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Design Nerds Anonymous

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Design Nerds Anonymous is a podcast about what’s next, shaped by design, human behavior, and data.

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  • 25 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 34 min
  • English

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  • S8 · E5
    Oct 9, 2025 · 37 min

    What Kind of Homes Will Gen Alpha Want?

    What does “home” look like to a generation raised on smart tech, climate anxiety, and constant change? Backed by new research, this episode reveals how Gen Alpha is already shaping the future of housing—from the way homes are designed to where they’re located and even how they’re owned. We’re joined by Dani Mariano, CEO at Razorfish, and Allison Robl Stransky, strategic insights leader at Samsung, who share their perspectives on trends like modular living, adaptable spaces, and sustainability-driven design. The data tells a story we can’t afford to ignore, because it’s relevant to everyone, no matter where or how you live. This season of Design Nerds Anonymous is presented by Mannington Commercial and Kimball International. Click here for more info on this episode, plus to learn more about Design Nerds Anonymous and ThinkLab. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S8 · E4
    Oct 2, 2025 · 28 min

    Work, Reimagined: Gen Z’s Blueprint for the Future

    As Gen Z comes of age in a world shaped by AI, automation, and rapid change, they’re rewriting the rules of work. Backed by new research, this episode explores how their approach to careers, company culture, and the workplace itself is breaking the mold—from demanding flexibility and purpose to embracing entrepreneurial mindsets. Joining us is Alexandra Levit, future-of-work strategist, author, and advisor to Fortune 500 companies, who shares her perspective on how organizations can adapt now to attract and retain this emerging generation of talent. This season of Design Nerds Anonymous is presented by Mannington Commercial and Kimball International. Click here for more info on this episode, plus to learn more about Design Nerds Anonymous and ThinkLab. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S8 · E3
    Sep 25, 2025 · 32 min

    How Will AI Shape the Future of Healthcare?

    The first generation of true digital natives is about to step into the role of healthcare decision-makers—and they won’t settle for the systems we have today. Backed by new research, this episode explores how future generations could reshape everything from how we design clinics to how care is delivered. Will hospitals shrink? Will wellness go fully digital? And are we ready for what they’ll demand? This season of Design Nerds Anonymous is presented by Mannington Commercial and Kimball International. Click here for more info on this episode, plus to learn more about Design Nerds Anonymous and ThinkLab. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S8 · E2
    Sep 18, 2025 · 33 min

    What Does the Future of Learning Tell Us About the Future of Work? 

    As learning environments evolve—from AI-enhanced classrooms to creative, skills-based spaces—they’re revealing more than just new ways to teach. They’re shaping the expectations, mindsets, and capabilities of the future workforce. In this episode, we’re joined by Tom Vander Ark—education futurist, author, and CEO of Getting Smart—whose influence spans from leading major school districts to advising global organizations on the future of learning. With decades of experience at the intersection of education, innovation, and workforce development, Tom helps us connect the dots between how we learn today and the workplaces we’ll need tomorrow. This season of Design Nerds Anonymous is presented by Mannington Commercial and Kimball International. Click here for more info on this episode, plus to learn more about Design Nerds Anonymous and ThinkLab. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S8 · E1
    Sep 11, 2025 · 41 min

    How Will Gen Alpha Shape the World We Haven’t Built Yet?

    This isn’t just another episode—it’s a conversation with the man who named Gen Alpha. Mark McCrindle is one of the world’s leading social researchers and futurists, and he's trusted by global brands and governments alike to decode what’s next. In this exclusive interview, he joins us to unpack the generation born into AI, shaped by tech, and already redefining how we think about design, sustainability, and innovation. If you’re trying to understand the future, start here with the person who helped define it. This season of Design Nerds Anonymous is presented by Mannington Commercial and Kimball International. Click here for more info on this episode, plus to learn more about Design Nerds Anonymous and ThinkLab. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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