In this episode our guest Daksh, dives deep into the art of ‘social’ design—beyond aesthetics and functionality, and into the heart of human needs and community impact. For him design isn’t just about making things look good or work well; it’s about discovering new ways to research and dig deeper into the unique needs of the people we're creating for.

He would love for every design to feel universal, but believes it’s not about solving every problem from the top; it’s about planting seeds and allowing communities to flourish on their own terms. After all, every community is unique, and he wouldn’t want to create for the masses—that’s what robots are for.

Tune in to also boopboop your way into the mysterious vendetta printers seem to have against humanity, and of course, why beanies should make a comeback. Get listening already!

From wanting to be a climate scientist to harnessing her creative side into becoming a communication planet designer, Simone shares  with Mishal and Asa, her very personal realities that have shaped not only who she is, but also who she is as a designer. 

Simone’s lived experiences paved the way to design for well-being, to reconnect with ones’ self in a more sustainable way. Going through life changing situations, makes you question things and shifts the focus on what actually matters.

Slow down, tune in and let the words from this episode sink in. You surely don’t want to miss out on Simone’s inspiring and contagious energy!

‘Hungary’ to explore the way fashion can be used as a tool for social design, Bori, our former writer at Post it Talks, indulges Mishal and Asa and shares how fashion can be used as more than just a cover for the body. Ensuring her work is always mindful of people, Bori talks about discovering Fashion Therapy, working on more serious projects and utilising research methods involving an added element of play.

Tune in to hear Bori wear her heart on her sleeve, while sharing a vivid description of her Master’s thesis and some skepticism from those outside of design, sparking some really lit conversations with our funky hosts! (including waxy cakes).

In this episode, Mishal dives into Floor’s cool and contemporary aesthetic of bridging football and fashion. With too many ideas to execute, Floor shares her foray into experimenting with colours, shapes and upcycled materials, while she continues to don an all black outfit - letting her work, personality and bright green crocs evoke curiosity. She believes design is for everyone and practices the same, allowing herself to thrive in a creative & limitless space. 

Tune in to see the world from her heart-shaped, pierced, rose-coloured glasses. 

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!