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A tireless advocate for Black artists here in Toronto and abroad, Ken Montague runs the Wedge Collection and a related nonprofit called Wedge Curatorial Projects. We spoke about how his early life stoked his passion for art and culture, his belief in partnership and community building, focusing on expressions of Black joy, and working to change institutions from within.
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Cofounders Andrew Khedoori and Mark Gowing on their egalitarian ethos, emotional sustainability, and the value of curatorial vision in an algorithmic world.
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The multi-hyphenate artist on making music in clubs, seeking technologies that nourish creative endeavors, and bringing along the next generation.
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The founding director and chief curator of the Rivers Institute for Contemporary Art & Thought on a partner-centric model, what’s possible when you take your time and build with community, and Tina Girouard, an under-appreciated artist of the 1960s-era “Louisiana mafia” in New York who has deeply informed Rivers’s work.
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Engineering professor and author Deb Chachra discusses “care at scale,” our energy-abundant future, and her new book How Infrastructure Works: Inside the Systems That Shape Our World.
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Sari Azout, the founder of Sublime, discusses the challenges of today’s information environment, designing for emotions, building software as an “infinite game,” and aiming for resonance, not scale.
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Writer Drew Austin, author of the newsletter Kneeling Bus, discusses how public spaces are increasingly shaped by digital platforms, how urban planners have struggled to keep up with the pace of change, and how giving people the power to follow through on their desires creates better cityscapes.
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Writer, editor, and COVID Tracking Project co-founder Erin Kissane discusses her career trajectory, designing equitable codes of conduct, creating work cultures that prioritize care, the emergence of new social-media platforms, and why “it’s an incredible moment to be working in online design.”
Host: Brian Sholis
Audio production: Heather Ngo
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First Things First is now The Frontier Magazine Podcast. Our first season of conversations with artists, writers, startup founders, and other creative people begins next week! We’ll be exploring the ideas and ideals that inform their work and the ways that design and creativity accelerate positive change.
You’ll hear from Erin Kissane, Drew Austin, Deb Chachra, Sari Azout, Andrea Andersson, and more.
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Matthew Hickey is a young architect and a partner at the Indigenous architecture firm Two Row, which is located in the Six Nations of the Grand River. Two Row specializes in projects for community organizations and for clients in education and government. In recent years, the company has partnered with national and international firms on projects of increasing scale and civic, cultural, and social importance.
In this conversation, Hickey discusses his idea of universal inclusivity, the embrace by settler cultures of Indigenous ways of knowing and being, favorite Two Row projects, and moving beyond star worship in architecture.
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Farida Abu-Bakare is a young architect with a startlingly wide range of experiences. She has helped design everything from airports and major cultural centers to hospitals and university science labs. She is currently Director of Global Practice at WXY. In this episode, Abu-Bakare discusses her upbringing, working in North America and Africa, progressing through some of the world’s most prominent architecture firms, finding purpose in mentorship, and the importance of joy to designing a better world.
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For the past two decades, Bjarke Ingels, founder of the eponymous architecture firm, has designed forward-thinking and conversation-starting objects, buildings, and master plans across the globe. In this conversation, Ingels talks about the sources of his optimism, creating a “master plan” for the planet, and how important storytelling is to design.
This episode features an edited version of “My Earth” by The Sound Room. The original can be found at
https://stockmusic.net/royalty-free-music/track/my-earth-instrumental/TRA-MAS1969This episode features an edited version of “Water Fragments” by Joel Loopez. The original can be found at
https://stockmusic.net/royalty-free-music/track/water-fragments/TRA-JOL0084This episode features an edited version of “Island 1” by The Sound Room. The original can be found at
https://stockmusic.net/royalty-free-music/track/island-1/TRA-MAS0411This episode features an edited version of “Glowing Moods” by The Sound Room. The original can be found at
https://stockmusic.net/royalty-free-music/track/glowing-moods/TRA-MAS3828This episode features an edited version of “Melodramatic Ambience” by Jonathan Hyde. The original can be found at
https://stockmusic.net/royalty-free-music/track/melodramatic-ambience/TRA-CB05This episode features an edited version of “Dreaming Floating” by The Sound Room. The original can be found at
https://stockmusic.net/royalty-free-music/track/dreaming-floating/TRA-MAS0199
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Barbara Groth has a striking ability to generate positive change. Her new company, The Nomadic School of Wonder, operates at the intersection of nature, art, and community and helps people to be deeply present in the moment, in their thoughts, in their bodies. In this conversation, Groth talks about her groundbreaking early explorations of multimedia design, including work for Disney, IBM, and Apple; the importance of play in our experience of the world; and how end-of-life palliative care led her back to celebrating the marvel of life itself. This episode features an edited version of “Beautiful Beginnings” by The Sound Room. The original can be found at https://stockmusic.net/royalty-free-music/track/beautiful-beginnings/TRA-MAS1936
This episode features an edited version of “Dramatic Tension” by The Sound Room. The original can be found at
https://stockmusic.net/royalty-free-music/track/dramatic-tension/TRA-MAS0943
This episode features an edited version of “Island 1” by The Sound Room. The original can be found at https://stockmusic.net/royalty-free-music/track/island-1/TRA-MAS0411
This episode features an edited version of “Chromatic Waves” by Joel Loopez. The original can be found at https://stockmusic.net/royalty-free-music/track/chromatic-waves/TRA-JOL0019
This episode features an edited version of “Space Walk” by The Sound Room. The original can be found at
https://stockmusic.net/royalty-free-music/track/space-walk/TRA-MAS0708
This episode features an edited version of “Skiing the Silk Road Theme” by The Sound Room. The original can be found at
https://stockmusic.net/royalty-free-music/track/skiing-silk-road-theme-instrumental/TRA-MAS0680
This episode features an edited version of “Calm Steady Background” by Botabateau. The original can be found at https://stockmusic.net/royalty-free-music/track/calm-steady-background/TRA-BHA0247
This episode features an edited version of “Kulikar 3” by The Sound Room. The original can be found at https://stockmusic.net/royalty-free-music/track/kulikar-3/TRA-MAS0454
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Bruce Mau is a designer who has shaped some of the largest companies in the world, and is now working on even bigger questions, like how to reinvent higher education, the future of Guatemala, and a thousand-year vision for the holy city of Mecca. In this conversation, Mau talks about the origins and themes of his latest book, MC24, and about how inspiration is key to changing the world for the better. Host: Paddy Harrington Producer: Heather Ngo Editor: Brian Sholis This episode features an edited version of “Island1” by Thorn1 from the album “The Leave of Leaves.” It was sourced from the Free Music Archive. The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Thorn1/The_Leave_of_Leaves/02_-_Thorn1_-_Lorca
This episode features an edited version of “Collide” by The Sound Room. The original can be found at https://stockmusic.net/royalty-free-music/track/collide-inst/TRA-MAS1541
This episode features an edited version of “Smooth Coffee” by The Sound Room. The original can be found at https://stockmusic.net/royalty-free-music/track/smooth-coffee/TRA-MAS0693
This episode features an edited version of “Orbiting” by John Presstone. The original can be found at https://stockmusic.net/royalty-free-music/track/orbiting/TRA-JOM0009
This episode features an edited version of “Time Ticking By” by The Sound Room. The original can be found at https://stockmusic.net/royalty-free-music/track/time-ticking-by/TRA-MAS1988
This episode features an edited version of “Go the Distance” by The Sound Room. The original can be found at
https://stockmusic.net/royalty-free-music/track/go-distance/TRA-MAS1441
This episode features an edited version of “Dreaming Floating” by The Sound Room. The original can be found at
https://stockmusic.net/royalty-free-music/track/dreaming-floating/TRA-MAS0199
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Alex Honnold is a rock climber best known for his ropeless ascents of the world’s most forbidding rock walls. You might recognize him from the 2018 documentary Free Solo, which awed viewers with his forethought, tenacity, and focus. These qualities drove him to the top of his sport and now underpin the Honnold Foundation, his nonprofit devoted to promoting solar energy for a more equitable world. In this episode of First Things First, we talk about designing your life to achieve your goals, maximizing your impact, and the importance of “delicious” ideas to inspire change. First Things First is produced as part of Frontier Media. Learn more at www.frontier.is
Host: Paddy Harrington
Producer and Editor: Max Cotter and Heather Ngo
Frontier Media Director: Brian Sholis
This episode features an edited version of “Go the Distance” by The Sound Room. The original can be found at
https://stockmusic.net/royalty-free-music/track/go-distance/TRA-MAS1441
This episode features an edited version of “Dreaming Floating” by The Sound Room. The original can be found at
https://stockmusic.net/royalty-free-music/track/dreaming-floating/TRA-MAS0199
This episode features an edited version of “Humble Pie” by Podington Bear from the album “Uplifting.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Uplifting/Humble_Pie
This episode features an edited version of “Triumph” by Jon Luc Hefferman from the album “Production Music.” The original can be found at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jon_Luc_Hefferman/20170730112628821/Triumph
This episode features an edited version of “Lorca” by Thorn1 from the album “The Leave of Leaves.” It was sourced from the Free Music Archive. The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Thorn1/The_Leave_of_Leaves/02_-_Thorn1_-_Lorca
This episode features an edited version of “Bumble” by Podington Bear from the album “Daydream.” The original can be found at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Daydream/Bumble_1908
This episode features an edited version of “Vittoro” by Blue Dot Sessions from the album “Aeronaut.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Aeronaut/Vittoro_1103
This episode features an edited version of “Upbeat” by Jon Luc Hefferman from the album “Production Music.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jon_Luc_Hefferman/20170730112628821/Upbeat
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Cey Adams is a soft-spoken legend. A New York City native, he emerged from the downtown graffiti scene before becoming the creative director of Def Jam Recordings, where he designed for Run DMC, The Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, Notorious B.I.G., and Jay-Z, among others. In this episode of First Things First, we talk about the relationship between art, music, and design, what makes a good client, and the importance of passion.
First Things First is produced as part of Frontier Media. Learn more at www.frontier.is
Host: Paddy Harrington
Producer and Editor: Max Cotter
Frontier’s sponsor music is an edited version of “sketch (rum-portrait)” by Jahzzar from the album “Sketches.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Sketches/sketch_rum-portrait_1585
This episode features an edited version of “Coexistenz” by Loyalty Freak Music from the album “TO CHILL AND STAY AWAKE.” The original can be found at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/TO_CHILL_AND_STAY_AWAKE/Loyalty_Freak_Music_-_TO_CHILL_AND_STAY_AWAKE_-_01_Coexistenz
This episode features an edited version of “get out” by Jahzzar from the album “Sketches.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Sketches/get_out_1716
This episode features an edited version of “The Zeppelin” by Blue Dot Sessions from the album “Aeronaut.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Aeronaut/The_Zeppelin_1908
This episode features an edited version of “Acme Coke” by Roger Plexico from the album “No Man’s Land.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Roger_Plexico/No_Mans_Land/Roger_Plexico_-_No_Mans_Land_-_06_Acme_Coke
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Jeremy Leslie loves magazines. He leads magCulture: a design studio, online resource, magazine shop, and events producer. He divides his time between designing, writing, and curating. His book The Modern Magazine was published in 2013 and the online magCulture Journal is a key source of editorial-design opinion and news. In this episode, we talk about magazines as recording devices and the evolution of ideas in the space where print and digital meet.
First Things First is produced as part of Frontier Media. Learn more at www.frontier.is
Host: Paddy Harrington
Producer and Editor: Max Cotter
Frontier’s sponsor music is an edited version of “sketch (rum-portrait)” by Jahzzar from the album “Sketches.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Sketches/sketch_rum-portrait_1585
This episode features an edited version of “One Cool Minute” by Loyalty Freak Music from the album “MINIMAL AMBIENT BOUNCE.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/MINIMAL_AMBIENT_BOUNCE/Loyalty_Freak_Music_-_MINIMAL_AMBIENT_BOUNCE_-_02_One_Cool_Minute
This episode features an edited version of “Stars Are Out” by Podington Bear from the album “Daydream.” The original can be found at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Daydream/Stars_Are_Out_1389
This episode features an edited version of “Triumph” by Jon Luc Hefferman from the album “Production Music.” The original can be found at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jon_Luc_Hefferman/20170730112628821/Triumph
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Graphic designer and filmmaker Marina Willer is a partner at global design firm Pentagram. Before joining Pentagram, she was head creative director at Wolff Olins in London, where she lead iconic work like the visual identity of Tate Modern. In this episode, we talk about her film, Red Trees, which tells the story of today’s refugee crisis through the lens of her own family. And we talk about the role of the designer in a world that is overrun by consumption. This interview was recorded in 2019 at the What Design Can Do conference in Mexico City.
First Things First is produced as part of Frontier Media. Learn more at www.frontier.isHost: Paddy Harrington
Producer and Editor: Max Cotter
This episode features an edited version of “Like Swimming” by Broke For Free from the album “Leaf.” The original can be found at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Leaf/Broke_For_Free_-_Leaf_-_02_Like_Swimming
This episode features an edited version of “Outmoded Waltz” by Podington Bear from the album “Carefree.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Carefree/Outmoded_Waltz
This episode features an edited version of “As Colorful As Ever” by Broke For Free from the album “Layers.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Layers/As_Colorful_As_Ever
This episode features an edited version of “Acme Coke” by Roger Plexico from the album “No Man’s Land.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Roger_Plexico/No_Mans_Land/Roger_Plexico_-_No_Mans_Land_-_06_Acme_Coke
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Tina Roth Eisenberg has many preoccupations and passions, she started a Temporary Tattoo company called Tattly, a Global community meet up group called Creative Mornings, and a Digital task organizer called Teux Deux. After studying design in Switzerland and Germany, she moved to Brooklyn in 1999 and worked as a designer eventually starting the design blog swiss miss that became one of the world’s most visited design websites.
In this episode of First Things First, we talk about magic and the importance of listening to everything the universe has to tell you.
First Things First is produced as part of Frontier Media. Learn more at www.frontier.is
Host: Paddy Harrington
Producer and Editor: Max Cotter
This episode features an edited version of “Lorca” by Thorn1 from the album “The Leave of Leaves.” The original can be found at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Thorn1/The_Leave_of_Leaves/02_-_Thorn1_-_Lorca
This episode features an edited version of “Bumble” by Podington Bear from the album “Daydream.” The original can be found at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Daydream/Bumble_1908
This episode features an edited version of “Broke For Free” by Murmur from the album “Layers.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Layers/Murmur_1979
This episode features an edited version of “Seashore” by Podington Bear from the album “Carefree.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Carefree/Seashore
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Named one of Fast Company’s ‘Most Creative People in Business’, Robert Brunner is the designer of such iconic products as the Apple PowerBook and Beats by Dr. Dre headphones. Former Director of Industrial Design for Apple, he laid the foundations for moving computers from the utilitarian to the desirable and helped define Apple as the most powerful brand and technology company in the world. In 2007, Robert founded San Francisco-based design studio Ammunition to communicate ideas through products, brands and their surrounding experiences.
In this episode of First Things First, we talk about the meaning that objects can hold, the shift from the world of corporate design to design consulting, and why sometimes a fridge, should just be a fridge.
To learn more about Robert, visit ammunitiongroup.com
First Things First is produced as part of Frontier Media. Learn more at www.frontier.is
Host: Paddy Harrington
Producer and Editor: Max Cotter
This episode features an edited version of “Golden Hour” by Podington Bear from the album “Springtime.” The original can be found at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Springtime/Golden_Hour_1973
This episode features an edited version of “Everybody” by Podington Bear from the album “Carefree.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Carefree/Everybody
This episode features an edited version of “One And” by Broke For Free from the album “Leaf.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Leaf/Broke_For_Free_-_Leaf_-_08_One_And
This episode features an edited version of “Upbeat” by Jon Luc Hefferman from the album “Production Music.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jon_Luc_Hefferman/20170730112628821/Upbeat
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