Mindful Design in a "Phygital" World - Caitlin Krause

About this episode

Caitlin Krause discusses the importance of mindful design in digital spaces and its impact on human connection.

Connect with Caitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlinkrause/ See Cailin's work: https://www.caitlinkrause.com/ Are our digital spaces draining our energy, or are they designed for joy and connection? In this episode of Accessible Disruption , hosts Anthony Vade and Tahira Endean sit down with Caitlin Krause, a Stanford lecturer, founder, and author of Mindful by Design , Designing Wonder , and Digital Wellbeing . Caitlin challenges the idea that digital and extended reality (XR) worlds are just tools for escapism, arguing instead that they should be an intentional "layer" over our physical, somatic reality. Drawing from her roots as a middle school teacher to her current work designing immersive experiences, Caitlin shares her optimistic "Middle Path" approach to technology. She envisions a future where digital media serves to mediate human-to-human relationships with grace and compassion, rather than isolating us behind screens. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The True Essence of Design: Discover why design isn't just about planning, but about pairing intention with active creativity to empower human freedom and dignity. Digital Layering vs. Escapism: Learn why the future…

People in this episode

Hosts: Anthony Vade, Tahira Endean

Guest: Caitlin Krause

Topics covered

• mindful design
• digital wellbeing
• human connection
• technology

Keywords

• phygital
• extended reality
• Middle Path
• immersive experiences

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Engage, Mindful by Design, Designing Wonder, Digital Wellbeing

Books & works: Mindful Design in a "Phygital", Accessible Disruption, Mindful by Design, Designing Wonder, Designing for the Whole Human

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