Welcome to the Nodes of Design podcast, where we delve into the fascinating design world with leaders from around the globe. Join us as we sit down with top designers, artists, and researchers to learn about their unique journeys into the design world and gain insights into their creative processes.
Each episode explores a different aspect of design(nodes), providing listeners with a rich and diverse range of perspectives on this fascinating field. This podcast is dedicated to folks who want to learn, implement, and grow as designers.
Nodes of Design#124: Vulnerability in leadership with Christina Goldschmidt
Christina Goldschmidt (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinagoldschmidt/) is an award-winning design leader who is known for transforming product design teams to work at enterprise scale. She has a proven track record of fostering cultures that drive both business and social impact by unlocking the power of data. Before joining Warner Music Group as their VP of Product Design, Christina spent 25 years gaining cross-functional experience driving digital innovation including at Fortune 500 companies like Etsy, Accenture, Morgan Stanley, American Express, Omnicom Media Group, The Discovery Channel and others. She is an advocate for mental health and works to help managers lead from a place of authenticity. Christina is a board advisor and founding member of the Design Executive Council. Christina received her MBA from NYU Stern, where she is also an Adjunct Professor, and holds a B.S. in design from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.Drawing from 25 years of experience at companies like Etsy, Accenture, and Morgan Stanley, Christina breaks down the misconceptions of vulnerability in the boardroom. We explore how to balance authority with openness, strategies for fostering psychological safety within design teams, and why leading with authenticity is the key to driving both business and social impact.
Key Takeaways:
Defining "Vulnerability" in a high-stakes design environment.
How to maintain leadership authority while staying open.
Strategies to build a culture where teams feel safe to innovate.
Christina’s personal journey and tips for emerging design leaders.
Resources Mentioned:
Explore Christina’s portfolio and insights at cgoldschmidt.com (https://www.cgoldschmidt.com/).
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28 Aug 2025
Nodes of Design#123: Audio Branding with Dexter Garcia
In this episode of Nodes of Design, we explore the powerful world of Audio Branding with Dexter Garcia, audio branding strategist, UX sound designer, music producer, and co-founder of Audio UX. Based in New York, Dexter has been instrumental in crafting holistic sonic identity systems for global brands across various industries, including international banks, electric vehicles, AI voice assistants, and smart home appliances.
Tune in as Dexter takes us behind the scenes of how sound becomes design. We discuss the psychology of audio, building consistent sonic identities, and how brands can harness the emotional power of sound to create meaningful and memorable connections.
If you’ve ever wondered how design is heard, not just seen this episode is for you.
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14 Apr 2025
Nodes of Design#122: Design for Innovation & Sustainability with Prof. Amaresh Chakrabarti
Host Tejj interviews Professor Amaresh Chakrabarti, Senior Professor at Indian Institute of Science, about design for innovation and sustainability, offering insights into societal impact and the DRM method.
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