Alternative Design

Kimball International
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Alternative Design

We want to help designers of space think like futurists so we can become makers of a better future.

  1. Crafting Destinations by Design: Pod(cast) in a Pod

    OCT 30

    Crafting Destinations by Design: Pod(cast) in a Pod

    Send us a textIn Episode 30 of the Alternative Design podcast, we discuss the evolving role of amenity spaces in workplace, education, and healthcare. Recorded live from Fulton Market Design Days in Chicago and the Healthcare Design Conference in Indianapolis, the episode features voices from diverse backgrounds, including designers, architects, and end users. The episode highlights the importance of creating functional, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing environments that support collab...

    32 min
  2. Crafting Destinations by Design: A Panel Discussion

    OCT 17

    Crafting Destinations by Design: A Panel Discussion

    Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the critical role of amenity spaces in shaping modern workplace environments, especially in the post-pandemic era. Join our expert panelists—Nick from Stanford, Lily Diego from Gensler, and Brian Berthold from Cushman Wakefield—as they delve into how thoughtfully designed amenities foster human connection, engagement, and wellbeing. Discover the evolving dynamics of hybrid work models, the significance of flexible and modular designs, and the integrat...

    42 min
  3. Serious Play: Gaming for Global Good

    MAY 1

    Serious Play: Gaming for Global Good

    Send us a textSerious Play: Gaming for Global Good goes into the future of game-based learning and education, exploring the potential of games to drive community engagement and global change. Manuela Colombo, Executive Director at Livelab, discusses using games to empower communities to discover their collective power and find solutions for real-world challenges. The episode highlights the impact of game-based learning and the unique approach of the X Journey game. It explores the intersectio...

    23 min
  4. Attracting the New Higher Ed Learner

    APR 17

    Attracting the New Higher Ed Learner

    Send us a textKimball International proudly hosted Alternative Conversations: Attracting the New Higher Ed Learner, drawing together a panel of designers and industry leaders to discuss the future of academia. Against the backdrop of an ever-evolving educational landscape, the discussion illuminated key insights shaping the direction of higher education. Listen to this episode for the highlights of the conversation that promise to inform and inspire designers and educational leaders alike. Re...

    45 min
  5. Discover Alternative Design: The Platform

    SEASON 4, EPISODE 26 TRAILER

    Discover Alternative Design: The Platform

    Send us a textGet ready for the launch of Alternative Design, a groundbreaking multimedia platform that empowers designers to become catalysts for positive change. Through thought-provoking podcasts, blog articles, immersive videos, and conversations, Alternative Design showcases the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in design, sustainability, technology, and social responsibility. We feature interviews with industry leaders, visionaries, and change-makers who are pushing the bou...

    8 min
  6. Live, Work, Learn: The Lifestyle of a Forever Student

    MAR 20

    Live, Work, Learn: The Lifestyle of a Forever Student

    Send us a textJoin us as we explore the landscape of lifelong learning and the evolution of educational spaces. Heather McGowan, future-of-work strategist, keynote speaker, thought leader, researcher, and author, leads us through a paradigm shift away from a linear model of learning and career paths toward a lifestyle characterized by perpetual growth and adaptability. This “Live. Work. Learn.” lifestyle will feature learning that is lifelong and personalized to the student and will change th...

    28 min
  7. Education in 2030: Learning Is Everywhere, All at Once

    MAR 6

    Education in 2030: Learning Is Everywhere, All at Once

    Send us a textWelcome to Season 4 of the Alternative Design podcast! Join us as we envision a future where education seamlessly integrates into daily life. Explore the changes that will reshape how we live, work, and learn, from AI mentors guiding task prioritization to children testing different aspects of the corporate experience while still in school. In the year 2030, colleges and businesses come together to connect students to potential employers and mentors within their field of interes...

    17 min
  8. Season 4 Overview: The Future of Education

    SEASON 4, EPISODE 23 TRAILER

    Season 4 Overview: The Future of Education

    Send us a textA brand new season of Alternative Design is dropping March 6th on the Future of Education. We're discussing what the latest global trends mean for the future of education and why it matters to creatives who will be designing learning environments! The season will, of course, include a forecast of what we think the education industry could look like by 2028 and include topics like lifelong learning, climate change, corporate upskilling, gamified curriculum, and everyday activism....

    1 min
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We want to help designers of space think like futurists so we can become makers of a better future.

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  • Creator
    Kimball International
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Alternative Design
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