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Design Over Drinks is an interview style podcast aiming to be a forum for emerging designers to talk about our philosophies, trends, experiences, successes, failures, diversity, advocacy, predictions, and everything in between. Why over drinks? Because designers often have a beverage in hand. Whether its a hot coffee or chai to start the day, or a glass of wine with coworkers to end it. A kombucha, or bubble tea, even that trusty bottle of water as we go from meeting to emails, to 30 minutes of actual work. We always have a hand for a drink. I started this podcast when Covid-19 hit in 2020. I spent a lot of time listening to the giants of design talk about what they predicted the future to be like, and how our profession will adapt as our world changes. Although that is important, I felt disconnected from the designer who is doing the production work, the designer who had to adapt because their schooling was like no others. I wanted to talk to the designer who will be the potential "giant" of the future. I like being a designer, but I love to talk about it more. My younger self hoped to someday be an art curator and a philosopher. In a way this is how I still hope to do just that. Become a patron at Patreon.com/DesignOverDrinksPod and follow us on Instagram @designoverdrinkspod as we connect with designers and down our drinks along the way.
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Episode 310 with Madeleine Helgren
Season 3 · Episode 10
mercredi 10 décembre 2025 • Duration 02:04:00
Madeleine Helgren is proof that being a designer can absolutely be fostered from a young age. Fresh off her Masters in Interior Design we chat about the Utah Sate Interior Design Program, her current work life, challenges we face as designers, what drives her design sensibility and (no surprise here) time in IIDA. Enjoy the episode!
Timestamps:
Welcome: 00:12
First non- drink related question: 03:04
Schooling & Internships: 13:20
Work Experience: 38:33
Schooling Part II: 52:25
The Big Questions: 1:04:01
The Fun Stuff: 1:45:35
Outro: 2:02:10
Shownotes:
Show notes from this episode can be found on our website.
Thanks for listening!
Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea
Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea
Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design
Season 3 Music is by Qreepz
Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com
Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod
BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks
Episode 309 with Priscilla Duong Brown
Season 3 · Episode 9
mercredi 12 novembre 2025 • Duration 01:24:10
Priscilla and I know each other (no surprise) though IIDA, (this is an unofficial IIDA podcast I swear). Anyway, located in Spokane, and another WSU grad, we get to hear more about that program, what it is like to go back and teach, along with her interior design journey at ZBA. Hope you enjoy!
Timestamps:
Welcome: 00:12
First non- drink related question: 02:10
Schooling & Internships: 8:18
Work Experience: 30:26
The Big Questions: 51:18
The Fun Stuff:1:08:58
Outro: 1:22:10
Shownotes:
Show notes from this episode can be found on our website.
Thanks for listening!
Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea
Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea
Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design
Season 3 Music is by Qreepz
Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com
Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod
BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks
Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea
Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea
Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design
Season 3 Music is by Qreepz
Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com
Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod
BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks
Episode 307 with Emily Feicht
Season 3 · Episode 7
mercredi 7 mai 2025 • Duration 01:59:34
Emily and I were connected through pod guest, and friend Peter. This ended up being a really great conversation. We talk about what it is like to be freelance designers, her schooling at University of Oregon, her summer working for AmeriCorps and Habitat for Humanity, plus geek out about theatre for a bit. Enjoy!
Timestamps:
Welcome: 00:25
First non- drink related question: 02:32
Schooling: 06:26
Internships & Work Experience: 38:45
The Big Questions: 1:20:07
The Fun Stuff: 1:37:14
Shownotes:
Show notes from this episode can be found on our website.
Thanks for listening!
Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea
Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea
Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design
Season 3 Music is by Qreepz
Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com
Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod
BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks
Episode 306 with Katie Hogan
Season 3 · Episode 6
mercredi 23 avril 2025 • Duration 01:25:15
Katie is such a generous and genuine person. She and I crossed paths a few times but really got to talking during my last NeoCon. Interior Design is her second career, and she went forward knowing how and where she wanted to work. Doing just that now, we talk about that journey, and much more.
Also, I’m so loud again in this episode, ugh, sorry!
Timestamps:
Welcome: 00:26
First non- drink related question: 01:19
Schooling: 11:40
Internships & Work Experience: 30:25
The Big Questions: 45:54
The Fun Stuff: 1:05:05
Show Notes:
Show notes from this episode can be found on our website.
Thanks for listening!
Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea
Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea
Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design
Season 3 Music is by Qreepz
Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com
Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod
BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks
Episode 305 with Bob Ustanik
Season 3 · Episode 5
mercredi 9 avril 2025 • Duration 02:04:20
Timestamps:
Welcome: 00:10
First non- drink related question: 04:35
Schooling, Internships & Work Experience: 10:43
The Big Questions: 1:03:07
The Fun Stuff: 1:35:15
Show Notes:
Show notes from this episode can be found on our website.
Thanks for listening!
Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea
Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea
Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design
Season 3 Music is by Qreepz
Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com
Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod
BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks
Episode 304 with Kimiya Khezri
Season 3 · Episode 4
mercredi 26 mars 2025 • Duration 01:28:12
This episodes’ designer, Kimiya Khezri, resides in Vancouver, BC. We will talk about her schooling and work life as an Interior Designer in Canada, her journey as a residential designer and what drives her designs.
Note: My sound is not great this episode, I was still working through some mic issues when this was recorded. I sound tin-can-y, sometimes you will hear me typing (why is this keyboard so loud?!), and clicking my mouse (why is this loud too?!!), or moving in my creaky ass chair (why are chairs so loud!?!) in the background while I am speaking. I did my best to remove it, but my editing skills are still those of someone learning so bear with me!
Timestamps:
Welcome: 00:10
First non- drink related question: 01:57
Schooling: 08:12
Internships & Work Experience: 23:41
The Big Questions: 39:44
The Fun Stuff: 1:09:12
Show Notes:
Show notes from this episode can be found on our website.
Thanks for listening!
Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea
Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea
Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design
Season 3 Music is by Qreepz
Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com
Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod
BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks
Episode 303 with Nicole Nelson
Season 3 · Episode 3
mercredi 12 mars 2025 • Duration 01:39:13
Nicole is another talented designer I know through IIDA. I’ve had the benefit of seeing her portfolio grow, and am excited for you all to hear about her experience in college during the lockdown, her internships, her business and marketing background, and her design journey.
Note: There are some volume/sound issues in my audio early on in this episode but resolve by the time we get through the first few minutes.
Timestamps:
Welcome: 00:10
First non- drink related question: 02:45
Schooling: 11:27
Internships & Work Experience: 26:17
The Big Questions: 01:00:45
The Fun Stuff: 1:25:20
Show Notes:
Show notes from this episode can be found on our website.
Thanks for listening!
Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea
Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea
Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design
Season 3 Music is by Qreepz
Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com
Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod
BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks
Playing Catch-Up!
Season 3
mercredi 5 mars 2025 • Duration 01:08
No new episodes this week, but look for a classic Design Over Drinks Episode to hit the airwaves next Wednesday.
Episodes will start releasing every other week moving forward.
Photo by Logan Westom
Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea
Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea
Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design
Season 3 Music is by Qreepz
Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com
Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod
BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks
Interior Design Legislation Part 2: Current Affairs in AK, ID, & WA
Season 3
mercredi 26 février 2025 • Duration 01:18:34
In Part 2 of our Legislative Deep Dive I talk with Matt Thompson and Megan Onley about what the current happenings in Washington State, Idaho and a bit on Alaska and Oregon. We Talk about where these states are in their journey toward legislation, what bill language might look like, the process post introduction of a bill, and ways you can take action.
Timestamps:
Welcome & Disclaimer: 00:10
Brief Legislative History: 02:09
What is a Consortium & Why is Interior Design Legislation Important?: 5:05
Current Affairs in WA, ID, & AK: 14:07
Bill Language: 27:56
Post Bill Introduction: 35:19
Future Plans: 56:37
Action Items: 1:08:03
Outro: 01:17:33
Show Notes:
As always, show notes can be found on our website.
Thanks for listening!
Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea
Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea
Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design
Season 3 Music is by Qreepz
Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com
Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod
BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks
Interior Design Legislation Part 1: History & Background
Season 3
mercredi 19 février 2025 • Duration 30:06
This is our first Deep Dive Episode! One of the most important things happening in our profession right now is the push for legislation across the country for Interior Design. This is not been a short, or easy journey and I hope to begin to tell those stories here. My hope is that this episode along with part 2, will be primer for those trying to understand the full picture. Enjoy!
Timestamps:
Welcome: 00:09
Disclaimer: 00:52
Definition of Interior Design: 01:24
Design/ Legislative History 1900-1975: 4:53
First Jurisdiction with Legislation: 8:59
Legislation Types: 09:47
Legislation History 1975-2010: 10:54
Legislation History 2010-2024: 16:01
Legislative History of Washington and Idaho: 19:48
The Future Of Interior Design Legislation: 28:03
Show Notes:
Full Bibliography and show notes can be found on our website.
Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea
Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea
Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design
Season 3 Music is by Qreepz
Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com
Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod
BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks
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