In this episode we delve into the role of data science and AI in creating effective emission reduction strategies, the challenges enterprises face in adopting climate tech, and how businesses can transition to more sustainable models through innovative solutions.

Also, we go to different aspects of creativity such as art and Rachel discusses how visual design and curation can foster conversations around intergenerational trauma, creating meaningful experiences that inspire healing for future generations.

Who is Rachel Poonsiriwong?

Rachel Poonsiriwong is a product designer, curator, and creative technologist based in Singapore. She works at Terrascope, a Climatetech startup focused on emission reduction through data science and AI. Previously, she was at Scale AI and Microsoft, designing computer vision and machine learning solutions. Her work has been featured in TIME Top 200 Inventions, CNN, and Bloomberg. Rachel has also curated exhibitions in San Francisco and Rochester and exhibited as a creative technologist in New Orleans and Bali.

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In this episode, we talk about design, sustainability, and the future of creating impactful solutions. Christina shares insights from her diverse design toolkits—spanning experience, service, and research—revealing how they prioritize approaches to uncover problems and craft effective solutions.

We explore the meaning of sustainable design, its evolution, and practical steps the design community can take to encourage adoption across industries. From blending sustainability with UX/UI and service design to overcoming key challenges, we discuss what it takes to design with long-term impact in mind.

Who is Christina Collura?

Is a Senior Product Designer on the consumer engagement team at Too Good To Go, whose app received the ‘2023 Cultural Impact’ award from the Apple App Store. She has a passion for 0 to 1 product design, crafting impactful digital solutions that blend delight and strategy.

Her expertise spans UX/UI, service design, and research, always anchored in a deep understanding of peoples’ needs. She thrives on collaboration, embracing a human-centered approach inspired by underdogs, risk-takers, and storytellers.

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We explore the evolving role of designers and leaders in shaping a more sustainable and forward-thinking world. In this episode, Alicia invites us to reflect on how lessons from the past can serve as a foundation for forward-thinking strategies, reminding us that optimism and proactive design are essential for shaping a brighter future. From balancing immediate business needs with long-term goals to addressing the challenges of sustainability in design education and practice, this conversation serves as a hopeful reminder of the power of thoughtful reflection in building a better tomorrow.

Who is Alicia Shao?

Alicia Shao is a Senior Service Designer at The LEGO Group, an external lecturer at the Köln International School of Design and L’École de Design Nantes Atlantique, and most importantly, a futurist at heart. Alicia is an accomplished speaker, having presented at conferences worldwide on the importance of future thinking and the role of design in shaping the world to come. Driven by her deep passion for democratizing the future, Alicia is committed to increasing future literacy and making the future into a playground for all.

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If you're thinking about attending a Design Matters conference with your team or friends, you can get a Group Discount. Send an email to [email protected] and ask for your discount - the larger the group, the larger the discount!

In this episode, join us and have an amazing conversation with Coral Michelin, a distinguished professional with a rich background in environmental management and a Ph.D. in Design. As a strategist, educator, and facilitator, Coral brings a unique perspective to the table, weaving together her expertise in ecology, regeneration, systemic thinking, diversity (DE&I), futures, and decoloniality.

In this episode, Kat is the creator of the project, which started as a framework for applying ethics to the design process and has now grown into a toolkit of speculative activities that help teams forecast the consequences of their products. Through her work with , she has spoken at events hosted by the European Parliament () and the US Federal Trade Commission (), as well as an assortment of tech conferences. She has also guest lectured at various institutions, such as Harvard University () and Duke University (). Kat has been quoted in the BBC, WIRED, Fast Company, Protocol, and Tech Policy Press. She lives in Stockholm with her adopted husky, where you can find them running around.

In this episode gain unique insights into the historical trajectory, examining the current state of the industry and uncovering the emergence of manipulative design patterns. Kat provides a thought-provoking perspective on the ethical journey of the tech world, highlighting the need for a critical examination of its past, present, and future. Kat offers valuable perspectives on the role companies play in shaping a responsible and ethical technological landscape. Last but not least she also shares her views on the significant role that employee organizing plays in fostering ethical impact within the ever-evolving tech sphere.

Design Matters hosts conferences worldwide. If you're interested in attending one or even bringing one to your city, visit our website designmatters.io, and find all the locations we host events in. If you'd like to help Design Matters organize an event in your city, send an email to [email protected].

In this episode, Lee Timutimu, CEO & Founder of Arataki Systems - a tech company owned by Māori people - talks about Māori representation in tech and cultural preservation. From Aotearoa New Zealand, Lee has developed a proximity-based phone app that allows you to learn about the country's historical locations.

In this episode, Head of Design at Al Hilal Bank Batsirai Madzonga, counting on 14+ years of experience in digital design, talks about valuing voices and strategies for inclusive design.

In this episode, Ginger Chien, Device Architect at AT&T Mobility, shares how she combines her innovative spirit with a strong commitment to a human-centered approach in Engineering. With an impressive portfolio including 70+ patents covering a variety of fields, she's responsible for defining AT&T Mobility's technical requirements for mobile devices.

In this episode, Rahul Lindberg Sen, Experience Design Director at Volvo Cars, with a background in Theatre and Architecture, discusses with us inclusive design in action.