Best Moritz Stefaner Podcasts (2025)

1
James Warren - Empathy at Scale. The Future of Story-Driven Insights 1:03:49

Play Pause

17h ago1:03:49

1:03:49

In this episode of The Experience Designers, Steve is joined by James Warren, expert storyteller, experience strategist, and founder of Share More Stories to explore how storytelling unlocks deep human connection and business insight. Together, they unpack the true power of stories: as tools for building trust, designing immersive experiences, and …

1
Shirley Wu on Data, Art, and Innovation in Visualization 45:49

2d ago45:49

45:49

Welcome to the Season 11 Finale of the PolicyViz Podcast! I’m ready for a summer break and am super excited to close the season talking with Shirly Wu—data visualization artist, technologist, and community thought leader. We talk about Shirley’s journey from creating vibrant, web-based data visualizations to developing physical, multi-sensory data …

1
Edward Tufte: Designing with Data, Art, and Purpose 53:16

9d ago53:16

53:16

In this week’s episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, I am reposting my 2015 interview with Edward Tufte, one of the pioneers of data visualization and author of seminal books like The Visual Display of Quantitative Information. At the time, Tufte was a well-known and hugely influential figure in the field. Over time, his influence has waned, and I find…

1
Laura Hess - 500 Experiences in 5 Years. A quest for the remarkable! 1:14:59

15d ago1:14:59

1:14:59

Join us as we talk with Laura Hess, who attended 500 experiences in 5 years, about building a 25-point “Remarkable” rubric for scoring immersive theatre, fine-art installations, XR activations, brand activations, and more.... Learn how intentionality, multi-sensory design, and post-show reflection can help creators craft moments that truly resonate…

1
From Tableau to AI: Where Data Visualization Is Headed with Andy Kirk 37:10

17d ago37:10

37:10

My friend Andy Kirk joins the show to reflect on the changing landscape of data visualization. We discuss the evolution of tools like Tableau and Flourish, the dispersion of social media communities, and how, how AI is reshaping workflows and data visualization. Andy shares insights from his freelance experience, the challenges of teaching data pre…

1
Drawing Data with Dragons: Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic on Teaching Kids and Adults Alike 37:38

24d ago37:38

37:38

In this episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic joins me to discuss the evolution of her work in data storytelling—from corporate workshops to her newest venture into children’s literature. We explore how the pandemic transformed training formats, the collaborative nature of her team, and the creative process behind her latest boo…

1
Amanda Cox on Data Journalism, AI, and Democratizing Design 36:16

30d ago36:16

36:16

Amanda Cox reflects on her career path from the New York Times to Bloomberg News, highlighting her efforts to make data more accessible and meaningful through journalism. We dive into the shifts in data journalism—from scarce print real estate to the rise of AI tools—and how these transitions affect newsroom priorities, audience interaction, and st…

1
Tom Hitch - Co-create or coerce? Why the best office experiences are built with their people 1:04:49

1M ago1:04:49

1:04:49

What makes a workplace worth the commute? In this episode, we sit down with workplace experience explorer and content creator Tom Hitch to uncover how the best office environments are co-created, not commanded. From sensory design to return-to-office (RTO) policies, Tom shares powerful insights from his travels into global workplaces, highlighting …

1
Pigalle Tavakkoli - What if emotion is the real design tool? 1:00:21

2M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Steve sits down with experience-design pioneer Pigalle Tavakoli to explore what she calls "StoryFeeling". The shift from telling stories at people to orchestrating the feelings they live through. Building on her recent keynote at the London Experience Week and forthcoming book - The Building Blocks of Experience Design. She explains how emotion-fir…

1
Digital Product Passport – a new era for circular economy | Claire Fioretti, Michelin and Stefan Novoszel, Tietoevry Create 35:43

2M ago35:43

35:43

What possibilities open when every product has a digital ID that records its entire lifecycle from origin and materials to repairs and recycling? This is the promise of the new Digital Product Passport (DPP), which will soon be mandatory for all products sold in the EU. The bold vision of DPP is to both combat piracy and increasesustainability. Whe…

1
Data for a Continent: Inside the European Correspondent's Visual Journalism 38:41

2M ago38:41

38:41

In this episode, I chat with Mandy Spaltman and Sebastian Graeff, co-leads of the data team at The European Correspondent, a volunteer-driven journalism initiative covering news across Europe. They discuss how their team of passionate designers and analysts craft daily data visualizations, their creative process, the tools they use, and the challen…

1
Stefan Moritz - Are We Ready for Experiences Co-created with AI? 1:09:45

2M ago1:09:45

1:09:45

In this episode, we explore Stefan's career journey, sparked by an epiphany during a friend's 50th birthday in Italy. This experience led him to prioritize quality over quantity in his work. Stefan shares his approach to restructuring his workload by focusing on fewer projects, which fosters creativity and personal growth. The discussion explores h…

1
Data Are Local: Context, Power, and Storytelling with Yanni Loukissas 40:25

3M ago40:25

40:25

In this episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, I speak with Yanni Loukissas, an Associate Professor at Georgia Tech, about the importance of context in working with data. Yanni argues that data are not universal but local—shaped by their origins, environments, and the intentions of those who collect them. Our conversation dives into how this perspective…

1
Rethinking lending through data | Gry Arnesen, Tietoevry Industry, Egil Årrestad, The Norwegian Debt Registry and Marcus Bergquist, Bislab 32:45

3M ago32:45

32:45

Loans connect us all. For both businesses and people, they are often a necessary stepping stone to making ambitions come true. On a societal level, they drive innovation and help sustain a thriving economy. Conversely, uncontrolled borrowing can bankrupt companies and individuals – or even fuel financial crime. In this episode of Data Insiders, our…

1
Claus Raasted - Imagination is your most undervalued business tool! 51:03

3M ago51:03

51:03

What if life, work, and transformation were just better versions of play? In this episode, you’ll meet Claus Raasted, Experience Designer, Viking impersonator, and founder of The College of Extraordinary Experiences. From a childhood spent LARPing to advising McKinsey, Klaus shares how designing intentional, immersive worlds can lead to real-world …

1
Mat Duerden - Unlock the Experience Ladder. How to Elevate Experiences from Memorable to Transformative 1:04:09

3M ago1:04:09

1:04:09

Dive into a captivating discussion on experience design with Mat Duerden, Department Chair of Experience Design and Management in the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University and Co-Author of the book Experience Design. Reveals how intentional design can transform everyday moments into powerful experiences. Mat shares his journey fro…

1
Exploring the Evolution of Data Visualization with Moritz Stefaner 41:45

3M ago41:45

41:45

In this week’s episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, I sit down with data visualization expert Moritz Stefaner to reflect on his journey in the field. We discuss Stefaner's work on the Data Stories Podcast, his shift from bespoke data visualization projects to scalable design systems, and his collaborations with organizations like the World Health Orga…

1
Engage, Elevate, Communicate: Davina Stanley on Crafting Clear Business Messages 39:54

4M ago39:54

39:54

In this episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, I chat with communication expert Davina Stanley about the power of clear and structured messaging in business communication. Davina shares insights from her books Engage and Elevate, discussing how leaders and teams can improve their communication efficiency through message mapping. She explains how a well-…

1
Balancing AI regulation and innovation: Insights from both sides of the Atlantic | Petja Piilola, Blic Public Affairs and Benjamin Wallace, Tietoevry Create 36:36

4M ago36:36

36:36

The EU and US take vastly different approaches to AI governance – how should companies navigate the situation in the global market? As Artificial Intelligence evolves at an unprecedented pace, the question of how to regulate it remains inconclusive. Recently, the EU has introduced the AI Act and shown signs of a more innovation-oriented mindset. Ho…

1
Mapping Inequality: Braden Crooks on Redlining and Urban Transformation 35:51

4M ago35:51

35:51

In this week’s episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, I speak with Braden Crooks, co-founder of Designing the We, about their project Undesign the Redline, an interactive exhibit that explores the history and lasting impact of redlining in the U.S. Braden shares how his background in landscape architecture and urban design led him to develop this projec…

1
Dr Paul. Zak: Why Building Trust, Engagement & Emotional Fitness is the Key to Creating Unforgettable Experiences and Thriving Relationships—at Work, in Business, and in Life. 1:10:29

5M ago1:10:29

1:10:29

In this episode of The Experience Designers, I sit down with Dr. Paul Zak, the neuroscientist who wrote the book on trust and human connection. A TED speaker, best-selling author, and founder of Immersion Neuroscience, Paul has spent decades uncovering the brain’s hidden responses to experiences, brands, and relationships. Link to Six App - https:/…

1
Revolutionizing Web Development: Rich Harris on Svelte's Creation and Impact 34:35

5M ago34:35

34:35

Rich Harris, creator of the Svelte framework, stops by the podcast to talk about his work. Rich shares how Svelte originated from his work in newsrooms at The Guardian and The New York Times, where he developed tools for building interactive data visualizations under tight deadlines. We talk about how Svelte simplifies web development by bridging t…

1
Kevin Wee's Tableau Journey in Visualization and Innovation 35:25

5M ago35:25

35:25

Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you’re having a great start to 2025 and are poised to have a happy, healthy, and successful year. I’m excited to start off the podcast this year with my friend Kevin Wee, a Tableau creator and visualizer, who shares his journey into data visualization. Kevin’s Tableau journey starts in 2019 at Purdue University wher…

1
Unlocking Data Communication: Unleashing the Power of R with David Keyes 35:35

6M ago35:35

35:35

The PolicyViz Podcast wraps up 2024 with David Keyes, author of the new book, R for the Rest of Us: A Statistics-Free Introduction! We not only talk about how you can get started in R using David’s book, but also building data and data visualization workflows with R, RMarkdown, and Quarto. We also talk about how to create consistent visualizations …

1
How designers can shape ethical AI I Minna Mustakallio, YLE and Denny Royal, Tietoevry Create 42:42

6M ago42:42

42:42

The AI revolution is moving at an unstoppable speed. However, the enthusiasm for increased efficiency often trumps serious ethical concerns. The human-centric approach of designers can play a key role in how these issues are addressed. In this episode, our host, Oona Ylänkö, unravels the theme with two top-level professionals who bring a unique per…

1
Captivating Minds: The Science of Storytelling and Attention in a Distracted World with John Medina 43:31

7M ago43:31

43:31

I’ve been super excited for this episode of the podcast for a while! This week, I speak with John Medina, author of one of my favorite books on the brain—Brain Rules! John and I talk about brain science generally and also dive into some specific aspects that are particularly important to the work of any data communicator: the importance of capturin…

1
SDVs and the automotive revolution I Moritz Neukirchner, Elektrobit and Piotr Romanowski, Tietoevry Create 44:25

7M ago44:25

44:25

What if your car could be upgraded with new features over time, just like your smartphone? This is the concept behind Software-defined Vehicles (SDVs), and it’s quickly becoming the experience customers expect from their investment. To meet these demands, major automotive players need to drastically transform their approach – namely, adopting the m…

1
Goc O'Callaghan part 2 - The secrets and learnings from the dark side of Disney's magic 44:45

7M ago44:45

44:45

What if the magic behind your favourite experiences wasn't just a coincidence? In this second part two of this two-part series with Goc O'Callaghan, Co-owner of ArcTanGent Festival and Global Experience Lead at Buro Happold. In this episode, we peel back the curtain on the often-overlooked and unknown 'dark side' of Disney's magic. From the hidden …

1
Mastering the Art of Executive Presence with Dr. Laura Sicola: Transforming Technical Expertise into Compelling Communication 35:16

7M ago35:16

35:16

Dr. Laura Sikola, a cognitive linguist and communications expert, visits the podcast to talk about how to be a better presenter and communicator. Laura’s work focuses on how to have better presence, telling stories, and connecting with your audiences. We talk about communication challenges like the “expert’s curse” and how developing your “executiv…

1
Designing with Type: Ellen Lupton on Typography, Inclusivity, and Innovation 34:35

8M ago34:35

34:35

I’m so excited to welcome Ellen Lupton to the PolicyViz Podcast! Ellen Lupton is a designer, writer, and educator. The all-new edition of her bestselling book Thinking with Type launched in March 2024. Other books include Design Is Storytelling, Graphic Design Thinking, Health Design Thinking, and Extra Bold: A Feminist, Inclusive, Anti-Racist, Non…

1
Goc O'Callaghan part 1 - Beyond the music: What festival design teaches us about crafting unforgettable experiences 52:28

8M ago52:28

52:28

We're taking you behind the scenes of an incredible journey, exploring the power of memorable experiences and the lessons we can learn from one of the major memory makers out there: music festivals. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Goc O'Callaghan, co-founder, owner, and festival director of the legendary ArcTanGent Festival in the UK. This …

1
The impact of AI on data security I Christine Dienel, Microsoft and Bharath Vijayaraghavan, Tietoevry Tech Services 34:52

8M ago34:52

34:52

How can organizations manage their data security in the age of AI? Artificial Intelligence solutions have the power to revolutionize productivity – but they also introduce risks that many companies need to prepare for. Unprecedented amounts of data coupled with human errors can put sensitive information at risk. Your host Oona Ylänkö is tackling th…

1
Flowers and Numbers: Natalia Kisileva's Journey of Creativity and Community 34:56

8M ago34:56

34:56

In this week’s episode, I interview Natalia Kisileva about her transition from engineering to data visualization and her work in data art and physicalization. We discuss her great Substack newsletter “Flowers and Numbers” and how she shifted her focus to data art, fostering community-building efforts, after the pandemic. Natalia emphasizes making d…