If you're interested in this podcast,  odds are you went to an art school, or you're currently going to art school. That said, not many of us know how a Design school is run. So for this weeks episode, we are going to chat about the Future of Design Education. How are Design schools adapting to the pandemic? What are the reasons for the increase in tuition cost? How is the curriculum changing with the times? I had the honor of chatting with Don Tuski, President of College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan.  I asked him these questions and more. I hope you enjoy! More on instagram @ExplodedViewPodcast Host: Craig Mackiewicz Guest: Donald Tuski

It's been one year since we were all told to quarantine. In that time, so much has changed in the ways that we work. Being full time at home has forced us all to collaborate remotely, which is why I invited our next guest, Kelly Custer.  Kelly is the founder of an industrial design studio called Knack which does 100% of their work remotely. They've done this from day one, long before Covid-19 was in the picture. So as we all take stock of our year of remote collaboration, we can learn from Kelly, what works, what doesn't, and how can we all take steps to improve remote collaboration. Enjoy! 

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Host: Craig Mackiewicz
Guest: Kelly Custer 

Have you ever thought about going out on your own and starting a design consulting practice?  Michael DiTullo, a talented and prolific designer who has worked with some of the biggest brands out there, steps through the journey he took to kicking off his own practice. From building contracts and setting rates, to maintain relationships with clients and business advice, Michael opens up about the advice that has helped him succeed and build a thriving practice. I hope you enjoy this Season 2 kickoff of Exploded View. 

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Host: Craig Mackiewicz
Guest: Michael Ditullo

Today on Exploded view, we are going to explore the topic of diversity within our own industry with the cofounders of the Women in Industrial Design Chicago Chapter (aka WIID), Mallory Evans and McKayla Barber. Mallory and McKayla bring a unique perspective on the topic as Cofounders of WIID, but also as the next generation of successful designers working in our industry. The question we will explore today is how might we empower the next generation of women designers in our field? We will chat with Mallory and McKayla about the great work that WIID is doing, and how they are helping the ID field. They will provide some actionable advice for women on everything from searching for your first job, to what you can do if you find yourself in an uncomfortable work situation. I think this episode is important to listen to regardless of your gender or level of seniority. To that end, we also chat about how men can help empower women in the workplace. I hope you enjoy! 

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It is said that a company’s brand exists in the minds of the consumer, the company can only do its best to influence that image. I love this interpretation because it means brands can’t just talk about what they believe is right, but also have to live it through their actions, products and services. Companies should make their products and actions speak for the brand as much as a tagline or advertisement. Authenticity is a buzz word, but I believe it’s for good reason. 

So how do you create a brand from scratch that has meaning and hits the right cord with consumers--especially in todays crowded marketplace. Today on Exploded View, we are going to talk to my friend Larry Parker, Designer Director at Rivian Automotive and learn how he helped develop the Rivian brand from scratch. What steps are important to consider when developing the brand from the ground up, and how do those strategies get applied on everything from the product to the imagery. Enjoy!

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We all feel the effects of a changing global climate. This is why many designers and individuals in the product development field are interested in sustainability. The real question is, how do you actually take steps within your company to become more sustainable?  We chat with Emilee Campbell, Category Manager Equipment for Marmot, the outdoor apparel and equipment company. Emilee provides us her insights and experience into how they have integrated sustainable materials and systems into their company. We also discuss how design can play a key role in this process.  I hope you enjoy!

If you or your company have taking steps towards sustainability, I'd love to hear your story. DM me on Instagram @ExplodedViewPodcast.  

Host: Craig Mackiewicz Guest: Emilee Campbell

Today on Exploded View, we are joined by Joey Ruiter, an Industrial Designer who in his own words, "pushes the boundaries of the norm to transform everyday objects into products that are as useful as they are jaw-dropping”. His vehicles are currently on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum and the San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design. He has also designed for brands like Herman Miller and Steelcase. Today we will be talking about Liminality, a point of transition which we all find ourselves faced with in the year 2020. Joey will also talk to us about why that first moment counts when presenting new ideas to clients, and why it’s so important for designers to find their own aesthetic. I’m excited to have this design philosophy chat with Joey. Hope you enjoy!

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Host: Craig Mackiewicz @cmack_design
Guest: Joey Ruiter @JoeyRuiter

In the corporate and freelancing world, we are all doing our best to keep things moving along as seamless as possible in 2020. That includes running workshops, brainstorms and innovation sessions--but in a completely new way, virtually. So welcome to part 2 of the Exploded View series on Innovation workshops. We are so lucky to have Laura Leenhouts, Innovation Manager at Newell Brands. She has been running a ton of virtual innovation workshops since the beginning of the pandemic for brands like Sharpie, Rubbermaid, Graco, and more. Among many things, she is a master facilitator and skilled at guiding a room full of people towards their end goal. Today we will learn what tools she is using to help make virtual workshops a little easier to handle, and what methods she is using to get the most out of each session. I hope you enjoy!

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Host: Craig Mackiewicz
Guest: Laura Leenhouts