The Nexus https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/news/ https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/news/ Honoring the work of designers at the intersection of design, identity, and practice. episodic Harvard University Graduate School of Design Honoring the work of designers at the intersection of design, identity, and practice. podcast en Copyright 2026 The Nexus Copyright 2026 The Nexus Harvard University Graduate School of Design https://feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/the_nexus_podcast.xml https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/news/ https://assets.blubrry.com/coverart/orig/1292550-1755616465.jpg The Nexus Honoring the work of designers at the intersection of design, identity, and practice. Blubrry Podcasting: https://www.blubrry.com/ false http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 608ae908-3b68-5691-b595-edad54026252 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:28:00 -0500 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:28:00 -0500 Season 4, Episode 3: Silas Munro and Tobi Ashiru 3 https://blubrry.com/the_nexus_podcast/139390699/season-4-episode-3-silas-munro-and-tobi-ashiru/ https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/?p=1192 Harvard University Graduate School of Design Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:28:00 -0500 The work of Polymode and Poche Design both give reference to Black visuality: odes to their West African cultural heritage, traditional architectural education, deep knowledge of the Black archive to offer two disparate, but fully embodied approaches to graphic design.]]> 0:46:14 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design The work of Polymode and Poche Design both give reference to Black visuality: odes to their West African cultural heritage, traditional architectural education, deep knowledge of the Black archive to offer two disparate, The work of Polymode and Poche Design both give reference to Black visuality: odes to their West African cultural heritage, traditional architectural education, deep knowledge of the Black archive to offer two disparate, but fully embodied approaches to graphic design. Silas Munro + Tobi Ashiru: The Black Graphic 4 3 https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/Nexus_Logo_CN_final-03-72.png 4 Season 4, Episode 2: Ryan Clarke 2 https://blubrry.com/the_nexus_podcast/138565861/season-4-episode-2-ryan-clarke/ https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/?p=1190 Harvard University Graduate School of Design Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:33:00 -0500

]]> Dweller has been unearthing the Black origins of electronic music and informing political discourse through provoking, and expansive expert interviews understood in the lens of Black electronica.


]]> 0:45:32 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design Dweller has been unearthing the Black origins of electronic music and informing political discourse through provoking, and expansive expert interviews understood in the lens of Black electronica. Dweller has been unearthing the Black origins of electronic music and informing political discourse through provoking, and expansive expert interviews understood in the lens of Black electronica. Ryan Clarke: The Black Geo-Electronic or other Sonic and Material Constructions 4 2 https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/Nexus_Logo_CN_final-03-72.png 4 Season 4, Episode 1: Serpentwithfeet 1 https://blubrry.com/the_nexus_podcast/137727603/season-4-episode-1-serpentwithfeet/ https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/?p=1183 Harvard University Graduate School of Design Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:19:00 -0400

]]> Serpentwithfeet has exhibited this versatility through experimental R&B music, and the creation of safe spaces for Black queer communities to relate and flourish through critical reading, and self-reflection.


]]> 0:22:18 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design Serpentwithfeet has exhibited this versatility through experimental R&B music, and the creation of safe spaces for Black queer communities to relate and flourish through critical reading, and self-reflection. Serpentwithfeet has exhibited this versatility through experimental R&B music, and the creation of safe spaces for Black queer communities to relate and flourish through critical reading, and self-reflection. Serpentwithfeet: Black Sonic Design 4 1 https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/Nexus_Logo_CN_final-03-72.png 4 Season 3, Episode 4: Mpho Matsipa and Antawan Byrd https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/2023/12/18/mpho-matsipa-and-antawan-byrd/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mpho-matsipa-and-antawan-byrd https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/?p=1127 Harvard University Graduate School of Design Mon, 18 Dec 2023 03:36:00 -0500 Educators and curators Mpho Matsipa and Antawan Byrd delve into Pan-Africanism, counternarratives, and the transformative power of art and archives. Matsipa’s “African Mobilities” challenges conventional representation, while Byrd explores diaspora narratives. They discuss the impact of mobility and knowledge, innovative archiving, and the broader implications of Pan-Africanism in shaping diverse voices within the art and architectural archive. 

 

Mpho Matsipa, an educator, researcher, and curator, and Antawan Byrd, an Assistant Professor of Art History and Associate Curator of Photography and Media, delve into the complexities of Pan-Africanism, identity, and the power of counternarratives within art and archives. Matsipa’s “African Mobilities” project challenges conventional socio-spatial norms and representation, while Byrd explores themes of diaspora, connection, and narrative in his curatorial work. They examine the impact of mobility, voices, and knowledge on counter-cartographies, highlighting innovative archiving and cataloging approaches, with a reflection on the broader implications of Pan-Africanism, particularly its role in embracing diverse voices and identities within the art and architectural archive. 

]]> Educators and curators Mpho Matsipa and Antawan Byrd delve into Pan-Africanism, counternarratives, and the transformative power of art and archives. Matsipa’s “African Mobilities” challenges conventional representation, while Byrd explores diaspora narratives. They discuss the impact of mobility and knowledge, innovative archiving, and the broader implications of Pan-Africanism in shaping diverse voices within the art and architectural archive. 

 

Mpho Matsipa, an educator, researcher, and curator, and Antawan Byrd, an Assistant Professor of Art History and Associate Curator of Photography and Media, delve into the complexities of Pan-Africanism, identity, and the power of counternarratives within art and archives. Matsipa’s “African Mobilities” project challenges conventional socio-spatial norms and representation, while Byrd explores themes of diaspora, connection, and narrative in his curatorial work. They examine the impact of mobility, voices, and knowledge on counter-cartographies, highlighting innovative archiving and cataloging approaches, with a reflection on the broader implications of Pan-Africanism, particularly its role in embracing diverse voices and identities within the art and architectural archive. 


]]> 0:57:34 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design Educators and curators Mpho Matsipa and Antawan Byrd delve into Pan-Africanism, counternarratives, and the transformative power of art and archives. Matsipa’s “African Mobilities” challenges conventional representation, Educators and curators Mpho Matsipa and Antawan Byrd delve into Pan-Africanism, counternarratives, and the transformative power of art and archives. Matsipa’s “African Mobilities” challenges conventional representation, while Byrd explores diaspora narratives. They discuss the impact of mobility and knowledge, innovative archiving, and the broader implications of Pan-Africanism in shaping diverse voices within the art and architectural archive.  Mpho Matsipa, an educator, researcher, and curator, and Antawan Byrd, an Assistant Professor of Art History and Associate Curator of Photography and Media, delve into the complexities of Pan-Africanism, identity, and the power of counternarratives within art and archives. Matsipa’s “African Mobilities” project challenges conventional socio-spatial norms and representation, while Byrd explores themes of diaspora, connection, and narrative in his curatorial work. They examine the impact of mobility, voices, and knowledge on counter-cartographies, highlighting innovative archiving and cataloging approaches, with a reflection on the broader implications of Pan-Africanism, particularly its role in embracing diverse voices and identities within the art and architectural archive.  https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/Nexus_Logo_CN_final-03-72.png Season 3, Episode 3: Ama Gisèle and RESOLVE Collective https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/2023/12/13/1121/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=1121 https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/?p=1121 Harvard University Graduate School of Design Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:07:00 -0500 The practices of Akil and Seth Scafe Smith from RESOLVE Collective and filmmaker Ama Gisèle explore the fascinating realm where design transcends boundaries, drawing inspiration from a myriad of artistic disciplines and visual cultures. As they redefine ‘local’ in architecture, they engage with profound questions of identity and representation. Through Gisèle’s experimental documentary, “Convergence,” and Akil and Seth’s distinctive approach to community engagement, their creative processes place a strong emphasis on inclusivity and representation, pushing designers to engage the intricacies of labor organization and adaptability within their work.

]]> The practices of Akil and Seth Scafe Smith from RESOLVE Collective and filmmaker Ama Gisèle explore the fascinating realm where design transcends boundaries, drawing inspiration from a myriad of artistic disciplines and visual cultures. As they redefine ‘local’ in architecture, they engage with profound questions of identity and representation. Through Gisèle’s experimental documentary, “Convergence,” and Akil and Seth’s distinctive approach to community engagement, their creative processes place a strong emphasis on inclusivity and representation, pushing designers to engage the intricacies of labor organization and adaptability within their work.

]]> 1:01:56 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design The practices of Akil and Seth Scafe Smith from RESOLVE Collective and filmmaker Ama Gisèle explore the fascinating realm where design transcends boundaries, drawing inspiration from a myriad of artistic disciplines and visual cultures. The practices of Akil and Seth Scafe Smith from RESOLVE Collective and filmmaker Ama Gisèle explore the fascinating realm where design transcends boundaries, drawing inspiration from a myriad of artistic disciplines and visual cultures. As they redefine ‘local’ in architecture, they engage with profound questions of identity and representation. Through Gisèle’s experimental documentary, “Convergence,” and Akil and Seth’s distinctive approach to community engagement, their creative processes place a strong emphasis on inclusivity and representation, pushing designers to engage the intricacies of labor organization and adaptability within their work. https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/Nexus_Logo_CN_final-03-72.png Season 3, Episode 2: Kennedy Yanko and Camille Bacon https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/2023/12/04/kennedy-yanko-and-camille-bacon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kennedy-yanko-and-camille-bacon https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/?p=1112 Harvard University Graduate School of Design Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:20:00 -0500 Kennedy Yanko, a sculptor, and installation artist and Camille Bacon, a Chicago-based writer, explore the intersections of art, spirituality, and abstraction. Kennedy’s innovative use of found metal and paint skin pushes the boundaries of visual perception, while Camille’s writing delves deep into the world of Black feminist practices and their connection to aesthetics. Join them They discuss the transformative power of abstraction in art and design pushing artists and designers to explore the complex relationship between creative process, cultural heritage and spirituality within the Black diaspora. 

]]> Kennedy Yanko, a sculptor, and installation artist and Camille Bacon, a Chicago-based writer, explore the intersections of art, spirituality, and abstraction. Kennedy’s innovative use of found metal and paint skin pushes the boundaries of visual perception, while Camille’s writing delves deep into the world of Black feminist practices and their connection to aesthetics. Join them They discuss the transformative power of abstraction in art and design pushing artists and designers to explore the complex relationship between creative process, cultural heritage and spirituality within the Black diaspora. 


]]> 0:56:43 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design Kennedy Yanko, a sculptor, and installation artist and Camille Bacon, a Chicago-based writer, explore the intersections of art, spirituality, and abstraction. Kennedy’s innovative use of found metal and paint skin pushes the boundaries of visual percep... Kennedy Yanko, a sculptor, and installation artist and Camille Bacon, a Chicago-based writer, explore the intersections of art, spirituality, and abstraction. Kennedy’s innovative use of found metal and paint skin pushes the boundaries of visual perception, while Camille’s writing delves deep into the world of Black feminist practices and their connection to aesthetics. Join them They discuss the transformative power of abstraction in art and design pushing artists and designers to explore the complex relationship between creative process, cultural heritage and spirituality within the Black diaspora.  https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/Nexus_Logo_CN_final-03-72.png Season 3, Episode 1: Nifemi Marcus-Bello and Curry J. Hackett https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/2023/09/21/nifemi-marcus-bello-and-curry-j-hackett/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nifemi-marcus-bello-and-curry-j-hackett https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/?p=1084 Harvard University Graduate School of Design Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:55:00 -0400

]]> Nifemi Marcus-Bello and Curry J. Hackett engage in a conversation on designing narratives of place, with particular attention to practice grounded in mobility and empathy.


]]> 1:01:21 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design Nifemi Marcus-Bello and Curry J. Hackett engage in a conversation on designing narratives of place, with particular attention to practice grounded in mobility and empathy. Nifemi Marcus-Bello and Curry J. Hackett engage in a conversation on designing narratives of place, with particular attention to practice grounded in mobility and empathy. https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/Nexus_Logo_CN_final-03-72.png Season 2, Episode 10: Sean Canty https://blubrry.com/the_nexus_podcast/87004865/season-2-episode-10-sean-canty/ http://www.blubrry.com/the_nexus_podcast/87004865/season-2-episode-10-sean-canty/ Harvard University Graduate School of Design Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:30:00 -0400

]]> Sean Canty expresses the value of looking outside the profession, especially other visual cultures, to create new meanings for our work as architects.


]]> 0:52:05 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design Sean Canty expresses the value of looking outside the profession, especially other visual cultures, to create new meanings for our work as architects. Season 2, Episode 9: Lesley Lokko https://blubrry.com/the_nexus_podcast/84157713/season-2-episode-9-lesley-lokko/ http://www.blubrry.com/the_nexus_podcast/84157713/season-2-episode-9-lesley-lokko/ Harvard University Graduate School of Design Sun, 20 Mar 2022 02:33:00 -0400

]]> Lesley Lokko delves into the relationship between fiction writing and Architecture and breaks down the role of the school in preparing future architects.


]]> 1:04:35 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design Lesley Lokko delves into the relationship between fiction writing and Architecture and breaks down the role of the school in preparing future architects. Season 2, Episode 8: Dana McKinney https://blubrry.com/the_nexus_podcast/83747983/season-2-episode-8-dana-mckinney/ http://www.blubrry.com/the_nexus_podcast/83747983/season-2-episode-8-dana-mckinney/ Harvard University Graduate School of Design Fri, 21 Jan 2022 04:40:00 -0500

]]> We learn from Dana McKinney how her commitment to activism has been integral to her architectural practice and education.


]]> 0:50:40 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design We learn from Dana McKinney how her commitment to activism has been integral to her architectural practice and education. Season 2, Episode 7: The Nexus X Black in Design https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/2021/11/11/the-nexus-x-black-in-design/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-nexus-x-black-in-design https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/?p=1030 Harvard University Graduate School of Design Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:18:00 -0500

]]> The Nexus goes live with Black in Design 2021: Black Matter! We reflect on two panels held on October 9th with attendees of the Black in Design conference.


]]> 0:57:13 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design The Nexus goes live with Black in Design 2021: Black Matter! We reflect on two panels held on October 9th with attendees of the Black in Design conference. The Nexus goes live with Black in Design 2021: Black Matter! We reflect on two panels held on October 9th with attendees of the Black in Design conference. https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/Nexus_Logo_CN_final-03-72.png Season 2, Episode 6: Sekou Cooke https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/2021/10/07/sekou-cooke/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sekou-cooke https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/?p=1010 Harvard University Graduate School of Design Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:53:00 -0400

]]> Sekou Cooke interrogates the notion of Hip-Hop Architecture through a close reading of his latest book, and shares the origins of the Black in Design Conference.


]]> 0:46:17 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design Sekou Cooke interrogates the notion of Hip-Hop Architecture through a close reading of his latest book, and shares the origins of the Black in Design Conference. Sekou Cooke interrogates the notion of Hip-Hop Architecture through a close reading of his latest book, and shares the origins of the Black in Design Conference. https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/Nexus_Logo_CN_final-03-72.png Season 2, Episode 5: Dmitri Julius https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/2021/08/31/dmitri-julius/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dmitri-julius https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/?p=1001 Harvard University Graduate School of Design Mon, 30 Aug 2021 20:39:00 -0400

]]> Dmitri Julius connects the dots between terrestrial, sustainable building practices and new technologies being developed for human habitation in outer space.


]]> false Harvard University Graduate School of Design Dmitri Julius connects the dots between terrestrial, sustainable building practices and new technologies being developed for human habitation in outer space. Dmitri Julius connects the dots between terrestrial, sustainable building practices and new technologies being developed for human habitation in outer space. https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/Nexus_Logo_CN_final-03-72.png Season 2, Episode 4: Tiara Hughes https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/2021/07/14/tiara-hughes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tiara-hughes https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/?p=975 Harvard University Graduate School of Design Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:50:00 -0400

]]> Tiara Hughes calls for equity across the architecture community, with an emphasis on increasing initiatives that focus on education and mentorship.


]]> 0:43:46 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design Tiara Hughes calls for equity across the architecture community, with an emphasis on increasing initiatives that focus on education and mentorship. Tiara Hughes calls for equity across the architecture community, with an emphasis on increasing initiatives that focus on education and mentorship. https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/Nexus_Logo_CN_final-03-72.png Season 2, Episode 3: Rob Problak Gibbs https://blubrry.com/the_nexus_podcast/76726508/season-2-episode-3-rob-problak-gibbs/ http://www.blubrry.com/the_nexus_podcast/76726508/season-2-episode-3-rob-problak-gibbs/ Harvard University Graduate School of Design Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:26:00 -0400 Rob Problak Gibbs details how his origins as a graffiti writer and practice as a muralist have shaped the ways in which he engages with his community through the built environment.]]> 0:55:54 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design Rob Problak Gibbs details how his origins as a graffiti writer and practice as a muralist have shaped the ways in which he engages with his community through the built environment. Rob Problak Gibbs details how his origins as a graffiti writer and practice as a muralist have shaped the ways in which he engages with his community through the built environment. Season 2, Episode 2: Justin Garrett Moore https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/2021/03/29/justin-garrett-moore-2/ https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/?p=873 Harvard University Graduate School of Design Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:35:00 -0400 Justin Garrett Moore shares the history of Urban Patch and its origins in Flanner House, a locus for self-help services started by his grandfather, Albert Allen Moore, for Black people in 1940s Indianapolis. Through this project, we explore the importance of expanding the archive of Architectural history to include the records of marginalized communities.

]]> Justin Garrett Moore shares the history of Urban Patch and its origins in Flanner House, a locus for self-help services started by his grandfather, Albert Allen Moore, for Black people in 1940s Indianapolis. Through this project, we explore the importance of expanding the archive of Architectural history to include the records of marginalized communities.

]]> 0:59:29 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design Justin Garrett Moore shares the history of Urban Patch (https://urbanpatch.org/) and its origins in Flanner House, a locus for self-help services started by his grandfather, Albert Allen Moore, for Black people in 1940s Indianapolis. Through this project, we explore the importance of expanding the archive of Architectural history to include the records of marginalized communities. https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/Nexus_Logo_CN_final-03-72.png Season 2, Episode 1: Amir Hall and Marisa Parham https://blubrry.com/the_nexus_podcast/74163565/season-2-episode-1-amir-hall-and-marisa-parham/ http://www.blubrry.com/the_nexus_podcast/74163565/season-2-episode-1-amir-hall-and-marisa-parham/ Harvard University Graduate School of Design Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:33:00 -0500

Today’s episode is going to take the shape of a slightly different format. It will be a conversation between myself, Amir Hall, and Dr. Marisa Parham. We discuss identity as expressed through our engagement with various digital media. The conversation takes a look at how digital technology has allowed us to transcend time and space and reinvent ourselves in virtual worlds.

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Today’s episode is going to take the shape of a slightly different format. It will be a conversation between myself, Amir Hall, and Dr. Marisa Parham. We discuss identity as expressed through our engagement with various digital media. The conversation takes a look at how digital technology has allowed us to transcend time and space and reinvent ourselves in virtual worlds.

]]> 1:09:28 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design Today’s episode is going to take the shape of a slightly different format. It will be a conversation between myself, Amir Hall, and Dr. Marisa Parham. We discuss identity as expressed through our engagement with various digital media. The conversation takes a look at how digital technology has allowed us to transcend time and space and reinvent ourselves in virtual worlds. Season 1, Episode 7: Isabel Strauss https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/2021/01/12/the-nexus-isabel-strauss/ https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/?p=716 Harvard University Graduate School of Design Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:18:00 -0500 In this episode, we talk to Isabel Strauss, a Master of Architecture student at the Harvard Graduate School of Design in her thesis year. Strauss discusses her thesis project which takes the shape of a Request for Proposals to address paths to reparati...

]]> In this episode, we talk to Isabel Strauss, a Master of Architecture student at the Harvard Graduate School of Design in her thesis year. Strauss discusses her thesis project which takes the shape of a Request for Proposals to address paths to reparati...

]]> 0:25:47 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design In this episode, we talk to Isabel Strauss, a Master of Architecture student at the Harvard Graduate School of Design in her thesis year. Strauss discusses her thesis project which takes the shape of a Request for Proposals to address paths to reparati... https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/Nexus_Logo_CN_final-03-72.png Season 1, Episode 6: Toni Griffin https://blubrry.com/the_nexus_podcast/70773855/season-1-episode-6-toni-griffin/ http://www.blubrry.com/the_nexus_podcast/70773855/season-1-episode-6-toni-griffin/ Harvard University Graduate School of Design Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:44:00 -0500 In this episode, we talk to urbanist, architect, and GSD professor Toni L. Griffin about different modes of authorship at the intersection of plan-making, place-making, and publication. Professor Griffin also shares some insights on her career trajectory, from architecture to urban design to working in the public sector, recent research and publications from the Just City Lab, and the necessity for designers to forge interdisciplinary partnerships in order to dismantle injustice.

]]> In this episode, we talk to urbanist, architect, and GSD professor Toni L. Griffin about different modes of authorship at the intersection of plan-making, place-making, and publication. Professor Griffin also shares some insights on her career trajectory, from architecture to urban design to working in the public sector, recent research and publications from the Just City Lab, and the necessity for designers to forge interdisciplinary partnerships in order to dismantle injustice.

]]> 0:32:57 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design In this episode, we talk to urbanist, architect, and GSD professor Toni L. Griffin (https://www.gsd.harvard.edu/person/toni-l-griffin/) about different modes of authorship at the intersection of plan-making, place-making, and publication. Professor Griffin also shares some insights on her career trajectory, from architecture to urban design to working in the public sector, recent research and publications from the Just City Lab (https://www.designforthejustcity.org/), and the necessity for designers to forge interdisciplinary partnerships in order to dismantle injustice. Season 1, Episode 5: Stephen Gray https://blubrry.com/the_nexus_podcast/69639622/season-1-episode-5-stephen-gray/ http://www.blubrry.com/the_nexus_podcast/69639622/season-1-episode-5-stephen-gray/ Harvard University Graduate School of Design Thu, 29 Oct 2020 22:35:00 -0400 For this month's episode, we talk to urban designer and GSD professor Stephen Gray about bridging between academia and real-world projects, looking at the current moment of racial reckoning as an opportunity for innovation, and recent projects that critically examine the racialized history of the design disciplines. We also get into the parallels between the COVID-19 pandemic and the longer pandemic of structural racism, as well as how discourse around post-war or post-crisis city-building often falls short of committing to racial justice.

]]> For this month's episode, we talk to urban designer and GSD professor Stephen Gray about bridging between academia and real-world projects, looking at the current moment of racial reckoning as an opportunity for innovation, and recent projects that critically examine the racialized history of the design disciplines. We also get into the parallels between the COVID-19 pandemic and the longer pandemic of structural racism, as well as how discourse around post-war or post-crisis city-building often falls short of committing to racial justice.

]]> 0:51:09 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design For this month's episode, we talk to urban designer and GSD professor Stephen Gray about bridging between academia and real-world projects, looking at the current moment of racial reckoning as an opportunity for innovation, and recent projects that critically examine the racialized history of the design disciplines. We also get into the parallels between the COVID-19 pandemic and the longer pandemic of structural racism, as well as how discourse around post-war or post-crisis city-building often falls short of committing to racial justice. Season 1, Episode 4: Michelle Joan Wilkinson https://blubrry.com/the_nexus_podcast/67957334/season-1-episode-4-michelle-joan-wilkinson/ http://www.blubrry.com/the_nexus_podcast/67957334/season-1-episode-4-michelle-joan-wilkinson/ Harvard University Graduate School of Design Thu, 24 Sep 2020 13:35:00 -0400 In this month's episode, we talk to Dr. Michelle Joan Wilkinson, curator at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Together, we take a deep dive into Terry Boddie’s Blueprint (2001) as a lens into systems of power embedded in architectural design and the historical ties between visual representation and histories of subjugation. Along the way we discuss Dr. Wilkinson’s earliest encounters with art and art history, her personal experiences documenting diasporic architectural heritage, and the importance of recording and preserving Black oral histories. We also get an exciting behind-the-scenes look at Dr. Wilkinson’s process of curating collections around Black architects and architectural history at the Smithsonian and beyond.

]]> In this month's episode, we talk to Dr. Michelle Joan Wilkinson, curator at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Together, we take a deep dive into Terry Boddie’s Blueprint (2001) as a lens into systems of power embedded in architectural design and the historical ties between visual representation and histories of subjugation. Along the way we discuss Dr. Wilkinson’s earliest encounters with art and art history, her personal experiences documenting diasporic architectural heritage, and the importance of recording and preserving Black oral histories. We also get an exciting behind-the-scenes look at Dr. Wilkinson’s process of curating collections around Black architects and architectural history at the Smithsonian and beyond.

]]> 0:30:58 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design In this month's episode, we talk to Dr. Michelle Joan Wilkinson, curator at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Together, we take a deep dive into Terry Boddie’s Blueprint (2001) as a lens into systems of power embedded in architectural design and the historical ties between visual representation and histories of subjugation. Along the way we discuss Dr. Wilkinson’s earliest encounters with art and art history, her personal experiences documenting diasporic architectural heritage, and the importance of recording and preserving Black oral histories. We also get an exciting behind-the-scenes look at Dr. Wilkinson’s process of curating collections around Black architects and architectural history at the Smithsonian and beyond. Season 1, Episode 3: Bryan Lee, Jr. https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/2020/08/26/the-nexus-bryan-lee-jr/ https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/?p=664 Harvard University Graduate School of Design Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:48:00 -0400 In this episode, we talk to designer and organizer Bryan Lee, Jr., continuing our earlier conversation with De Nichols on the #DesignAsProtest collective and delving more deeply into the history of the broader design justice movement. We also talk about unlearning extractive frameworks in the design process, the work of Dark Matter University to restructure pedagogy toward antiracism and liberation, and the gaps in current sustainability discourse around conditions of economic and aesthetic scarcity in Black communities as they relate to environmental scarcity.

]]> In this episode, we talk to designer and organizer Bryan Lee, Jr., continuing our earlier conversation with De Nichols on the #DesignAsProtest collective and delving more deeply into the history of the broader design justice movement. We also talk about unlearning extractive frameworks in the design process, the work of Dark Matter University to restructure pedagogy toward antiracism and liberation, and the gaps in current sustainability discourse around conditions of economic and aesthetic scarcity in Black communities as they relate to environmental scarcity.

]]> 0:36:55 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design In this episode, we talk to designer and organizer Bryan Lee, Jr. (https://colloqate.org/people), continuing our earlier conversation with De Nichols (https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/nexus/the-nexus-de-nichols/) on the #DesignAsProtest (https://www.dapcollective.com/) collective and delving more deeply into the history of the broader design justice movement. We also talk about unlearning extractive frameworks in the design process, the work of Dark Matter University (https://darkmatteruniversity.org/) to restructure pedagogy toward antiracism and liberation, and the gaps in current sustainability discourse around conditions of economic and aesthetic scarcity in Black communities as they relate to environmental scarcity. https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/Nexus_Logo_CN_final-03-72.png Season 1, Episode 2: De Nichols https://blubrry.com/the_nexus_podcast/65560205/season-1-episode-2-de-nichols/ http://www.blubrry.com/the_nexus_podcast/65560205/season-1-episode-2-de-nichols/ Harvard University Graduate School of Design Thu, 06 Aug 2020 18:27:00 -0400

]]> Activist and social practice artist De Nichols discusses the origins of the #DesignAsProtest movement and how design can be a tool to dismantle white supremacist logics.


]]> 0:46:23 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design Activist and social practice artist De Nichols discusses the origins of the #DesignAsProtest movement and how design can be a tool to dismantle white supremacist logics. Activist and social practice artist De Nichols discusses the origins of the #DesignAsProtest movement and how design can be a tool to dismantle white supremacist logics. Season 1, Episode 1: Aisha Densmore-Bey https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/2020/06/26/the-nexus-aisha-densmore-bey/ https://aadn.gsd.harvard.edu/?p=621 Harvard University Graduate School of Design Fri, 26 Jun 2020 14:37:00 -0400 Aisha Densmore-Bey is an architect, designer, filmmaker and artist based in the Boston area. Aisha is also a Doctor of Design candidate at the GSD focusing on issues around how artists can combat gentrification and build up communities. She is a 2012 recipient of the American Institute of Architects Associates Award, author and illustrator of the children’s book Who Made My Stuff? Miles Learns About Design, and writer, producer and director of the award-winning film short ROOM. Her professional practice specializes in architecture, interiors, lighting design, graphic design, film, and art.

]]> Aisha Densmore-Bey is an architect, designer, filmmaker and artist based in the Boston area. Aisha is also a Doctor of Design candidate at the GSD focusing on issues around how artists can combat gentrification and build up communities. She is a 2012 recipient of the American Institute of Architects Associates Award, author and illustrator of the children’s book Who Made My Stuff? Miles Learns About Design, and writer, producer and director of the award-winning film short ROOM. Her professional practice specializes in architecture, interiors, lighting design, graphic design, film, and art.

]]> 0:41:53 false Harvard University Graduate School of Design Aisha Densmore-Bey is an architect, designer, filmmaker and artist based in the Boston area. Aisha is also a Doctor of Design candidate at the GSD focusing on issues around how artists can combat gentrification and build up communities. She is a 2012 recipient of the American Institute of Architects Associates Award, author and illustrator of the children’s book Who Made My Stuff? Miles Learns About Design, and writer, producer and director of the award-winning film short ROOM. Her professional practice specializes in architecture, interiors, lighting design, graphic design, film, and art.