Design Of is a storytelling exploration (aka, a podcast) featuring interviews with known and unknown extraordinary people doing extraordinary things. Each episode will explore how creativity, process, and wonder is woven into culture-shifting ideas and achievements across a range of disciplines. Along the way, conversations will delve into initial inspiration, the pain of disappointment and difficulty, and what it feels like to walk away from a completed endeavor. Join host Justin Ahrens and the rest of the creatives from Rule29, a strategic creative firm in Geneva, Illinois, for new ideas and great stories.
Rachel Marie-Crane Williams believes that story is a pathway into empathy. It is a causeway of understanding and connection to other people. This beli...
Many of us dream of creating a new path, a new career, or just some new life options, but more often than not they stay just that- dreams. David Jon W...
We all have the potential to step up and help those around us. The question is: will you do that when the situation presents itself? If we take an hon...
Scott and Madison Toal are the father-daughter duo behind eMite, a non-profit dedicated to connecting donors with impactful charity around the world. ...
Stefan Mumaw is a man of many talents. A tall, former college basketball player, jokester, creative, best-selling author, idea generator, LinkedIn ins...
Ashley Easter grew up and lived in a cult for 22 years. Thankfully, she was able to break free and decided to take control of her life. Join Justin Ah...
Sam Harrison has been on all sides of business storytelling and working in creative communications, marketing, and branding – the agency and freelance...
The New York Times once wrote about David Baker, “What’s so compelling about Mr. Baker is that he’s an expert on being an expert”. This week’s guest, ...
You will hear people often debate what makes a legend, or the G.O.A.T. of a sport. Is it the record? Championships? Or is it how you respond to what l...
In an open letter to the public, Vernon Lockhart wrote the following: AS A BLACK MAN who grew up in one of the toughest areas of St. Louis, I didn’t t...