Imagine a Place

How can we start making spaces more inclusive for all kinds of minds?

In this episode, Host Roby Isaac sits down with Dr. Kati Peditto, senior design researcher at DLR Group, to explore neurodiverse a…

Recorded live at Design Days, Maria VanDeman chats with a dynamic leader in design, Ronnie Belizaire, Studio Practice Leader and Principal at HKS, about her incredible journey from business student t…

How do pathways between the brain, body, and built environment shape our experience?

In this first episode of Crafted for Healing, neuroscientist Dr. Kelly Olson joins series guest host Roby Isaac for…

How can we craft the future of healing spaces through neuro-inclusive design?

In this episode of Imagine a Place, Stan Gray of Carolina and Roby Isaac of Mannington Commercial join Maria to discuss Cr…

Step into the heart of Chicago’s Design Week —where 50,000 designers gather, showrooms pulse with creativity, and deep dish dreams meet Michelin-star ambitions. In this electric episode, Maria VanDem…

What does it really take to go from intern to entrepreneur? In this episode, Dani Miller, owner of Lauderdale Design in Knoxville, TN, shares her journey of stepping into business ownership, leading …

In part 3 of "In the ROOM," host Wesley Edmonds sits down with two visionary design leaders: Jane Nakagawa, Vice President of Research and Development at American Honda Motor Company, and Gabriele Ch…

Join host Wesley Edmonds for part two of In the ROOM at ICFF, where design meets humor, emotion, and experience in unexpected ways.

First up is NYC-based comedian Dan Mahboubian Rosen, who brings a fr…

Step into the ROOM at ICFF in New York City, where host Wesley Edmonds sits down with two inspiring women who are making waves in the design world with purpose and heart.

First up is Jaime Derringer, …

What began as a friendship in a college dorm unfolds into a story of growth within the design profession — marked by pivots, promotions, and purpose. In this episode, Sara Meier, Interior Designer an…

In this episode, we dive deep into the raw, real, and rewarding journey of interior designer Cynthia Sarria, as she shares what it’s like to lead, learn, and build a thriving design culture from the …

Maria VanDeman and Wesley Edmonds unpack the powerful themes from IIDA’s 27th Industry Roundtable—"The Happiness Code." From designing for awe to embracing vulnerability and joy in the workplace, thi…

Imagine a Place is stepping into a new chapter, and we're thrilled to introduce our new host, Maria VanDeman. In this heartfelt and unscripted debut, Maria opens up about the excitement — and a bit o…

On this episode Doug is by himself talking about his 19th NeoCon and what caught his attention. He also talks about the future of this time of year as OFS is moving to Fulton Market for Design Days. …

In honor of Juneteenth, we welcome Jack Travis, an esteemed interior designer, architect, author, and educator whose profound insights have significantly shaped the design and education landscape. Ja…

In this episode, host Doug Shapiro shares some insights on corporate culture that came from a recent encounter.  He also checks in with The Design POP podcast host, Alexandra Tseffos.  Alexandra shar…

Join host Doug Shapiro for part 2 of 'In the ROOM' LIVE from ICFF. Today, Doug explores the essence of ICFF, capturing the spirit of design through the voices of global influencers, such as Lee Broom…

Join host Doug Shapiro "In the ROOM" LIVE from ICFF 2024.  In this two-part series, Doug explores the unique energy and innovation at ICFF - featuring insightful conversations with industry leaders s…

Join host Doug Shapiro at ICFF in New York City as he kicks off the new series, "In the ROOM," part of the Imagine a Place podcast. Inspired by the innovative ROOM products, this new series offers in…

What do you get when you survey 70 designers and challenge 10 of the leading minds in design? You get "Game Time," an entertaining and insightful exploration of design concepts and trends.

Join host D…