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In this episode, host Rebecca Johnson chats with Trebor Adams, Creative Projects Manager at DesignPhiladelphia. They talk about a childhood spent around creative people, starting a business at a young age, and coming into his own as an artist.  Plus, they let you in on some exciting upcoming events and get hyped for the 2026 DesignPhiladelphia Festival.  Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org.

In this episode, host Rebecca Johnson chats with Tya Winn, executive director at the Community Design Collaborative. They talk about Winn's winding career path (that took her from Banana Republic to the PHA and beyond), choosing Philadelphia, the power of investing in community engagement, and the quest to find a "Missing Middle" housing solution specific to Philadelphia.  Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org.

In this episode, host Rebecca Johnson chats with Kathy Sachs, founder and chair of ArtPhilly, the organization behind What Now: 2026, a new multidisciplinary citywide art festival. That ambitious undertaking, featuring over 30 original projects and 100 events, is taking place May 27-July 2.  CLICK HERE for a calendar and information on tickets.  Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org.

In this episode, host Rebecca Johnson chats with Daniela Holt Voith, founding principal at Voith & Mactavish Architects. She takes us through her long career, from an alternative education in the Philly burbs, to Bryn Mawr, to breaking new ground as designer of innovative, beautiful buildings on campuses near and far.  Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org.

In this episode, host Rebecca Johnson chats with Jermaine Jenkins, Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships at DesignPhiladelphia and AIA Philadelphia. A creative and social force, Jenkins has connections across the city. They chat about his lifelong love of art and design, his "YES" era, and an ideal day out in the city.   And HERE to learn more about Collab, Philadelphia Art Museum's modern and contemporary design group. Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org.

In this episode, host Rebecca Johnson chats with Lindsey Scannapieco of Scout, a community-centric adaptive reuse firm known for its revitilization of Bok and its recent purchase of Hamilton Hall, a prized piece of Broad Street real estate that came on the market after the abrupt closure of University of the Arts.  They discuss the developer's career path, competing for a place on the Avenue of the Arts, and — DRUMROLL PLEASE — DesignPhiladelphia's planned move into Hamilton Hall, recently rechristened as the Village of Industry and Art (VIA).    The DesignPhiladelphia Festival is happening October 1-12, 2025. Click here for more information. Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org.

In this episode, host Rebecca Johnson chats with Claudette McCarron of CBM Creative, a Philadelphia-based interior design firm. She shares her winding path to the field, talks about her stewardship of the local AAPI Design Alliance, and makes a pitch for community-building as a priority.  The DesignPhiladelphia Festival is happening October 1-12, 2025. Click here for more information. Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org.

In this episode, host Rebecca Johnson chats with Valentina Miller of Night Kitchen Interactive, a local firm that uses AR/VR, 3D animation, and gaming design to create immersive experiences for its clients, which include museums, universities, and historical sites. Miller speaks about the value of design education, finding inspiration in one's own interests, and how to navigate our new technological landscape. The DesignPhiladelphia Festival is happening October 1-12, 2025. Click here for more information. Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org.

The Together We Design Philadelphia is back! This conversation between host Rebecca Johnson and producer Lee Stabert offers a behind-the-scenes look at what has been happening at DesignPhiladelphia and AIA Philadelphia over the last 10 months, including one piece of big news: Our building is for sale! The DesignPhiladelphia Festival is happening October 1-12, 2025. Click here for more information. Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org.

In this very special installment, host Rebecca Johnson chats with Hilary Jay and Jamer Hunt, the passionate creatives behind the original DesignPhiladelphia Festival. In honor of the event's 20th year, they chat about its origins, the essential nature of design, and why this idea was just right for Philly. The DesignPhiladelphia Festival is happening October 1-23, 2024. Click here for a full calendar of events.  Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org.

In this installment, host Rebecca Johnson chats with Danielle DiLeo Kim of Philadelphia250. They discuss Kim's path from architect to civic leader, and get hyped for the celebration of America's 250th birthday in 2026. New episodes will be coming out every other week. Subscribe so you never miss one! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org.

In this episode, host Rebecca Johnson talks with Chris Landau of LANDAU Design+Technology. They discuss the power of computational design, landscape architecture, AI, the climate crisis, and lowering barriers to entry in the field.  New episodes will be coming out every other week. Subscribe so you never miss one! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org.

In this episode, host Rebecca Johnson chats with Ximena Valle of FIFTEEN Architecture + Design about her childhood in Chile, what landed her in Philadelphia, and the power of collaboration. New episodes will be coming out every other week. Subscribe so you never miss one! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org.

DesignPhiladelphia's educational programming has an ambitious goal: To empower nascent creatives from K through career. To talk about that mission — and why access is the first step — host Rebecca Johnson is joined by three members of the organization's team: Michael Spain, Liza Niles and Carly Clifford. If you're a design professional who would like to volunteer with DesignPhiladelphia's Design Education team, click here. New episodes will be coming out every other week. Subscribe so you never miss one! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org.

In this episode, host Rebecca Johnson chats with Ian Smith of IS-DG Design about his free-range suburban upbringing, the mentor relationship that brought him to Philadelphia, the limitations of "design excellence," and the power of taking up space as a Black architect. New episodes will be coming out every other week. Subscribe so you never miss one! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org.