Episode 3 of Thinking through Design is now available. The Thinking through Design podcast features host Adam Fromme as he explores what it means to have a designer’s mindset. This episode is part of the initial series release. 

In this episode Adam sits down in person with co-authors Liz Sanders and PJ Stappers.

Liz is an Associate Professor at Ohio State University, bringing a wealth of industry experience in design research. A pioneer in human-centered design methods, she has championed participatory design across disciplines, conducting workshops globally and contributing to prominent journals while co-founding MakeTools, an innovative design exploration company catering to major industry players. 

Pieter Jan is a Professor of Design Techniques in Industrial Design Engineering at Delft University of Technology. PJ’s research path led from human perception, spatial imagery and VR to design tool sand participatory design techniques. His specialization is in ‘research through design’, especially tools and techniques for the early phases of design (early concept prototyping, ‘experiential prototypes’ and context-mapping). 

In 2012, Liz and PJ published Convivial Toolbox: generative research for the front end of design.

Their conversation focuses on design’s shift from product-centric approaches to inclusive, collaborative problem-solving methodologies. Their discussion offers insights into design education, the dynamic evolution of design, its impact on societal challenges and the growing importance of participatory approaches in shaping a brighter, more inclusive future.

The podcast is available through OSU Podcasts and Apple Podcasts.

Follow the link to this episode: https://podcast.osu.edu/thinkingthroughdesign/2023/12/15/episode-03-the-importance-of-collaborative-design/

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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