In this episode, professor Rodrigo Ramirez talks with Johan Redström, Professor in Design at Umeå Institute of Design, from Umeå University in Sweden, and researcher in areas such as emerging technologies and traditional materials, design and sustainability and more recently reconceptualisations of ‘things’ in light of new digital forms of making and using. His most recent books are “Making Design Theory” and “Changing Things: The future of objects in a digital world”, together with Heather Wiltse. During this conversation, Redström talks about the shifts in the design field, philosophy of technology, research and what he believes to be the contemporary foundations to design education. Guest: Johan Redström Research: Rodrigo Ramirez Final script: Rodrigo Ramirez Host: Rodrigo Ramirez Coordinator: Emília Duarte Editor: Hugo Rocha Branding and Graphic Design: Hugo Rocha and Davide Gambera Producers: Emília Duarte, Hugo Rocha, and Davide Gambera Music: Rui Gaio Intro and Final Voice: Catia Peres

In this episode, Professor Hande Ayanoglu talks with Paul Hekkert, full professor of form theory, and head of the Industrial Design department, where he also chairs the design aesthetics group. Paul is co-editor of Design and Emotion: The experience of everyday things and Product experience and co-author of Vision in Design: A guidebook for innovators. Paul is co-founder and chairman of the Design and Emotion Society and chairman of the executive board of CRISP, a national collaborative research initiative for and with the Dutch creative industries. His most recent book, together with Nynke Tromp, is “Designing for Society. Products and Services for a Better World”. During this conversation, Hekkert talks about why people like what they like, the need for collaboration, ways for founding design research and the challenges of changing design education. Guest: Paul Hekkert Research: Hande Ayanoglu Final script: Hande Ayanoglu Host: Hande Ayanoglu Coordinator: Emília Duarte Editor: Hugo Rocha Branding and Graphic Design: Hugo Rocha and Davide Gambera Producers: Emília Duarte, Hugo Rocha, and Davide Gambera Music: Rui Gaio Intro and Final Voice: Catia Peres

In this episode, Professor Ricardo Loução talks with Bruce Brown, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research at the University of Brighton and a Professor of Design. Brown is an Editor of Design Issues Research Journal and he is a design researcher interested in the social and cultural effects of visual memory. During this conversation, Brown shares his thoughts about Meaning in Design, Design as a human capacity, Ethics and Design as a political process. To know more visit unrelease.unidcom-iade.pt Guest: Bruce Brown Research: Inês Antunes, Vanessa Improta and Ricardo Loução Final script: Ricardo Loução Host: Ricardo Loução Coordinator: Emília Duarte Editor: Hugo Rocha Branding and Graphic Design: Hugo Rocha and Davide Gambera Producers: Emília Duarte, Hugo Rocha, and Davide Gambera Music: Rui Gaio Intro and Final Voice: Catia Peres Interview recorded in:  May 28th, 2019

In this episode, Professor Sara Gancho talks with Rachel Cooper, Distinguished Professor of Design Management and Policy at Lancaster University and Director of Imagination Lancaster. Her research interests cover design thinking design management; design policy; and across all sectors of industry, a specific interest in design for wellbeing and socially responsible design. During this interview, Cooper shares her view on how the health care system could benefit from Design, Design for policy, and how she has been looking into the issues of privacy, ethics, trust, risk, and security when we adopt new technologies. To know more visit unrelease.unidcom-iade.pt Guest: Rachel Cooper Research: Pedro Rodrigues and Sara Gancho Final script: Sara Gancho Host: Sara Gancho Coordinator: Emília Duarte Editor: Hugo Rocha Branding and Graphic Design: Hugo Rocha and Davide Gambera Producers: Emília Duarte, Hugo Rocha, and Davide Gambera Music: Rui Gaio Intro and Final Voice: Catia Peres Interview recorded in:  May 27th, 2019

In this episode, Professor Eduardo Gonçalves, talks with Ezio Manzini, design academic and author known for his work on design for social innovation and sustainability. Manzini is Honorary Professor at the Politecnico di Milano and his most recent book is called “Politics of the Everyday” and discusses examples of social innovation that show how a better kind of society is possible. During this interview Manzini shares his opinions on Collaboration, Tradition, Social Innovation, and how user-centered does not guarantee environmental benefits. To know more visit unrelease.unidcom-iade.pt Guest: Ezio Manzini Research: Eduardo Gonçalves Final script: Eduardo Gonçalves Host: Eduardo Gonçalves Coordinator: Emília Duarte Editor: Hugo Rocha Branding and Graphic Design: Hugo Rocha and Davide Gambera Producers: Emília Duarte, Hugo Rocha, and Davide Gambera Music: Rui Gaio Intro and Final Voice: Catia Peres Interview recorded in:  May 22nd, 2029

In this episode, Professor Sara Gancho, talks with Jamie Brassett, a Reader in Philosophy, Design and Innovation. Jamie also lectures and writes in the areas of philosophy, innovation management and design. He has worked with brands such as LEGO, P&G and Nike Lab. During this interview Jamie shares his thoughts on Philosophy as a creative practice, Design as a matter of concern and how he is constantly inspired by his children. To know more visit unrelease.unidcom-iade.pt Guest: Jamie Brassett Research: Craig Colin Jeffcott, Demerval Gomes Sandim Junior, Janayna  Cruz Ibiapina, Manuela Lorenzon Gastal, Mariana Schmidt de Oliveira, Nuno Bernardo, Pedro Miguel Alegria Duarte, Rodney Schunck, and Silvania de Souza Araújo. Final script: Sara Gancho Host: Sara Gancho Coordinator: Emília Duarte Editor: Hugo Rocha Branding and Graphic Design: Hugo Rocha and Davide Gambera Producers: Emília Duarte, Hugo Rocha, and Davide Gambera Music: Rui Gaio Intro and Final Voice: Catia Peres Interview recorded on January 18th, 2019.

In this episode, Professor Carlos Rosa, Dean of IADE - Universidade Europeia, talks with Guy Julier, a writer, academic and practitioner. He is also the author of Economies of Design and The Culture of Design, amongst other titles. During this conversation, Guy shares his positions on The Process of Design, Branding, Design Leadership, Economies of Design, and How design can relate with an orchestra. To know more visit unrelease.unidcom-iade.pt Guest: Guy Julier Research: Craig Colin Jeffcott, Demerval Gomes Sandim Junior, Janayna  Cruz Ibiapina, Manuela Lorenzon Gastal, Mariana Schmidt de Oliveira, Nuno Bernardo, Pedro Miguel Alegria Duarte, Rodney Schunck, and Silvania de Souza Araújo. Final script: Carlos Rosa Host: Carlos Rosa Coordinator: Emília Duarte Editor: Hugo Rocha Branding and Graphic Design: Hugo Rocha and Davide Gambera Producers: Emília Duarte, Hugo Rocha, and Davide Gambera Music: Rui Gaio Intro and Final Voice: Catia Peres Interview recorded on January 18th, 2019.

In this episode, Professor Maria Helena Souto talks with Priscila Farias, Associate Professor at the University of São Paulo, Author, Researcher at LabVisual - Visual Design Research Lab, and editor of the scientific journal InfoDesign in Brazil. During this conversation, Priscila shares her ideas on Graphic Memory, Brazilian Design History, Engaging students with research projects, Transdisciplinarity, and The struggle to research digital typography in a semiotic department. To know more visit unrelease.unidcom-iade.pt Guest: Priscila Farias Research: Craig Colin Jeffcott, Demerval Gomes Sandim Junior, Janayna  Cruz Ibiapina, Manuela Lorenzon Gastal, Mariana Schmidt de Oliveira, Nuno Bernardo, Pedro Miguel Alegria Duarte, Rodney Schunck, and Silvania de Souza Araújo. Final script: Maria Helena Souto Host: Maria Helena Souto Coordinator: Emília Duarte Editor: Hugo Rocha Branding and Graphic Design: Hugo Rocha and Davide Gambera Producers: Emília Duarte, Hugo Rocha, and Davide Gambera Music: Rui Gaio Intro and Final Voice: Catia Peres

In this episode, Professor Emília Duarte talks with Valentina Rognoli, Assistant Professor at Politecnico di Milano, Researcher, and Co-Head of Materials Experience Lab in Italy. During this conversation, Valentina shares her thoughts on the future of materials, 3D printing, DYI and Smart materials and the Valorization of imperfection. To know more visit unrelease.unidcom-iade.pt Guest: Valentina Rognoli Research: Emília Duarte Final script: Emília Duarte Host: Emília Duarte Coordinator: Emília Duarte Editor: Hugo Rocha Branding and Graphic Design: Hugo Rocha and Davide Gambera Producers: Emília Duarte, Hugo Rocha, and Davide Gambera Music: Rui Gaio Intro and Final Voice: Catia Peres

On this episode, Professor Emília Duarte talks with Francesco Zurlo, Full Professor at Politecnico di Milano, Deputy Dean of the School of Design, Head of Product Design Course and Researcher. Zurlo also teaches at many Design Schools in Brazil, Mexico, Chile, China, Japan, France, Spain, and Portugal, and is author of numerous publications about strategic design. During this conversation, Francesco shares some of his views on innovation, uncertainty, the strategic position of designers in companies, and even how design can learn from Japanese concept "Ikagai." To know more visit unrelease.unidcom-iade.pt Guest: Francesco Zurlo Research: Emília Duarte Final script: Emília Duarte Host: Emília Duarte Coordinator: Emília Duarte Editor: Hugo Rocha Branding and Graphic Design: Hugo Rocha and Davide Gambera Producers: Emília Duarte, Hugo Rocha, and Davide Gambera Music: Rui Gaio Intro and Final Voice: Catia Peres