I’ve enjoyed getting to know the Webb Associates team as member of the OFS marketing staff and I’ve particularly enjoyed the relaxed and casual conversations that I’ve had with David Lancaster over the years, whether that be at a dark and moody german style bar or coffee at the office… So I wanted to bring you into one of those conversation.David and I met in person to record this one… Today he will share his point of view on creativity and design and you’ll quickly pick up that David is passionate about one particular area of design while others at his studio are focussed on other aspects.   Hence the title… It takes a village.  Kick back, relax… I think you’ll enjoy David’s style.  <a href="https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal</a>Follow Imagine a Place on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/imagineaplace/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@imagineaplace</a>Follow Imagine a Place on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/84016041/admin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>

It Takes a Village | David Lancaster, Furniture Designer, Roger Webb Associates

Mike Haley

Autodesk is best known as the source for AutoCAD and Revit.  They are a technology company that enables the designers and makers of the world.  In today's episode, we welcome Mike Haley, Autodesk’s VP of Research.  Mike leads a world-class team of researchers, engineers, and other specialists, at Autodesk, who are exploring the future of how people will design and make things.In this conversation, Mike describes the future of our relationship with technology in the field of design.  He also draws a surprising connection between AI and creativity.  Peering into the future is often like looking down a dark hallway… and in this conversation, Mike will be turning on the lights.  Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journalFollow Imagine a Place on Instagram: @imagineaplaceFollow Imagine a Place on LinkedIn

<a href="https://www.autodesk.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Autodesk</a> is best known as the source for AutoCAD and Revit.  They are a technology company that enables the designers and makers of the world.  In today's episode, we welcome <a href="https://www.autodesk.com/research/people/mike-haley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Haley</a>, Autodesk’s VP of Research.  Mike leads a world-class team of researchers, engineers, and other specialists, at Autodesk, who are exploring the future of how people will design and make things.In this conversation, Mike describes the future of our relationship with technology in the field of design.  He also draws a surprising connection between AI and creativity.  Peering into the future is often like looking down a dark hallway… and in this conversation, Mike will be turning on the lights.  <a href="https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal</a>Follow Imagine a Place on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/imagineaplace/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@imagineaplace</a>Follow Imagine a Place on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/84016041/admin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>

How will technology change design? | Mike Haley, Autodesk

Cheryl Durst

We are thrilled to introduce the latest addition to the Imagine a Place Productions family of podcasts…. It’s called The Skill Set and as you might have heard by now, it’s hosted by the one and only Cheryl Durst. An exceptional communicator, innovator, and visionary leader, Cheryl Durst has spurred progress, driven change, and encouraged the expansion of the Interior Design industry.Cheryl has spent a lifetime fascinated by the backstories that reveal where those foundational skills come from. With The Skill Set, she taps into those stories to uncover the not-so-apparent abilities that power success.Now – The Skill Set may be brand new, but the idea is something that has lived in Cheryl’s head for quite some time. Here’s our conversation where we seek to uncover her true "why" behind launching this new podcast. Subscribe to The Skill SetClick here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journalFollow Imagine a Place on Instagram: @imagineaplaceFollow Imagine a Place on LinkedIn

We are thrilled to introduce the latest addition to the <a href="https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Imagine a Place Productions</a> family of podcasts…. It’s called <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-skill-set/id1624050558" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Skill Set</a> and as you might have heard by now, it’s hosted by the one and only <a href="https://iida.org/board-member/cheryl-s-durst-honorary-fiida" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cheryl Durst</a>. An exceptional communicator, innovator, and visionary leader, <a href="https://iida.org/board-member/cheryl-s-durst-honorary-fiida" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cheryl Durst</a> has spurred progress, driven change, and encouraged the expansion of the Interior Design industry.Cheryl has spent a lifetime fascinated by the backstories that reveal where those foundational skills come from. With <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-skill-set/id1624050558" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Skill Set</a>, she taps into those stories to uncover the not-so-apparent abilities that power success.Now – <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-skill-set/id1624050558" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Skill Set</a> may be brand new, but the idea is something that has lived in Cheryl’s head for quite some time. Here’s our conversation where we seek to uncover her true "why" behind launching this new podcast. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-skill-set/id1624050558" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to The Skill Set</a><a href="https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal</a>Follow Imagine a Place on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/imagineaplace/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@imagineaplace</a>Follow Imagine a Place on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/84016041/admin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>

The skills that make us | Cheryl Durst, IIDA

The story you’re going to hear today is a powerful one.I met Alejandro Estrada (Designer at Empire Office) at what I would rank as one of the top local design events that I’ve witnessed – The New Year New You event in Miami, Florida, where I hosted a panel. When we met at this event, what stood out about Alejandro was his aura… He had a magnetic, creative, and positive energy that you could just feel. Over coffee, I learned more about Alejandro’s story and the more he spoke, the more I was determined to share this story with you.  In today's episode, you'll hear the challenges Alejandro overcame, which include escaping violence in his native Colombia, as well as his journey to coming out at 16-years-old and how these events shaped who he is today. Alejandro's journey through life is a story of courage and a story of what it is to be human.  Reach out! Want to ask Doug a question for our next podcast? Leave him a question or comment here. Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journalFollow Imagine a Place on Instagram: @imagineaplaceFollow Imagine a Place on LinkedIn

The story you’re going to hear today is a powerful one.I met <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandro-estr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alejandro Estrada</a> (Designer at <a href="https://www.empireoffice.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Empire Office</a>) at what I would rank as one of the top local design events that I’ve witnessed – The <a href="https://www.iidasfc.org/new-year-new-you-2022" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Year New You</a> event in Miami, Florida, where I hosted a panel. When we met at this event, what stood out about Alejandro was his aura… He had a magnetic, creative, and positive energy that you could just feel. Over coffee, I learned more about Alejandro’s story and the more he spoke, the more I was determined to share this story with you.  In today's episode, you'll hear the challenges Alejandro overcame, which include escaping violence in his native Colombia, as well as his journey to coming out at 16-years-old and how these events shaped who he is today. Alejandro's journey through life is a story of courage and a story of what it is to be human.  Reach out! Want to ask Doug a question for our next podcast? Leave him a question or comment <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/dougshapiro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here. </a><a href="https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal</a>Follow Imagine a Place on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/imagineaplace/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@imagineaplace</a>Follow Imagine a Place on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/84016041/admin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>

Living your true self.

In this episode, we decided to do something different, we wanted to reflect back on a few powerful moments that made us stop and think just a little bit deeper. Today, we revisit discussions with Mark Bryan,  Pat Milbery, and Andrea Herron to discover those moments in the conversation that sparked our curiosity on the metaverse, how to encourage passion in others, and the importance of mental health in the workplace. Hear the full episodes below: Mark Bryan: "The future of design and work." Pat Milbery: "Give it all away." Andrea Herron: "There's an elephant in your office." (Watch the webinar)Reach out! Want to ask Doug a question for our next podcast? Leave him a question or comment here. Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journalConnect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:By Email: dshapiro@ofs.comOn Instagram: @Douglas_ShapiroOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

In this episode, we decided to do something different, we wanted to reflect back on a few powerful moments that made us stop and think just a little bit deeper. Today, we revisit discussions with <a href="https://apple.co/3lFfZnA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Bryan</a>, <a href="https://apple.co/3NGBKPN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pat Milbery</a>, and <a href="https://apple.co/3oyN7yj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Herron</a> to discover those moments in the conversation that sparked our curiosity on the metaverse, how to encourage passion in others, and the importance of mental health in the workplace. Hear the full episodes below: Mark Bryan: "<a href="The future of design and work." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The future of design and work</a>." Pat Milbery: "<a href="https://apple.co/3NGBKPN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Give it all away</a>." Andrea Herron: "<a href="https://apple.co/3oyN7yj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">There's an elephant in your office</a>." (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyvDxkAi1Lw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch the webinar</a>)Reach out! Want to ask Doug a question for our next podcast? Leave him a question or comment <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/dougshapiro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here. </a><a href="https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal</a>Connect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:<a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/dshapiro@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Email</a>: <a href="mailto:dshapiro@ofs.com">dshapiro@ofs.com</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Instagram</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Douglas_Shapiro</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On LinkedIn</a>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/</a><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/imagineaplace@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email Imagine a Place</a>: <a href="mailto:imagineaplace@ofs.com">imagineaplace@ofs.com</a>

Powerful moments from the pod.

Mark Bryan is the Director of Innovation and Research at M+A Architects - He’s also a certified futurist. As a Futurist,  Mark leads M+A’s Futurism services, using innovation and research to create personalized data-driven solutions and future-driven forecasts to solve now for what is to come next. Mark uses his work to predict, and protect, what inevitable change means for the future.In today's episode, we go deep into the metaverse, artificial intelligence, and what the future might hold for work and life. To hear more from Mark Bryan, check out the podcast he co-hosts, M+Ake It Innovative. Want to ask Doug a question for our next podcast? Leave him a question or comment here. Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journalConnect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:By Email: dshapiro@ofs.comOn Instagram: @Douglas_ShapiroOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

<a href="https://www.ma-architects.com/people/mark-bryan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Bryan</a> is the Director of Innovation and Research at M+A Architects - He’s also a certified futurist. As a Futurist,  Mark leads M+A’s Futurism services, using innovation and research to create personalized data-driven solutions and future-driven forecasts to solve now for what is to come next. Mark uses his work to predict, and protect, what inevitable change means for the future.In today's episode, we go deep into the metaverse, artificial intelligence, and what the future might hold for work and life. To hear more from Mark Bryan, check out the podcast he co-hosts, <a href="https://www.ma-architects.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">M+Ake It Innovative. </a>Want to ask Doug a question for our next podcast? Leave him a question or comment <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/dougshapiro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here. </a><a href="https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal</a>Connect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:<a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/dshapiro@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Email</a>: <a href="mailto:dshapiro@ofs.com">dshapiro@ofs.com</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Instagram</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Douglas_Shapiro</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On LinkedIn</a>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/</a><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/imagineaplace@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email Imagine a Place</a>: <a href="mailto:imagineaplace@ofs.com">imagineaplace@ofs.com</a>

The future of design and work.

Lakiesha Stanley spent 7 years as an ER Nurse… and now she’s designing hospital interiors.As Lakiesha moves about her career as a healthcare interior designer (currently with Gresham Smith), she brings so much more than empathy from her time as a nurse… She brings over a mindset on how to prioritize and deal with tough situations. In today's episode, she lets us in on how we can "triage" any situation.The second half of the conversation really captures the advice she has for others - and there are some ways in which she understands herself - and her journey that connects to so much of what many of us might have felt at some point. Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journalConnect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:By Email: dshapiro@ofs.comOn Instagram: @Douglas_ShapiroOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakiesha-stanley-ncidq-iida-13569048/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lakiesha Stanley</a> spent 7 years as an ER Nurse… and now she’s designing hospital interiors.As Lakiesha moves about her career as a healthcare interior designer (currently with <a href="https://www.greshamsmith.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gresham Smith</a>), she brings so much more than empathy from her time as a nurse… She brings over a mindset on how to prioritize and deal with tough situations. In today's episode, she lets us in on how we can "triage" any situation.The second half of the conversation really captures the advice she has for others - and there are some ways in which she understands herself - and her journey that connects to so much of what many of us might have felt at some point. <a href="https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal</a>Connect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:<a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/dshapiro@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Email</a>: <a href="mailto:dshapiro@ofs.com">dshapiro@ofs.com</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Instagram</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Douglas_Shapiro</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On LinkedIn</a>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/</a><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/imagineaplace@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email Imagine a Place</a>: <a href="mailto:imagineaplace@ofs.com">imagineaplace@ofs.com</a>

From ER Nurse to Interior Designer.

Today our guest is Mario Vasilescu, he's the CEO and Co-Founder of Readocracy and this episode just might revolutionize how you feed your brain.  Over the past 5 years, greater awareness and data have helped us understand the layers of our health and wellbeing in ways that we’ve never considered before. However,  there’s one very important layer, that is too often left out of the conversation - information.  This episode centers around the importance of your information diet and new technology that is basically, the Fitbit of reading.Join the Readocracy waitlist here and reference "the Imagine a Place Podcast" to get early access.Read more about information health and Readocracy on their blog: Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journalConnect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:By Email: dshapiro@ofs.comOn Instagram: @Douglas_ShapiroOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

Today our guest is <a href="https://readocracy.com/about-us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mario Vasilescu</a>, he's the CEO and Co-Founder of <a href="https://readocracy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Readocracy</a> and this episode just might revolutionize how you feed your brain.  Over the past 5 years, greater awareness and data have helped us understand the layers of our health and wellbeing in ways that we’ve never considered before. However,  there’s one very important layer, that is too often left out of the conversation - information.  This episode centers around the importance of your information diet and new technology that is basically, the Fitbit of reading.Join the Readocracy waitlist <a href="https://readocracy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and reference "the Imagine a Place Podcast" to get early access.Read more about information health and Readocracy on their <a href="https://readocracy.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a>: <a href="https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal</a>Connect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:<a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/dshapiro@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Email</a>: <a href="mailto:dshapiro@ofs.com">dshapiro@ofs.com</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Instagram</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Douglas_Shapiro</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On LinkedIn</a>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/</a><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/imagineaplace@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email Imagine a Place</a>: <a href="mailto:imagineaplace@ofs.com">imagineaplace@ofs.com</a>

Is your information diet holding you back?

Adam Stover is a Senior Principal at Kansas City’s Populous and has led the design for some of the most significant sports stadium renovations and new builds of the last decade:These include Wrigley Field, Yankee Stadium, Gillette Stadium, and Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, home of the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever….. which is exactly where we met Adam for this interview, smack dab on center court.— And as you might have expected, we brought the crew and filmed it –  you see the center court action for yourself here. Today, we’ll go deep on designing for the human experience and Adam shares his advice on how we as individuals and teams can grow in our pursuit of excellence. Watch the conversation with Doug Shapiro and Adam Stover, center court at Gainbridge FieldhouseClick here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journalConnect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:By Email: dshapiro@ofs.comOn Instagram: @Douglas_ShapiroOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

<a href="https://populous.com/people/adam-stover" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Stover</a> is a Senior Principal at Kansas City’s <a href="https://populous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Populous</a> and has led the design for some of the most significant sports stadium renovations and new builds of the last decade:These include Wrigley Field, Yankee Stadium, Gillette Stadium, and <a href="https://youtu.be/-IdfbDamzfM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gainbridge Fieldhouse</a> in Indianapolis, Indiana, home of the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever….. which is exactly where we met Adam for this interview, smack dab on center court.— And as you might have expected, we brought the crew and filmed it –  you see the center court action for yourself <a href="https://youtu.be/-IdfbDamzfM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Today, we’ll go deep on designing for the human experience and Adam shares his advice on how we as individuals and teams can grow in our pursuit of excellence. <a href="https://youtu.be/-IdfbDamzfM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch the conversation with Doug Shapiro and Adam Stover, center court at Gainbridge Fieldhouse</a><a href="https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal</a>Connect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:<a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/dshapiro@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Email</a>: <a href="mailto:dshapiro@ofs.com">dshapiro@ofs.com</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Instagram</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Douglas_Shapiro</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On LinkedIn</a>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/</a><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/imagineaplace@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email Imagine a Place</a>: <a href="mailto:imagineaplace@ofs.com">imagineaplace@ofs.com</a>

How to put a city in a building.

A well-designed hospitality experience transports you… and so does a great conversation.  But when you have a great conversation about well-designed hospitality experiences… well, that’s just going to a whole nother level.Today, we bring on Valentina Castellon, DLR’s Principal and Sr. Interior Designer out of Minneapolis. She’s a leader in the hospitality space, and her love of story and experience is felt through this entire conversation. Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journalConnect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:By Email: dshapiro@ofs.comOn Instagram: @Douglas_ShapiroOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

A well-designed hospitality experience transports you… and so does a great conversation.  But when you have a great conversation about well-designed hospitality experiences… well, that’s just going to a whole nother level.Today, we bring on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentina-castellon-77a35650/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Valentina Castellon</a>, <a href="https://www.dlrgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DLR</a>’s Principal and Sr. Interior Designer out of Minneapolis. She’s a leader in the hospitality space, and her love of story and experience is felt through this entire conversation. <a href="https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal</a>Connect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:<a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/dshapiro@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Email</a>: <a href="mailto:dshapiro@ofs.com">dshapiro@ofs.com</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Instagram</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Douglas_Shapiro</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On LinkedIn</a>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/</a><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/imagineaplace@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email Imagine a Place</a>: <a href="mailto:imagineaplace@ofs.com">imagineaplace@ofs.com</a>

Designing through story.

This is a podcast about people, places, and design that will help you learn and grow. Our guests share insight, stories, and big ideas that inspire courage and curiosity.  Whether it's our workplace, our home, or all the places in between, interior design is shaping the human experience every day.

Earth Day is a time to celebrate, learn, and maybe try something new, So we’ve got a great conversation today and a couple of questions for you too,Today, we brought back two of our favorite podcast pals,  The hosts of Break Some Dishes, to boost your Earth Day morale.And what do we cover in this conversation, today?We’ll help you get your mind and your spirit prepped for Earth Day.  About Break Some Dishes:Hosted by Verda Alexander and Jon Strassner, Break Some Dishes is a podcast that covers the environmental crises through the lens of creativity and design. They believe that bad design is bad for the planet.  Verda is an artist and designer and Jon is a talker, and together they find those unique people who have found amazing ways to make a difference in saving our planet. On their podcast, they talk about ghost fishing, ocean plastic pollution, and the work being done to remove poisonous ingredients from products. But, that's just the tip of the iceberg, so join the discussion, start breaking some dishes, and get going on fixing things!Earth Day Haikus:Jon Strassner:We must stop takinWithout giving or fixingOur time is too shortVerda Alexander:Abundant earth, blueAnd verdant the spoils buryListen just for nowDoug Shapiro:From you I borrowMy life, my soul, everythingWhat will I pass on?Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journalConnect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:By Email: dshapiro@ofs.comOn Instagram: @Douglas_ShapiroOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

Earth Day is a time to celebrate, learn, and maybe try something new,  So we’ve got a great conversation today and a couple of questions for you too, Today, we brought back two of our favorite podcast pals,   The hosts of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-some-dishes/id1533109881" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Break Some Dishes</a>, to boost your Earth Day morale. And what do we cover in this conversation, today? We’ll help you get your mind and your spirit prepped for Earth Day.  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-some-dishes/id1533109881" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">About Break Some Dishes</a>:Hosted by Verda Alexander and Jon Strassner, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-some-dishes/id1533109881" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Break Some Dishes</a> is a podcast that covers the environmental crises through the lens of creativity and design. They believe that bad design is bad for the planet.  Verda is an artist and designer and Jon is a talker, and together they find those unique people who have found amazing ways to make a difference in saving our planet. On their podcast, they talk about ghost fishing, ocean plastic pollution, and the work being done to remove poisonous ingredients from products. But, that's just the tip of the iceberg, so join the discussion, start breaking some dishes, and get going on fixing things!Earth Day Haikus:Jon Strassner:We must stop takin Without giving or fixing Our time is too shortVerda Alexander:Abundant earth, blue And verdant the spoils bury Listen just for nowDoug Shapiro:From you I borrow My life, my soul, everything What will I pass on?<a href="https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal</a>Connect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:<a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/dshapiro@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Email</a>: <a href="mailto:dshapiro@ofs.com">dshapiro@ofs.com</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Instagram</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Douglas_Shapiro</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On LinkedIn</a>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/</a><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/imagineaplace@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email Imagine a Place</a>: <a href="mailto:imagineaplace@ofs.com">imagineaplace@ofs.com</a>

Earth Day in a new way.

Today, we speak with Wendy Rodgers, CEO of architecture and design firm LPA - and in this episode, she's going to encourage you to "raise your hand."  Since joining LPA as an intern in 1987, Wendy Rodgers' journey has taken her all the way to CEO. How'd she do it? As Wendy explains, embracing an entrepreneurial spirit and taking on BIG initiatives can create momentum in your career - however, the journey might not always be easy, and there is a risk, but leaning into this risk is where we learn and grow.We will get into that journey in this conversation, but we’ll also cover the state of the industry, career advice, and the future of building greener schools. So, get ready to be motivated to take some risks, learn to fail, and grow towards your goals. Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journalConnect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:By Email: dshapiro@ofs.comOn Instagram: @Douglas_ShapiroOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

Today, we speak with <a href="https://lpadesignstudios.com/team/wendy-rogers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wendy Rodgers</a>, CEO of architecture and design firm <a href="https://lpadesignstudios.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LPA</a> - and in this episode, she's going to encourage you to "raise your hand."  Since joining <a href="https://lpadesignstudios.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LPA</a> as an intern in 1987, <a href="https://lpadesignstudios.com/team/wendy-rogers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wendy Rodgers</a>' journey has taken her all the way to CEO. How'd she do it? As Wendy explains, embracing an entrepreneurial spirit and taking on BIG initiatives can create momentum in your career - however, the journey might not always be easy, and there is a risk, but leaning into this risk is where we learn and grow.We will get into that journey in this conversation, but we’ll also cover the state of the industry, career advice, and the future of building greener schools. So, get ready to be motivated to take some risks, learn to fail, and grow towards your goals. <a href="https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal</a>Connect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below:<a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/dshapiro@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Email</a>: dshapiro@ofs.com<a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Instagram</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Douglas_Shapiro</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On LinkedIn</a>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ </a><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/imagineaplace@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email Imagine a Place</a>: imagineaplace@ofs.com

Raise your hand.

Today, we host the developer and president of Prince Concepts, Philip Kafka - and we promise, this episode will feed your mind and your soul. Philip Kafka’s bold but unconventional vision for reimagining urban spaces has earned him commercial, critical, and career success with acclaimed projects in Detroit. In this episode, Philip explains the keys to personal growth, how to do GREAT work, and the necessity of maintaining a balance between sensitivity and toughness. Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journalConnect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below: By Email: dshapiro@ofs.comOn Instagram: @Douglas_ShapiroOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ Email Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

Today, we host the developer and president of <a href="http://www.princeconcepts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prince Concepts</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/philipkafka/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Philip Kafka</a> - and we promise, this episode will feed your mind and your soul. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/philipkafka/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Philip Kafka</a>’s bold but unconventional vision for reimagining urban spaces has earned him commercial, critical, and career success with acclaimed projects in Detroit. In this episode, Philip explains the keys to personal growth, how to do GREAT work, and the necessity of maintaining a balance between sensitivity and toughness. <a href="https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal</a>Connect with host, Doug Shapiro,  below: <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/dshapiro@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Email</a>: dshapiro@ofs.com<a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Instagram</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Douglas_Shapiro</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On LinkedIn</a>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ </a><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/imagineaplace@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email Imagine a Place</a>: imagineaplace@ofs.com

Sensitivity and Toughness.

Have you ever heard the expression, "start with why?" Well, Rex Miller starts somewhere else.Here’s what's awesome about this episode… We are dropping this one before the launch of The Resilience Lab.  It’s an Imagine a Place Productions original that features Rex Miller interviewing experts who explore ways to build resilience into your work, life, and practice of design.Rex is a well-published author, a business and life coach and he packs into this conversation a greatest hits episode where we explore a variety of concepts that all center around getting to a better you at work… and it starts with a fundamental question:  Who. Are. You.? Subscribe to The Resilience Lab:  https://apple.co/3ulzUvJLearn more about Rex MillerConnect with Rex Miller on LinkedInClick here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journalConnect with Doug below: On Instagram: @Douglas_ShapiroOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ By Email: dshapiro@ofs.comEmail Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

Have you ever heard the expression, "start with why?" Well, <a href="https://apple.co/3ulzUvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rex Miller</a> starts somewhere else.Here’s what's awesome about this episode… We are dropping this one before the launch of <a href="https://apple.co/3ulzUvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Resilience Lab</a>.  It’s an Imagine a Place Productions original that features <a href="https://apple.co/3ulzUvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rex Miller</a> interviewing experts who explore ways to build resilience into your work, life, and practice of design.Rex is a well-published author, a business and life coach and he packs into this conversation a greatest hits episode where we explore a variety of concepts that all center around getting to a better you at work… and it starts with a fundamental question:  Who. Are. You.? <a href="https://apple.co/3ulzUvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to The Resilience Lab</a>:  <a href="https://apple.co/3ulzUvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apple.co/3ulzUvJ</a><a href="https://rexmiller.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about Rex Miller</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rexmiller/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Rex Miller on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal</a>Connect with Doug below: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Instagram</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Douglas_Shapiro</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On LinkedIn</a>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ </a><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/dshapiro@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Email</a>: dshapiro@ofs.com<a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/imagineaplace@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email Imagine a Place</a>: imagineaplace@ofs.com

Start with who.

Our guest today is one of the world’s leading experts in designing for a population that is too often overlooked and misunderstood.Jane Rohde believes in a global cultural shift toward de-institutionalized senior living communities.  As Principal as JSR Associates, she is putting people at the center of her practice – For Jane, this means more than just the senior living residents, but also the staff and the community at large.  Today, Jane Rohde shares a vision for how a more blended, empowering, and richer senior living and community experience could look. Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal: Connect with Doug below: On Instagram: @Douglas_ShapiroOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ By Email: dshapiro@ofs.comEmail Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

Our guest today is one of the world’s leading experts in designing for a population that is too often overlooked and misunderstood.<a href="http://www.jsrassociates.net/jane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jane Rohde</a> believes in a global cultural shift toward de-institutionalized senior living communities.  As Principal as <a href="https://www.jsrassociates.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JSR Associates</a>, she is putting people at the center of her practice – For Jane, this means more than just the senior living residents, but also the staff and the community at large.  Today, Jane Rohde shares a vision for how a more blended, empowering, and richer senior living and community experience could look. <a href="https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal</a>: Connect with Doug below: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Instagram</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Douglas_Shapiro</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On LinkedIn</a>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ </a><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/dshapiro@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Email</a>: dshapiro@ofs.com<a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/imagineaplace@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email Imagine a Place</a>: imagineaplace@ofs.com

Designing for the generation above us.

Today, we host Bolanle Williams-Olley, aka Bola. She’s the CFO for the New York design and architecture firm Mancini Duffy, and she’s going to help you Build Boldly.Build Boldly is the title of Bola’s recently published book. It’s a hybrid autobiography and self-help book that immerses you in her own journey and how those lessons can apply towards building your own career.B.O.L.D. is the acronym that ties it all together and today, we explore the “B” part of that acronym – “Be Yourself”.  Sounds easy on the surface right?  Well… just like everything in life, there’s a lot more to it.Learn more about Bolanie and her book, "Build Boldly" here: https://www.bolanlewo.com/bookClick here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal: Connect with Doug below: On Instagram: @Douglas_ShapiroOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ By Email: dshapiro@ofs.comEmail Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

Today, we host <a href="https://manciniduffy.com/team/bolanle-williams-olley/https://manciniduffy.com/team/bolanle-williams-olley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bolanle Williams-Olley</a>, aka Bola. She’s the CFO for the New York design and architecture firm <a href="https://manciniduffy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mancini Duffy</a>, and she’s going to help you Build Boldly.<a href="https://www.bolanlewo.com/book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Build Boldly</a> is the title of Bola’s recently published book. It’s a hybrid autobiography and self-help book that immerses you in her own journey and how those lessons can apply towards building your own career.B.O.L.D. is the acronym that ties it all together and today, we explore the “B” part of that acronym – “Be Yourself”.  Sounds easy on the surface right?  Well… just like everything in life, there’s a lot more to it.Learn more about Bolanie and her book, "Build Boldly" here: <a href="https://www.bolanlewo.com/book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bolanlewo.com/book</a><a href="https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal</a>: Connect with Doug below: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Instagram</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Douglas_Shapiro</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On LinkedIn</a>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ </a><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/dshapiro@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Email</a>: dshapiro@ofs.com<a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/imagineaplace@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email Imagine a Place</a>: imagineaplace@ofs.com

How to build boldly.

Dianne Murata is the witty and enthusiastic founder of Kimiko Designs.  In today’s interview, she helps you think differently about furniture planning and specification.Dianne brings over 2 decades of experience in furniture planning and design and she doesn’t hold back in our conversation.  She shares how furniture doesn’t have to be the “F word”, why we’ll need to embrace our inner MacGyver as designers in the future, and some advice on where you might want to be shifting a little more of your focus. Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal: Connect with Doug below: On Instagram: @Douglas_ShapiroOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ By Email: dshapiro@ofs.comEmail Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianne-kimiko-murata-7b391629/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dianne Murata</a> is the witty and enthusiastic founder of <a href="https://kimikodesigns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kimiko Designs</a>.  In today’s interview, she helps you think differently about furniture planning and specification.Dianne brings over 2 decades of experience in furniture planning and design and she doesn’t hold back in our conversation.  She shares how furniture doesn’t have to be the “F word”, why we’ll need to embrace our inner MacGyver as designers in the future, and some advice on where you might want to be shifting a little more of your focus. <a href="https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal</a>: Connect with Doug below: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Instagram</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Douglas_Shapiro</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On LinkedIn</a>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ </a><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/dshapiro@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Email</a>: dshapiro@ofs.com<a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/imagineaplace@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email Imagine a Place</a>: imagineaplace@ofs.com

Furniture is not a four letter word.

Over the last 10 years, Gensler's Todd Heiser has emerged as one of our industry's most creative and BIG thinking leaders in workplace design - and you're about to find out why.Todd Heiser is a Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s Chicago office. His leadership showcases more than 20 years of experience in next-generation design at the cutting edge of workplace strategies, and his commitment to conceptual and technical development transforms spaces around the globe.Sure, Todd Heiser knows his stuff about the workplace, but what we really love about Todd is his simple sincerity and honesty - stick around until the end of this episode as he provides some nuggets of wisdom that apply to any designer at any point in their career. Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal: Connect with Doug below: On Instagram: @Douglas_ShapiroOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ By Email: dshapiro@ofs.comEmail Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

Over the last 10 years, Gensler's <a href="https://www.gensler.com/people/todd-heiser" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Todd Heiser</a> has emerged as one of our industry's most creative and BIG thinking leaders in workplace design - and you're about to find out why.<a href="https://www.gensler.com/people/todd-heiser" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Todd Heiser</a> is a Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s Chicago office. His leadership showcases more than 20 years of experience in next-generation design at the cutting edge of workplace strategies, and his commitment to conceptual and technical development transforms spaces around the globe.Sure, <a href="https://www.gensler.com/people/todd-heiser" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Todd Heiser</a> knows his stuff about the workplace, but what we really love about Todd is his simple sincerity and honesty - stick around until the end of this episode as he provides some nuggets of wisdom that apply to any designer at any point in their career. <a href="https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal</a>: Connect with Doug below: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Instagram</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Douglas_Shapiro</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On LinkedIn</a>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ </a><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/dshapiro@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Email</a>: dshapiro@ofs.com<a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/imagineaplace@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email Imagine a Place</a>: imagineaplace@ofs.com

Colors, textures, patterns, ideas, thoughts, and words.

We asked our previous guest, Kia Weatherspoon (episode 35 - May 3, 2021), for an intro to someone she’d want to hear from – The first name on her list: Jessica Caldwell.Jessica Caldwell is the founder of Folke Creative in Brooklyn NY, a boutique branding and design studio inspired by the stories of people, places, and things. She also runs the design blog: Design is Lit.Today, Jessica will let us in on her "messy" process of design and also provides some wise advice on how to conjure creativity.She starts her interview reflecting on a moment that eventually leads to a simple and beautiful statement from her:  “Life is filled with little luxuries, little glimmers of hope and love… if you’ll only just look for them." Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @jesswonderlandClick here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal: Connect with Doug below: On Instagram: @Douglas_ShapiroOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ By Email: dshapiro@ofs.comEmail Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

We asked our previous guest, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-time-we-elevate-everything/id1506501256?i=1000519832144" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kia Weatherspoon</a> (episode 35 - May 3, 2021), for an intro to someone she’d want to hear from – The first name on her list: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesscaldwell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessica Caldwell</a>.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jesswonderland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessica Caldwell</a> is the founder of Folke Creative in Brooklyn NY, a boutique branding and design studio inspired by the stories of people, places, and things. She also runs the design blog: <a href="https://designislit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Design is Lit</a>.Today, Jessica will let us in on her "messy" process of design and also provides some wise advice on how to conjure creativity.She starts her interview reflecting on a moment that eventually leads to a simple and beautiful statement from her:  “Life is filled with little luxuries, little glimmers of hope and love… if you’ll only just look for them." Connect with Jessica on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jesswonderland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jesswonderland</a><a href="https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal</a>: Connect with Doug below: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Instagram</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglas_shapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Douglas_Shapiro</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On LinkedIn</a>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ </a><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/dshapiro@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Email</a>: dshapiro@ofs.com<a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/aa9b7abe-b277-4718-a11e-c6ff50ae6233/shows/eae68a9d-26a8-440a-8779-da69a79669a6/episodes/af37d0a6-ce41-4cf3-9ffd-20e5c2087595/imagineaplace@ofs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email Imagine a Place</a>: imagineaplace@ofs.com

Don’t be afraid to play.

Ok, a few episodes back, we mentioned that we were cooking up some good stuff in the kitchen at Imagine a Place. Well today, we are proud to announce the launch of our own podcast network, Imagine a Place Productions!The goal of Imagine a Place Productions is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives. Our new collection of podcasts gathers industry-leading voices that have the power to inspire and educate through conversation and storytelling.Our first announcement as part of this new network features the design industry favorite, Break Some Dishes.  Jon Strassner and Verda Alexander are two giants in the world of interior design -- About 18 months ago, these long time friends came together to start their journey as podcasters with Break Some Dishes - a podcast dedicated to environmental crises we face as a global community under the lens of creativity and design.In addition, "The Resilience Lab" is an Imagine a Place Productions original that will be hosted by author and speaker Rex Miller. The monthly podcast and blog will explore how we can integrate resilience into work and our lives for wellbeing through the journey and stories of others.Break Some Dishes is currently available to listeners on Apple Podcasts, Audible, Google, and Spotify, and "The Resilience Lab" will be launching in March.  

Ok, a few episodes back, we mentioned that we were cooking up some good stuff in the kitchen at Imagine a Place. Well today, we are proud to announce the launch of our own podcast network, <a href="https://ofs.com/announcement/ofs-imagine-place-launches-podcast-network-elevate-industry-voices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Imagine a Place Productions</a>!The goal of <a href="https://ofs.com/announcement/ofs-imagine-place-launches-podcast-network-elevate-industry-voices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Imagine a Place Productions</a> is to further elevate the belief that the places we make and the ways we design them matter in our lives. Our new collection of podcasts gathers industry-leading voices that have the power to inspire and educate through conversation and storytelling.Our first announcement as part of this new network features the design industry favorite, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-some-dishes/id1533109881" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Break Some Dishes</a>.  Jon Strassner and Verda Alexander are two giants in the world of interior design -- About 18 months ago, these long time friends came together to start their journey as podcasters with <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-some-dishes/id1533109881" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Break Some Dishes</a> - a podcast dedicated to environmental crises we face as a global community under the lens of creativity and design.In addition, "The Resilience Lab" is an <a href="https://ofs.com/announcement/ofs-imagine-place-launches-podcast-network-elevate-industry-voices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Imagine a Place Productions</a> original that will be hosted by author and speaker <a href="https://rexmiller.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rex Miller</a>. The monthly podcast and blog will explore how we can integrate resilience into work and our lives for wellbeing through the journey and stories of others.<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-some-dishes/id1533109881" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Break Some Dishes</a> is currently available to listeners on Apple Podcasts, Audible, Google, and Spotify, and "The Resilience Lab" will be launching in March.

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