Stay ConnectedBeyond This Point is a series of conversations engaging the creative thinkers who inspire us.
Each episode, Gabriel Stromberg, Creative Director of Civilization, sits down with artists, business owners, designers, and leaders of all types to put a spotlight on different ways of seeing, thinking, and making.
Beyond This Point is produced by Civilization, a design firm that develops brands and experiences that are ethical and impactful.
EP IX — Katarina Ivarsson, DFA award-winning industrial designer and co-founder of Boris Design Studios, shares her strategies as an agent for sustainable change and her process for designing for place and environment. Recorded from Business of Design Week in Hong Kong Brought to you by Civilization Hosted by Gabriel Stromberg Edited by Corey Gutch Engineered by Dave West for London Bridge Studio Mixed and Produced by Erik Blood Intro music: “Reagan” by THEESatisfaction
EP VIII — Paula Scher and April Greiman, two graphic design legends, sit down to discuss the blurring lines between art and design, the many forms inspiration can take, and what the ultimate purpose of design is. Brought to you by Civilization Hosted by Gabriel Stromberg Edited by Corey Gutch Engineered by Dave West for London Bridge Studio Mixed and Produced by Erik Blood Intro music: “Reagan” by THEESatisfaction Recorded on 12/11/15 at Cornish College of the Arts
EP VII — Maria Sebregondi, co-founder of Moleskine, inverts the Less is More philosophy, shares what she means when she talks about the analog cloud, and gives some sage advice to the contemporary nomad. Recorded from Business of Design Week in Hong Kong Brought to you by Civilization Hosted by Gabriel Stromberg Edited by Corey Gutch Engineered by Dave West for London Bridge Studio Mixed and Produced by Erik Blood Intro music: “Reagan” by THEESatisfaction
EP VI — Paloma Strelitz & Lewis Jones, two founders of Assemble, the London-based collective working across the fields of art, architecture and design and recent winners of the Turner Prize, share their inspiring take on the role of architecture and design in our communities as well as how they apply their slogan "Make, Don't Make Do" to all of their projects. Recorded from Business of Design Week in Hong Kong Hosted by Gabriel Stromberg Edited and Engineered by Civilization Mixed and Produced by Erik Blood Intro music: “Reagan” by THEESatisfaction
EP IV — Artist agent and business owner of Bianco Arts, Maria Bianco, talks with choreographer and director, Kate Wallich, about finding the balance between business and creativity, accessibility and vision, and art and commerce. Support for this episode was provided by Design Within Reach. Engineered by Dave West for London Bridge Studio Edited by Civilization Hosted by Gabriel Stromberg Mixed and Produced by Erik Blood Intro music: “Reagan” by THEESatisfaction Recorded live from Design Within Reach
EP V — Product designer and author Ayse Birsel talks with design strategist and trend forecaster Cameron Campbell about what goes into a designed life and how we can apply design thinking to our everyday lives. Support for this episode was provided by Design Within Reach. Engineered by Dave West for London Bridge Studio Edited by Civilization Hosted by Gabriel Stromberg Mixed and Produced by Erik Blood Intro music: “Reagan” by THEESatisfaction Recorded live from Design Within Reach
EP III — Graphic design legend Lance Wyman talks with user interface designer and creative director Sean Wolcott about wayfinding graphics. Support for this episode was provided by Peter Miller Books. Engineered by Dave West for London Bridge Studio Edited by Civilization Hosted by Gabriel Stromberg Mixed and Produced by Erik Blood Intro music: “Reagan” by THEESatisfaction Recorded live from Peter Miller Books
EP II — Publisher and author Adrian Shaughnessy talks with bookseller and author Peter Miller about the new era of print. Support for this episode was provided by Peter Miller Books. Engineered by Dave West for London Bridge Studio Edited by Civilization Hosted by Gabriel Stromberg Mixed and Produced by Erik Blood Intro music: “Reagan” by THEESatisfaction Recorded live from Peter Miller Books
EP I — Product designers Sallyann Corn and Joe Kent of Fruitsuper Design sit down with slow fashion designers Bobby Bonaparte and Max Kingery of Olderbrother to discuss materials, sustainability, consumer consciousness, and global responsibility. Support for this episode was provided by The Bullitt Center, Hilliard's Beer and Bearded Brothers. Engineered by Dave West for London Bridge Studio Edited by Civilization Hosted by Gabriel Stromberg Mixed and Produced by Erik Blood Intro music: “Reagan” by THEESatisfaction Recorded live from The Bullitt Center
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