🎙 New Episode Out Now – Where Do We Go From Here? with Scott Catallo

In this episode, I sit down with designer, artist, and educator Steven Rost for a deeply reflective conversation on design thinking, intuition, and the creative process, together we discuss topics such as:

🛠 What is “good design”?

🎨 How do we learn through making?

🤖 Where does AI fit in a world shaped by human experience?

Steven brings a unique voice shaped by decades of design teaching. From crafting sculpture to reflecting on the role of mentorship, he reminds us that discovery, memory, and experience remain at the heart of design—no matter the tools.

Some important take-a-ways from this episode

💡 “Design should surprise you. It should be something you want to experience again and again—and share with others.”

💡 “Be open to change . . your initial career path may not be where your journey finishes.”

💡 Each design challenge often requires a different path or approach each time

💡 Life experiences are paramount for design creativity

💡Sometimes research can hinder sense of originality

👉 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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In this powerful conversation, fashion icon Tracy Reese shares her journey from Detroit to New York, building a globally recognized brand, and ultimately returning home to launch Hope for Flowers — a sustainable fashion business with deep community roots. From developing prints by hand to designing for real bodies and real lives, Tracy opens up about the values driving her brand Hope for Flowers sustainability, longevity, and beauty that lasts.

Did you know: 80% of garment workers are women—and 80% of them live below the poverty line. Tracy doesn’t just talk about fashion. She’s working to change its systems from the inside out.

Learn how she balances artistry and business, the quiet resistance of rejecting fast fashion, and what circular design can teach us about the future of making.

Hear Tracy reflect on:

• Her Detroit upbringing and the influence of her creative family
• Navigating and challenging the fast fashion industry
• Building an ethical, community-driven design company

• Her design methodology and mission to empower the next generation through arts and sustainability education Whether you're a designer, entrepreneur, or just curious about what truly ethical fashion looks like—you don’t want to miss this one.

Special thanks to Ashley Green and Design Core Detroit for making this connection possible. If you haven’t already, check out the incredible work Design Core is doing for the Detroit design community right here on LinkedIn.

🌱 “It’s not about reinventing the wheel—it’sabout refining it with purpose.”

👗 Learn how she balances artistry and business, the quiet resistance of rejecting fast fashion, and what circular design can teach us about the future of making.

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Exciting News for Designers and Creatives!

In episode 2 in my Design Methodology Series—I sit down with furniture designer John Kaloustian to explore his uniqueapproach to design, balancing creativity and practicality, and the evolving landscape of sustainable and functional furniture.

Key points discussed in this episode are:

🔹 How do designers navigate client needs and manufacturing constraints?

🔹 What’s the secret to creating timeless, user-friendly designs?

🔹 Where does inspiration truly come from?

John shares firsthand insights on developing innovative yet practical pieces, the importance of understanding materials and production, and why travel and exploration are key to staying inspired.

🎧 Tune in to learn from some of the most talented thinkers and designers and elevate your design approach!

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