Matters of Experience is a podcast about the creativity, innovation, and psychology driving designed experiences and encounters. Each week Abby and Brenda... 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
Ever wonder who museums and cultural organizations call to learn how to better connect with their audiences and visitors? It’s... more
In this inspiring episode, Abby and Brenda sit with the brilliant Cybelle Jones, CEO of the Society for Experiential Graphic Design (SEGD),... more