WAWGTDWATF - The Future of Product Design

09/18/24 • 40 min

In the first episode of the podcast "WAWGTDWATF," host Rose Genele chats with Sanj Sirpal, a seasoned designer and futurist with 30 years of experience, shares his insights on the evolution of design and the influence of technology in today's creative landscape. He emphasizes the need for designers to venture beyond traditional dimensions, advocating for a shift towards designs that foster community rather than individual use. Sirpal calls for a more inclusive approach to technology, urging designers to consider the long-term impacts of their creations on humanity. Ultimately, he expresses optimism for a future where intentional and communal technology use prevails, highlighting the importance of creativity and the joy of the design process with his newly released Thinkable project.

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WAWGTDWATF - The Future of Healthcare

In the second episode of the WAWGTDWATF podcast titled "The Future of Healthcare," guest Zayna Khayat, a health futurist with a PhD in cell biology, discusses the transformative trends shaping the healthcare landscape over the next decade. She breaks down major forces, societal forces, and six key trends propelling healthcare into the future. The conversation further explores innovative business models like capitation and performance-based payments that could create fiscal sustainability and improved outcomes in healthcare. Zayna introduces exciting futures, such as the incorporation of postal services in healthcare logistics and the rise of new technologies. This episode is a relevant listen whether you're a healthcare professional or 1 of the 335 million healthcare CEO's of the not-so-distant future.