Founder of Gustafson Porter + Bowman, Kathryn Gustafson reflects starting a studio in a second language, and learning the business side of practice through trial, mentors, and persistence.

00:00 Intro

0:59 Growing up in the desert

2:35 Discovering design

6:33 Journey from fashion to landscape architecture

12:04 Business vs Art

16:31 Founding her businesses and 'the invisible years.'

25:47 How to be a good leader

28:39 Building a workplace culture

29:21 Key projects and dealing with criticism

35:52 Navigating cultural contexts as a designer

38:59 Key skills designers need

41:05 Working with other designers: "Architects think they can do everything"

43:31 The changing nature of landscapes

47:58 Legacy

49:36 The next generation of designers