Micène Fontaine, January 21, 2020

What will we leave behind? How can we fix the future? Will we leave the world a better place than we found it? These questions have been haunting me for years.

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:Change by Design

Micène Fontaine, August 13, 2019

Comparing Millennials to Gen X, baby boomers and now to Gen Z has captivated our attention for quite a while. Maybe I am just tired of hearing about how different we all are. Perhaps I am just lazy and looking for a one-size-fits-all approach (terrible idea - for the record). Regardless, I was thrilled to come across articles and research studies talking about commonality across generations.

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:Skills Gap

Micène Fontaine, May 10, 2018

Jacques Levet, Jr. realized that after two years of medical school, he had not found his passion. So, he courageously left Tulane University and enrolled in Notre Dame’s school of Architecture. Following his true passion has lead to his work being the recipient of the Shutze award from the Institute for Classical Art & Architecture. Listen to this 10-minute conversation in which Jacques shares his story.

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:DAS Emerging Professionals Series

Micène Fontaine, April 12, 2018

Antonio Wooten, Jr., a current industrial design student, is determined to improve the world in which we all live. He recently launched his new screen printing business that will boldly confront issues of culture and race. Listen to this 10-minute conversation in which Antonio shares his story.

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:DAS Emerging Professionals Series

Micène Fontaine, April 2, 2018

Didn't get a chance to attend the 2018 International Surface Event? Wondering what you may have missed? Join us as we discuss the main takeaways. 

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:DAS Trade Show Takeaways Series

Micène Fontaine, March 26, 2018

Didn't get a chance to attend the 2018 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show? Wondering what you may have missed? Join us as we discuss the main takeaways. 

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:DAS Trade Show Takeaways Series

Micène Fontaine, March 24, 2018

To celebrate the launch of our newest home study course "Some Place Like Home: Using Design Psychology to Create Ideal Places", we caught up with Dr. Toby Israel - founder of the field of design psychology - to talk about her book and how interior designers and architects can benefit from learning more about design psychology. 

 

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:DAS Distinguished Authors Series

Micène Fontaine, March 13, 2018

Didn't get a chance to attend the 2018 NAHB International Builders Show? Wondering what you may have missed? Join us as we discuss the main takeaways. 

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:DAS Trade Show Takeaways Series

Micène Fontaine, March 13, 2018

Lindsey Baker grew up in a household where her mother’s discernment of various living environments, as a real estate broker, and her father’s problem-solving skills as a mechanical engineer nurtured her sense of understanding of space that would eventually lead her to a career as an interior designer. Listen to this 10-minute conversation in which Lindsey shares his story.

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Micène Fontaine, February 19, 2018

Eduardo Tapia 

Although Eduardo grew up in a creative family, he never imagined that his doodling in class and his mother’s love for gardening would lead him into a rewarding career as a landscape architect. Listen to this 10-minute conversation in which Eduardo shares his story.

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