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Hosted by Kimball International · arts · EN-US
We want to help designers of space think like futurists so we can become makers of a better future.
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Signup to Generate a PitchAlternative Design is hosted by Kimball International. The show has published 38 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Reading Between the Lives" (20 April 2026, 33 minutes), "The Quad's Oldest Residents" (19 August 2025, 24 minutes), and "Data Is the New Daylight" (15 July 2025, 29 minutes).
Alternative Design publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 38 episodes.
Booking probability for Alternative Design is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Alternative Design requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Alternative Design's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Alternative Design are Architecture & Engineering. Alternative Design has an arts audience.
Kimball International hosts Alternative Design, an arts podcast with 38 episodes published.
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Episode #37
Send us Fan Mail What if you could borrow a person the same way you borrow a book? In this episode, we sit down with Human Library founder Ronni Abergel to explore the simple but radical idea that the best way to fight...
Episode #36
Send us Fan Mail What if aging wasn’t about slowing down, but about redefining oneself and embracing new opportunities? In this episode, we explore an innovative approach to campus design that brings generations...
Episode #35
Send us Fan Mail What if the next game-changing amenity in office design isn’t a rooftop lounge or wellness room—but data? In this episode, we talk with Peter Choi, Design Principal at HOK, who challenges us to rethink...
Episode #34
Send us Fan Mail We all know what joy feels like, but what does it mean to design for it? In Episode 34 of the Alternative Design Podcast, we sit down with Ron Swidler, CEO of The Gettys Group, to uncover how joy can...
Episode #33
Send us Fan Mail In a world that's increasingly anxious, overstimulated, and surprisingly less colorful, the need for calming and supportive space design has never been greater. Episode 33 of the Alternative Design...
Episode #32
Send us Fan Mail What if the key to unlocking employee engagement wasn’t stricter policies or trendier perks—but better storytelling? In this episode of Alternative Design, we’re joined by Alvin Oei, Senior Manager of...
Episode #31
Send us Fan Mail Healthcare isn’t just something that happens in hospitals—it’s happening in our homes, whether we realize it or not. But what if home wasn’t just a backdrop for health, but an active partner in healing...
Episode #30
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 30 of the Alternative Design podcast, we discuss the evolving role of amenity spaces in workplace, education, and healthcare. Recorded live from Fulton Market Design Days in Chicago and the...
Episode #29
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the critical role of amenity spaces in shaping modern workplace environments, especially in the post-pandemic era. Join our expert panelists—Nick from Stanford, Lily Diego...
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Send us Fan Mail Serious Play: Gaming for Global Good goes into the future of game-based learning and education, exploring the potential of games to drive community engagement and global change. Manuela Colombo...
Episode #27
Send us Fan Mail Kimball International proudly hosted Alternative Conversations: Attracting the New Higher Ed Learner , drawing together a panel of designers and industry leaders to discuss the future of academia...
Episode #26
Send us Fan Mail Get ready for the launch of Alternative Design, a groundbreaking multimedia platform that empowers designers to become catalysts for positive change. Through thought-provoking podcasts, blog articles...
Episode #25
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we explore the landscape of lifelong learning and the evolution of educational spaces. Heather McGowan, future-of-work strategist, keynote speaker, thought leader, researcher, and author...
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 4 of the Alternative Design podcast! Join us as we envision a future where education seamlessly integrates into daily life. Explore the changes that will reshape how we live, work, and...
Episode #23
Send us Fan Mail A brand new season of Alternative Design is dropping March 6th on the Future of Education. We're discussing what the latest global trends mean for the future of education and why it matters to creatives...
Episode #22
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the season finale episode of the Alternative Design podcast. In "Sitting is the New Side Hustle," we reveal our forecast for the Future of Work in 2030. We explore a world where furniture...
Episode #21
Send us Fan Mail Imagine earning college credits by watching Youtube videos on your phone – that’s the reality Study Hall is crafting! Born out of a partnership between Youtube, Arizona State University, and Crash...
Episode #20
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the future of office spaces, as seen through the eyes of Stanley Sun from Mason Studio. Stanley's innovative approach brings a new perspective on how offices can be co-owned by employees and...
Episode #19
Send us Fan Mail In this second segment of Crafting Culture and Belonging, we revisit the microbrewery Ferndale Project. Join us to discover how their unexpected challenges allowed them to discover their culture. At...
Episode #18
Send us Fan Mail In this special two-part episode of the Alternative Design podcast, we're taking a tour of the craft beer world, starting with my local brewery, Ferndale Project. Dayne Bartscht joins us as the Founder...
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Human Library Organization
primary care physician, policy practitioner, researcher, founding executive director of the Gattuso Centre for Social Medicine at the University Health Network, Gattuso Centre for Social Medicine, Toronto's University Health Network
future-of-work strategist
Head of Inclusive Design, Premier Team Building and Interactive Experiences
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