Design Episodes

May 1, 2024

Reimagining Creativity and Management in a Remote Work Era

In this insightful episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into the transformative power of the COVID-19 pandemic on the shift to online work. We discuss the potential of remote work to create a more equal playing field in the job market, Fredrik sharing his experience of building Superside, a platfo…

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April 24, 2024

The Power and Manipulation Behind Free Platforms and Search Engines

In this compelling episode of This Anthro Life, we engage with filmmaker David Donnelly, delving into the depths of his documentary "Cost of Convenience." Donnelly's exploration uncovers the intricate web of consequences spawned by technology, spotlighting the covert toll of social media and search…

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April 3, 2024

Reimagining Career Trajectories: Insights from Anthropology, UX, and …

In this insightful episode of career anthropology, we speak with Amy Goldmacher and Amy Santee, professionals who seamlessly blended anthropology into their careers. Amy Goldmacher shares her journey from UX research to career coaching, using anthropology to empower individuals in communication. Am…

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March 7, 2024

Investigating Superorganisms and The Collective Intelligence of Humans

In this episode, we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Byron Reese about the concept of superorganisms. Reese draws parallels between the structure and behavior of bees in a hive and the potential for humanity to function as a superorganism.

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Feb. 9, 2024

Is Tech the Future of Funeral Services?

In this episode of The Anthro Life, we delve into the intersection of technology and compassion in the field of end-of-life care. Faisal Abid, founder of Eirene Cremations, shares his journey from working in AI to revolutionizing the funeral industry by combining technology and empathy. We explore …

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Nov. 22, 2023

The Future is Speaking: Unveiling the Power of Voice Technology with …

In this episode of This Anthro Life, Tobias Dengel, a leading expert in digital transformation, explores the transformative power of voice technology. Dengel discusses how integrating voice tech into existing platforms offers a safer approach, emphasizing the familiarity and trust already establish…

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Dec. 8, 2022

Designing the Future of Global, Remote Work with Fredrik Thomassen

Show Notes Building a New Labor Market for Global Design Talent with Fredrik Thomassen More and more businesses are switching to remote work amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But one startup was ahead of the curve, having been 100% remote since its...

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May 6, 2020

Beyond the Prototype: Navigating that Fuzzy Area between Ideas and Ou…

Today we talk with Voltage Control president Douglas Ferguson and we're taking you beyond the prototype. If you ever run a design sprint, or even if you simply sat down at your desk to think through a really cool idea for a p...

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Jan. 13, 2020

Brands and the Business of Relationships with Bill Fleming

Bill Fleming stops by to chat with Adam about branding, marketing and design. Bill is a Boston-based Independent Brand & Marketing Strategist, and Business Consultant for Designers. On this episode we talk about what brands a...

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Sept. 27, 2019

Design Research is Anthropology Applied with Amy Santee

At long last we are back! In this episode host Adam Gamwell talks with Design Researcher and Strategist Amy Santee . This is one of these conversations that's a few years in the making. Adam has been following Amy's work for ...

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Oct. 11, 2017

The Yin and Yang of Design Anthropology with Dr. Elizabeth Dori Tunst…

In this Conversations episode of This Anthro Life, Adam Gamwell and guest host/TAL correspondent Matt Artz explore the world of Design Anthropology with the help of Dr. Elizabeth “Dori” Tunstall. Design Anthropology is a sub...

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