How'd We Get Here?

• Semone shares her personal story.
• We discuss student challenges in an online environment versus being in a physical classroom.
• We discuss how personal setbacks Impact learning, success, and how we migh…

• Heather discusses how she got started in design and her beginnings as an educator.
• What are play days?
• The process of participating in play days.
• What influenced the initiative and concept.
• Having a supp…

• Kevin discusses how he got started in graphic design.
• How we might prioritize tasks and manage our time between work and life.
• The impact external pressures have on procrastination and productivity.
• How…

*Recorded July 9th, 2020.

• Rob discusses how he began his career in design and the steps he took to build upon his prior skills.
• Having the foresight to take on various opportunities and connect them in…

• Bianca discusses how she got started in graphic design and her educational background.
• How her educational experience impacted her confidence and design.
• We discuss where confidence ultimately comes fr…

• Asma discusses how she got started in people centered design.
• The connection between mindfulness and building empathy for others through internal reflection and internal environment.
• Designing while fa…

• Leslie discusses how she got started in design.
• How building relationships with peers and teachers impacts learning and a sense of community in the classroom.
• Allowing learners to embrace themselves to…

• Kris discusses getting support from his family and encouragement from friends.
• Reflection internal: Seeing possibilities for a career through cultural representation.
• Interactivity as another layer to …

*Recorded July, 6. 2020.

• Nicola discusses how she pivots between mental modes and personas within multiple professional roles.
• Managing multiple projects and switching personas for design projects.
• How …

*Recorded April, 8. 2020.

• Facing the fear of the unknown.
• Developing confidence in yourself and taking risks.
• Learning within a studio setting during his internship at Monnet Design.
• Overcoming his shyne…

*Recorded April, 1. 2020.

• Going back to school as a mature student.
• Transitioning from a career as an English Teacher to Graphic designer.
• Moving from Vancouver to Toronto and facing doubts of switching…

• Ashley touches on the stress of academic burnout and how it lead to her sense of not belonging to a group.
• Taking time for things outside of school and design to focus on self and staying connected to…

• We discuss the effects of our current coronavirus pandemic, changing  our work/life routines and the way we communicate.
• Oscar describes his educational path in becoming a designer and his journey mov…

Join me, Mark-Anthony Karam (@edtechxd) and my peers as we unpack the external factors that impact us as students, educators, and professionals in the field of design. My intention for this podcast i…