Layers of Design Podcast

This week, we have the pleasure of sharing a conversation with Marisa Cortright who is a Business Development Officer at UNStudio. Now, this episode is a bit different because Marisa is not a designer or an architect but, with degrees in architectural and urban history from the Bartlett School of Architecture and Barnard College, she is immersed in the world of architecture through business development. I enjoyed this conversation a lot because Marisa and I discuss a different side of architecture. I think it's important as designers and architects for us to be truly honest with the work we do and what our work and our profession as a whole represent. I first found Marisa through the article she wrote in 2019 - "Death to the Calling: A Job In Architecture Is Still A Job". It's really an eye opening piece where she talks about the overlooked side of the profession. We'll be diving into this article in the episode! In the meantime, enjoy, get inspired and let's get real. Article: https://failedarchitecture.com/death-to-the-calling-a-job-in-architecture-is-still-a-job/ Beat by Doctunes aka Omzzi Song Rambo by Henri-Paul

Sketch It Out episodes are back! Tune into this episode with Joey Swerdlin, Founding Member of Group Project and Community Director of Morpholio. We have a conversation about how he got started in architecture, how his different experiences in his educational and professional career have shaped him as a designer and why it is important for designers and architects to learn to design equitable communities. It was a fun and eye opening episode. Enjoy! Beat by Doctunes aka Omzzi Song Rambo by Henri-Paul

Hello hello hello listeners. Happy New Year!! And welcome to the first episode of this year! As usual, I'm your host, Ebehi! It feels good to be back and I cant wait to share all the incredible things we have planned for this year! Before we get into this episode, I have some exciting announcements. First, this Friday, we will be introducing our annual event, DESIGN X COMMUNITY: Rethinking Public Spaces which will be a three part event that encourages the design community to become aware and create solutions for the people experiencing homelessness. Be sure to follow us on social media and keep tuning into our episodes to find out more about this event. Our next announcement is that we've decided to launch a membership program for the podcast, where you have the chance to support us and the podcast directly. I personally love creating each episode, and it means the world to me that you all tune in to keep hearing me, week after week. But, it takes an immense amount of time and energy to produce. I want to keep the show going, while investing in its growth. And, I want you to be a partner with me in this journey. That's why I'm excited to give you the chance to officially become a supporter of the show at https://www.layersofdesign.online/support or by clicking the link in the show notes. It's quick and easy - it'll take less than 30 seconds. You don't have to create any new logins, and you can contribute as much or as little as you like. If this show is a part of your day or week, and you like what we're doing, please visit our website and support us any way you can, today. Once you're an insider, you'll get 10 minute exclusive episodes with our guests. Thank you for your support! Finally, peep our intro music! This year, we're collaborating with up and coming Nigerian artists to share their beats and tunes with you all. This particular beat is produced by Doctunes aka Omzzi. And the song is by Eitokpah Henri-Paul Ehizokhai also known by the stage names Henri-Paul, Rødeman, or Bass, who is an African rapper, singer, writer, lawyer, entrepreneur, and actor. Henri-Paul was born in Lagos, but raised in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory and the UK. He has released several singles in the past, and is currently putting together his debut EP which is set to drop in March 2021. This particular song is called Rambo and we are glad to collaborate with him. I'll share more of the sound later in the episode. Now, to todays episode.... Our first guest for this year is Nonyelum Ogbodo. She is a graduate student at the University of Miami in her final semester finishing dual degrees with a Masters of Science in Architecture with a concentration in Sustainable and Resilient Green Building and a Masters of Real Estate Development and Urbanism with concentration in Sports Venue Development. Amongst her many talents, she stands out to me as a true leader in her community who constantly contributes to improving the people around her and her environment in thoughtful ways. In this episode, she gives us a peak into her unique journey in the design industry. Keep listening to get truly inspired!

Tune into this weeks Sketch It Out episode with Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk. She is an architect, urban planner and a founding partner of DPZ Partners. In this episode, we learn what got Elizabeth into architecture, good tactics and ways a designer can analyze and sketch a building and she speaks on the importance of designing intentional public spaces. This episode was insightful, fun and inspiring! It serves as a perfect close to the end of the year. Thank you to all our listeners for your continued support of the year and we can't wait to bring you more inspiring content in the new year! We hope you enjoy this episode and have a creative rest of your year! Sen us your sketches so we can share them! Enjoy! You can watch the replay of this episode and sketch along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTRaiz160Po Music: https://.bensound.com

This episode is a bit different from most. It's a solo episode where Ebehi Ijewere will be sharing with you just how far we've come as a design podcast turned into a design studio and an overview of where we are headed. We are all about community and we aim to build and sustain a design community of thoughtful creatives that inspires the world to dream big! Stick around till the end where we will announce out 50th episode guest and final guest of the year! A big thank you to all our listeners and subscribers! Music: https://.bensound.com

Our guest today is Azeez Bakare, who is a 3D Artist, Photographer and Videographer who helps firms, agencies, developers andnsikipreneurs translate their ideas into high quality visualization. In this episode, Azeez is so honest and open as he shares his experience and process of how he developed his skills and created a path for himself. I appreciate this episode a lot because we really get to know how thoughtful he is in selecting his projects, to living his everyday life and making sure he shares his knowledge with the next generation of 3D artists! Hope you enjoy this episode! We appreciate every listen and share! Music: https://.bensound.com

In this episode, I have a conversation with Brea Elles, a design and construction professional and the host of Steel Purpose Podcast. Over the past few months, I've had the opportunity to know Brea personally as we worked on a project together and I must say, she's brilliant! Now, this episode is sort of the part two to the Steel Purpose podcast episode 4, where Brea had me on sharing my experience with being an international student in the United States and getting started with my career. So if you haven't heard it yet, head over to the Steel Purpose podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts and give it a listen! Today, Brea shares so much with us from her educational experience to her career journey and where she's headed. I always learn something new in every conversation I have with Brea and I'm glad I have the opportunity to share her story with you all! Enjoy!!! Hope you enjoy this episode! We appreciate every listen and share! Music: https://.bensound.com

Welcome to the Layers of Design Podcast. I'm your host, Ebehi. As always, I appreciate you tuning into our episodes! It's been a tough couple of weeks for the citizens of Nigeria. Being from Lagos, Nigeria myself, it's important for me to keep raising awareness and supporting the efforts of all Nigerians in putting an end to police brutality as well as bad governance. As a designer, I am curious on how design and architecture can help in rebuilding Nigeria to be a great country that can truly utilize the skills and talents of its citizens. So, in this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kelechi Chukwueke, an Interior Architect and the founder of Sip&Paint Culture based in Abuja, Nigeria. She studied Interior Design at Drexel University, in Philadelphia. She's passionate about art, and design, and strives to bring this passion into all of her projects. Kelechi hopes to inspire a wave of young Nigerians to expand their minds through design and visual arts. She shares with us her experience studying Interior Design as an international student, what she is currently focusing on and her thoughts on how design and architecture can help Nigeria grow! Head over to layersofdesign.online to learn about the #ENDSARS movement and find ways you can support. Hope you enjoy this episode! We appreciate every listen and share! Music: https://.bensound.com

Tune into this weeks Sketch It Out episode with Andrew Aquart, a licensed Architect practicing in Miami, Florida and a Project Manager at Brillhart Architecture, Miami. We discuss his experience and interests in the architecture profession. We also sketch the Barnacle House in Coconut Grove and talk a bit about its history! We hope you enjoy this episode and can't wait to share more from this series with you! Enjoy! Like, share and subscribe for more videos! You can watch the replay of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WQDjGjJES0&t=3s Music: https://.bensound.com

Welcome to Layers of Design Podcast. I'm your host Ebehi. Some exciting news, we love our sketch it out episodes so much that we decided to create espresso mugs and sketchbooks with pretty cool graphics that our producer, Gabriel creates for the sketch it out episodes! Check them out at the Layers of Design Podcast shop at our website layersofdesign.online and grab some for yourself or a friend! Also, stay tuned for the giveaway of 2 items from our store! Well, In this episode, I have a conversation with Vanessa Smith Torres, a licensed architect, project manager at via design studio and Vice president of SoFlo NOMA. She shares with us her experience studying architecture and what prompted her move to different cities gaining knowledge and experience in the profession! She talks about some challenges she faced maneuvering the field of architecture as a black female architect and how she overcame them over the years. It's always a pleasure to listen to Vanessa. She shares her experiences openly with the aim to encourage other designers and architects that they are not alone and they can keep going in the profession! Hope you enjoy this episode! We appreciate every listen and share! Music: https://.bensound.com