A show about the human behind the human-centred designer

Design Feeling is a new podcast and community platform aimed at design thinkers, people gatherers, dot connectors, technologists and creative problem solvers who want to increase their self-awareness, creative confidence and meaning.

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June 28, 2024

Designing freedom in your career and life with Larry Cornett

Ever wondered how you can take control of your career and life to achieve true freedom and fulfilment? In this episode, Nirish Shakya engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Larry Cornett, a former designer and exec…

May 23, 2024

Transforming self-perception: Petra Williams on authenticity, hope, and expression

In this episode, host Nirish Shakya speaks with motivational speaker, life coach and poet, Petra Williams. They explore the journey of overcoming societal standards and personal fears, the layers of identity with the inner i…

April 18, 2024

Designing tomorrow beyond human-centricity with Martin Tomitsch and Steve Baty (plus free book giveaways!)

In this in-depth discussion, recorded at the UTS podcast studio in Sydney, Australia, Nirish Shakya talks with Martin Tomitsch and Steve Baty, co-authors of the book 'Designing Tomorrow.' Keep listening to win a free copy of…

March 28, 2024

The Power of Pointless Creativity Projects with Steve Chapman

This episode features a profound conversation with Steve Chapman, focusing on the liberation from societal constraints to embrace creative spontaneity and personal development. Steve shares his transition from as a organisat…

March 8, 2024

Decolonising ourselves: The journey to healing-centered ecosystems with Lana Jelenjev

In this deep conversation with consultant, facilitator, and mentor, Lana Jelenjev, and host Nirish Shakya, they delve into topics of self-discovery, healing-centred ecosystems, and building deep connections. They discuss the…

Feb. 23, 2024

Going to jail to save the world - Sam Griffiths

In this deep-dive interview, designer and activist Sam Griffiths details his journey from a design career into environmental activism, particularly with the organisation, Just Stop Oil. Sam discusses how entering the world o…

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About the Host

Nirish Shakya

UX designer, Educator and Coach, Nirish Shakya, is the founder and host of the Design Feeling Podcast. For the past 15 years, he has been helping organisations across the UK, Europe and the Asia-Pacific put their customers first and create impactful customer experiences by empowering organisations to increase their design thinking maturity.

He has been teaching UX, Design Thinking and Innovation for almost a decade at General Assembly, Jolt, UK Government, European Commission, corporates and startups.

He is currently focusing his energy on transforming individuals and teams into being more self-aware, creatively confident and purposeful problem-solvers.