Together We DesignPhiladelphia

In this episode, host Rebecca Johnson chats with Daniela Holt Voith, founding principal at Voith & Mactavish Architects. She takes us through her long career, from an alternative education in the Philly burbs, to Bryn Mawr, to breaking new ground as designer of innovative, beautiful buildings on campuses near and far. Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org.

In this episode, host Rebecca Johnson chats with Lindsey Scannapieco of Scout, a community-centric adaptive reuse firm known for its revitilization of Bok and its recent purchase of Hamilton Hall, a prized piece of Broad Street real estate that came on the market after the abrupt closure of University of the Arts. They discuss the developer's career path, competing for a place on the Avenue of the Arts, and — DRUMROLL PLEASE — DesignPhiladelphia's planned move into Hamilton Hall, recent...

In this episode, host Rebecca Johnson chats with Valentina Miller of Night Kitchen Interactive, a local firm that uses AR/VR, 3D animation, and gaming design to create immersive experiences for its clients, which include museums, universities, and historical sites. Miller speaks about the value of design education, finding inspiration in one's own interests, and how to navigate our new technological landscape. The DesignPhiladelphia Festival is happening October 1-12, 2025. Click here for m...

In this very special installment, host Rebecca Johnson chats with Hilary Jay and Jamer Hunt, the passionate creatives behind the original DesignPhiladelphia Festival. In honor of the event's 20th year, they chat about its origins, the essential nature of design, and why this idea was just right for Philly. The DesignPhiladelphia Festival is happening October 1-23, 2024. Click here for a full calendar of events. Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To...

In this episode, host Rebecca Johnson talks with Chris Landau of LANDAU Design+Technology. They discuss the power of computational design, landscape architecture, AI, the climate crisis, and lowering barriers to entry in the field. New episodes will be coming out every other week. Subscribe so you never miss one! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org.

DesignPhiladelphia's educational programming has an ambitious goal: To empower nascent creatives from K through career. To talk about that mission — and why access is the first step — host Rebecca Johnson is joined by three members of the organization's team: Michael Spain, Liza Niles and Carly Clifford. If you're a design professional who would like to volunteer with DesignPhiladelphia's Design Education team, click here. New episodes will be coming out every other week. Subscribe so yo...

In this episode, host Rebecca Johnson chats with Rachel Ford, founder and CEO of Made Institute. This Philadelphia-based fashion school is dedicated to making design education affordable and accessible. The idea is an outgrowth of Ford's own winding career path that took her from corporate America to couture costumes to the classroom. New episodes will be coming out every other week. Subscribe so you never miss one! Bed music is by Ghost Beatz. To learn more, head to DesignPhiladelphia.org.

In this episode, host Rebecca Johnson is joined by SG23 Design's Shila Griffith, an interior designer with a special knack for handling thorny projects — and documenting the whole process on Instagram. Whether you're looking for someone to hold your hand through a massive renovation or to simply spend a few hours offering thoughtful advice, Griffith is there to help. The conversation covers everything from childhood art classes in Palmyra, to the role of health insurance in career decisions, ...