About this episode

Ruud Janssen interviews XAV about the transformative power of intentional design in events and exhibitions.

Key Ideas + Idea Cloud + Summary courtesy of Snapsight - www.snapsight.com/live-channel/29a…ee?tab=takeaways In this engaging episode of the #DESIGNtoCHANGE podcast, Ruud Janssen conversed with XAV, a curator, experience designer, and artist mentor, about the transformative power of intentional design in events and exhibitions. XAV shared their unique approach to blending art, technology, and well-being, emphasizing the importance of crafting experiences that expand minds and spark inner shifts. The Hairitage Exhibition in Barcelona was a focal point, described as a micro laboratory of identity that used participatory installations, such as hair sample collection, to explore themes of belonging and inclusion. Sustainability considerations, including the ethical treatment of biological samples, emerged as areas for reflection and future improvement. The Event Design Collective's Event Culture Analyzer tool was highlighted as a groundbreaking method to metrify intangible aspects of events. XAV's analysis of the Hairitage Exhibition revealed insights into inclusion, sustainability, and ethical considerations, while the Hairitage Magazine served as a cultural artifact extending the…

People in this episode

Host: Ruud Janssen

Guest: XAV

Topics covered

• intentional design
• events
• exhibitions
• inclusion
• sustainability
• art and technology

Keywords

• intentional design
• Hairitage Exhibition
• inclusion
• sustainability
• experience design
• art and technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Event Design Collective, Snapsight, Artist Ally

Books & works: Hairitage Exhibition, Hairitage Magazine

Places: Barcelona

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