What role do emotions play in creativity, and how can emotional intelligence transform the way we innovate? In this episode... more

What if the colors around us could change the way we feel, think, and connect? In this episode of Matters... more

In this episode of Matters of Experience, we speak with Dr. Dori Tunstall, a visionary leader in the design world... more

What does it take to lead and innovate in a small museum setting? In this episode of Matters of Experience,... more

How can museums and cultural institutions become more inclusive and welcoming for all visitors? Join us as we explore this... more

This week we discuss the fascinating debate on the role of immersive spaces in science museums with Elisabeth Ramm, an... more

Take a bite out of the world of multi-sensory design with Emilie Baltz, an immersive experience director known for her... more

Celebrating our 50th episode!Join us for a special milestone as we celebrate 50 episodes of Matters of Experience! Abby and... more

This week’s guest has a theory that you must have a breakdown before getting a breakthrough. Tune into this week’s... more

How can art truly connect with a place and its community? Join Abby and Brenda on Matters of Experience as... more

Tim McNeil is a Professor of Design at the University of California Davis and Director/Chief Curator of the UC Davis... more

As museums evolve from traditional repositories of art and artifacts to dynamic spaces that reflect their visitors’ diverse voices and... more

What do textiles and technology have in common? Independently, each medium can be used as a form of artistic expression.... more

In this episode, discover the transformative power of mentorship, visitor-centered design, and innovative storytelling with Trent Oliver, the Principal and... more

Remember the excitement of exploring new worlds as a child? What if you could step back into that sense of... more

In this episode of Matters of Experience, Abby and Brenda engage in a dynamic conversation with Dr. Kiersten F. Latham,... more

This week’s guest believes that the future is not for us to await, but rather to create, and that every... more

Why accept the rules of reality when you can explore the power of possibility? How can immersive experiences invite people... more

In this episode of Matters of Experience, explore the intricacies of curating stories that breathe life into artifacts, revealing raw... more

/imagine two podcast hosts, Abby and Brenda, speaking to a guest, Chris Cooper, at a recording studio in New York... more

Are you curious to discover what an abundance mindset, JEDI meeting, or radical hospitality is? In this episode, we’ll talk... more

Neil Mendoza is a leading figure in new media, experimental art, and technology who challenges preconceived notions and offers fresh... more

Have you ever wondered how a museum turns the secret world of spies into an exciting experience? Join Abby and... more

Gretchen Coss is a passionate educator and industry luminary who has been a driving force in cultivating and supporting students... more

Dive into a rollercoaster of emotions with our latest podcast episode and join Abby and Brenda as they explore the... more

Coming to you live from the American Museum of Natural History, Abby and Brenda provide their unique perspective on museum... more

This week’s guest genuinely believes that solutions to the world’s most challenging problems, including climate change, are well within our... more

Imagine being a kid again - that's what this week's guest, Victor Torregroza, challenges designers to do as they create... more

When people think of the event industry, they don’t necessarily think about them as designed experiences. However, industry events and... more

Live from SEGD’s 50th Anniversary Conference in Washington, DC, join Abby and Brenda for a special episode that captures the... more

This enlightening episode explores the intersection of art, design, empathy, and societal transformation with creative producer and curator Andrea Hadley-Johnson.... more

In a rapidly evolving technological landscape within designed experiences, where does the human element fit in? Join Abby and Brenda... more

In this inspiring episode, Abby and Brenda sit with the brilliant Cybelle Jones, CEO of the Society for Experiential Graphic... more

Who truly owns historical objects? And what happens when Indigenous cultural artifacts are returned to their rightful communities? Join Abby... more

In this episode, Abby and Brenda invite Ed Rodley, an award-winning experience designer and co-founder of Experience Alchemists, to discuss... more

Emotion. Surprise. Beauty. These elements of sensation are what make design compelling in immersive experiences. This week’s guest is Ellen... more

Behind the scenes of every immersive experience, an unsung hero is translating the visions and ideas of designers into tangible... more

This week on Matters of Experience, we chat KPIs to ROIs in a way that won’t make you ZZZ. Metrics... more

Las Vegas, the Entertainment Capital of the World, known for its bright lights and big casinos, isn’t necessarily the city... more

The American story is an immigrant story, and in the Lower East Side of New York City, the Tenement Museum... more