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RDInsights is a biweekly podcast series where Mike Dempsey RDI interviews, both current and archived recordings, with distinguished Royal Designers for Industry. Through these conversations, we can gain insight into the minds of some of the most influential cross-disciplinary creative thinkers. Mike gives us a peek into their lives and practice as they discuss their journeys, challenges and successes in the design world. Royal Designers for Industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Signup to Generate a PitchRDInsights is a biweekly podcast series where Mike Dempsey RDI interviews, both current and archived recordings, with distinguished Royal Designers for Industry. Through these conversations, we can gain insight into the minds of some of the most influential cross-disciplinary creative thinkers.
Recent episodes include "Jo da Silva" (4 August 2026, 66 minutes), "Jenny Frean" (23 June 2026, 41 minutes), and "Arnold Schwartzman" (26 March 2026, 74 minutes).
RDInsights publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 66 minutes across 50 episodes.
Booking probability for RDInsights is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. RDInsights requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. RDInsights's contact route on record: verified email.
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RDInsights is an arts podcast with 50 episodes published.
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Episode #50
Jo da Silva is Global Director of Sustainable Development at Arup, where she leads the company's response to the climate, biodiversity and equity crises, and is an Arup Fellow. She founded Arup International...
Episode #49
This is an RDInsights Archive recording from 2021 with textile designer Jenny Frean RDI, known for her refined use of colour, versatility and distinctive pattern construction. In conversation with Mike, Jenny...
Episode #48
Mike recently caught up with Arnold Schwartzman, RDI, for a brief follow-up to the original RDInsight recording from 2006. Arnold’s career began in the 1960s and spans television and editorial work...
Episode #47
Mike Dempsey is in conversation with the legendary graphic designer Ivan Chermayeff, Honorary RDI (1932 - 2017). Born in Britain, the son of the notable Russian architect Serge Chermayeff, Ivan made his career in...
Episode #46
This is an RDInsights Archive recording from 2021 with the writer and illustrator Marion Deuchars RDI, who believes that everyone would benefit from living a creative life. In the interview, Marion talks about her...
Episode #45
This is an RDInsights Archive recording from 2009 with the textile designer Georgina von Etzdorf RDI, whose work is celebrated for its wonderful use of colour and its unique mastery of design. Mike Dempsey RDI recorded...
Episode #44
Mike Dempsey RDI is joined by Teucer Wilson, one of the UK’s leading stone carvers and letter cutters. After studying stonemasonry and carving at Weymouth College, Teucer completed a five-year apprenticeship with...
Episode #43
Mike Dempsey RDI is in conversation with furniture designer, maker and environmentalist, Sebastian Cox. He is renowned for his nature-first approach to making, his championing of British woodlands, and his ability to...
Episode #42
This is an RDInsights Archive recording from 2010, when I spoke at length with the distinguished illustrator and graphic designer David Gentleman RDI, then celebrating his 80th year. It remains a rich...
Episode #41
This RDInsights interview with Dinah Casson RDI was recorded in 2015 by Mike Dempsey RDI. In it, Dinah reflects on her childhood and her creative journey to becoming one of the UK’s leading interior and exhibition...
Episode #40
Graphic designer Ian Cartlidge, co-founder of Cartlidge Levene, one of the UK’s most admired graphic design studios. Ian began his career at Conran Associates before moving on to work on the Habitat catalogue, a...
Episode #39
This is an RDInsights archive catch-up recording from 2015 with Interior designer Ben Kelly RDI, best known for his innovative and often industrial approach to interior spaces. His most iconic work is the design of the...
Episode #38
Mike Dempsey RDI is in conversation with the Oscar and BAFTA award-winning production designer Shona Heath RDI. She is well known for her visionary approach and has spent nearly three decades crafting a distinctive...
Episode #37
This is an updated RDInsights 2007 archive recording by the new media and graphic designer Malcolm Garrett RDI MBE, made by Mike Dempsey. It covers Malcolm’s early life and career working with many of the notable...
Episode #36
This is an RDInsights Archive recording from 2011 featuring the much-acclaimed film production designer Stuart Craig RDI. Over the past 13 years, Stuart has made significant contributions to the film industry...
Episode #35
In this RDInsights recording, Mike Dempsey RDI is in conversation with the multi-award-winning American graphic designer and Pentagram partner Michael Bierut HonRDI, known for his exacting approach to the projects he...
Episode #34
Join Mike as he chats with landscape architect Johanna Gibbons RDI, whose nearly 40-year practice is dedicated to reconnecting urban spaces with nature at a time when our planet needs it most. Johanna’s designs foster...
Episode #33
Mike is in conversation with Luke Pearson RDI, one-half of the thriving industrial design consultancy Pearson Lloyd, which he formed with fellow RDI Tom Lloyd in 1997. Luke looks back to his Hampshire childhood, his...
Episode #32
This is an updated RDInsights archive recording from 2015 with the landscape designer Dan Pearson RDI. During the ensuing years, Dan and his team continued to create many magnificent natural landscapes, and in 2022, Dan...
Episode #31
Tom Lloyd RDI is one of the UK's foremost product designers. Along with partner Luke Pearson RDI, they run the multi-award-winning London-based industrial design and innovation consultancy, Pearson Lloyd. Tom is in...
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