@onthomas.bsky.social
Oxford-Educated Thought Leader | TEDx Speaker in 18 Languages | Author of Son of Greg Girard | Keynote Speaker | Invited Delegate at Sorbonne
🎧 Why is empathy the cornerstone of great UX? Don Norman dives deep in this standout UNIQUEWAYS episode.
Out of 250+ conversations, his insights still resonate today.
📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts → podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/u...
What’s your biggest takeaway from Don? Let me know below! 👇
#design
Debbie Millman
From the archives 🎙️
A conversation with Debbie Millman — host of Design Matters, visionary, and one of the most influential voices in design.
📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts → podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/u...
#design #branding #DebbieMillman #podcast #creativity
Don Norman
From the archives 🎙️
Out of 250+ UniqueWays episodes, this one with design legend Don Norman still stands out.
📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts → podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/u...
#design #ux #DonNorman #podcast #creativity
🚀 Introducing UX Now — my framework for tactile innovation in a digital world.
As screens dominate, UX Now brings back the power of touch, analog methods, and real-world interaction to design better experiences.
Curious how UX Now can transform your approach? Let’s talk!
#UXDesign
Steven Heller
From the archives 🎙️
Design historian and prolific author Steven Heller shares his vast knowledge on graphic design, culture, and creativity.
📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts → podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/u...
#design #graphicdesign #StevenHeller #podcast #creativity
Alex Trochut
From the archives 🎙️
Innovative typographer and illustrator Alex Trochut talks about pushing the boundaries of visual language and style.
📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts → podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/u...
#typography #illustration #AlexTrochut #podcast #creativity
Jonathan Barnbrook
From the archives 🎙️
Graphic design rebel Jonathan Barnbrook talks politics, typography, and pushing boundaries.
📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts → podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/u...
#design #typography #JonathanBarnbrook #podcast #creativity
From the archives 🎙️
Relive my TEDx talk where I explored How to Feel at Home in the Airport —
Embracing the familiar amidst the unknown, a traveler finds solace in airports, where global commonalities like Diet Coke connect us.
🎥 Watch here → www.ted.com/talks/thomas...
Chris Do
From the archives 🎙️
Creative entrepreneur and design educator Chris Do shares insights on business, branding, and leadership in design.
📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts → podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/u...
#design #branding #ChrisDo #podcast #creativity
From Vancouver to the Sorbonne 🎓
In design, I’ve always believed that tactile ideas can change digital futures.
That belief has taken me from sketching concepts in Shanghai… to speaking twice at the Sorbonne…
📖 Read my latest work here → www.indigo.ca/en-ca/son-of...
🚀 Excited to share that my panel proposal for SXSW EDU — “UX Now: Tactile Innovation in a Digital World” — is currently in the voting phase!
If you’re passionate about user experience design and innovation, I’d really appreciate -
Vote here 👉 participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...
Thank you! 🙏
Nick Shinn
From the archives 🎙️
Type designer Nick Shinn dives deep into lettering, history, and the craft of typography.
📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts → podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/u...
#typography #design #NickShinn #podcast #creativity
Ever felt out of place in a new environment?
In my TEDx talk, I explored how design can help us feel ‘at home’ anywhere. It’s about connection, comfort, and belonging — crucial for creating meaningful experiences.
From the archives 🎙️
Relive my TEDx talk on How to Feel at Home in the Airport — a journey about belonging, design, and human connection.
🎥 Watch here → www.ted.com/talks/thomas...
#TEDx #DesignThinking #HumanConnection #UXNow
From Vancouver to the Sorbonne 🎓
In design, I’ve always believed that tactile ideas can change digital futures.
That belief has taken me from sketching concepts in Shanghai… to speaking twice at the Sorbonne… to sharing those stories on TED.com.
📖 Read here → www.indigo.ca/en-ca/son-of...
Karim Rashid
From the archives 🎙️
Bold colors. Futuristic forms. Karim Rashid takes us inside his world of iconic industrial design.
📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts → podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/2...
#design #productdesign #KarimRashid #podcast #creativity
Jessica Helfand
From the archives 🎙️
Designer and writer Jessica Helfand shares her insights on design as storytelling and culture.
📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts → podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/9...
#design #storytelling #JessicaHelfand #podcast #creativity
Lisa Strausfeld
From the archives 🎙️
Information design pioneer Lisa Strausfeld explores data visualization and digital storytelling.
📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts → podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/u...
#design #dataviz #LisaStrausfeld #podcast #creativity
Ruth Kedar
From the archives 🎙️
Designer behind the Google logo, Ruth Kedar discusses branding, simplicity, and design impact.
📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts → podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/u...
#design #branding #RuthKedar #podcast #creativity
Cheryl D. Miller
From the archives 🎙️
Trailblazing designer Cheryl D. Miller discusses diversity, history, and design activism.
📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts → podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/u...
#design #diversity #CherylDMiller #podcast #creativity
Ivy Ross
From the archives 🎙️
Creative leader Ivy Ross shares her journey from jewelry design to leading innovation at Google.
📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts → podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/u...
#design #innovation #IvyRoss #podcast #creativity
Gail Anderson
From the archives 🎙️
Award-winning designer Gail Anderson talks type, teaching, and finding your voice in the creative industry.
📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts → podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/1...
#design #typography #GailAnderson #podcast #creativity
Ellen Lupton
From the archives 🎙️
Author, curator, and design educator Ellen Lupton shares her insights on typography, teaching, and staying curious.
📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts → podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/1...
#typography #design #EllenLupton #podcast #creativity
From the archives 🎙️
The quest for adventure often leads us back to the familiar. In my TEDx talk How to Feel at Home in the Airport, I explore how the essence of travel might just be finding home everywhere.
🎥 Watch here → www.ted.com/talks/thomas...
#TEDx #design #belonging #humanconnection
From the archives 🎙️
Relive my TEDx talk where I explored How to Feel at Home in the Airport — a journey about belonging, design, and human connection.
🎥 Watch here → www.ted.com/talks/thomas...
#TEDx #design #belonging #humanconnection #PublicSpeaking
John Maeda
From the archives 🎙️
Legendary designer and technologist John Maeda discusses the intersection of art, technology, and leadership.
📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts → podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/u...
#design #technology #JohnMaeda #podcast #creativity
Richard Saul Wurman
From the archives 🎙️
Information architect and TED founder Richard Saul Wurman shares insights on clarity and curiosity in design.
📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts → podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/u...
#design #informationarchitecture #RichardSaulWurman #podcast #creativity
Jessica Hische
From the archives 🎙️
Illustrator, lettering artist, and author Jessica Hische talks creativity, process, and staying curious.
📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts → podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/1...
#typography #lettering #JessicaHische #podcast #creativity
Yves Béhar
From the archives 🎙️
Industrial design icon Yves Béhar shares stories behind some of his most impactful projects.
📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts → podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/2...
#design #innovation #YvesBehar #podcast #creativity
Erik Spiekermann
From the archives 🎙️
The typographic genius Erik Spiekermann joined me to talk about design, type, and changing the world with letters.
📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts → podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/u...
#typography #design #Spiekermann #podcast #creativity
