A76 | a design pod

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A76 is a podcast that synthesizes surprising connections and speculates on the future of design.

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    046: Idea phantoms with Casey Hudetz

    Friend of the pod Casey Hudetz, Senior Manager of Product Design at DocuSign and co-host of A76’s season one comes back on the pod to talk with me about the moment an idea grabs you and won’t let go. He shares a powerful example from his grandparents that compelled a creative project, including a talk and film. And our conversation explores how ideas often emerge through convergence and the subconscious. If you’ve ever felt haunted by an idea you couldn’t shake, this is the episode for you. I always appreciate my conversations with Casey. They always inspire new branches of thinking and this one’s no different. Hope you enjoy. ~ Noel A76 and its episodes are created by Noel Childs Season 4 on the Human Spark is produced by Noel Childs Season 3 on Scale is produced by Noel Childs Season 2 on Change was produced by Noel Childs Season 1 on AI was produced by Casey Hudetz and Noel Childs Our theme music was composed and performed by Stella Solveig and mixed and mastered by Abbey Nettleton The outro was read by Trudie and Storey Childs If you like what you hear, please give us a rating. Or become a member of the A76 Patreon at patreon.com/A76designpod Have a question or comment, email noel@A76pod.com And follow us on Instagram

    26 min

  2. 24/12/2025

    045: Stories, not atoms with Dustin Coleman

    In the latest episode of A76 The Human Spark, I chat with Dustin Coleman—Writer, Senior Content Strategist and Co-founder of 12 Acres Creative—about the importance of storytelling as a human craft in an increasingly automated world. With a lifelong love of narrative, Dustin shares how curiosity, observation, and conversation fuel his ideas and why real stories matter more than ever. We explore how Dustin evaluates ideas, why emotional response is his north star and how persistence not convenience leads to the most meaningful stories. This episode is a reminder that the best ideas come from listening deeply, persistently asking questions and staying relentlessly curious. Hope you enjoy. Happy holidays! Plus, continue to listen to our season 4 ideation playlist here. ~ Noel "The universe is made of stories, not of atoms.” – Muriel Rukeyser A76 and its episodes are created by Noel Childs Season 4 on the Human Spark is produced by Noel Childs Season 3 on Scale is produced by Noel Childs Season 2 on Change was produced by Noel Childs Season 1 on AI was produced by Casey Hudetz and Noel Childs Our theme music was composed and performed by Stella Solveig and mixed and mastered by Abbey Nettleton The outro was read by Trudie and Storey Childs If you like what you hear, please give us a rating. Or become a member of the A76 Patreon at patreon.com/A76designpod Have a question or comment, email noel@A76pod.com And follow us on Instagram

    30 min

  3. 19/12/2025

    044: Mid-season beat with Noel Childs

    This is a Patreon preview In the current season of A76, The Human Spark, I’m stepping away from tools and trends to focus on the people behind the ideas. The conversations have been really refreshing and focused on where ideas come from, what everyone does to get unstuck, and how they decide which ideas are worth pursuing. So far, I’ve spoken with researchers, designers, creatives, journalists, artists, and brand leaders—and there’s much more still to come in the second half of the season. Now I’m opening up my process for Season 5. Check out my preview episode and if you’re an A76 Patreon member, you can: Hear my working ideas for next seasonSubmit your own idea for the themeVote on which direction the podcast should take nextIf you’ve been listening and thinking, “I’d love to influence where this goes,” this is your moment. The A76 community will help shape the show’s future.  Enjoy the holidays & I hope you have some time off. If you have a moment, catch up on Episodes 36–43 in the current season, check out the evolving ideation playlist on Spotify and consider joining the A76 Patreon to support the show. Thanks for being part of the conversation 🎧 A76 and its episodes are created by Noel Childs Season 4 on the Human Spark is produced by Noel Childs Season 3 on Scale is produced by Noel Childs Season 2 on Change was produced by Noel Childs Season 1 on AI was produced by Casey Hudetz and Noel Childs Our theme music was composed and performed by Stella Solveig and mixed and mastered by Abbey Nettleton The outro was read by Trudie and Storey Childs If you like what you hear, please give us a rating. Or become a member of the A76 Patreon at patreon.com/A76designpod Have a question or comment, email noel@A76pod.com And follow us on Instagram

    7 min

  4. 17/12/2025

    043: F-words with Frank EE Grubich

    Frank EE Grubich co-founder and brand director of CX&V is back on the pod to talk Fun, Foam and other F-word frivolity. Among many topics, we chat about what it really takes to generate great ideas while battling time, constraints and real-world complexity. Frank shares how he starts by defining the box before thinking outside of it, why emotion matters as much as intellect and the three filters he uses to choose what to pursue. It's a great conversation as always. Hope you enjoy it. Plus check out our ongoing ideation soundtrack on Spotify. ~ Noel A76 and its episodes are created by Noel Childs Season 4 on the Human Spark is produced by Noel Childs Season 3 on Scale is produced by Noel Childs Season 2 on Change was produced by Noel Childs Season 1 on AI was produced by Casey Hudetz and Noel Childs Our theme music was composed and performed by Stella Solveig and mixed and mastered by Abbey Nettleton The outro was read by Trudie and Storey Childs If you like what you hear, please give us a rating. Or become a member of the A76 Patreon at patreon.com/A76designpod Have a question or comment, email noel@A76pod.com And follow us on Instagram

    29 min

  5. 10/12/2025

    042: Writing on deadline with John L. Micek

    In my latest episode of A76, I talk with veteran journalist, author, musician, politics editor for MassLive & friend—John L. Micek. John reflects on three decades of reporting, storytelling, and understanding what makes communities tick and traces his winding path into journalism. He also shares how ideas spark from everyday observations, train rides, and simple curiosity. And the conversation explores knowing when to let an idea go, the value of teaching the next generation of storytellers, and the unseen labor behind his craft. Thoughtful, honest, and full of hard-earned wisdom, John offers insightful perspectives on creativity, discipline, and following the ideas that refuse to leave you alone. Hope you enjoy 🎧 📓 ✍🏼 A76 and its episodes are created by Noel Childs Season 4 on the Human Spark is produced by Noel Childs Season 3 on Scale is produced by Noel Childs Season 2 on Change was produced by Noel Childs Season 1 on AI was produced by Casey Hudetz and Noel Childs Our theme music was composed and performed by Stella Solveig and mixed and mastered by Abbey Nettleton The outro was read by Trudie and Storey Childs If you like what you hear, please give us a rating. Or become a member of the A76 Patreon at patreon.com/A76designpod Have a question or comment, email noel@A76pod.com And follow us on Instagram

    23 min

  6. 03/12/2025

    041: Exploring serendipity with Andreas Refsgaard

    I reconnect with Andreas Refsgaard, an artist and creative coder based in Copenhagen whose art blends algorithms, interaction, and playful experimentation. Andreas shares what he’s been up to since his first appearance on A76—teaching workshops, building museum installations, and expanding his “weird AI art” practice (his words)—all the while reflecting on why surprise and interaction remain central to his work. He breaks down how new tech spark his ideas, how building (not brainstorming) unlocks breakthroughs and why testing half-baked concepts in front of real people shapes his direction. Check out his creative projects at the link above.  ~ Noel A76 and its episodes are created by Noel Childs Season 4 on the Human Spark is produced by Noel Childs Season 3 on Scale is produced by Noel Childs Season 2 on Change was produced by Noel Childs Season 1 on AI was produced by Casey Hudetz and Noel Childs Our theme music was composed and performed by Stella Solveig and mixed and mastered by Abbey Nettleton The outro was read by Trudie and Storey Childs If you like what you hear, please give us a rating. Or become a member of the A76 Patreon at patreon.com/A76designpod Have a question or comment, email noel@A76pod.com And follow us on Instagram

    22 min

  7. 26/11/2025

    040: Ideas in motion with Cal Engel

    I chat with Chicago-based videographer and creative Cal Engel to trace one of the more unconventional career journeys—from the early days crafting internal videos, the sudden leap to touring the world with the Jonas Brothers, and eventually starting his own production company, AV Collective. Along the way, he breaks down how constant visual consumption informs his ideas, and why unplugging often sparks his clearest ideas. Our conversation explores shifting projects, telling real people's stories and the chaos that can fuel great creative projects. The human spark on several layers. Hope you enjoy! ~ Noel Checkout the spotify playlist of ideation songs selected by everyone I've interviewed this season. A76 and its episodes are created by Noel Childs Season 4 on the Human Spark is produced by Noel Childs Season 3 on Scale is produced by Noel Childs Season 2 on Change was produced by Noel Childs Season 1 on AI was produced by Casey Hudetz and Noel Childs Our theme music was composed and performed by Stella Solveig and mixed and mastered by Abbey Nettleton The outro was read by Trudie and Storey Childs If you like what you hear, please give us a rating. Or become a member of the A76 Patreon at patreon.com/A76designpod Have a question or comment, email noel@A76pod.com And follow us on Instagram

    28 min

  8. 19/11/2025

    039: Human-centered ideas with Kevin McElroy

    In the latest episode of A76, The Human Spark, I talk with Kevin McElroy, Executive Creative Director at Razorfish in Chicago, about designing with empathy and leading teams in a constantly shifting landscape. Kevin shares his amazing path from dreaming of Disney, to Detroit automotive to working with Benetton in Venice, culminating in global digital experiences today. He breaks down his human-centered design approach—immersing in products, focusing on real people, and using your senses to get unstuck. And the conversation dives into team-based ideation and leveraging folks outside the creative capability. It’s a look at intuition, collaboration, and keeping the approach fun for your creative team. If you care about nurturing an ideation culture and crafting ideas with impact, this one's for you. Plus a reminder—this season I'm asking everyone coming on the pod what song would be on their ideation soundtrack. Checkout the spotify playlist here. ~ Noel A76 and its episodes are created by Noel Childs Season 4 on the Human Spark is produced by Noel Childs Season 3 on Scale is produced by Noel Childs Season 2 on Change was produced by Noel Childs Season 1 on AI was produced by Casey Hudetz and Noel Childs Our theme music was composed and performed by Stella Solveig and mixed and mastered by Abbey Nettleton The outro was read by Trudie and Storey Childs If you like what you hear, please give us a rating. Or become a member of the A76 Patreon at patreon.com/A76designpod Have a question or comment, email noel@A76pod.com And follow us on Instagram

    21 min
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A76 is a podcast that synthesizes surprising connections and speculates on the future of design.

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  • Création
    Noel Childs
  • Années d’activité
    2023 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    43
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