Inflection Point Conversations

About Inflection Point Conversations

This series of interviews emerged as a reaction to the highly disruptive AI revolution that has reach an inflection point within our industry. These first few conversations focus on AI, and I branch out and look towards dissecting the 'inflection point' of any topic that affect our lives as designers. Join me, Michelle Obayda as I interview a series of experts to take a deep dive into this revolution!

Publisher

Michelle Obayda

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Oct 2023

Latest episode

4 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

38 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Jun 2025

   How can women support women in Architecture? S3 E08 - With Anik, Angelique and Nancy

   Anik Pearson, Angelique Pierre, and Nancy Kleppel discuss their mentorship program for women in architecture and how experienced mentors benefit young female architects in this interview.

2. 

   14 May 2025

   S3 E7 - What incredible cool things can Twinmotion do? With Silvia Rueda

   I had a great conversation with Silvia Rueda about the really cool and interesting things she has been using Twinmotion for. Silvia is an architect and immersive media specialist from Colombia. In her 7 years working for Heatherwick Studio, she explored the capabilities of Unreal Engine and Twinmotion to visualize design projects and help make them come to life. We also discuss Silvia's Burning Man project with Understory, and she takes us through the process of how she used realtime technology to create this amazing structure in the desert! Check out Silvia here www.understorystudio.cowww.ruedasilvia.comwww.linkedin.com/in/silvia-rueda You can also see her Masterclass talks for ATNarchi-tech.network/pages/twinmotion-masterclass and more about her Nebulus project for Burning Man here www.unrealengine.com/en-US/spotlights/fungi-inspired-art-with-real-time-lighting-illuminates-burning-man Enjoy and don't forget to like and subscribe!

3. 

   16 Apr 2025

   How do we prepare students for work in CGI and film? S3 E6 with Diana Diriwaechter

   I chat with Diana Diriwaechter about how teachers can best prepare art students for a career in VFX and film. Diana is a Professor of VFX and Virtual Production at the Savannah College of Art and Design, and brings her extensive experience in the industry (including 18 years at Blue Sky) to make a super exciting and enlightening podcast episode. I wish all my teachers had been this enthusiastic!Check out the episode and let me know what you think! linkedin.com/in/dianadiriwaechter

Who has been a guest on Inflection Point Conversations

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Anik Pearson
• Angelique Pierre
• Nancy Kleppel

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

2,737

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

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Quality

64

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

60

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