Inspired Design

In this episode of Inspired Design, Dr. Nathan Myhrvold, a prominent scientist, technologist, inventor, author, and food photographer takes us on a tour through his Modernist Cuisine studios in Bellevue, WA. Get a glimpse into his wild world of creation and hear his hope for Seattle as we contemplate how imperfect design is a common thread through past civilizations.

In this episode of Inspired Design, Linda Derschang, founder and CEO of The Derschang Group takes us on a wild trip down Seattle grunge memory lane and coins her iconic style High/Low. Learn how and why she uses storytelling to create her infamous gathering places. And wait, did she just say frosting, as in cake?

In this episode of Inspired Design, LaNesha DeBardelaben,  President and CEO of Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) meets us at her place of inspiration, the Douglass-Truth branch of the Seattle Library.  LaNasha will reveal her historical twin and help you find yours while taking you on a soulful journey that transcends time and space.

Visit the NW African American Museum: https://www.naamnw.org

See more of LaNesha DeBardelaben's work: https://www.laneshadebardelaben.com 

Additional Resources: 

Recent LaNesha DeBardelaben interview with Rep. Adam Smith. 

List of LaNesha DeBardelaben’s published writings and TV appearances. 

LaNesha DeBardelaben interview with Brian Canlis. 

Seattle Times article about library expansion in 2006.

Discover the Douglas-Truth Branch of the Seattle Public Library: https://www.spl.org/hours-and-locations/douglass-truth-branch

In this episode of Inspired Design, Luly Yang takes us on a journey through her world-renowned bridal, couture and uniform collections, gives us insight into her signature creative process and reveals for the first time, her next collection that will launch this Fall. This episode is a delightful escape that begins with tea, transports us overseas, then back to the picturesque views of Luly’s inspirational space. And we finally get the answer to one of our biggest questions: What is design?

In this episode of Inspired Design we go on a private tour with Alan Maskin, principal and owner of Olson Kundig, and the architect behind the Space Needle redesign. We'll dive into the little details of the most iconic landmark in Seattle and hear the never told stories of it's 100-million-dollar renovation. We don’t just end there, learn about Alan as a true PNW creator, what sparks his curiosity and what projects he’s excited to share with the world.

 Everything and everywhere starts with a story. Inspired Design will pique your visual curiosity and heighten your senses as you are transported by iconic PNW creators into the depths of their favorite iconic spaces. Explore with us familiar places and dive into never-before-shared personal, intimate sanctuaries. Honest, fun, inspiring conversations bringing you a genuine appreciation for the intricacies of design, newfound knowledge about the brilliant minds that amaze us, and the distinctive spaces that evoke emotion.