The Perspectives podcast explores the multifaceted world of interior design by understanding the unique perspectives of students, professors and practitioners involved. Throughout the series, students, professors, and practitioners will share their opinions, experiences and perspectives on different design topics and processes to create a narrative on what it means to be in the design field. These perspectives will inspire listeners to view spaces through a fresh lens and nurture a passion for creating meaningful environments. We produced this podcast in partnership with the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Architecture, with assistance from UMFM 101.5. The Faculty of Architecture's Student Innovation and Enrichment Fund partially funds us. Each episode explores a theme for discussion to seek different perspectives and experiences to develop an understanding of the topic.
The Perspectives podcast is a safe and welcoming space for all to share their perspectives and experiences to create a learning experience for everyone.
Hosts
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Kurt Espersen-Peters – Host and Associate Producer
Kurt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Interior Design of the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Manitoba. Before joining the University of Manitoba in 2018, Kurt was the program coordinator and a professor in the Bachelor of Interior Design program at Algonquin College in Ottawa, Ontario between 2006 and 2018. He was also a visiting lecturer in the MSc. (Interior Design) Program at the University of Moratuwa in Sri Lanka from 2013 to 2016. Kurt is the co-director of Academic Initiatives with the Canadian Centre for Mindful Habitats.
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Valentina Jaramillo – Executive Producer
Valentina Jaramillo is a Master of Interior Design student in her second year at the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Architecture. She is a Product Design Engineer from Colombia, with more than eight years of experience in the industry. Recently, her interests shifted from products to the environments we inhabit, so she moved to Canada in 2021 to pursue her degree as a Master of Interior Design. Her previous knowledge helps her get all the details in order while her new pursuits allow her to keep the bigger picture in mind when working on projects.
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Tamunoibi Ekine – Technician
Tamunoibi, also known as Tammy, is a Master of Interior Design student in her second year at the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Architecture. Before that she got her undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Architecture’s Environmental Design Program (Interior Environments) in 2022. Tammy has worked as an Intern at an Architectural Firm in her home country, Nigeria, and currently works as Teaching Assistant for the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Manitoba.
Episodes
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Episode 7: Hodo Hodo Philosophy - What is “Just Enough?”
On this episode, we discuss perspectives on what can be seen as the Hodo Hodo Philosophy, which translates from a Japanese philosophy to "just enough" in design. Read more ›
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Episode 6: VR/AR - Immersive Design Strategies
On this episode, we discuss perspectives on augmented reality [AR] and virtual reality [VR] in interior design and reflect on their importance to the design process. Read more ›
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Episode 5: Empathy Design - Inuit Communities in Nunavut
On this episode, we introduce you to a kind of research work done in interior design. We interviewed Mona Duale, who is in her 2nd year in the Masters of Interior Design, about her Practicum Project. Read more ›
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Special Episode: Empathy in Design
On this episode, we discuss perspectives on empathy in design and reflect on its importance to the design practice. Read more ›
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Episode 4: Mistakes in Design - Making & Correcting
On this episode, we discuss perspectives on the idea of making mistakes in design and its importance to the learning process to create the ideal design solution through making and correcting our designs. Read more ›
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Episode 3: Design and Redesign - The Iterative Process
On this episode, we discuss perspectives on the importance of the iterative process for students and practitioners to create their ideal design solution from multiple perspectives, revisions and studies. Read more ›
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Episode 2: Ideation - The Creative Process
On this episode, we discuss perspectives on the creative process and the importance of creativity, iterations and ideation in design thinking and the design process. Read more ›
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Episode 1: Perspectives - A designer’s podcast
On this episode, we introduce the Perspectives Podcast, where design thinking meets design action. Read more ›