Experience by Design

Adam Gamwell, Gary David
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Experience by Design

This is experience by design, a podcast that brings new perspectives to the experiences we have everyday. Does standing in line always have to suck? Why are airports so uncomfortable? What does it mean to be loyal to a brand? Why do you love being connected but dislike feeling tethered to your smart phone? Can we train people to care about the climate? Join Sociologist Gary David and Anthropologist Adam Gamwell on an expedition to the frontiers of culture and business through the lens of human experience. We're here to make sense of the madness with leading psychologists, cognitive and social scientists, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.

  1. Co-Creating Experiences with Jaime Schwarz

    APR 11

    Co-Creating Experiences with Jaime Schwarz

    Transformations are hard, not matter the circumstances. But when it comes to massive changes to society, economy, and culture, they can be especially challenging. Not knowing what comes next is part of what creates anxiety and uncertainty, which in turn can create their own problems. To guide us on what might come next, we welcome Jaime Schwarz to the ExD studios. Jaime's work and interest cover a lot of areas. As a result, our conversation covers emergent technologies, co-creation of art, creating higher functioning virtual and hybrid teams, and how to crease brands that connect with passion and values. Ultimately we talk about how the Co-Creation Economy is the next phase of society, and how we all need to take part in bringing it forward.

    57 min
  2. Designing Aging Experiences with Sheng-Hung Lee

    MAR 28

    Designing Aging Experiences with Sheng-Hung Lee

    On this episode of Experience by Design, we welcome Sheng-Hung Lee to the studio. Sheng-Hung has an extensive amount of experience in engineering and design, working with some of the top companies and being part of the most prestigious programs. Despite this, he knows that designing for better experiences and solving complex challenges is a team activity, requiring the input of many all working together. We talk about his trajectory to working at the MIT AgeLab and completing his doctoral work. We also talk about the importance of designing for making things better. Finally, we explore the importance of systems design in delivering better services and improving lives for all.

    1h 7m
  3. Participatory Artistic Experiences with Will Owen

    MAR 14

    Participatory Artistic Experiences with Will Owen

    On this episode of Experience by Design, we welcome artist Will Owen to the show. Will's background growing up in Appalachia prepared him to treat the world as a maker's space, providing endless opportunities to create artistic experiences, satisfy his endless curiosity, and have fun collaborating with friends. I talk with Will about the importance of creating porousness to invite audience participation in art, the importance of building microcommunities, and the importance of doing weird things together. We also talk about his international collaborations, self-organized punk show, Moonshiners, making an ice cream flavor about the history of penicillin production.

    1h 9m
  4. Communicating Diverse Experiences with Teja Arboleda

    FEB 27

    Communicating Diverse Experiences with Teja Arboleda

    On this episode of Experience by Design, we welcome Teja Arboleda to the show. Teja has made a career out of communicating with diverse audience about his diverse experiences. His work includes directing documentary films and investigative shows, to creating one-man performances about his life across cultures, to working with clients to create training programs that expand attendee awareness. We talk about what is the source of his dedication and how crafts stories for impact. We also talk about the importance of DEI-related work, and why bringing together diverse experiences is key to create better organizations.

    1h 7m
  5. Energy Experiences and Powder Watts with Thomas Clardy

    FEB 18

    Energy Experiences and Powder Watts with Thomas Clardy

    On this episode, we welcome Thomas Clardy from Powder Watts. Powder Watts is a technological solution that helps to manage the energy expenditures associated with heating coils on roofs, which are meant to melt snow and ice to prevent roof damage. But beyond that, this product is part of a broader strategy to help direct wasted energy into powering artificial intelligence. We talk about how regional and national competitiveness is linked to AI, and how energy infrastructure is lagging behind. We explore how to change behaviors through technological interfaces, and framing how outcomes have larger benefits. And we talk about how The Matrix may have been more of a documentary than a Sci-Fi film.

    1h 3m
  6. Human Design with Diamond Drip

    FEB 11

    Human Design with Diamond Drip

    On this episode of Experience Design, we welcome Diamond Drip to the studios. Diamond's approach to design starts from within, specifically looking at how we can lose track of who we are based on what we are doing. She experienced this herself, having a lot of false starts, misdirections, and seeking to find what she was meant to do. Luckily with the grounding and advice of mentors, she found her way to what she is doing now, which is helping her clients design a more human experience for themselves. We talk about her experience with clinical trials for improved mental health, the importance of aligning our energy with what we do, applying graphic design, and believing in yourself.

    1h 7m
  7. Human Factors and Energy Experiences with Tucker Perkins

    JAN 31

    Human Factors and Energy Experiences with Tucker Perkins

    On this episode of Experience by Design, we welcome Tucker Perkins to the podcast. Tucker is the President and CEO of the Propane Education and Research Council. “PERC was authorized by the U.S. Congress...on Oct. 11, 1996....[to] provide leading propane safety and training programs and invests in research and development of new propane-powered technologies.” But our conversation is about much more than that. We dig into the importance of critical thinking and creativity in facing Wicked Problems. We also explore the challenges of the energy sector, and how behavioral change is vital to these challenges. Finally, we discuss the need for effective communication based to share knowledge and create the potential for new approaches to long-standing issues.

    1h 2m
  8. Designing for Community with Mack Garrison

    JAN 17

    Designing for Community with Mack Garrison

    Experience by Design welcomes Mack Garrison to the studios to talk about the motivation behind Dash Studio, an animation studio that is powered by community. We talk about the moment that he knew he needed to design a better place to work, design an environment where creatives could be energized and not burned out, design with community partners to tell their stories, and design content that creates change. We also explore the main lessons that he learned from this journey, and how others can benefit from the power of community.

    1h 2m
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This is experience by design, a podcast that brings new perspectives to the experiences we have everyday. Does standing in line always have to suck? Why are airports so uncomfortable? What does it mean to be loyal to a brand? Why do you love being connected but dislike feeling tethered to your smart phone? Can we train people to care about the climate? Join Sociologist Gary David and Anthropologist Adam Gamwell on an expedition to the frontiers of culture and business through the lens of human experience. We're here to make sense of the madness with leading psychologists, cognitive and social scientists, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.

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  • Creator
    Adam Gamwell, Gary David
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    121
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Experience By Design
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    Experience by Design

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