D.Cast

In this episode we’re going to discuss optimisation… so you’ve setup, you’ve hired the dream team, sorted your legal entities, dealt with the finance, self promotion is in hand so what’s next? Growth – whatever that means to you – is about optimising your business. Today we’ve got two guests well versed in this topic…

Hosted by Gideon Keith FDINZ and Ryan Ward PDINZ

Guests: Catriona Knapp, HonDINZ Treasurer, McQueen Duncan Shand FDINZ, YoungShand Building Capability: Overarching Purpose of this D.Cast Series The Business of Design D.Cast is a discussion about running a design business or design in a business. We’re looking at a range of subjects but covering a single theme for each episode. We’re looking for insights, experience and anecdotes to share with the audience and we’ve prepared the questions below as thought/discussion starters. However, It’s less an interview and more a discussion. Hosted by Gideon Keith FDINZ and Ryan Ward PDINZ https://designersinstitute.nz/initiatives/dinz-podcast-series/

Today we’re taking a slight detour and talking about working in house in large organisations. From building internal teams and navigating corporate structures, to championing the value of design and the deep understanding that comes from working in a single organisation. Today we have two very smart designers who have worked on both sides of the divide, to share their experiences and insights.

Hosted by Gideon Keith FDINZ and Ryan Ward PDINZ Guests: Bevan Tonks FDINZ, ECOYA. Guests: Head of Creative, ECOYA Luke Pittar PDINZ, The Warehouse Group Building Capability: Overarching Purpose of this D.Cast Series The Business of Design D.Cast is a discussion about running a design business or design in a business. We’re looking at a range of subjects but covering a single theme for each episode. We’re looking for insights, experience and anecdotes to share with the audience and we’ve prepared the questions below as thought/discussion starters. However, It’s less an interview and more a discussion. Hosted by Gideon Keith FDINZ and Ryan Ward PDINZ https://designersinstitute.nz/initiatives/dinz-podcast-series/

This D.Cast is about Reputation and Notoriety – Awards and recognition, portfolios and case studies, clients and sales... it’s all a bit chicken and egg, without the portfolio you can’t win work and without work, you can’t write your case studies. To help us with these conundrums and share their experiences are two accomplished creative business owners who will be joining us on this episode. Hosted by Gideon Keith FDINZ and Ryan Ward PDINZ Guests: Ryan Marx, PDINZ, Marx Design Fraser Calloway, Strategy Creative Building Capability: Overarching Purpose of this D.Cast Series The Business of Design D.Cast is a discussion about running a design business or design in a business. We’re looking at a range of subjects but covering a single theme for each episode. We’re looking for insights, experience and anecdotes to share with the audience and we’ve prepared the questions below as thought/discussion starters. However, It’s less an interview and more a discussion. Hosted by Gideon Keith FDINZ and Ryan Ward PDINZ https://designersinstitute.nz/initiatives/dinz-podcast-series/

Welcome to the D.Cast. Today we’re going to talk about Money, Fees and Liabilities. Bank managers, the IRD and your landlord. Learning to talk about money is one of the most important skills you need in running a design business, whether it’s understanding a balance sheet or negotiating your fees, if you get it wrong it will cost you… literally. To share their experiences and knowledge today we have two very experienced designers and the Designers Institute’s own chartered accountant.

Hosted by Gideon Keith FDINZ and Ryan Ward PDINZ Guests:Catriona Knapp, HonDINZ Treasurer, McQueen Paul Izzard PDINZ, Izzard Jen Cheyne PDINZ, Mind and Matter Building Capability: Overarching Purpose of this D.Cast Series The Business of Design D.Cast is a discussion about running a design business or design in a business. We’re looking at a range of subjects but covering a single theme for each episode. We’re looking for insights, experience and anecdotes to share with the audience and we’ve prepared the questions below as thought/discussion starters. However, It’s less an interview and more a discussion. Hosted by Gideon Keith FDINZ and Ryan Ward PDINZ https://designersinstitute.nz/initiatives/dinz-podcast-series/

In today’s D.Cast we’re going to talk about Partners, Partnering and Partnerships. Design businesses are often started by friends and on a handshake. As they grow and deal with different partners, suppliers and clients the need for contracts and legal structures grows. Whether it’s shareholders, banks or clients there’s a minefield of issues. So today we’ve got DINZ’s own legal advisor here to discuss this and share his experience. Hosted by Gideon Keith FDINZ and Ryan Ward PDINZ Guest: James Carnie HonDINZ, Clendons Barristers and Solicitors Building Capability: Overarching Purpose of this D.Cast Series The Business of Design D.Cast is a discussion about running a design business or design in a business. We’re looking at a range of subjects but covering a single theme for each episode. We’re looking for insights, experience and anecdotes to share with the audience and we’ve prepared the questions below as thought/discussion starters. However, It’s less an interview and more a discussion. Hosted by Gideon Keith FDINZ and Ryan Ward PDINZ https://designersinstitute.nz/initiatives/dinz-podcast-series/

Welcome to the D.Cast today we’re going to talk about Building The Gang. In most design businesses wages are your largest overhead but without People you’re going to be working very hard to grow a studio. With the right people in the right roles you can take on the world. But they can also be your biggest liability with potential negative effects on your culture, reputation, productivity and profitability. Today we’ve got two very smart People & Culture practitioners and a Creative Director on how they find, induct and develop teams. Hosted by Gideon Keith FDINZ and Ryan Ward PDINZ Guests: Molly Workman, Kirsti Grant, Nick Riley Building Capability: Overarching Purpose of this D.Cast Series The Business of Design D.Cast is a discussion about running a design business or design in a business. We’re looking at a range of subjects but covering a single theme for each episode. We’re looking for insights, experience and anecdotes to share with the audience and we’ve prepared the questions below as thought/discussion starters. However, It’s less an interview and more a discussion. Hosted by Gideon Keith FDINZ and Ryan Ward PDINZ https://designersinstitute.nz/initiatives/dinz-podcast-series/

Today’s D.Cast is a discussion about starting up. Design businesses start for a variety of reasons – opportunity, economics, ambition, adversity – and I’m sure that there are many out there who have considered or are considering starting their own gig. Today we’ll share some insights from four partners from two businesses discussing their experiences and learning. We’ll cover from conception and planning to some more pragmatic topics like setting up a studio. Hosted by Gideon Keith FDINZ and Ryan Ward PDINZ Guests:Oliver McDermott, PDINZ and Ben Thomson, DINZ from Blender Noel Blackwell, FDINZ and Damian Alexander form LIKEMINDS Building Capability: Overarching Purpose of this D.Cast Series The Business of Design D.Cast is a discussion about running a design business or design in a business. We’re looking at a range of subjects but covering a single theme for each episode. We’re looking for insights, experience and anecdotes to share with the audience and we’ve prepared the questions below as thought/discussion starters. However, It’s less an interview and more a discussion. Hosted by Gideon Keith FDINZ and Ryan Ward PDINZ. https://designersinstitute.nz/initiatives/dinz-podcast-series/

Artist Janine Williams and architect Tom Locke of Warren and Mahoney discuss the large scale artwork which formed part of the 10 Madden development for Precinct Properties in the Wynyard Quarter.

Janine talks about the process of developing the narrative for the project and then realising the work with theWarren and Mahoneyteam. The conversation touches on the design environment in Aotearoa, New Zealand and how processes of whakawhanaunatanga informs unique and world leading outcomes.

Associate Director at RCG, Andy Florkowski, PDINZ catches up to talk about the new workplace for Te Taura Whiri I Te Reo Māori with Jodie Mickleson, Milliken-Ontera and Anton Agnew, Autex Acoustic s. The new space is entirely informed by Tukutuku. The structural qualities of Tukutuku are used as a framework to influence Hui configurations, whilst its adorning characteristics are used to decoratively dress the walls. An aspirational and descriptive concept like this, required practical yet innovative input from the wider design community. To ensure the concept was authentically implemented, bespoke solutions were developed alongside Autex Acoustics and Milliken-Ontera . Whakairo was also integrated in collaboration with local artists such as Nate Te Rei . The end result is one which is true to its intentions, and is a truly captivating space.

Adam Jenkins, Executive Producer, FTW Digital; Mick McConnell, Executive Creative Director, & McConnell; and Danny Carlsen, Head of Design, Shine Limited talk about the immersive Spark 5G Race Zone they designed in the Emirates Team New Zealand base for the 36th America’s Cup in Auckland.

Seven unique zones were conceptualised, each an example of ways that Spark 5G was used in the team’s boat development, training or race preparations.

From the Wind Tunnel that allows people to walk through and interact with a real time wind model visualisation, to an immersive 360experience riding along on a Te Aihe test run, to piloting the actual simulator that Emirates Team New Zealand uses - never before has the public had the chance to get so involved in the technology that goes into contesting the America’s Cup.