UnReleased - Design Research Podcast

The interview was recorded on the sidelines of the IADE Doctoral programmes' inaugural lecture.To know more visit unrelease.unidcom-IADE.ptIn this interview Carlos Rosa, the Dean of IADE – Faculty of Design, Technology and Communication at Universidade Europeia, talks to Gjoko Muratovski, a global design and innovation leader with over 25 years of experience working with everyone from Fortune 500 companies to NASA.He’s currently shaping the future of education as Provost at the AustralianInstitute of Advanced Technologies and driving automotive innovation at Icona Design Group. Gjoko has advised organizations worldwide, taught at top universities, and written influential books on design research—so get ready for a fascinating conversation about design, strategy, and the future of innovation.In this episode, Gjoko Muratovski shares his unconventional journey from classical design training to becoming a leader in design research and strategy, emphasizing the shift from aesthetics to purpose-driven, humanity-centric design. He recounts a pivotal moment when he realized the need to connect design with business impact, which led him to study marketing, management, and economics. Muratovski argues that designers must evolve from creators to curators, leveraging research and AI to frame problems and write strong design briefs, as these define most of the solution. He sees AI as a tool that frees designers to focus on critical thinking and ethical decision-making, enabling them to create meaningful impact rather than just beautiful objects.

This interview was recorded on the sidelines of the 2025 Design Research Society Special Interest Group Learn by Design conference, held at the University of Aveiro, as part of the activities of the UNIDCOM research centre.To know more visit unrelease.unidcom-IADE.ptIn this interview Emília Duarte talks to Sucharita Beniwal, a textile designer and design researcher whose work explores creativity in resource-constrained and marginalized communities. After a decade in the textile industry, she transitioned into academia through social design, focusing on ethnographic and field-based research. Her current research investigates repair practices, informal economies, and embodied knowledge in making. She teaches critically reflective courses that challenge students to engage ethically with cultural heritage and indigenous practices.In this episode, Sucharita shares her journey from textile design to social design research, exploring creativity in resource-constrained communities. She discusses her work on repair practices, informal economies, and embodied knowledge in making. Her teaching challenges students to critically engage with cultural heritage and positionality. The conversation highlights the importance of values, co-design, and ethical engagement with marginalized communities.

This interview was recorded on the sidelines of the 2025 Design Research Society Special Interest Group Learn by Design conference, held at the University of Aveiro, as part of the activities of the UNIDCOM research centre.To know more visit unrelease.unidcom-IADE.ptIn this interview Rodrigo Hernández-Ramírez talks to Juan de la Rosa, a design researcher and educator at the University of Illinois, focusing on participatory design and community engagement. His work explores collaborative processes for shaping public infrastructure and embedding values into design outcomes. He has led projects in Colombia that integrate social innovation and co-creation with local communities. Juan also advocates for inclusive research practices and the recognition of non-traditional outputs in design academia.In this episode, Juan de la Rosa discusses his participatory design research focused on community engagement and public infrastructure. He reflects on the challenges of co-design, the role of values in design objects, and the importance of building trust across cultural contexts. Juan shares insights from projects in Colombia and explores how teaching and research inform each other. The conversation also touches on language, colonialism, and the evolving nature of design research outputs.

This interview was recorded on the sidelines of the 2025 Design Research Society (DRS) Special InterestGroup Learn by Design conference, held at the University of Aveiro, as part of the activities of theUNIDCOM research centre.To know more visit unrelease.unidcom-IADE.ptIn this interview Hande Ayanoglu talks to Katja Tschimmel, a design researcher, educator, and consultant specialising in creative thinking and design thinking. She founded the consultancyMindshake, integrating academic research with practical innovation processes. Her work spanseducation, organizational change, and sustainability, with a focus on evolving design thinkingmethodologies. Katja teaches at several universities and actively contributes to transdisciplinary andsocially impactful design projects.In this episode, Katja Tschimmel explores the evolution of design thinking from cognitive processes toinnovation and social transformation. She shares her journey from academia to consultancy,highlighting the interplay between research, teaching, and practice. Katja discusses Design Thinking 3.0and its potential in transdisciplinary collaboration and sustainability. She also reflects on emergingchallenges, including AI integration and the future of design education.

This interview was recorded on the sidelines of the 2025 Design Research Society Special Interest GroupLearn by Design conference, held at the University of Aveiro, as part of the activities of the UNIDCOMresearch centre.To know more visit unrelease.unidcom-iade.pt In this interview Emília Duarte talks to Lesley Ann Noel, a Trinidadian design educator and the Dean of Design at OCAD University. Lesley is also co-chair of the Pluriversal Design Special Interest Group of the Design Research Society and a member of the convening committee of the Education SpecialInterest Group. She is the author of “Design Social Change” and a co-editor of “The Black Experience in Design." She has developed tools for critical reflection, such as The Designer’s Critical Alphabet and the Positionality Wheel.In this episode, Lesley-Ann Noel shares her global journey and perspective on design as a tool for social equity. She discusses her research in public health, education, social innovation, and epistemic justice. Lesley reflects on the political challenges of addressing uncomfortable topics in design education. She also highlights emerging opportunities for interdisciplinary and pedagogical research.

Esta entrevista, em audio, foi gravada durante uma visita ao DeCa, Departamento de Comunicação e Arte da Universidade de Aveiro, inserida nas atividades do centro de investigação, UNIDCOM.Para saber mais, por favor visite unreleased.unidcom-IADE.ptNesta entrevista Emília Duarte conversa com Teresa Franqueira, designer e Professora Associada na Universidade de Aveiro. Fundou e liderou durante oito anos um grupo de investigação dedicado ao Design para a Inovação Social e Sustentabilidade. É, nesta data, membro da Direção Executiva da Cumulus, Associação de escolas de educação. As suas principais áreas de interesse são o Design para a Inovação Social, para a Sustentabilidade, Design de Produto e Design de Serviços.Neste episódio, Teresa Franqueira partilha o seu percurso e visão sobre o design para a inovação social e sustentabilidade. Fala sobre projetos marcantes, como a colaboração com a Comunidade Intermunicipal da Região de Aveiro e a rede DESIS. Aborda os preconceitos associados ao design social e a evolução para práticas regenerativas. Reflete ainda sobre os desafios atuais e temas urgentes para investigação em design, especialmente em contexto real.

Leonel Moura é um artista português, conhecido pelo seu trabalho na interseção entre arte, ciência e tecnologia. Nesta conversa com Sofia Ponte e Madalena Miranda reflete sobre o seu trabalho e as potencialidades criativas da Inteligência Artificial no legado das experimentações entre arte e tecnologia computacional. Convidado: Leonel Moura Entrevista Coordenada por: Sofia Ponte e Madalena Miranda Coordenadora: Emília Duarte Editor: Pedro Bruno Rodrigues e Guilherme Alberto Branding e Design Gráfico: Hugo Rocha and Davide Gambera Produtores: Emília Duarte, Pedro Bruno Rodrigues Musica: Rui Gaio Voz Off: Guilherme Alberto

Gonçalo Pires and André Miraldo had a chance to talk to professor and researcher for "Artificial Intelligence and Human-Machine Interaction" at Stuttgart Media University in Stuttgart, Germany. Subjects of HRI - Human Robot Interactions, effectiveness in HRI Design, uncanny valley sensation among other subjects where part of this incredible opportunity. Convidado: Christian Becker-Asano Alunos de Doutoramento: Gonçalo Pires e André Miraldo Coordenadora: Emília Duarte Editor: Pedro Bruno Rodrigues e Guilherme Alberto Branding e Design Gráfico: Hugo Rocha and Davide Gambera Produtores: Emília Duarte, Pedro Bruno Rodrigues Musica: Rui Gaio Voz Off: Guilherme Alberto

Neste episódio, sobre o livro "“The Impact Plan: Rethinking Today, Remaking Tomorrow, Designing a Better World”, a Professora Emília Duarte entrevista a Professora Catarina Lélis, investigadora no DigiMedia, docente na Universidade de Aveiro. A sua investigação aborda as áreas de brand design, dynamic visual identities, user/consumer experience, e impact-oriented ecologies. Durante esta conversa falámos sobre o seu livro, que surge enquanto coordenadora de um curso, e sobre o impacto que os projetos de Design dos seus alunos poderiam ter na sociedade ao serem realmente implementados ou pensados para não ficarem esquecidos. Convidado: Catarina Lélis Entrevista coordenada por: Emília Duarte Coordenadora: Emília Duarte Editor: Pedro Bruno Rodrigues Branding e Design Gráfico: Hugo Rocha and Davide Gambera Produtores: Emília Duarte, Pedro Bruno Rodrigues, Musica: Rui Gaio

"LGBT e a Investigação" Neste episódio, sobre LGBT e a Investigação, o Professor Rodrigo Morais entrevista a Professora Maria Cândida Almeida, designer, investigadora, docente Faculdade Cásper Líbero. A sua investigação aborda as áreas de arte, design, tecnologia, comunicação digital, semiótica, teorias de sistemas, redes e medias sociais. Durante esta conversa falamos sobre a relação entre a LGBT e a Investigação, num debate de caminhos e consciência. Convidado: Maria Cândida Almeida Entrevista coordenada por: Rodrigo Morais Coordenadora: Emília Duarte Editor: Pedro Bruno Rodrigues Branding e Design Gráfico: Hugo Rocha and Davide Gambera Produtores: Emília Duarte, Pedro Bruno Rodrigues, Musica: Rui Gaio