In this episode, we dive into the world of design with two fantastic guests: Jasmine Kent, a designer from All in Motion at Target, and Brian Nichols, a Design Principal at HMC Architects.

Episode Highlights:

Introduction and Vibe Check: Get to know our guests, their favorite hip-hop songs, and a bit about their backgrounds.

Technology in Design: How technology influences design work and innovative ways to enhance inclusivity and accessibility.

Storytelling in Design: The importance of storytelling in creating impactful design solutions.

Future Aspirations: Jasmine and Brian share their aspirations for the future of design, particularly in making a positive social impact.

Skills Flex: Discover the skills that impress our guests the most when building teams for the future.

Crossovers and Collaborations: Fun and wild interdisciplinary collaboration ideas that could take design projects to the next level.

Dr. T (host) closes by providing free career pivot resources for those seeking to transition to six-figure roles as knowledge workers at digital-first organizations.

Key Topics:

Immersive experiences (AR/VR/XR), Digital tools like Rhino, CLO 3D, Illustrator, and AI

The importance of collaboration and presentation skills, Slow fashion and sustainable design The intersection of architecture, industrial design, and other fields

Resources Mentioned:

Beyond Zero documentary, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Skill Trends list of free courses & videos: SkillTrends.ai

Originally aired September 20, 2024