Unconference by Design + Diversity

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Unconference by Design + Diversity Podcast

Unconference, is a Design + Diversity Podcast about diversity, design, and the marriage in between. Where we chat about Design + Diversity and all the things related. Whether you are a designer or a design hobbyist, in many of its adjacent or subfields, we’re here to break down all of the details and solve the hard problems with you.Unconference Podcast by Design + Diversity was formally the Design + Diversity Podcast, which has been rebranded to meet listeners on the go. The podcast serves as an extension of the conference in the form of content and topics. Through this podcast, we explore a broad range of issues in many of designs’ subfields that we are unable to explore during the conference. Architecture Design, Fashion Design, Sound Design, Social Justice, Urban Development, Technology, etc. are all areas in which we seek to understand and solve problems.

Episodes

  1. How to lose a customer in only 8 seconds

    01/09/2021

    How to lose a customer in only 8 seconds

    Sheri Byrne-Haber is a prominent global subject matter expert on the subjects of disability and accessibility in business and educational settings. She is best known for launching digital accessibility programs at multiple Fortune 200 companies, including McDonald’s, Albertsons, and VMware, and consulting on government accessibility. Her programs have positively impacted millions of more than 1 billion global people with disabilities.PresentationIt takes only 8 seconds for a person with a dis...

    1h 4m
  2. Diversity and Inclusion with Jen O'Ryan

    20/08/2021

    Diversity and Inclusion with Jen O'Ryan

    In this episode, we talked to Jen O'Ryan, an Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity strategist focused on helping people build authentically inclusive and welcoming companies. We talked about how organizations can create more inclusive strategies and LGBTQ inclusive strategies. Author of the book Inclusive AF she brings a wealth of know-how and execution knowledge.

    31 min
  3. The Power of Communication with Carrie Fox

    07/08/2021

    The Power of Communication with Carrie Fox

    In this episode, we talk to Carrie Fox, owner of Mission Partners, about the power of communication. Communication has the power to change the world, and we explore how communication has been part of Carrie's life as she leads this all-women B corp organization. From the pay gap to SGA President in college, we leave no stone unturned.

    38 min
  4. First Black CEO of AIGA Bennie F. Johnson

    03/05/2021

    First Black CEO of AIGA Bennie F. Johnson

    Bennie F. Johnson is the Executive Director of AIGA, the professional association for design. Bennie thrives on the connections between marketing, technology, education, and innovation. With experience in strategic and consumer marketing, brand management, and innovation management, he is drawn to opportunities that allow him to lead and create new modes for business engagement. He has broad experience growing brands, businesses, and organizations with a special focus on venture launch and br...

    59 min
  5. Women in Leadership with Kate Chadha

    14/03/2021

    Women in Leadership with Kate Chadha

    Today we talked to Kate Chadha Co-Director of the User Experience Practice at World Wide Technology. From women in leadership to accessibility we touched on a wide range of topics around her growth and career.

    27 min
  6. Accessibility Design with Lee Essner

    13/03/2021

    Accessibility Design with Lee Essner

    Lee Essner is a UX Lead Designer and Principal Consultant, Accessibility, at World Wide Technology. Based in St. Louis, MO, Essner received a BFA in graphic design from Maryville University, where he also played baseball, earning First Team All-Conference honors. Beginning his career working in advertising for clients such as Anheuser-Busch, Coca-Cola, and Enterprise, Essner shifted to product design in 2014 by joining Asynchrony (now World Wide Technology). At WWT, Essner developed a passion...

    23 min
  7. Indigenous + Diversity with Sadie Red Wing

    24/09/2020

    Indigenous + Diversity with Sadie Red Wing

    Sadie Red Wing is a Lakota graphic designer and advocate from the Spirit Lake Nation of Fort Totten, North Dakota. Red Wing earned her BFA in New Media Arts and Interactive Design at the Institute of American Indian Arts. She received her Master of Graphic Design from North Carolina State University. Previously, Red Wing introduced courses such as Intro to Visual Sovereignty, Inclusive Art & Design, and Indigenous Perspective in Visual Communication at the University of Redlands, as well ...

    52 min
  8. Social Justice with De Nichols

    22/08/2020

    Social Justice with De Nichols

    De Nichols is a designer, activist, social entrepreneur, and lecturer addressing racial inequities within the built environment through the production of interactive art experiences, digital media, and social interventions. Today our host Tim Hykes sat down with long time friend De to learn more about her and talk about Social Justice, her book Design as Protest, and her many other design projects.

    30 min
  9. Part 1: Blind Portfolio Hiring

    19/08/2020

    Part 1: Blind Portfolio Hiring

    In this episode, we explore a question posed about blind hiring and whether or not it could work for hiring designers.Blind hiring was first seen back in the 1950s as symphony orchestras migrated from solo conductor selection to blind auditions in three rounds: preliminary, semi-final, and final. This change resulted in a 30% increase in female musicians being selected.In correlations, if we take that same idea and focus on the person’s portfolio and remove all related identification and back...

    8 min
  10. Unconference by Design + Diversity

    19/08/2020

    Unconference by Design + Diversity

    Design + Diversity is happy to debut Unconference Podcast by Design + Diversity featuring host Tim Hykes. This podcast will serve as our new additional content that will focus on a broad range of issues involving design and many of it’s adjacent and subfields.Host Tim HykesHykes is a UX Consultant at World Wide Technology. Throughout the year, he works with many organizations as a consultant for their UX needs. As he works to help companies build frictionless software, he able to learn more a...

    15 min
  • 10 Episodes

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Unconference, is a Design + Diversity Podcast about diversity, design, and the marriage in between. Where we chat about Design + Diversity and all the things related. Whether you are a designer or a design hobbyist, in many of its adjacent or subfields, we’re here to break down all of the details and solve the hard problems with you.Unconference Podcast by Design + Diversity was formally the Design + Diversity Podcast, which has been rebranded to meet listeners on the go. The podcast serves as an extension of the conference in the form of content and topics. Through this podcast, we explore a broad range of issues in many of designs’ subfields that we are unable to explore during the conference. Architecture Design, Fashion Design, Sound Design, Social Justice, Urban Development, Technology, etc. are all areas in which we seek to understand and solve problems.

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