Welcome to “What’s Design Anyway” I’m Daniella Sachs, founder of ReImpact.Studio. If you are wondering what on earth design means, what it’s got to do with anything? How to use it, or how to find your place within it. You are in the right spot. Join me as I delve into all these topics and more with an incredibly interesting inspiring and intriguing line-up of guests.
What's Design Anyway?
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Welcome to “What’s Design Anyway” I’m Daniella Sachs, founder of ReImpact.Studio. If you are wondering what on earth design means, what it’s got to do with anything? How to use it, or how to find your place within it. You are in the right spot. Join me as I delve into all these topics and more with an incredibly interesting inspiring and intriguing line-up of guests.
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December 20, 2022
Episode 8: Chidi Afulezi on Designing Creative Entrepreneurship
<p><strong>Episode 8: Chidi Afulezi on Designing Creative Entrepreneurship</strong></p> <p>The startup world has become completely obsessed with being on the look-out for the next big sexy tech unicorn. Is there any space for creative entrepreneurs in this world, and do they have any real (investable) value? In this episode I sit down with <a href="https://chidiafulezi.com/">Chidi Afulezi</a>, who is a battle tested product sensei, creative entrepreneur and educator, to explore why creative entrepreneurs matter more than you think. And why we need to design better systems to support them.</p> <p>Join us on a storytelling journey that will reframe the ‘starving artist’ as of the most powerful forces and designers of our culture. Be intrigued as we unearth creative unicorns you didn’t realise existed. And be inspired by the sheer volume of value-laden opportunities that we have not begun to tap into on the African continent. Opportunities that are set to drive the next wave of talented, billionaire entrepreneurs.</p> <p><strong>This conversation was such a gift, and I hope that you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed having it.</strong></p> <p><strong>More about Chidi Afulezi:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://chidiafulezi.com/">Chidi Afulezi</a> is a battle tested product sensei, consultant, coach, creative entrepreneur and educator. Chidi has a broad background in the entertainment, media and tech industries; forging a kickass career making products, making product people, facilitating communications, and building creative businesses. Chidi is the managing principal for redKola Digital (product consultancy); managing partner at theZVG (comms products agency); founder of aKoma Media, Rouse Media, and The Core Venture Studio. He is the head faculty for product, innovation and entrepreneurship at African Leadership University School of Business. He is Product Head Coach, at The Center for a Re-Imagined Africa, and product sensei at the General Assembly, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and <a href="https://maven.com/productdioxide/problemdesign">Maven</a>.</p> <p><strong>You can follow Chidi here:</strong></p> <p>Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cafulezi">https://www.linkedin.com/in/cafulezi</a></p> <p>Twitter handle: <a href="https://twitter.com/cafulezi">@cafulezi</a></p> <p>Sign up for his ‘Design Problems Worth Solving’ product course <a href="https://maven.com/productdioxide/problemdesign">here</a></p> <p>Read more written by him <a href="https://medium.com/@cafulezi">here</a></p> <p><strong>Follow us or subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform.</strong></p> <p><strong>We always love to know your thoughts, so please reach out and connect:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/whatsdesignanyway/">@whatsdesignanyway</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/daniella_sachs/">@daniella_sachs</a></p> <p>You can find out more about your host Daniella Sachs here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniella-sachs/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniella-sachs/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.impactful.studio/">https://www.impactful.studio/</a></p> <p>Thank you to <a href="https://kabbalisticvillage.com/">Kabbalistic Village</a> for the music!</p>
December 2, 2022
Episode 7: Caryn Thandi Petersen on Disrupting Design
<p><strong>Episode 7: Caryn Thandi Petersen on Disrupting Design</strong></p> <p>Does design need to be disrupted by decolonisation? This is an incredibly deep and complex issue that I was privileged to explore with Caryn Thandi Petersen, an incredible storyteller, creative, writer, artist and editorial lead for <a href="https://theroomworldwide.medium.com/">The Room</a> and <a href="https://www.alxafrica.com/">ALX</a>.</p> <p>In this deeply personal conversation, we explore the power design has to corrupt, divide and exclude. Yet equally the force it has to connect, inspire, and create impact. We delve into the topic of decolonisation and what it brings to the table in terms of disrupting design, and our notions of who or what a designer is.</p> <p>We speak about the role that language, storytelling, and our histories play in design. Why design is a process that can never be complete, especially when it relates to unlocking innovation. And how important it is to acknowledge this on our personal journeys of seeking and often struggling to embrace all the multiple facets of who we see ourselves to be.</p> <p><strong>This conversation was such a gift, and I hope that you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed having it.</strong></p> <p><strong>More about Caryn Thandi Petersen:</strong></p> <p>Caryn Thandi is the Senior Editor at African Leadership International, where she leads Editorial content for <a href="https://theroomworldwide.medium.com/">The Room</a> and <a href="https://www.alxafrica.com/">ALX</a>. She is an incredible storyteller, creative, features writer, and performer with a background in the arts. In her spare time she is completing her PhD at the University of Warwick in Sociology (Women and Gender). Her <a href="https://www.acu.ac.uk/news/reconciliation-through-decolonisation/">research</a> explores the meanings and implications of contemporary expressions of decolonial activism in South Africa and the UK. She is interested in intersectional movements seeking to address colonial legacies and redress the politics of knowledge production. As a member of the Peace and Reconciliation Network of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, Caryn Thandi also seeks to contribute to broader discussions on institutional reform through transformative justice initiatives.</p> <p><strong>You can follow Thandi here:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Instagram handle: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carynthandi/?hl=en">@carynthandi</a></li> <li>Twitter handle:<a href="https://twitter.com/thandicaryn?lang=en"> @ThandiCaryn</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Links to interesting things mentioned in the podcast:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/fred_swaniker_the_leaders_who_ruined_africa_and_the_generation_who_can_fix_it?language=en">Fred Swaniker’s TED Talk</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.designindaba.com/">Design Indaba</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Follow us or subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform.</strong></p> <p><strong>We always love to know your thoughts, so please reach out and connect:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/whatsdesignanyway/">@whatsdesignanyway</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/daniella_sachs/">@daniella_sachs</a></li> </ul> <p>You can find out more about your host Daniella Sachs here:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniella-sachs/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniella-sachs/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.impactful.studio/">https://www.impactful.studio/</a></li> </ul> <p>Thank you to <a href="https://kabbalisticvillage.com/">Kabbalistic Village</a> for the music!</p>
November 4, 2022
Episode 6: Lana Jelenjev on Designing Brave Spaces
<p><strong>Episode 6: Lana Jelenjev on Designing Brave Spaces</strong></p> <p>What has design got to do with engagement, participation and community? In this episode</p> <p>I’m excited to bring you <a href="http://lanajelenjev.com/">Lana Jelenjev</a> who is an incredible community alchemist, learning design strategist, and author of a breath-taking book on how to design communities for change, amongst other things. In this incredibly rich and juicy conversation we explore how and why we need to design safer brave spaces in our organisations.</p> <p>Lana delves into the question of what engagement and community means today in a content driven world. Why we need to flip the narrative to design businesses as communities. And the critical role design plays, in enabling people to show up, share, and engage on multiple levels. We speak about firekeepers and weavers, and a whole lot in between, as we explore the multiple touch points that we and our organisations can connect to, in our search for purpose and meaning.</p> <p><strong>This conversation was such a gift, and I hope that you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed having it.</strong></p> <p><strong>More about Lana Jelenjev:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://nl.linkedin.com/in/lanajelenjev">Lana</a>is a community alchemist and learning design strategist with an extensive background in training and education. She is the author of <a href="https://www.lanajelenjev.com/product-page/community-builder-designing-communities-for-change-1">“Community Builder: Designing Communities for Change”</a> and <a href="https://www.lanajelenjev.com/product-page/90-day-action-planner">“The 90 Day Action Planner”,</a> a Kickstarter backed planner for creative entrepreneurs. Lana is the co-founder of <a href="http://communityrituals.com/">Community Rituals</a>, a consulting agency with a mission to guide community leaders in designing powerful rituals for their communities. She is also the chairperson for Neurodiversity Foundation and co-founder of <a href="http://neurodiversityeducationacademy.org/">Neurodiversity Education Academy,</a> a training and educational platform aimed at bridging the gaps for all neurotypes to thrive.</p> <p><strong>You can find out more about Lana here:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://lanajelenjev.com/">lanajelenjev.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://communityrituals.com/">communityrituals.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://neurodiversityeducationacademy.org/">neurodiversityeducationacademy.org</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>You can sign up for her events (including the one on 17 Nov 22) here:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.lanajelenjev.com/events-booking">https://www.lanajelenjev.com/events-booking</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Follow us or subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform.</strong></p> <p><strong>We always love to know your thoughts, so please reach out and connect:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/whatsdesignanyway/">@whatsdesignanyway</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/daniella_sachs/">@daniella_sachs</a></li> </ul> <p>You can find out more about your host Daniella Sachs here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniella-sachs/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniella-sachs/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.impactful.studio/">https://www.impactful.studio/</a></p> <p>Thank you to <a href="https://kabbalisticvillage.com/">Kabbalistic Village</a> for the music!</p>
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