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Design Nerds Anonymous
Design Nerds Anonymous is a podcast about what’s next, shaped by design, human behavior, and data.
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Design Nerds AnonymousAI Is Changing Work Faster Than Workplaces Can Keep Up
AI is rapidly changing how work gets done, but the workplace hasn’t necessarily kept pace. Amanda is joined by Isadora Godley of Haworth and Eric Gannon of…
Design Nerds AnonymousLeading Without the Leash: What Training Guide Dogs Reveals About the Future of Work
Recorded live from the Mannington Commercial New York Showroom, this conversation explores an unexpected model for the future of work: guide dog training…
Design Nerds AnonymousGen Z Is Entering the Workforce. Are We Setting Them Up to Succeed?
Recorded live at the Mannington Atlanta showroom, this episode explores a question facing every industry: as Gen Z enters the workforce, are we collectively…
Design Nerds AnonymousMass Customization: The Next Workplace Challenge
Recorded live with Office Revolution in Chicago in the Haworth showroom, this episode explores what may be the next great workplace challenge: how…
Design Nerds AnonymousThe System Wasn’t Built for Everyone. Now What?
Recorded live at the Momentum showroom, this episode explores a tension at the heart of Work for What's Next: people can experience the same workplace very…
Design Nerds AnonymousThe Oprah Encore: What Jean Twenge Says We’re Getting Wrong About Gen Z
After appearing together on Oprah’s podcast, Amanda knew one thing immediately: we needed more time with Jean Twenge. Jean is one of the world’s most cited and…
Design Nerds AnonymousThe Story Behind the Story of Work for What’s Next
Cindy Kaufman turns the mic around, live, at the Mannington showroom in Denver for a more personal conversation with Amanda Schneider. Together, they go beyond…
Design Nerds AnonymousWe Tested a Gen Z Advisory Model. Here's What We Learned.
In this milestone 100th episode of Design Nerds Anonymous, recorded live at our industry's largest trade show, Amanda is joined by Candon Murphy (HOK), Joseph…
Design Nerds AnonymousThe Road Show Begins: Come Build What's Next with Us
We're hitting the road... and we'd love for you to come along. Over the next few months, Design Nerds Anonymous is leaving the studio for a series of live…
Design Nerds AnonymousSignals of the Future: A Playbook for What’s Next
The future of work isn’t a distant horizon—it’s already taking shape in small, often overlooked signals. In this episode, we explore the early indicators…
Design Nerds AnonymousBONUS EP: LIVE from the PDC Healthcare Summit 2026
In this special episode of Design Nerds Anonymous, host Amanda Schneider takes you inside the PDC Summit—one of the rare events where the full spectrum of…
Design Nerds AnonymousMentorship and Learning for What’s Next
In Season 10, Episode 6 of Design Nerds Anonymous, host Amanda Schneider turns to two critical forces shaping the future of work: mentorship and learning…
Design Nerds AnonymousCommunication and Collaboration for the New Rhythm of Work
In Season 10, Episode 5 of Design Nerds Anonymous, host Amanda Schneider turns to two of the most pressing realities of modern work: communication and…
Design Nerds AnonymousThe Power of Microcultures: Designing Culture and Purpose That Stick
In Season 10, Episode 4 of Design Nerds Anonymous, host Amanda Schneider zooms out from trust and talent to explore the deeper belief systems holding…
Design Nerds AnonymousThe New Rules to Recruit and Retain
In Season 10, Episode 3 of Design Nerds Anonymous, host Amanda Schneider builds on last week’s trust conversation by tackling the next logical shift…
Design Nerds AnonymousDigital Sparks, Human Sticks: Trust & Connection in the Phygital Future
In Season 10, Episode 2 of Design Nerds Anonymous, host Amanda Schneider continues the season inspired by her new book, Work for What’s Next, with Eric…
Design Nerds AnonymousWhy Fixing Work Fixes Everything
In the Season 10 premiere of Design Nerds Anonymous, host Amanda Schneider kicks off a season built around the ideas inside her upcoming book, Work for What’s…
Design Nerds AnonymousEducation Decision Making in Practice LIVE from EdSpaces in Columbus
Recorded live at the EDspaces conference in Columbus, this episode explores how education leaders are navigating high-stakes decisions under unforgiving…
Design Nerds AnonymousWhat Shapes Hospitality Decisions Behind the Scenes: Behind Thinklab’s Private Research
In this episode, ThinkLab’s hospitality research takes center stage as Amanda Schneider and Erica Waayenberg unpack how decision-making is shifting across…
Design Nerds AnonymousWhat Drives Healthcare Design Decisions Today: LIVE from HCD in KC
Live from the Healthcare Design Conference in Kansas City, this episode explores how healthcare end users are navigating increasingly complex decisions for the…
Design Nerds AnonymousInside Corporate Decisions for the Built Environment: LIVE from Chicago
Live from Chicago, this episode dives into how corporate end users are making decisions differently in today’s built environment. Hear real conversations…
Design Nerds AnonymousRadical Futures: What Could 2040 Really Look Like?
What will life look like in 2040? In this special season finale, we fast-forward to the future and ask our guests to share their most radical—but entirely…
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What Is Next for Hotels and Hospitality Spaces?
From luxury seekers to digital nomads to next-gen travelers, hospitality spaces are evolving at record speed—Marriott is opening a new hotel in the U.S. every…
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What Kind of Homes Will Gen Alpha Want?
What does “home” look like to a generation raised on smart tech, climate anxiety, and constant change? Backed by new research, this episode reveals how Gen…
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Work, Reimagined: Gen Z’s Blueprint for the Future
As Gen Z comes of age in a world shaped by AI, automation, and rapid change, they’re rewriting the rules of work. Backed by new research, this episode explores…
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How Will AI Shape the Future of Healthcare?
The first generation of true digital natives is about to step into the role of healthcare decision-makers—and they won’t settle for the systems we have today…
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What Does the Future of Learning Tell Us About the Future of Work?
As learning environments evolve—from AI-enhanced classrooms to creative, skills-based spaces—they’re revealing more than just new ways to teach. They’re…
Design Nerds AnonymousHow Will Gen Alpha Shape the World We Haven’t Built Yet?
This isn’t just another episode—it’s a conversation with the man who named Gen Alpha. Mark McCrindle is one of the world’s leading social researchers and…
Design Nerds AnonymousNeoCon LIVE: Tomorrow’s Impact
Recorded live at NeoCon 2025, this special episode of DNA brings together three voices from across generations for a dynamic conversation on what’s shaping the…
Design Nerds AnonymousBASELINE: A New Podcast from ThinkLab
BASELINE, a new podcast from ThinkLab, brings the product side of the interiors industry together to crowdsource real-time insight, delivered through…
Design Nerds AnonymousLIVE from Worktech Chicago 2025
In this special episode of Design Nerds Anonymous, host Amanda Schneider goes live at the Worktech Chicago 2025 event. The episode features interviews with…
Design Nerds AnonymousSix Bold Moves to Get Ahead in 2025 – Are You Ready?
Think you know how to win in 2025? Think again. In this season finale of Design Nerds Anonymous, we break down six bold, data-driven strategies that will…
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The Future of Sales: How AI is Helping Reps Do It All
The sales landscape is shifting, and AI is at the forefront of this transformation. The best sellers today aren’t just choosing between in-person or…
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Why the Rep-Designer Relationship Feels Different — And What to Do About It
The rep-designer relationship has changed. Hour-long lunch presentations and spontaneous drop-ins are becoming rare, and digital demands are reshaping how reps…
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Rethinking B2B Showrooms: Lessons from Retail and Beyond
Think about the last showroom you walked into. Was it visually stunning? Now ask yourself: Did it stick with you? Did it make you want to explore and engage?…
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The Phygital Evolution of Industry Events: What’s Next?
The return to in-person events is not a return to business as usual. As trade shows, conferences, and live events thrive, some brands are redefining the event…
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The Future of Work: Corporate Collaboration in the Phygital Landscape
The future of work isn’t just about where we work or what tools we use—it’s about why people choose to show up at all. In this thought-provoking episode…
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What Most Companies Get Wrong: Online Presence Strategies in the Digital-First Era
In today’s digital-first world, your website isn’t just a tool—it’s your first impression. If potential clients struggle to navigate your site, find outdated…
Design Nerds AnonymousSeason 6 Highlights: Defining Insights on End-User Decision-Making
Amanda Schneider takes listeners through the biggest insights, funniest moments, and thought-provoking themes from Season 6. This special “Best Of” episode…
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Generation Gap: Rethinking Soft Skills in the Hybrid Workplace
In this episode, Amanda Schneider welcomes soft skills expert Kendra Johnson to discuss the evolving importance of soft skills in today’s hybrid workplace. As…
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The Future of Work: An Entanglement of IT, HR, and Design
In this episode, Amanda Schneider leads a discussion with three industry leaders on one of the biggest challenges in the workplace today: turning overwhelming…
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Getting to Consensus: A Masterclass for All Sectors
This episode explores the growing complexity of decision-making in the built environment, focusing on how to reach consensus in larger, more diverse teams…
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Why Traditional Workplace Metrics Are Obsolete
In this episode, Amanda Schneider and Rob Sadow dive deep into the outdated metrics that have traditionally guided workplace design and management, such as…
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The #1 Issue Frustrating Your Clients Today
Amanda Schneider and her panel of experts tackle one of the most pressing challenges facing the industry today: pricing volatility. With the aftermath of…
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Managing Up: Today’s Crucial Skill You Weren't Taught
In this episode, Amanda Schneider sits down with Dr. JJ Peterson from StoryBrand to explore how the art of storytelling can be a powerful tool for mastering…
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In Their Words: Decision-Maker Insights on Opportunities for the Built Environment
Recorded live at NeoCon 2024, Amanda Schneider is joined by corporate, hospitality, and healthcare leaders to explore decision-making dynamics in the built…
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Bridging the Gap: ThinkLab Data Meets Global B2B Insights
Welcome to Season 6! Amanda Schneider reflects on the growth of Design Nerds Anonymous and dives into the future of customer decision-making in the built…
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Encore Replay: Fostering Authentic Relationships with Gen Z
Exciting News, Design Nerds! Season Six of Design Nerds Anonymous is on the way, diving deep into decision-making in the B2B space, inspired by insights from…
Design Nerds AnonymousWhy This 'Bad Word' Became a Must Have for Multi-Family & Hospitality Spaces
ThinkLab’s research team was stunned by the intensity of challenges and anticipated transformations in these sectors, especially regarding a once-taboo term…
Design Nerds AnonymousHealthcare Spaces: The Paradox of an Un-rushable Process in Fast Times
In this episode, we explore one of the most critical environments to our nation’s health and wellbeing; the world of healthcare spaces. Join us to uncover…
Design Nerds AnonymousEducation Spaces: The Not-So-Hidden Culprit(s) Behind Approval Bottlenecks
Step into the world of higher education, where we’re uncovering not-so-hidden culprits behind approval bottlenecks. Tune in as we share strategies to…
Design Nerds AnonymousCorporate Spaces: Understanding the Analysis Paralysis in Workplace Decisions
A staggering 86% of B2B decision makers in the built environment have experienced significant changes in their decision-making processes over the last five…
Design Nerds AnonymousSeason Recap: Insights Around the Future of Work from Gen Z and Design Innovators
In this episode of Design Nerds Anonymous, we share a highlight reel of all eight episodes from this season. explore the importance of human connection in a…
Design Nerds AnonymousFostering Authentic Relationships with Gen Z
In this episode of Design Nerds Anonymous, we explore how Gen Z's unique approach to building relationships, trust, and connection in the digital age can…
Design Nerds AnonymousIgniting Purpose at Work: Inspiring Employees
In this episode of Design Nerds Anonymous, we explore the dynamic interplay of purpose and passion in the workplace. Delve into the power of understanding the…
Design Nerds AnonymousGamifying Career Paths for Gen Z
In this episode we explore the evolving landscape of career paths, focusing on how Generation Z approaches and reshapes traditional concepts of career…
Design Nerds AnonymousThe Age of Lifelong Learning: Insights from Gen Z
In this episode we dive into the dynamic world of learning in the digital era, with a specific focus on how to engage and empower Generation Z. Join us as we…
Design Nerds AnonymousFostering Belonging in a Phygital world
In this episode, we explore the concept of belonging within the architecture and design industry. Megan Henshall (Global Events Stategist from Google), shares…
Design Nerds AnonymousIs Mentorship Dead?
In this episode, ThinkLab interviews Dost Bardouille, Director of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility of Swinerton; and Nina Johnson, Senior Commercial…
Design Nerds AnonymousSparking Creativity in a Digital World
Are you ready to unlock the secrets of creativity in the workplace and explore the exciting possibilities of the digital age? In this episode, we delve into…