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"Fireside MSP" is a warm, engaging podcast brought to you by the Managed Service experts at XenTegra, where technology meets conversation around the virtual fireside. Each episode dives deep into the world of managed services, exploring the latest trends, solutions, and innovations that are shaping the future of technology. Hosted by seasoned professionals from XenTegra and featuring occasional guest appearances from our industry partners, "Fireside MSP" aims to demystify the complex world o ...
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Welcome to This is HCD – Human-Centered Design, UX & Service Design Thinking Podcast, the global show for designers, innovators, and changemakers who want to create better products, services, and experiences. Hosted by Gerry Scullion, with over 1-million downloads worldwide. Each episode dives into conversations with leading voices in service design, UX design, interaction design, customer experience, and design strategy. Together, we explore the methods, mindsets, and real-world stories tha ...
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If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter. Design Smarter. Lead Better. Join our Community: https://circle.thisishcd.com/Join-Community In this episode of This is HCD, Gerry Scullion is joined (again!) by service design pioneer Marc Stickdorn – recorded right after they both spoke at SD in Gov in Edinbu…
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n this episode of Fireside MSP, Trevor Mansell sits down with Brian Clark and Charles Anderson to unpack the real challenges organizations face with endpoint management and security today. From tool sprawl to complex patching cycles and compliance demands, the team shares how Guardian simplifies control, consolidates overlapping tools, and strength…
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If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter. Design Smarter. Lead Better. Join our Community: https://circle.thisishcd.com/Join-Community [00:00] How AI is changing search behaviours - users still defaulting to Google [02:15] The return of the UX generalist - broad skills becoming more valuable [03:45] Ne…
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If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter. Design Smarter. Lead Better. Join our Community: https://circle.thisishcd.com/Join-Community We’re on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh for a walking conversation with Lucy Kimbell — engineer-turned-artist-turned-academic, and one of the sharpest observers of how des…
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Fashion designer Michael Drummond joins hosts Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane to explore the parallels between art and fashion, drawing creative inspiration from music, personal experiences, and unique collaboration. Drummond shares insights from Project Runway, balances commercial and artistic endeavors, and discusses his community's impact on his w…
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If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter. Design Smarter. Lead Better. Join our Community: https://circle.thisishcd.com/Join-Community When Chelsea Mauldin began bringing design thinking into the U.S. government, she was met with scepticism — design was still seen as “throw pillows and pretty fonts.” I…
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Fashion becomes a powerful lens through which cultural shifts and global challenges are examined at Paris Fashion Week. Hosts Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane explore how designers used storytelling to respond to societal issues like climate anxiety and social unrest, emphasizing themes of hope, resistance, and change. Highlighting standout collection…
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If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter. Design Smarter. Lead Better. Join our Community: https://circle.thisishcd.com/Join-Community Design isn’t just creativity — it’s care. In this episode, Gerry sits down with Ali Fawkes, Head of Social Innovation at Humanly (founded by Jenni Parker) to unpack pra…
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If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter. Design Smarter. Lead Better. Join our Community: https://circle.thisishcd.com/Join-Community Gerry Scullion talks with Johanna Lundqvist, a former hospice nurse turned designer, about the wisdom gathered from years of palliative care. They discuss the Swedish m…
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If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter. Design Smarter. Lead Better. Join our Community: https://circle.thisishcd.com/Join-Community In this episode of This is HCD, Gerry Scullion sits down with Thea Snow, Director at the Center for Public Impact, to explore the powerful intersection of systems, imag…
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If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter. Design Smarter. Lead Better. Join our Community: https://circle.thisishcd.com/Join-Community What do you do when the external noise is too loud, and your system wants to shut down? This episode helps you stay open without getting overwhelmed. This series is a s…
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If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter. Design Smarter. Lead Better. Join our Community: https://circle.thisishcd.com/Join-Community In this episode of This is HCD, Gerry Scullion talks with Steven Puri, who has lived in two extreme worlds: producing Oscar-winning visual effects for Hollywood blockbu…
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Join Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane on the Clothing Coulture podcast as they break down the fashion product development cycle. Follow the journey from concept to finished garment, covering key steps like fabric selection, fit assessments, and building detailed tech packs. They share expertise on pre-production essentials, global supply chains, sampl…
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If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter. Design Smarter. Lead Better. Join our Community: https://circle.thisishcd.com/Join-Community From solo consultant to scaling a design talent powerhouse—Sara Fortier (CEO of Outwitly) reveals what it really takes to grow, hire, and thrive in today’s design econo…
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If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter. Design Smarter. Lead Better. Join our Community: https://circle.thisishcd.com/Join-Community Welcome, Mike! This is a short guest series from Mike Parker. I've received incredible benefits from learning about the techniques from Mike's work. It's allowed me to …
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If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter. Design Smarter. Lead Better. Join our Community: https://circle.thisishcd.com/Join-Community What happens when women with lived experience of addiction, prison, and recovery sit down with a former judge and a senator? In this powerful episode, Gerry Scullion br…
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Trevor Mansell and Brian Clark break down what modern endpoint management looks like in the real world. With Windows 10 to 11 migrations in full swing and EUC stacks evolving, they share how XenTegra is simplifying tool sprawl and hardening security with a pragmatic trio: Microsoft Intune for deployment and compliance, ControlUp for real time visib…
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We're bringing back Season 1, Episode 4, originally released five years ago, because its message is still vital in today's market. In this conversation, Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane dive into the meaning of responsible production in a turbulent world—emphasizing worker welfare, sustainability, and the evolving definition of "responsible" manufactu…
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Date: 7/22/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily discuss France's New Law, Printemps, and the New York City Garment District. #clothingbrief #fashionnews
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If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter. Design Smarter. Lead Better. Join our Community: https://circle.thisishcd.com/Join-Community Episode overview In this deeply human episode, Gerry Scullion speaks with Wellington-based design researcher Rachel Knight about the emotional realities of working in s…
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If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter. Design Smarter. Lead Better. Join our Community: https://circle.thisishcd.com/Join-Community In this powerful walking episode through Dublin, Gerry speaks with Allen Bobinac, manager of The Lighthouse Café and a man whose journey from sleeping rough in St Steph…
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If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter. Design Smarter. Lead Better. Join our Community: https://circle.thisishcd.com/Join-Community In this short update episode, Gerry Scullion shares an exciting behind-the-scenes change: the Global Human-Centered Design Directory has now moved to the main This is H…
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Explore the enduring value of mom-and-pop shops in the fashion industry's wholesale strategy with hosts Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane. This episode of Clothing Coulture delves into how local boutiques foster long-term brand growth, provide personalized experiences, and support multi-channel marketing for emerging designers.…
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If you like our content, be sure to sign up to our weekly The Design Compass Newsletter. Design Smarter. Lead Better. Join our Community: https://circle.thisishcd.com/Join-Community In this episode, I speak with Irish garden designer and tv personality - Diarmuid Gavin. He has presented gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show on nine occasions from 1995…
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