Inflection Point Conversations

Michelle Obayda
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This series of interviews emerged as a reaction to the highly disruptive AI revolution that has reach an inflection point within our industry. These first few conversations focus on AI, and I branch out and look towards dissecting the 'inflection point' of any topic that affect our lives as designers. Join me, Michelle Obayda as I interview a series of experts to take a deep dive into this revolution!

  1. How can women support women in Architecture? S3 E08 - With Anik, Angelique and Nancy

    06/04/2025

    How can women support women in Architecture? S3 E08 - With Anik, Angelique and Nancy

    I speak with Anik Pearson, Angelique Pierre and Nancy Kleppel, the co-founders of Mentorship for Women in Architecture. We talk about the mentorship program, why it is useful for young female architects to have experienced female mentors, and how everyone can benefit from the experience of others. We also discuss what the 'Old Girls' Network could be!You can find the mentorship program herewww.womeninarchitecture.netPlease share with anyone you think may enjoy the episode, and don't forget to subscribe!

    54 min
  2. S3 E7 - What incredible cool things can Twinmotion do? With Silvia Rueda

    05/14/2025

    S3 E7 - What incredible cool things can Twinmotion do? With Silvia Rueda

    I had a great conversation with Silvia Rueda about the really cool and interesting things she has been using Twinmotion for. Silvia is an architect and immersive media specialist from Colombia. In her 7 years working for Heatherwick Studio, she explored the capabilities of Unreal Engine and Twinmotion to visualize design projects and help make them come to life. We also discuss Silvia's Burning Man project with Understory, and she takes us through the process of how she used realtime technology to create this amazing structure in the desert! Check out Silvia here www.understorystudio.cowww.ruedasilvia.comwww.linkedin.com/in/silvia-rueda You can also see her Masterclass talks for ATNarchi-tech.network/pages/twinmotion-masterclass and more about her Nebulus project for Burning Man here www.unrealengine.com/en-US/spotlights/fungi-inspired-art-with-real-time-lighting-illuminates-burning-man Enjoy and don't forget to like and subscribe!

    56 min
  3. How do we prepare students for work in CGI and film? S3 E6 with Diana Diriwaechter

    04/16/2025

    How do we prepare students for work in CGI and film? S3 E6 with Diana Diriwaechter

    I chat with Diana Diriwaechter about how teachers can best prepare art students for a career in VFX and film. Diana is a Professor of VFX and Virtual Production at the Savannah College of Art and Design, and brings her extensive experience in the industry (including 18 years at Blue Sky) to make a super exciting and enlightening podcast episode. I wish all my teachers had been this enthusiastic!Check out the episode and let me know what you think! linkedin.com/in/dianadiriwaechter

    49 min
  4. How do we prepare art students to get a job in CGI? - S3 E4 with Terrence Masson

    04/08/2025

    How do we prepare art students to get a job in CGI? - S3 E4 with Terrence Masson

    I am joined by Terrence Masson, the Chair of MFA Computer Arts at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Terrence is an education and CGI expert with 35+ years experience in film production. We discuss how schools can best prepare students to enter their chosen industry in film and CGI, and how to keep them excited and interested!You can find Terrence heretmasson@sva.eduwww.sva.edu

    56 min
  5. Has realtime technology encouraged CGI industries to cross-pollinate artists? - S3 E05 with Arturo Brena -

    04/02/2025

    Has realtime technology encouraged CGI industries to cross-pollinate artists? - S3 E05 with Arturo Brena -

    I have a great conversation with Arturo Brena, the founder and CEO of KéexFrame, a New York based VFX studio. We talk about how Unreal Engine and realtime technology has encouraged and enabled artists from different fields to work in related CGI fields. Enjoy the podcast!www.keexframe.com

    53 min
  6. A hot mess of hot topics with Camila Cualla - S3 E3

    03/05/2025

    A hot mess of hot topics with Camila Cualla - S3 E3

    Do we get sick of 3D Art and just want to go and use our hands?Where are all the women?Is there a glass ceiling for Senior Artists?These are the hot topics that Camila and I discuss in the latest episode. One of my personal favorites, Camila is an ex-colleague and a great friend of mine, and between us we may have worked in half the arch viz studios in London and New York (exaggeration). We have so much to discuss to put the world and the arch viz industry to right! Join us!www.linkedin.com/in/camila-gomez-cualla-49845415www.inzyaccesorios.com

    1 hr
  7. Identity on the verge of collapse S3 E02 - with Hassan Ragab

    02/19/2025

    Identity on the verge of collapse S3 E02 - with Hassan Ragab

    How do we challenge visual biases in AI to maintain a culture’s identity?What even is a cultural identity? Who decided that? Is it worth trying to keep it?I have Hassan Ragab returning to the podcast to chat to me about cultural Identity, using AI to create art and what he hopes to achieve with the art he puts out into the world.Check out Hassan herewww.hsnrgb.com

    54 min
  8. Quality vs Cost in Arch Viz! S03 E01 with Taras Kvitka

    02/05/2025

    Quality vs Cost in Arch Viz! S03 E01 with Taras Kvitka

    Has the competitive market for Arch Viz images forced artists / companies to scale down their quality? I'm back with Season 3! To kick it off, I speak with Taras Kvitka, the founder of Marygold Studio, and Arch Viz studio based in Ukraine and London. We discuss how the quality of visuals being produced in the past 5 years has changed, and how the market has a large part to play in this. Check out Marygold here IG: @marygoldstudio www.marygold-studio.com

    49 min
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This series of interviews emerged as a reaction to the highly disruptive AI revolution that has reach an inflection point within our industry. These first few conversations focus on AI, and I branch out and look towards dissecting the 'inflection point' of any topic that affect our lives as designers. Join me, Michelle Obayda as I interview a series of experts to take a deep dive into this revolution!

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