A Student's Perspective

Episode 1 -Jens Majdal Kaarsholm

Director of Design Technology for Bjarke Ingels Group

“Jens has extensive experience with large scale commercial, medical, and residential projects globally and has been more or less involved in most of the BIG projects coming out of the Copenhagen office in the recent years, especially at the latter stages of design. 

Jens has always kept an open-minded approach to BIM in architecture, with an aim to give architects as much freedom as possible and to implement BIM without hindering the design process if possible. “

  Thank you to Jens for taking the time to speak with us, thank to biminseries for hosting us, thank you to Misbah ur Rehman for co-hosting, and we hope that you enjoy this special Season 10 miniseries of ASP

Courtney Mackrell, commercial furniture designer, interior architect, artist, and former A Student's Perspective host, speaks with Ally about the importance of stretching your personal boundaries and with regards to your career development and potential. How can your approach to school shape your approach to your career? #student #studentdesign #furnituredesign #design #productdesign #experience #creative #inspiration #mentor

Joann Lui, Architect, Content Marketer, and Founder of the Women Architects Collective speaks with Ally about the importance of defining and maintaining your personal brand and boundaries with regards to your career development and mental health.

Joann is a "...Licensed Architect turned Branding Strategist and the Founder of Women Architects Collective.In 2014, after being forgotten for a raise, she wanted to find a way to never be forgotten again. That’s when she came across personal branding.

While climbing the ladder at Gensler and getting burned out consistently, she started the Women Architects Collective and began sharing her career journey online."

Thank you to Joann for sharing your time and experiences, and welcome to the ASP family Ally.

#student #studentdesign #mentalhealth #branding #architecture #experience #creative #inspiration #mentor

Gabriella speaks with Architect and Interior Designer Marsha McDonald. Marsha's design specialties are Luxury Residences, Restaurants and Resorts from new construction to adaptive reuse and Historic Renovations with a focus on Resiliency. Marsha is a consultant on building code research, feasibility studies and building department representation as well as a global researcher on Culture and Community Engagement in Architecture & Design.

Listen as they discuss the present and future of AI in the design process for both students and professionals, as well as hearing about Marsha's pathway and the mentors who have helped her in her award winning career.

#student #studentdesign #technology #ai #resources #product #interiordesign #creative #inspiration #mentor

Hear Rachel Moriarty, Chief Creative Officer of Rachel Moriarty Interiors speak with Stephen Garrison and Paige Bechtle from Spring 2023 High Point Market.

Listen as they discuss the importance of authenticity to the growth of a designer, and person. To that end, hear about the formation of the Diversity Advocacy Alliance, in partnership with the High Point Market Authority, and their efforts to broaden the Market experience for all underserved segments of the design community.

#student #studentdesign #handmade #product #interiordesign #creative #inspiration #mentor

Gabriella speaks with Brandi Susewitz, Founder and CEO of Reseat, Inc., an 'SaaS platform and circular marketplace that helps companies manage their furniture in real time, manage and create all their internal requisitions, sell, move, donate, renew or reorder their furniture all from an easy to use platform-designed by industry professionals.'

Paige and Stephen speak with Amy Van Dorp, Executive Director of WithIt, the Women's Leadership Development Network from Spring 2023 High Point Market.

Vanessa and Bianca speak with Paul Delaisse , furniture designer, formerly of Verellen and now the Vice President of Product Development for Arhaus. Receiving a Master of Arts degree from Belgiums Royal Academy of Arts, Paul's designs "are rooted in nature and the ideas surrounding green design. His works range from private pieces found in galleries to functional furniture for everyday living, demonstrates his ability to combine form and function, and employs natural materials to achieve elegant, organic design." Paul's designs have earned numerous Pinnacle Awards from the International Society of Furniture Designers . 

We are grateful to Paul for taking time to speak with us and we are sure that this conversation will resonate with young designers and students contemplating their role in design. Make sure to like, follow, and subscribe to keep up with all of the inspiring conversations to come in season 8. 

#podcast #interview #passion #authenticity #question #inspiration #socialmedia #media #facebook #design #mentor #education #furniture #process #search #function

Gabriella Nowak speaks with Julian Ellis-Brown, Co-Founder and CEO of saltyco®, a ‘materials science company that makes planet-positive textiles.’ They do this by ‘actively healing damaged ecosystems through the innovative processes and plants used to make their materials.’ Julian combines his education in Mechanical Engineering and Innovation Design Engineering to craft speculative futures for the manufacture of goods in a way that can benefit society. Julian and his saltyco Co-Founders, Finlay Duncan and Neloufar Taheri, were recognized by Forbes as members of their 2022 30 under 30 list for Manufacturing & Innovation in the UK. 

We are grateful to Julian for taking time to speak with us and we are sure that this conversation will resonate with young designers and students contemplating their role in design. Make sure to like, follow, and subscribe to keep up with all of the inspiring conversations to come in season 8. 

#podcast #interview #passion #authenticity #question #inspiration #socialmedia #media #facebook #design #mentor #education #technology #research #search #speculation #fashion #materials #innovation

Bianca and Vanessa speak with Kelly Schellert Owner/Designer for Ceanii- Artful Interiors, and Founder of Ethos Design Collective, the first search engine to find vetted luxury Interior Design Principals . 

Kelly talks about her journey in the design industry as well as taking care of yourself as a creative individual/business and allowing yourself the space to work with others that have their own expertise that can afford you a balance. 

We are grateful to Kelly for taking time to speak with us during a busy Fall 2022 High Point Market, and we are sure that this conversation will resonate with young designers and students contemplating their role in design. 

Make sure to like, follow, and subscribe to keep up with all of the inspiring conversations to come in season 8. 

#podcast #interview #passion #authenticity #mindfulness #inspiration #selfcare #designthinking #media #facebook #design #mentor #education

Bianca and Vanessa speak with Architect, Designer, Educator, and most recently, Author, Erin Pellegrino about how she defines her place within the architecture/design discipline. Erin’s projects range from experimental placemaking interventions and furniture with her design firm Matter , to consulting questioning designers through Out of Architecture .

Hear the talk about curiosity, what it means to become an ‘expert generalist’ and to continue learning about the things that interest you beyond the classroom…knowledge is power.

Thank you very much to Erin Pellegrino for taking the time to meet with us in New York for this inspiring conversation.

#podcast #interview #making #learning #residential #education #business #building #facebook #furniture #design #mentor

Jennifer Brown and Kathryn Shea speak with Designer, Entrepreneur, Color Forecaster, Hospitality Design Expert & Media Personality Stacy Garcia live from the debut of her recent collection of products with Karastan at Spring High Point Market.  Stacy describes her career evolution and why everyone should listen to Uncle Larry and be open to potential when it arises, even if you might not think that you are ready for it.

‘Respected for her inventive use of color and remarkable design skills, Stacy Garcia knows the hospitality, home decor and lifestyle design industries, inside and out. This internationally renowned designer has partnered with some of the world’s leading manufacturers and retailers to create products that span from floor to ceiling for hotels and homes all over the world.’ We are grateful to Stacy for taking time to meet with us from the Karastan showroom during Spring High Point Market 2022.

#podcast #interview #retail #hospitality #residential #marketing #building #facebook #furniture #design #mentor #pattern #textile

Katie and Maia speak with Designer, Author, Realtor, Retailer, & Media Personality Barrie Livingstone about his experiences in the design industry through the years. Barrie’s projects span the globe from Los Angeles to Dubai and Miami to Malaysia. His passion for how people occupy spaces on a global level is the driving force for him, inspiring him to pair the proper design, product, or property with the right person or group.

With over 30 years of experience in the Residential and Hospitality Industries in both design and marketing, he offers vital insights on how to present and market yourself in the transition from student to ‘professional’ and to appreciate that your time in school marks the beginning of that transition. We are grateful to Barrie for taking time to meet with us from the Phillips Collection showroom during Spring High Point Market 2022.

#podcast #interview #retail #hospitality #residential #marketing #building #facebook #furniture #design #mentor

Vanessa Coluccio speaks with President & CEO of Heller Furniture John Edelman about his career in multiple aspects of the design industry through the years.  From family businesses in shoes and all things leather, through leadership positions with some of the industry giants in the furniture and design industry such as Herman Miller Retail, Design Within Reach, Be Original Americas, DIFFA, and Crypton, John’s career has influenced so many areas of the products that we exist with today.   We are honored that John took time out to speak with us and to share his experiences with students around the world.

#podcast #interview #sustainable #building #furniture #design #mentor

Jen and Maia speak with Former Executive Director of Sustainable Furnishings Council , Susan Inglis, and new Executive Director Scarlette Tapp about some of the history and milestones of the SFC from its founding through present day. This interview was recorded during Spring High Point Market from the SFC office in the Radio Building. Spring Market 2022 marked the 15th anniversary for the Sustainable Furnishings Council.

#design #sustainability #student #materials #interiorarchitecture #interiordesign #architecture #mentor #stewardship #future #webcast #podcast

Courtney Mackrell and Maia Clasby speak with Jeremy French Director of Making Whole , a creative studio where the addiction recovery process is built into the framework of a traditional apprenticeship.  How can the design process and becoming more concerned with the intimacies of not only the making of fine furniture but also the psychology of how that furniture is used and the effect that it has on the public, work to focus individuals affected by addiction to create positive experiences moving forward? Find out Jeremy's thoughts and learn more about Making Whole in this thought provoking conversation that we had in their showroom at COHAB during Spring High Point Market 2022.  

#design #studentdesign #interiorarchitecture #interiordesign #architecture #inspiration #recovery #education #mentor