Exploring the podcast as a time capsule, our new hosts Mishal and Asa reminisce over the comical memories from learning to scan the barcode at føtex to unlearning that all-nighters aren’t the only way to get things done. As ‘MA2s’ they also share their 2 bits on the blurry boundaries where work is play and play is work.  

Tune in to discover some fun facts about our very own Slice-town, fodder that internationals could’ve chewed on before getting started and just a good laugh!

Figuring her way forward through the passages of possibilities DSKD has opened up for her, Nina gets candid with Tais and Mudita about her foray into branding, reconnecting with her Danish roots and her attempt at blending together the cultural bubbles around her. Tune in to hear a joyful take on favourite colours and adapting to a new culture!

Embracing the challenge of trying to reconcile the infamous divided duo– the environment and the fashion industry, Lena Thouelin, shares her vision as a designer with Mudita and Taïs. 

She looks to create fashion that is inclusive and inspiring, breaking away from the conventional ways of its perception. 

Don’t miss out on our game segment ‘Would you rather,’ to know what Lena would do not just in her professional practice but also as an individual.

Designing for healthcare, building a relationship with stakeholders & unexpected emotional presentations - in this episode, Marie Kremer talks to Mudita and Tais about navigating through difficult design projects with sensitivity. Marie shares her love for meeting new people and learning about their life stories through her work. Tune in to follow our first ever game segment too! 

This week DSKD Alumni Marek Kuźmiński joins Taïs and Mudita to talk about his award-winning project HandsUp which focuses on self-esteem building in children with congenital upper limb amputations. 

Through the lens of this project, we explore how various design methodologies overlap to create a holistic and human-centered design approach. 

This week Helena Kiær Troelsen, the creative force behind Again Atelier, joins Tais and Mudita to talk about establishing a fashion brand focused on experimenting with sustainability. 

If you are a fashion designer curious about the ups and downs of starting your own label and navigating the intersection between fashion and sustainability, be sure to listen to this week's episode!

This week DSKD alumni Sisi joins Taïs and Mudita to talk about how design for play has influenced her professional life both in and outside of design.

Sisi embodies what it means to work with all three Ps (planet, people and, play). Join us this week if you are curious about playfulness, sustainability and food! 

Sol Trejos from UniAndes joins Mudita and Tais to talk about the MA1 Play students’ Out Post to Colombia for the Child-Centered Design for Play course. Sol shares her perspective on the value of transatlantic collaborations and working with multicultural groups and using play as a tool to overcome communication barriers. 

Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes related to rape. Viewer discretion is advised.

 This week Rikke Hansen of Wheels and Waves talks to Mudita and Tais about the rapid evolution of communication design over the past two decades and how the purpose of communication design has co-evolved with digital mediums. 

This week DSKD Alum Theresa Höller talks to us about socially sustainable design practices and how to nudge people towards sustainable choices. 

Join us as we discuss how to stay optimistic as designers trying to bring about positive sustainable change.