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In this week’s episode of TheSquare Podcast, we have a curious conversation with Kate Canales, a Distinguished Senior Lecturer and Chair of the Department of Design at the University of Texas. With a background in mechanical engineering, product design and design research, Kate focuses on building creative capacity inside organizations.

Kate is also the founder and director of SMU’s pioneering Master of Arts degree in Design and Innovation, which trains students of all backgrounds in human-centered design as a method for innovating in any field. Listen in as she shares her perspective on the difference between human-centric design and design thinking, creating through the lens of experiential design, generating a positive impact through design, and teaching the next generation of creative designers. Let’s get curious!

#Design #DesignBias #HumanCenteredDesign

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When it comes to creating a state-of-the-art airport, a team of designers and constructors working together can achieve far greater things than the two entities working on opposite sides of the table. That is precisely what design-build is all about— collaboration and teamwork that encourages design excellence. In this episode of TheSquare, we sit down with several of Corgan’s aviation experts to discuss how they see design-build shaping the future of project delivery.

Design-build is known as a procurement method that is becoming the delivery method of choice at airports across the country. Used initially to deliver massive scale terminal projects, more and more projects of various size and scale are utilizing a design-build approach to realize the value of the collaboration that comes from a single point of responsibility. Listen in as the panel of aviation experts explores the changing dynamic of project delivery, designing to budget, the benefits of co-location, and innovations that elevate the design and construction of our built environments.   

#CorganAviation #AviationDesign #DesignBuild

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Did you know that having a consistent creative practice— such as drawing, painting, or writing— is proven to reduce stress, increase joy, boost immunity and improve brain function? On this week's episode of TheSquare Podcast, we have a curious conversation with Jill Elliott, who is not only the founder of The Color Kind but also a creative consultant, strategist, writer, and artist curating a life around design and intentional living.

Curious about the peace, joy, flow, and happiness she found from her daily creative practice, Jill began to research the true benefits of creativity on the mind, body, and soul. Listen in as she offers tips on adding creative activities to your daily routine, dives into navigating the intersection between business and creativity, and describes her experience developing creative strategies for numerous brands and more. Let's get curious!

#Creative #TheColorOfKind #CreativeFreedom

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Welcome back to a new episode of TheSquare's Curious Conversations, where we connect the design community with leaders and visionaries across several industries to explore new ways to problem-solve and find inspiration through fresh perspectives. In this week's episode, we sat down with Jennifer Abernathy, Senior Principal Design Lead at Chick-fil-A. 

As a design lead for Chick-fil-A, Jennifer focuses on the physical environment of each of the dining rooms, creating a sense of ease and belonging from the moment a customer walks through the door. Listen in as she discusses navigating the pandemic through the customers' shoes, cultivating a broader path for women entering the design field, and even discloses her go-to order at Chick-fil-A. Let's get curious!

#RestaurantDesign #industrialdesign #design

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From a bedroom studio to the Skyline studio, TheSquare has come a long way in a year’s time. We had a chance to sit down with a wide variety of interesting personalities, from designers to authors, CEO’s to a quantum physicist. We laughed, we cried, but most importantly...we learned...a lot! Thank you to all of the wonderful minds we had a chance to chat with, and thank you to YOU for joining us on this adventure. We’re just beginning this journey together, and you have more interesting content ahead of us - including some live episodes as well as some from the road! We don’t have a podcast without you guys - so thank you for joining us for the ride.

#Corgan #ArchitecturePodcast #DesignPodcast

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Perspective is all around us. In many ways, it is responsible for some of the greatest leaps in our understanding of the world. It’s the common brainchild of achievements in science, mathematics, and the arts. But, most importantly, a new perspective breeds innovation because it challenges the traditional mindset. On this week’s episode of TheSquare, we sit down with Hugo, Corgan’s research and development arm, to discuss the 2021 Curiosity Report. 

On the heels of a year that fundamentally changed us — how we approach each other, the spaces we inhabit, our lifestyles and routines, or how we respond to change — Corgan’s 2021 Curiosity Report aims to stretch our perspective to confront biases and blind spots, poking the proverbial bear. By examining the relationship between emerging technologies and user behaviors, we can embrace changes that sit outside of our comfort zone. We tap into the power of data-driven design to rethink everyday human experiences, promote access to better education, investigate the needs of the modern workforce, and renew our focus on the environment. Listen in as Hugo brings us inside the report to explore molecular, aerial, human perspectives — and everything in between to make room for a world of possibilities!

Follow this link to view the full report: https://www.corgan.com/story/the-2021-curiosity-report-perspectives-on-innovation/

#CuriosityReport #ArtificialIntelligence #Bias

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Over the past decade, evolving teaching methods and innovations have changed the way our students learn, and now the coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly changed the pedagogical necessity of utilizing technology. However, we’ve realized increased use of technology has not been an ideal substitute for in-person learning. On the contrary, it has exposed a widening technology gap between students and teachers alike, exacerbated a crisis among lower-income families who depend on the school system for everyday necessities and has decreased students’ ability to build the social bonds they so desperately need.

On this week’s episode of TheSquare, we sat down with Dr. Kevin Berkopes, Founder and CEO of Crossroads Education, to discuss the gaps in the education system and the path to a future where students have equitable access to personalized education. Crossroads Education recently partnered with Hugo, Corgan’s research and development arm, to conduct a three-week design sprint to reimagine a new educational system of distributed facilities that augment school districts by providing access and support to a variety of locations. 

Tune in to learn more about the design sprint, providing both a digital and personal support system for students, leveraging innovative learning methods that support individual needs.

#Education #DistributedEducation #ReimaginingEducation

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In honor of Women's History Month, we have a candid conversation with a few of Corgan's women designers, architects, and leaders shaping the architectural industry today. Women's History Month is an annual celebration of the many contributions that women — past and present — have made in our communities around the world. In this episode, the panel celebrates women's accomplishments, reflects on the roadblocks and glass ceilings still present today, discusses how to advocate for yourself, and how we can take part in innovative solutions for getting women back in the workforce. 

As we consider what remains and how to move forward from the lasting effects of COVID-19, the conversation offers important insight in addressing the unique and unprecedented impact of the pandemic on women in the workforce. Almost 1 million mothers have left the workforce since the start of the pandemic—with Black, Hispanic, and single mothers among the hardest hit. With the percentage of women in the workforce now back to that of the late 1980s, we hope you'll listen in and join us in the comments as we consider where we've been, where we're going, and what we can learn from the past. 

Join us in celebrating the contributions of these women and women around the world for #womenshistorymonth !

#FemaleLeadership  #GenderDiversity

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Welcome back to a new episode of TheSquare's Curious Conversations, where we connect the design community with leaders and visionaries across several industries to explore new ways to problem-solve and find inspiration through fresh perspectives. In this week's episode, we sat down with Dr. Kwesi Daniels, Department Head of Architecture at Tuskegee University.

With a passion for sustainability, urban geography and historic preservation, Dr. Daniels strives to develop solutions that improve the homes people live in, the food they consume, and the education they receive. Listen in as he discusses the substantial and changing role of the teacher, the important heritage of black architects, how his grandmother was his most influential teacher, and more. Let’s get curious!

#BlackHistoryMonth #diversity #diversityindesign

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Welcome back to a new episode of TheSquare's Curious Conversations, where we connect the design community with leaders and visionaries across several industries to explore new ways to problem-solve and find inspiration through fresh perspectives. In this week's episode, we sat down with Bruce Mau, author of Massive Change and MC24, and co-founder and CEO of Massive Change Network, a holistic design collective based in Chicago. He is also the Chief Design Officer for Freeman, who are pioneers in live brand experience.

As a brilliantly creative optimist, Bruce dives into his 30 years of design innovation—detailing his collaboration with leaders, including heads of state, renowned artists, and fellow optimists, to create positive change across various projects. His love of thorny problems led him to create a methodology for whole-system transformation and integrating 24 massive change design principles that inspire solutions to challenges in any field and at every scale. Listen in as we explore his role as a driver of change and optimism and how design insights can turn challenges into opportunities. Let's get curious!

#GraphicDesign #branding #MC24

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