All About Design The Design Collaborative

Guest host Vern Stelzer, designer at TDC, sits down with Jamie Garza, CEO, and Kristen Cole, COO, to reflect on TDC’s growth, what they’ve learned, and how they plan to approach TDC’s fifth year of business. From plans to scale, to streamlining project delivery, learn how TDC is innovating to best serve its clients.

Episode Credits:

· Audio Producer & Music Creator: Quincey Senter

· Graphic Designer: Vern Stelzer

In this episode, we get to know co-host Jamie Garza, founder of The Design Collaborative! Learn how she uses her platform to inspire change through thoughtful design and collaboration, while elevating diverse and underrepresented communities.

Episode Credits:


Audio Producer & Music Creator: Alicia Gardner
Graphic Designers: Bel Imbassahy & Fernanda Prado

Introducing new co-host, Lily Nguyen! In this episode, Jamie turns the mic on Fu*#!&@ Design’s freshest voice—a “ride or die” Angeleno, sleepwear designer, and green-thumbed CrossFit enthusiast—and shares a sonic glimpse of what’s to come!

Episode Credits:

· Audio Producer & Music Creator: Alicia Gardner

· Graphic Designers: Bel Imbassahy & Fernanda Prado

In this episode, we hear from three members of our leadership team at The Design Collaborative! Host Jamie Garza, CEO of TDC, is joined by Eric Schwartz, Principal, and Kristen Cole, Senior Mechanical Engineer. We’ll discuss our lived and observed experiences as members of the LGBTQIA+ community in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Plus, learn how The Design Collaborative supports an inclusive and progressive company culture.

Episode Credits:

· Audio Producer & Music Creator: Alicia Gardner

· Graphic Designers: Bel Imbassahy and Fernanda Prado

With the shift to working from home, many people have struggled to balance their home and work life. In this episode, we explore how to create boundaries, separate spaces, and find the peace of mind to both concentrate on work and spend time with your loved ones. Join special guests Melissa Kite, interior designer, and Loann Vu, architect, to learn how you can achieve WFH balance.

In this episode, we talk about the Blur Rail and transportation’s place in the current housing crisis. We’re joined by special guest Tana Green, Founder and CEO of Blur Rail, a low-carbon travel agency with train services in Europe, Asia, and North America. Learn how high-speed rail presents a much-needed solution for the future of transportation and affordable housing.