Created and produced by students to provide students and young designers with valuable insights into the design industry. Each episode features in-depth intervi...
How does cross-disciplinary thinking shape design outcomes? With Kristoffer Eidsnes (ANTI)
In this episode of Ways into Practice, Kristine and Rasmus sit down with Kristoffer Eidsnes, the Design Director at ANTI, to discuss his unconventional path into design, his work with cultural and commercial clients, and how real-world experience can shape a designer’s perspective on what is good design. Kristoffer shares insights on collaboration, staying original, and how his work in music and festivals continues to inspire his creative process.
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What Does It Mean to Belong in Today’s Professional World? With Guro Røberg (Telenor)
In this episode, we dive into the complexities of transitioning from academic life to the professional world with our guest, Guro Røberg. Alongside hosts Rasmus and Kristine, we explore themes of belonging, power dynamics, and the importance of continuous learning in the workplace. Guro shares invaluable insights from her diverse background in music, economics, and design, offering guidance on navigating the early stages of one’s career.
Guro is an experienced design leader and executive advisor with an international background. For the past 10 years, she has held leadership roles in four consultancies (ÆRA, EY Doberman, Designit and Netlife) and is currently a Product Coach at Telenor. As an economist from Copenhagen Business School, she specialised in managing creative processes and has driven transformation processes for clients with bold strategic ambitions worldwide. She is a professional facilitator and public speaker who contributes to conferences and podcasts on topics relating to design, innovation, leadership and organisation. She founded an interactive talk show that explores how we can live better lives at work, investigating topics like power, belonging, beauty, language, change, success and consciousness.
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How Can We Curate Inspiration in the Digital Age? With Richard Baird (BP&O, Logo Archive)
In this episode, Rasmus and Kristine sit down with Richard Baird, a designer, writer, and publisher who has taken a unique path into the world of graphic design. From his beginnings in furniture design to creating platforms like BP&O and Logo Archive, Richard shares his journey of finding his true calling. We explore the importance of understanding design history, the challenges of maintaining creativity in a trend-driven world, and the value of spontaneity and experimentation in building a fulfilling design career. This conversation offers insight into how designers can find inspiration, learn from the past, and adapt to an ever-changing industry.
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How can we challenge biases in creative spaces? With Sun Helen Isdahl Kalvenes (Freelance)
In this episode of Ways into Practice, we dive into the multifaceted concept of diversity in the design world with guest Sun Helen Isdahl Kalvenes. From her experiences across different countries and cultures, Sun Helen discusses the various dimensions of diversity, the importance of representation, and how to address biases in creative spaces. She shares her insights on the role of empathy, the significance of diverse leadership, and how we can make design truly inclusive.
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What does it take to succeed in the creative industry today? Sanda Zahirovic (Heydays)
In this episode, Sanda Zahirovic, Managing Director at Heydays, joins Rasmus and Kristine to explore; the challenges and opportunities in the current creative job market, focusing on how to navigate the industry during economic downturns, the importance of standing out as a candidate, and the ethical considerations around education and job preparation. Sanda shares insights from her 16 years in the industry, including advice on overcoming imposter syndrome, the evolving role of designers, and the impact of market dynamics on career development.
Created and produced by students to provide students and young designers with valuable insights into the design industry. Each episode features in-depth interviews with established designers from various disciplines. By sharing their personal journeys and experiences, the guests provide advice on what to expect and demand from the industry.
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