I Hear Design: the i+s podcast

I Hear Design: the i+s podcast

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Episodes 358
Avg. Duration 18m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jun 2018
Latest Episode May 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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81%
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About This Podcast

I Hear Design is your source for interior design and architecture news, interviews and opinions. Send any questions to [email protected]

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Recent Episodes

How Retail Design Is Becoming Social Infrastructure with Greg Lyon

May 25, 2026 53m

What keeps people coming back to physical spaces in an increasingly digital world? In this episode of I Hear Design, Robert Nieminen speaks with Greg Lyon, chairman and president of Nadel Architects,…

ICYMI: When Architecture Listens: Community Spaces Shaped By History And Land

May 18, 2026 8m

In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) episode of the I Hear Design podcast, we revisit an article by Nicholas McWhirter, AIA, NCARB, design principal and studio head at SHM Architects, on what it…

Why Material Intelligence Matters at NeoCon and Chicago Design Week 2026 with Jon Strassner and Kenn Busch

May 11, 2026 59m

As Chicago Design Week 2026 approaches, the conversation around commercial interiors is expanding beyond product launches and showroom trends at NeoCon and Design Days to focus more deeply on the…

ICYMI: Swan Dive Design Studio Transforms a Sam’s Club into a Community Hub and Pickleball Destination

May 04, 2026 6m

In this In Case You Missed It episode of the I Hear Design podcast, we revisit an interiors+sources article by Janelle Penny on Relish Food Hall + Pickleball, an 88,000-square-foot adaptive reuse…

Product Talk | The Future of Textiles: Why Soft is Power

Apr 29, 2026 16m

Textiles are no longer just a finishing touch—they’re a high-performance design solution. In this episode of Product Talk, Lauren Brant explores how textiles are shaping acoustics, wellness, and…

Earth Month 2026: What the Sustainability Conversation Gets Right (and Wrong) with Robert Nieminen

Apr 27, 2026 16m

What does sustainable design actually look like when you strip away the rhetoric? In this Earth Month episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen takes a thoughtful (and at times provocative) look…

ICYMI: From Classroom to Career: The People Who Shape a Designer’s Path

Apr 20, 2026 7m

In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) episode, we revisit an interiors+sources article titled, "From Classroom to Career: The People Who Shape a Designer's Path," about the vital role mentorship…

How to Build an Interiors Team From Scratch with Christina Franklin

Apr 13, 2026 32m

What does it take to build an interiors team from scratch and make it a true strategic partner to architecture, not a “finishes at the end” function? In this episode of I Hear Design, we sit down…

ICYMI: Behavioral Health Facility Design: Begin By Balancing Safety, Dignity, and Therapeutic Outcomes

Apr 06, 2026 8m

Behavioral health facility design requires more than durable materials and safety protocols—it calls for spaces that actively support healing, dignity, and positive patient experiences. In this In…

Product Talk | Material Intelligence: Why the Future of Product Specification Goes Beyond Carbon with Kenn Busch

Apr 01, 2026 1h 9m

In this episode of Product Talk, host Lauren Brant speaks with sustainability journalist and material expert Kenn Busch about the growing importance of material intelligence in product…

Mobility + Place (Part 2): Designing for the Desert with Ben Ayers and Hannah Hackathorn

Mar 30, 2026 50m

What does it mean to design for place in a desert city shaped by rapid growth, rising heat, and shifting expectations around how people live and move? In Part 2 of I Hear Design’s Mobility + Place…

ICYMI: AIA’s Materials Pledge Report Reveals Progress—and What Comes Next

Mar 23, 2026 7m

What does AIA’s latest Materials Pledge report reveal about the future of material selection in design? In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article-read episode, we revisit an article recently…

Mobility + Place (Part 1): Designing for the Passenger Experience with John Anthal

Mar 16, 2026 24m

Airports are among the most complex public environments designers have to shape—high-traffic, high-stress spaces where operational efficiency and human experience must work together seamlessly. In…

ICYMI: ASID’s 2026 Trends Outlook: Designing for Resilience, Dignity, and Long-Term Impact

Mar 09, 2026 5m

In this ICYMI article-read episode of I Hear Design, we revisit an article titled, “ASID’s 2026 Trends Outlook: Designing for Resilience, Dignity, and Long-Term Impact” written by staff writer and…

Women’s History Month: Redefining Leadership in Architecture and Interiors with Bhavini Hardev and Lisa Haude

Mar 02, 2026 39m

To commemorate Women’s History Month, in this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen speaks with Studio RYS principals Lisa Haude and Bhavini Hardev about what women’s leadership looks like…

Product Talk | The Anatomy of a Spec-Worthy Product

Feb 25, 2026 12m

The Anatomy of a Spec-Worthy Product dives into what really makes a product worthy of specification—beyond surface-level aesthetics and marketing claims. Host Lauren Brant breaks down the essential…

ICYMI: Radford University’s Artis Center Unites Health Sciences and the Arts in a Flexible, Student-Centered Hub

Feb 23, 2026 8m

In this ICYMI article-read episode of I Hear Design, we explore Radford University’s Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity, an interdisciplinary, student-centered hub that brings the…

Budget-Conscious Workplace Design: Fewer Surprises & Better Decisions with Sophie Bidek

Feb 16, 2026 40m

When clients say they need a project to be “budget-conscious,” what do they actually mean—and how can design teams respond without sacrificing creativity? In this episode of I Hear Design, host…

ICYMI: Designing Workplace Amenities: Create Experiences That Attract and Retain Talent

Feb 09, 2026 10m

With hybrid work raising expectations for the office, which is now judged against the comfort and convenience of home, organizations are increasingly prioritizing better amenities and services for…

Mentorship in the AI Era: How IIDA NY Is Building Stronger Pathways for Emerging Designers With Elisabeth Mejia and Paridhi Chawla

Feb 02, 2026 54m

Emerging designers are stepping into a profession that looks nothing like what many were trained for—hybrid work has changed studio culture, and AI is accelerating everything from ideation to…

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