The Red Mage: World-Building In Design

The epic conclusion.

In this episode of the Red Mage, I announce a side project named Karrmot and venture further into the define stage of the design process. I define user segments, define success, and break down some user journeys.

Please note that this episode mentions suicide and uses strong language

In this episode, we start the define phase. I share additional research to fill in gaps in the discovery process and then use IDEO's 5 Whys to identify the core issue and establish a space to design.

Warning I do reference a graphic topic in a previous episode. There is also mention of suicide.

In this episode, I interview Ryan Castro-Miller a writer and graduate student working on a master's in family psychology. Ryan shares his first-hand experience working in the special needs behavior intervention for the county.

In this episode of the Red Mage, we continue our research. I share critical data from the MHA 2021 annual State of Mental Health in America Report and explore the potential of AI in mental health.

Also, recent events in Echo Park have displaced community members experiencing chronic homelessness and have dehumanized them in the media. I ask that listeners please considering supporting the following groups:

KTownforall

CCEDLA

Knock LA

KIWA

Invisible People

SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition

LACAN

Ground Game

Teodore Henderson @thhheohenderson on Instagram

This week we are exploring the impact of space on mental health. Due to the pandemic, many of us live, work, and socialize all in the same place. To delve into the impact of space on mental health I am interviewing Mercy Castro-Miller, a domestic superheroine, educator, and mother of two awesome kids.

Please note this episode may contain triggering materials!

In this episode, I explore the potential of games as critical technologies for mental health. I share discoveries from the literature review regarding the potential and use of games for mental health.

In this episode, I interview a female animator and comic book artist. We discuss the demands of animators and the anxieties that impact independent content creators.

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In this episode, I interview Tara Furiani the CEO of Not The HR Lady podcast and author of F*ck Your Office Snacks. Tara provides insight into the impact of mental health in the office space.

Please note that there is an explicit description in this episode regarding reproductive health that is only appropriate for mature audiences.

Kicking off season 2 with a bang! New branding and a lot of new updates to The Red Mage: World-Building In Design. Then we get into wicked problems as discussed by John Kolko and how it ties into Esports and mental health.