D.Coded Podcast

Welcome to Dcoded, the podcast that decodes the design, technology, and experiences shaping our world and planet. Melisa Lenero and Prof Saeema Ahmed-Kristensen explore the systems, behaviours, and technologies influencing how we live, work, and connect — from human interactions to the ecosystems we are part of.Each episode is a conversation with technologists, designers, entrepreneurs, and everyday users. Join us

D.Coded Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts D.Coded Podcast, a arts show with 16 episodes published.

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  Best of Season 1 - Social Design: Putting People First

  Sep 30, 202621 min

  Saeema & Melisa in conversations with Lord John Bird, co- founder of The Big Issue, discussed how we tackle poverty & homelessness. Other discussions spanned from designing with wheelchair user for wheelchair users in transport, bridging anthropology and a human-centred approach in a world with AI. Prof John Clarkson, described a systems approach to ensuring the right problems are tackled for the people using and providing healthcare services. Episode10 Inclusion in Design Prof Pat Langdon & Michael Thomas Episode 13 The Big Issue About Wicked Problems Lord John Bird MBE Co-founder of the Big issue. Episode 8 Bridging Anthropology & Design Dr Caitlin Robinson 11 Designing Healthcare Systems Prof. John Clarkson CBE (Cambridge University)

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  Best of Season 1: Global Challenges, Skills for the Planet

  Sep 11, 202616 min

  Saeema & Melisa in conversations with the Design council, and Prof Delfina Van Ditmar and creative technologist Jude Pullen. We talked about the skill we need to design for the planet, and how can we do more than just less harm to the environment, through understanding design role in regeneration of the planet, cultures and biodiversity Episode 3 Designing for our Planet Rachel Bronstein (Design Council) Episode 6 Design | Regenerative Imagination Prof. Delfina Van Ditmar Episode 7: Creative Technology & Nature Jude Pullen

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  Best of Season 1 Design Beyond Products

  Sep 2, 202617 min

  Saeema & Melisa explore- and through their conversations with Clive Grinyer, one of the founders of Tangerine, and creative technologist Jude Pullen - how design and it methods and thinking provides value beyond design products and service, but also reframing thinking and how we teach materials and nature to children. Episode 1 Why Design Matters: An Introduction Co-host Melisa Leñero & Prof. Saeema Ahmed-Kristensen Episode 2 Design Beyond Products co -host Melisa Leñero & Prof. Saeema Ahmed-Kristensen Episode 4 Lipstick on the Pig & Project Love Clive Grinyer (service design)

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  Best of Season 1 - Entrepreneurship & Innovation

  Aug 26, 202613 min

  Saeema & Melisa in conversations with entrepreneur Dr Sam Bailey and the co-founders of See.sense, Irene McAleese & Philip McAleese . We talked about how we can identify key problems from data, using AI in products to prevent fires, and using reusing data for behaviour change. London Green City co-founder John Kermath talked through what is needed for start-ups to scale drawing upon his experience from US. This season 1 compilation includes: Episode 5: Data-Driven Entrepreneurship Dr Sam Bailey (SKYRAD) Episode 9: The Value of Data in Cycling Irene McAleese & Philip McAleese (See.Sense) Episode 12: Defining Success in Entrepreneurship John Kermath (London Green City)

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  Episode 13: The Big Issue About Wicked Problems

  Jun 17, 20261h 8mS1

  In this episode, we explore social entrepreneurship, wicked problems like homelessness, and the importance of redesigning societal thinking with Lord John Bird, co-founder of The Big Issue. Discover insights on prevention, humanising those in need, and systemic change. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship and Poverty 02:42 The Big Issue: A Solution to Homelessness 10:16 Designing a Magazine for Change 17:43 Engaging the Homeless Community 21:06 Preventive Strategies Against Poverty 28:09 Revolutionising Thinking in Social Issues 31:15 Transformative Health Interventions 35:05 Rethinking Poverty and Health 37:21 Custodial Sentences and Societal Views 45:41 Redesigning Emergency Responses 53:49 The Role of Society in Crime Prevention 58:32 Designing for a Better Future

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