The Department of Design celebrates the launch a new podcast. Thinking through Design features host Adam Fromme as he explores what is means to have a designer’s mindset.

In this inaugural episode Adam sits down with Fabienne Munch, PhD.  

Fabienne is the Chair of the Department of Design, drawing from a rich career across academia and design leadership. Her research dives into how cultural diversity influences innovation in teams, focusing on EU universities and the role of designers in sustainable materials, notably work by women designers. 

Their conversation focuses on curious, critical thinking. They discuss how this mindset can enhance decision-making, problem-solving, and collaboration, urging individuals to embrace curiosity, flexibility, and a user-centric perspective. 

Currently, the podcast is available through OSU Podcasts and on Apple Podcast.

Follow the link to this episode: https://podcast.osu.edu/thinkingthroughdesign/2023/12/05/episode-01-what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-curious-critical-thinker/

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About the podcast 

It’s obvious that design is all around us, but how designers think through their work is often a mystery. Yet, understanding that process can fuel our own curiosity and creativity. Adam Fromme hosts Thinking through Design as a series of in-depth discussions to reveal the designer’s mindset and realize its value. 

Thinking through Design is brought to you by the Department of Design at The Ohio State University. For general inquires, contact Adam Fromme, fromme.3@osu.edu