We're working from home, and we've got it licked, right? As the weeks and days blend together, it is becoming clear that there is a lot more we don't know abut the future of our offices than we do know. Is working from home here to stay, even after the outbreak is over?There is a whole world of design to be discovered after the Pandemic. We won't be the same, the way we socialize will be different, and the way we shape our spaces will be different, especially when it comes to office design.

Design Goggles

52 Post Pandemic Design (Part 2) With Jeff Pelletier, Founder of Board & Vellum

It seems like all we talk about in the Covid-19 era is the Quarantine. The things we can't do, the places we can't go to, the home we can't escape. But the curious thing is, what comes next? There is a whole world of design to be discovered after the Pandemic. We won't be the same, the way we socialize will be different, and the way we shape our spaces will be different, especially when it comes to retail and hospitality.

51 - Post Pandemic Design (Part 1) with Chris Guillot of Merchant Method

Rachel and Charles look back at the first 50 Design Goggles podcasts. We chat about the beginnings of the show, and how it evolved into a chat about design, how it shaped Seattle, the world, and our future.

50 - Looking Back with Rachel Scott and Charles Fadem

Whether it’s an abstract collection of geographic shapes, or a photo-realistic montage, murals are everywhere you look in Seattle, big and small. Some take planning and execution, and others happen organically. There are some, though, that transcend what we think of as public art, ones that become a part of Seattle’s consciousness. One of those murals is on the wall of a famous music venue here, called Neumos. Every month, the mural is painted over, again and again, each one more fantastic than the next. This mural is maintained by a collection of artists, and to them, the city is their art gallery.

49 - Grid Iron to the Gallery with D'Andre Goodwin of the ZJ Group and former NFL Receiver

Not too long ago, there were (mostly male) Master Architects, moonlighting as professors, criticizing student work a few times a week, while students scrambled 23 hours a day to understand the architectural movement of the era. It was the Beaux Arts back in the late 1800s, Bauhaus and Modernism in the early 1900s, then Postmodernism, Deconstructionism, and Minimalism following, late into the century. Lately, though in the 21st century, design movements have faded, giving way to values-driven design, unlocked by constantly evolving digital technology has been the catalyst for a sea change in architectural education.

48 - We Don't Need No Education w/Jeff Sandler of Mahlum and UW Architecture

Design can make a statement. Sometimes it’s a statement that’s open to interpretation, something that reminds us of a feeling, or inspires us. Other times, the statement is clear and intentional, and the designer’s intent is transparent. In an age where we can connect directly with our audience, what does it mean when we want our message heard? How can we communicate our values to the world, while activating grassroots movements? When we wish to design according to our values, how can we be sure that our efforts aren’t invisible?

47 - Values Driven Design with Tara Clark

The design community in Seattle, and others across the country, are attempting to resolve their civic present with their urban future. It’s up to architects, planners, developers, and designers to listen to communities and shape the city to serve its people. But what does that mean when some see downtown Seattle as a response only to tourism and the bridge and ferry crowd? How do we develop and preserve Seattle’s unique nightlife along with the exponentially growing transportation demands? More importantly, how do we retain the natural beauty of our city and still, literally, reach for the sky with the office spaces of the future?

46 - Downtown Lowdown with Don Blakeney of the Downtown Seattle Association

The aggressive, angular, stainless steel wedge on wheels looks like something out of a science fiction movie. To say it’s polarizing is an understatement. People love, hate it, are scared by it, excited by it, some think it’s one of the worst automobiles ever designed, and others look at it and see the future. One thing is for certain. Tesla, known in many circles for design innovation, has not disappointed in pushing the envelope when it comes to design norms. The Cybertruck could have huge implications for the design world, and not just when it comes to cars.

45 - The Cybertruck Moment

3D rendering technology, 3D printers, CNC Routers, inexpensive recycled materials and a whole new generation of open-minded designers and clients have led to an era where experimentation is celebrated, but tricky. Now that architecture firms can start to create some of their own built elements, what are the consequences for designers presenting themselves as makers? What are the pitfalls of this new era of experimentation, where architects can iterate at blinding speed? Do we sacrifice quality for quantity? Or are more iterations, faster, actually better?

44 - Experimental Design with Scott Crawford of LMNts

Coffee. It’s as much a part of the identity of the city of Seattle as Puget Sound, salmon, the Seahawks or the Space Needle. On top of that, it’s fair to say that coffee culture is everywhere in Seattle, and the design of each shop is as unique as the roasting and blending techniques of the beans consumed there. Now, besides the physical spaces themselves, there is a lot of thought and design being put into the process by which that coffee gets across the world, to the shop, and into your cup. And even in the “fair trade” era, so to speak, that process might surprise you.

43 - Coffee's On Us - with Kala Wolfe of Onda Origins Coffee

One-Off, Limited Edition, "Here for a limited time only!" If you follow design, you've likely been seeing these phrases a lot lately. There is a premium placed on design that is "of the moment" and then it's gone. This so-called "short run trend" is sticking around more than the designs that comprise it — what is the consequence of that? Without "design movements" that cross years, disciplines, even generations, embedding deeply in society and culture, what is left? Where do we go from here?

42 - Short Run Design with Charles Fadem and Rachel Scott

Tactical Urbanism is really just a fancy phrase for temporary installations in civic public areas. But what might seem like a simple change to your sidewalk or street for a few days can have a lasting impact on how our cities evolve, and how we inform the civic spaces of the future.

41 - Just Park(let) Here: Owning Your City with Tactical Urbanism with Taylor McNeill

History is filled with designers telling people how to live. And just as much, with people living however they please, no matter what designers say. This conflict between the creators of space and the people who inhabit those spaces goes on today. Is that tension productive? Are designers and architects learning the lessons of yesterday, or just repeating them? Do any of us really know how people will use the spaces we create, even with the best of intentions?

40 - Tacos and the Perils of Modern Design

One of the best parts of living in a city is having access to endless array of bars and restaurants, and the food and drinks are just the beginning of what draws us out. Aesthetics play a huge role in the experience we have when we go out, and design can make or break a successful bar, restaurant or lounge. How do we create spaces that feel authentic instead of clichéd? How do we entice social media buzz with design, and navigate the fickle world of design trends? Seattle restaurateur and designer Linda Derschang joins us to answer these questions and more.

39 - 1 Bar, 2 Bars, Old Bar, New Bar with Linda Derschang of the Derschang Group

There is nothing more inescapable in the world of architecture and design than the celebrity architect. On television and in film, famous architects — both fictional and real — swagger and lecture, point to the horizon, and find themselves surrounded with adulation for their unique visions. Even though there are a few dozen celebrity architects in the world, for the rest of us, the world is a bit different. These "Capital ‘A’ Architects" may be inspiring at times, yet can do real harm to the profession with their work and attitude. Case in point: Bjarke Ingles.

38 - Breaking Bjarke with Charles Fadem and Rachel Scott

Hosts Charles Fadem and Rachel Simrell Scott from Seattle architecture and design firm, Board & Vellum, talk about the evolution of our cities and the world around us through the lens of design. Architecture, interior design, graphic design, fashion, art, tech, UX and more — no corner of the design world is off-limits.