The Human Centered Design Podcast (This is HCD)

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The Human Centered Design Podcast (This is HCD)

This is HCD: The Podcast for Human-Centered Design Enthusiasts Welcome to This is HCD, the premier podcast for human-centered design, with over 1 million downloads and hosted by Gerry Scullion. Our mission is to empower designers, changemakers, and innovators to craft a more inclusive and thoughtful future. Each episode brings you engaging conversations with leading voices across service design, UX, interaction design, product management, and more. Together, we explore the nuances of what it means to excel in human-centered design, offering insights, skills, and perspectives to elevate your practice. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey, This is HCD is your destination for actionable ideas and inspiration to drive meaningful change through intentional design. Join our growing, ethically conscious design community—connect, learn, and get involved. Together, we’re building a private LinkedIn-style network for human-centered designers ready to make an impact. Tune in, get inspired, and shape the future with This is HCD!

  1. Designing the Future of Mental Health: Tracy DeLuca on Psychedelics, Creativity, and Innovation

    3 DAYS AGO

    Designing the Future of Mental Health: Tracy DeLuca on Psychedelics, Creativity, and Innovation

    👉 Get started with my free 5-Day Email course for changemakers: https://www.changemakersroadmap.com/ OR Design Training: https://www.thisishcd.com/training In this episode, Tracy DeLuca discusses how design and psychedelics can transform mental health care and education. She shares her journey from advertising to design and highlights how psychedelics, especially microdosing, can enhance creativity and improve mental well-being. Tracy emphasizes the need for innovative financial models to make healthcare more accessible and the importance of reducing stigma around psychedelics. She also touches on the evolving legal and ethical considerations and stresses the role of education in shaping the future of psychedelics in therapeutic settings. Watch this episode and subscribe to our Youtube channel Connect with Tracy: LinkedIn - Tracy DeLuca The Human Centered Design Network We've just launched our free 5-Day Email course for changemakers. Subscribe https://www.thisishcd.com/ https://www.thisishcd.com/training https://www.thisishcd.com/community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min
  2. Exploring Identity Through Design with Lesley-Ann Noel

    FEB 3

    Exploring Identity Through Design with Lesley-Ann Noel

    👉 Get started with my free 5-Day Email course for changemakers: https://www.changemakersroadmap.com/ OR Design Training: https://www.thisishcd.com/training In this engaging conversation, Gerry Scullion speaks with Lesley Anne, a designer and author from Trinidad, about her journey from her Caribbean roots to becoming a global citizen and leader in decolonial design. They explore themes of identity, the impact of post-colonialism on design practices, and the evolution of design education at OCAD University. Lesley shares her insights on the importance of equity in design and the need for critical awareness in addressing colonial legacies within the field. Takeaways Lesley identifies as an equity-focused designer. Her upbringing in Trinidad shaped her strong sense of identity. Living in various countries has given her a complex view of identity. Designers often overlook the importance of identity in research. People can hold multiple identities simultaneously. Post-colonialism influences service delivery in Trinidad. There is a need to humanize data in design research. Lesley struggled with the ethics of design for development. OCAD has a mandate for decolonizing the curriculum. Critical awareness is essential in design education. Watch this episode and subscribe to our Youtube channel Connect with Lesley Lesley Ann Noel, PhD - North Carolina State University | LinkedIn Lesley-Ann Noel | OCAD University Lesley-Ann Noel (@lesleyannnoel) • Instagram photos and videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min
  3. Defining Human-Centered Design

    JAN 29

    Defining Human-Centered Design

    👉 Get started with my free 5-Day Email course for changemakers: https://www.changemakersroadmap.com/ OR Design Training: https://www.thisishcd.com/training In this episode of Defining Human-Centered Design, Gerry Scullion shares an exciting update on the community-driven project to define what Human-Centered Design truly means. Discover how practitioners from around the world are shaping this initiative and learn how you can get involved by sharing your perspective. Head to www.humancentereddesignis.com to sign up for free and be part of this important conversation before 28th January 2025 to get involved. Let’s shape the future of Human-Centered Design – together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    5 min
  4. Designing for Equity: Reimagining Food Systems with Lucy Flores

    JAN 29

    Designing for Equity: Reimagining Food Systems with Lucy Flores

    👉 Get started with my free 5-Day Email course for changemakers: https://www.changemakersroadmap.com/ OR Design Training: https://www.thisishcd.com/training In this episode of This is HCD, Gerry Scullion sits down with Lucy Flores, a seasoned design strategist with a passion for advancing equity in the food system. Together, they explore the complex web of how we grow, distribute, and experience food, diving into the inequities present at every level—from production to consumption. Lucy shares her journey into design and food justice, her innovative approaches to co-designing equitable solutions, and inspiring examples of local and regional food systems driving positive change. This conversation sheds light on the power of design to create meaningful social impact, all with a good dose of humour along the way. Join us as we rethink food systems through a human-centered lens! Watch this episode and subscribe on our YouTube https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyrossflores/ The Human Centered Design Network We've just launched our free 5-Day Email course for changemakers. Subscribe https://www.thisishcd.com/ https://www.thisishcd.com/training https://www.thisishcd.com/community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min
  5. Designing for Trust in Public Health with Victor Udoewa

    12/09/2024

    Designing for Trust in Public Health with Victor Udoewa

    👉 Get started with my free 5-Day Email course for changemakers: https://www.changemakersroadmap.com/ OR Design Training: https://www.thisishcd.com/training -------- In this conversation, Victor Udoewa shares his journey as a service designer at the CDC, discussing the importance of human-centered design in public health, the challenges of data interoperability, and the need to build trust within communities. He emphasizes the significance of equity in health initiatives and reflects on the historical context that affects trust in public health systems. Victor also explores the role of visualization in making data accessible and actionable, and he shares insights from his personal journey into service design. In this conversation, Victor Udoewa discusses his unique cultural identity as a Nigerian American and how it shapes his perspective as a changemaker. He explores the concept of third culture kids and the advantages of having a multicultural background. The discussion transitions into participatory design, emphasizing the importance of trust and community engagement in design processes. Victor shares insights from his experiences in various projects, highlighting the significance of relationship building and asset-based methodologies in fostering trust and collaboration within communities. Watch this episode and subscribe on our YouTube Connect with Victor https://www.linkedin.com/in/udoewa/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 6m
  6. Designing Resilience in Humanitarian Aid with Jocelyn Wyatt

    12/03/2024

    Designing Resilience in Humanitarian Aid with Jocelyn Wyatt

    👉 Get started with my free 5-Day Email course for changemakers: https://www.changemakersroadmap.com/ OR Design Training: https://www.thisishcd.com/training ------- In this episode, Gerry Scullion speaks with Jocelyn Wyatt, CEO of Alight and former CEO of IDEO.org, about designing resilience in humanitarian aid. They explore Jocelyn’s journey, insights into navigating complex political landscapes, and how co-creation and innovation are transforming the humanitarian sector. From tackling climate displacement to supporting communities in crisis, this episode delves into how design can empower displaced populations and redefine humanitarian impact. Subscribe on YouTube Podcast Links https://www.wearealight.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelynwyatt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr
  7. Designing Workplaces & Companies with Alicia Grimes

    11/26/2024

    Designing Workplaces & Companies with Alicia Grimes

    👉 Get started with my free 5-Day Email course for changemakers: https://www.changemakersroadmap.com/ OR Design Training: https://www.thisishcd.com/training Gerry Scullion speaks with Alicia Grimes, co-founder of The Future Kind, a UK-based culture consultancy that focuses on designing “company operating systems” to align strategy and culture. The discussion explores how organizations can create better experiences for their people, fostering collaboration, alignment, and innovation to ultimately deliver exceptional products and services. Subscribe on YouTube Podcast Links https://www.thefuturekind.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciagrimes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min
  8. Avril Copeland’s Journey of Passion and Innovation

    10/30/2024

    Avril Copeland’s Journey of Passion and Innovation

    👉 Get started with my free 5-Day Email course for changemakers: https://www.changemakersroadmap.com/ OR Design Training: https://www.thisishcd.com/training ------- In this insightful episode, Avril Copeland discusses her unique career path, moving from Dublin to Nashville and transitioning from the music industry to the fields of physiotherapy and health technology. She shares her experiences as an entrepreneur, founding TickerFit with Co-Founder Greg Balmer, and HACA Health, and highlights the importance of resilience and human-centered design in creating innovative healthcare solutions. Avril emphasises the need for passion in her work, focusing particularly on improving chronic condition management through technology-driven approaches. This conversation offers valuable lessons on adaptability and the future of healthcare innovation. linkedin.com/in/avrilcopeland avrilcopeland.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/tickerfit/ This episode is sponsored by Smaply https://www.smaply.com/?thisishcd #HealthcareInnovation #Resilience #Entrepreneurship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    49 min
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This is HCD: The Podcast for Human-Centered Design Enthusiasts Welcome to This is HCD, the premier podcast for human-centered design, with over 1 million downloads and hosted by Gerry Scullion. Our mission is to empower designers, changemakers, and innovators to craft a more inclusive and thoughtful future. Each episode brings you engaging conversations with leading voices across service design, UX, interaction design, product management, and more. Together, we explore the nuances of what it means to excel in human-centered design, offering insights, skills, and perspectives to elevate your practice. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey, This is HCD is your destination for actionable ideas and inspiration to drive meaningful change through intentional design. Join our growing, ethically conscious design community—connect, learn, and get involved. Together, we’re building a private LinkedIn-style network for human-centered designers ready to make an impact. Tune in, get inspired, and shape the future with This is HCD!

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