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With Intent

IIT Institute of Design

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Frequency: 1 episode/50d. Total Eps: 30

With Intent is a podcast from ID where we talk to a range of people—writers, designers, business strategists, policymakers, doctors, community organizers. The common thread? Whether they self-identify as designers or not, they're using design in their work.

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Bonus: Design As Fast | Design As Slow from Design As

Season 3

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 • Duration 55:11

In this episode of Design As, host Lee Moreau explores a key tension in AI development: moving fast vs slowing down.

This roundtable conversation with Ruth Schmidt, Albert Shum, David McGaw, and Ruth Kikin-Gil examines the role of design in responsible AI and what happens when innovation outpaces our ability to reflect on its impact.

Institute of Design at Illinois Tech

Discover programs and resources on design and systems thinking.

Subscribe to With Intent for more explorations into how design shapes our world, whether we call it design or not.

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Bonus: Preview of the New Season of Design As

Season 3

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 • Duration 03:59

In this trailer, host Lee Moreau previews the upcoming season of Design As, which was recorded at ID’s Shapeshift Summit in May. The summit brought together leaders from the creative, technology, and business communities to discuss the implications of AI on design and human culture.

This preview offers a glimpse of their new season as it continues the conversations that started at Shapeshift— conversations that don’t oversimplify AI, but explore the many complicated ways it intersects with design.

Institute of Design at Illinois Tech

Discover programs and resources on design and systems thinking.

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Bonus: AI and Democracy with Terry Williams-Willcock and Chelsea Pratt

Season 3

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 • Duration 36:06

In this episode from ID's Shapeshift conference, Terry Williams-Willcock, Chief Customer Officer at RUSH Digital, and Chelsea Pratt, Design Lead & Strategist at Thoughtfull, discuss ways that intentionally designed AI can address challenges to democracy.

Key Topics

Why "AI won't save democracy, but design might."
The democratic crisis of trust: why people aren't disengaging from voting because they don't care, but because they don't know who or what information sources to trust.
Designing for the margins to benefit everyone: how focusing on visually impaired voters revealed universal barriers to accessing political information and participating in democracy.
Their work on Chime: using various AI tools to transform complex policy content into engaging, multi-perspective audio experiences.
Why human values must drive AI design principles and move beyond commercial incentives toward transparency, accessibility, and shared truth as the foundation for democratic participation.

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ID’s Shapeshift Summit: Shaping Our Future with AI

ID Events

Institute of Design at Illinois Tech

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Bonus: Shaping an Inclusive AI Future with Anamitra Deb of Omidyar Network

Season 3

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 • Duration 28:14

In this episode from ID's Shapeshift conference, Anamitra Deb, Senior Vice President of Programs and Policy at Omidyar Network, makes the case for "hardwiring humanity" into our digital future. Drawing from his grandmother's remarkable use of technology at age 100, from health monitoring to Netflix streaming, he illustrates how innovation succeeds when embedded in structures of human care and compassion.

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Why shared agency and societal governance are essential countervails to concentrated tech power
How expanding who sits at the decision-making table, from kids and teens to workers and faith leaders - creates better technology outcomes
The case for "rules of the road" in digital technology, comparing current Wild West conditions to safety standards in automotive and pharmaceutical industries
Stories where partners have had success in developing better approaches, from youth-led advocacy to fashion models winning IP rights over AI-generated likenesses
The three-to-five-year window of opportunity to shape AI's development toward inclusive, equitable outcomes
How designers can be central to creating technology defaults that work for the most vulnerable users

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ID’s Shapeshift Summit: Shaping Our Future with AI

ID Events

Institute of Design at Illinois Tech

Discover programs and resources on design and systems thinking.

Subscribe to With Intent for more explorations into how design shapes our world, whether we call it design or not.

Bonus: Designing for Trust in Urban Systems with Ryan Powell of Waymo

Season 3

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 • Duration 33:40

In this episode from ID's Shapeshift conference, Ryan Powell shares how Waymo uses design to tackle one of the world's most pressing challenges: the 1.35 million annual traffic fatalities and 50 million injuries from vehicle crashes.

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The challenge of building trust between passengers and autonomous vehicles in the absence of human drivers
The evolution from Phoenix's suburban environment to San Francisco's dense urban challenges, requiring "legible motion" and LED signals to communicate with pedestrians and other road users
Working with cities as stakeholders to integrate autonomous vehicles into existing transportation systems, including first-and-last-mile solutions for public transit
Growing evidence that autonomous vehicles are making roads safer, particularly for vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists
The importance of maintaining human-centered design principles when developing AI applications, focusing on human needs rather than technological capabilities

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ID’s Shapeshift Summit: Shaping Our Future with AI

ID Events

Institute of Design at Illinois Tech

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Bonus: Design Visionary Patrick Whitney

Season 3

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • Duration 11:33

In this episode, Patrick Whitney shares his path from reluctantly accepting Jay Doblin's invitation to teach a single course to discovering his passion for helping students grow. He reflects on the challenges of teaching design, particularly to eager freshmen students, and how that experience shaped his understanding of design education.

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The fundamental tension between business's focus on financial prediction and design's human-centered approach
Why traditional business metrics fail to capture design's true value
How design value is measured in human moments: laughter, social interaction, and improved daily experiences
Patrick's prediction of a crisis in prediction-based business model and the shift from "economy of scale" to "economy of choice" in modern business
Why businesses must demonstrate value rather than simply predict it
How designers can generate richer arrays of strategic options

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ID Honors Design Visionary Patrick Whitney

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Institute of Design at Illinois Tech

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ClearRx: Designer as Entrepreneur

Season 3 · Episode 6

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 • Duration 34:11

Hosts Thamer Abanami and Albert Shum explore the revolutionary Clear RX prescription packaging system, created by designer Deborah Adler. What began as a personal experience with her grandparents' medication mix-up evolved into a groundbreaking design that transformed how medications are dispensed in America. The episode reveals how thoughtful design thinking, strategic partnerships, and persistence can create meaningful impact in healthcare.

Through an engaging conversation with Deborah Adler herself, this episode uncovers how a designer's entrepreneurial spirit, combined with deep observational insights and strategic collaboration, can overcome complex regulatory challenges to bring innovative solutions to market.

Key Topics

The Genesis of Clear RX

Deborah's pivot from a thesis on curly hair products to prescription bottle design following her grandmother's medication mix-up
The concept of "Gemba" (Japanese for "the real place") and its importance in identifying real-world problems
Initial prototype development using dollhouse materials and tubing

Design Evolution & Features

D-shaped bottle design evolution to accommodate child safety caps
Collaboration with industrial designer Klaus Rosberg
Key design elements:
- Upside-down orientation for better grip and accessibility
- Enhanced label space for improved readability
- Color-coding system for family member identification
- Information design and layout highlighting crucial label information
- High-contrast text for better visibility

Strategic Implementation

Navigation of regulatory challenges through FDA consultation
Partnership with Target as a strategic choice for market entry
Rapid development and implementation within one year
Balance between innovation and practical constraints

Beyond Clear RX

Development of Adler RX system for managing multiple medication regimens

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OXO Good Grips Peeler: The DNA of Good Design

Season 3 · Episode 5

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 • Duration 24:57

In this episode, hosts Thamer Abanami and Albert Shum explore the groundbreaking design of the OXO Good Grips Peeler, an everyday tool that transformed how people interact with kitchen products. Featuring an exclusive interview with Davin Stowell, the founder of Smart Design and the visionary behind the peeler, the episode unpacks the story of how one small tool became a design revolution. Created with a focus on accessibility and universal usability, the peeler emerged from Sam Farber’s inspiration to help his wife, Betsy, manage kitchen tasks despite her arthritis. This intention not only sparked the iconic Good Grips Peeler but also launched OXO as a household name synonymous with thoughtful, inclusive design.

The conversation delves into the essence of what makes the OXO Good Grips Peeler an enduring example of good design—its intuitive handle, ergonomic form, and careful balance of signaling and functionality. This episode highlights the peeler’s journey from concept to market, showing how Stowell’s commitment to observation, prototyping, and user-centered design practices set a new standard. Listeners will come away with a richer understanding of how design principles and values can create products that improve lives and build stronger market connections.

Key Points

OXO Good Grips Design Origins and beginnings of Inclusive Design- Discover how Sam Farber’s insight into his wife’s struggle with kitchen tools inspired a radical redesign focused on accessibility. Learn how this user-first approach laid the foundation for OXO’s success.
Interview with Davin Stowell- Davin Stowell shares behind-the-scenes insights into the development process, from partnering with the Arthritis Foundation to testing prototypes with users. He discusses how OXO’s commitment to user centered design and inclusive design has impacted the industry.
Form and Function in Balance- The episode explores how the OXO peeler’s tactile handle and intuitive blade orientation create an inviting, easy-to-use tool. Albert and Thamer highlight the peeler’s distinctive “fins” on the handle as an example of both a functional and branding element.
Testing and Prototyping- Stowell emphasizes the value of iterative prototyping and user testing, sharing anecdotes about testing materials, blade alignment, and even listening for the perfect peeling sound to ensure the final product met OXO’s high standards.

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Zipline: Disrupting Logistics with Autonomous Drones

Season 3 · Episode 4

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 • Duration 33:12

Hosts Thamer Abanami and Albert Shum explore how Zipline is addressing critical gaps in healthcare delivery through the use of autonomous drones. Especially in underserved rural areas, where timely access to medical supplies can mean the difference between life and death, Zipline's iterative approach to widening healthcare access has made real impact. The discussion highlights the key elements of Zipline’s success: their culture of ruthless practicality, their focus on simple, cost-effective solutions rather than theoretical perfection, and the role that partnerships with governments, like Rwanda’s, played in scaling their operations.

Key Points

Healthcare Access Challenge: Over 4 billion people live in rural areas with limited healthcare access, leading to preventable deaths due to a lack of medical supplies.
Zipline’s Mission: Founded in 2014 by Keller Renaudo Cliffton and Keenan Wyrobek, Zipline set out to solve these logistical challenges by developing autonomous drones capable of delivering medical supplies to hard-to-reach areas.
Innovative Drone Design: Zipline operates two platforms: Platform 1 for rural deliveries, using fixed-wing drones with a parachute-drop system. Platform 2 for urban areas, utilizing a hybrid drone with precision delivery via a descending “Droid.”
Rwanda Success Story: Zipline launched its operations in Rwanda in 2016, initially serving 21 hospitals. By 2019, they were delivering 75% of the country’s blood supply outside the capital, reducing blood wastage and maternal deaths.
Global Expansion: Zipline now operates in Ghana, Japan, the United States, and other countries, partnering with retailers like Walmart and expanding their delivery scope to include retail and various medical supplies.
Regulation and Equity in Emerging Technologies: The role of regulation to keep pace with technology to avoid unintended negative outcomes and help ensure that underserved communities gain access to these advances, rather than being left behind.

Additional Resources

IEEE Spectrum: Detailed article discussing how Zipline designed its Droid delivery system
Zipline’s Website: Learn more about their technology and global operations at

Raspberry Pi: Success in Education Where Others Failed

Season 3 · Episode 3

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 • Duration 38:08

Hosts Thamer Abanami and Albert Shum delve into the creation of Raspberry Pi—a $35, credit card-sized computer that has revolutionized technology education and sparked innovation worldwide. They explore the origins of the Raspberry Pi, its foundational design principles, its profound impact on education and industry, and why it succeeded where other educational technologies struggled.

Joined by special guest Sheryl Cababa, Chief Strategy Officer at Optimistic Design and author of Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers, the conversation expands to discuss approaches for designing for educational outcomes, including the topics of stakeholder-centered design, the pitfalls of techno-determinism, and the importance of designing with marginalized communities in mind.

This episode sheds light on how a small team of visionaries created a low-cost, versatile computing platform that reignited interest in computer science education and empowered a global community of innovators. The discussion underscores the importance of affordability, accessibility, stakeholder engagement, and a clear mission in developing impactful technological solutions.

Key Topics

The Origins of Raspberry Pi

Motivation for Creation: Addressing the alarming decline in computer science applicants and rekindling interest in programming among youth.
Inspiration from the Past: Drawing lessons from early home computers like the BBC Micro to create an accessible platform.
Formation of the Raspberry Pi Foundation: Establishing a nonprofit organization focused on education.

Design Principles of Raspberry Pi

Affordability: Achieving a groundbreaking price point of $25-$35 to democratize access to computing.
Accessibility: Utilizing open-source hardware and software to encourage tinkering and learning.
Versatility: Incorporating GPIO pins and modular design to enable a wide range of projects, from robotics to environmental sensing.
Nonprofit Mission: Balancing educational goals with sustainable practices through a commercial arm.

Impact on Education and Community

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