Wayfinding Xchange Podcast
Technology
About
Join us on the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast, where we delve into the latest insights and draw inspiration from leading experts, tech innovators, and key contributors in the fields of design and wayfinding. This podcast is a passion project for us, providing a platform for exploring the cutting-edge of our industry. About Endpoint: At Endpoint, we’re known for more than just podcasts. We are an internationally renowned, award-winning practice with a team of over 50 graphic designers, industrial designers, project managers, and production specialists. Since our founding in 1999, we have dedicated ourselves to designing and delivering innovative wayfinding and signage solutions across various sectors. With studios in London and Dubai, our main focus is providing exceptional design services to our clients worldwide. You can learn more about us at www.weareendpoint.com.
Episodes
- What the built environment gets wrong about inclusive design - Ed Warner, Motionspot
This episode of the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast features Ed Warner, CEO and Co-Founder of Motionspot. He discusses inclusive design in the built environment, emphasizing the need to move beyond minimum standards and incorporate lived experi…
- Designing the next era of navigation - Phil Rae, Living Map
This episode of the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast features Alison Richings in conversation with Phil Rae of Living Map. They discuss the rapid evolution of digital navigation, the shift towards more seamless and less visible guidance systems,…
- How stadium architecture and wayfinding shapes the fan experience - Jon-Scott Kohli, BDP Pattern
This episode features Jon-Scott Kohli of BDP Pattern discussing how stadium architecture and wayfinding influence the fan experience, using Everton's new waterfront stadium as a case study. The conversation covers intuitive design, heritag…
- Why brand strategy should come before the build - San San Chan, Latitude
San San Chan of Latitude joins the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast to discuss integrating brand strategy into the development process. The conversation explores how identity and storytelling can shape the built environment from the start, leadi…
- Inclusive design, co-creation and better wayfinding in the built environment - Lucy Smith, HTA Design
This episode features Lucy Smith of HTA Design discussing inclusive design and community engagement in shaping built environments. The conversation highlights how wayfinding contributes to belonging, participation, and trust, aiming to cre…
- How sustainable design can respond to climate challenges in the built environment - Sean Lockie, Arup
Sean Lockie from Arup joins the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast to discuss how sustainable design addresses climate challenges in the built environment, covering decarbonisation, resilience, and the impact on design thinking, policy, and materi…
- What Scandinavian design can teach us about better wayfinding - Michaela Pihl Olsen, Urgent Agency
Michaela Pihl Olsen discusses how Scandinavian design principles influence wayfinding, branding, and communication. The episode covers regional navigation approaches and the development of strategic wayfinding in Copenhagen, emphasizing cl…
- Creating world-class visitor experiences in museums - Lizzy Whirrity, Imperial War Museums
Lizzie Whirrity from Imperial War Museums shares insights on delivering exceptional visitor experiences, covering aspects like visitor needs, emotional journeys, and operational considerations.
- Can mycelium transform sustainable signage? - Ryan Little, Funguy Design
Ryan Little of Funguy Design discusses the use of mycelium in creating sustainable signage and architectural elements on the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast. The conversation covers material innovation, circular design, and the scalability of e…
- How experiential design connects people, place and wellbeing - Cybelle Jones, SEGD
Cybelle Jones, CEO of SEGD, joins the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast to discuss how experiential design builds meaningful connections between people and their surroundings. The episode examines the role of design in fostering wellbeing, identi…
- Landscape architecture and wayfinding: designing better outdoor spaces - Scott Carroll, LDA Design
Scott Carroll from LDA Design joins the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast to discuss the synergy between landscape architecture and wayfinding. The conversation highlights how landscape design can enhance orientation and movement in outdoor space…
- Welcome to the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast: design, wayfinding and the built environment
The Wayfinding Xchange Podcast explores how design, technology, and industry leaders shape wayfinding and the built environment. Conversations focus on navigation, experience, and design's impact on how people interact with spaces.
- How interior design shapes visitor experience and movement - Ocean Liu, HOK
Ocean Liu from HOK explains on the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast how interior design impacts visitor experience and movement. The discussion covers atmosphere, materiality, and creating intuitive, comfortable, and engaging environments where…
- How what3words is changing the language of location - Giles Rhys Jones, what3words
Giles Rhys Jones discusses what3words on the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast, explaining its impact on global navigation and digital addressing. The episode covers challenges in describing locations and the technology's role in wayfinding.
- Where wayfinding meets exhibition design in museums - Ragna Jacobsen, National Museum of Norway
This episode features Ragna Jacobsen from the National Museum of Norway discussing the connection between exhibition design and wayfinding. The conversation covers how cultural environments manage narrative, orientation, and visitor flow t…
- The craft of traditional signwriting in a digital age - Mark Josling, Spectrum Signs
Mark Josling, a traditional signwriter, shares insights on craftsmanship, heritage, and the lasting value of handmade signs in the digital era. The discussion covers materiality, lettering, authenticity, and the place of traditional skills…
- Donor recognition design and storytelling in cultural institutions - Kathryn Marten, National Theatre
This episode features Kathryn Marten from the National Theatre discussing donor recognition design in cultural settings. The conversation covers how storytelling, materiality, and placement can enhance the visitor experience and integrate…
- How the National Theatre's historic building has evolved through design and sustainability - Paul Jozefowski, National Theatre
Paul Jozefowski of the National Theatre discusses how the historic building's design supports environmental performance and visitor experience. The episode explores the adaptation of legacy buildings for contemporary expectations in cultur…
- How public art and interactive design shape experience in the built environment - Jason Bruges
This episode of the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast features multidisciplinary artist Jason Bruges discussing how public art and interactive design shape the experience of the built environment. The conversation covers the impact of dynamic ins…
- The future of lighting design in architecture and the built environment - Paul Nulty
This episode features Paul Nulty discussing how lighting impacts perception, movement, and atmosphere in architecture. It covers technology
- Accessibility in the built environment: inclusive design, wayfinding and real user needs - Ian Streets, About Access
Ian Streets of About Access discusses accessibility in the built environment, emphasizing inclusive design and user needs over mere compliance. The episode highlights the role of clear wayfinding in enhancing independence and confidence in…
- How cognitive ageing impacts navigation and wayfinding design - Professor Jan Weiner
Professor Jan Weiner discusses how cognitive ageing impacts navigation and wayfinding, exploring changes in memory, spatial awareness, and decision-making. The episode examines design implications for creating more supportive environments…
- Typography in wayfinding: how typefaces shape navigation and experience - Riccardo De Franceschi, Dalton Maag
This episode features Riccardo De Franceschi of Dalton Maag discussing how typography impacts wayfinding. The conversation covers how typeface choices affect legibility, clarity, brand expression, and overall usability in navigating physic…
- The importance of colour in wayfinding and environmental design - Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone Colour Institute
Leatrice Eiseman from the Pantone Colour Institute joined the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast to discuss how colour impacts perception, behaviour, and navigation in the built environment. The conversation covered using colour for orientation, i…
- Wayfinding as a service in healthcare: improving navigation through digital solutions - Ralph Michels, Eyedog
This episode features Ralph Michels, CEO of Eyedog, discussing digital wayfinding services in healthcare. The conversation covers challenges in hospital navigation and the benefits of treating wayfinding as an ongoing service using digital…
- Digital humans and immersive wayfinding: the future of interaction in the built environment - Guy Gadney, Charisma
This episode discusses the emergence of digital humans and their potential role in wayfinding systems, featuring Guy Gadney, CEO of Charisma. The conversation covers AI, virtual characters, and immersive technologies in physical spaces for…
- Wayfinding for visual impairment: redefining audio navigation - Ethan Brooks, Waymap
This episode features Ethan Brooks of Waymap discussing audio navigation's impact on wayfinding for visually impaired individuals. The conversation covers Waymap's technology, accuracy challenges, and effective audio instruction design.
- Indoor navigation and digital mapping: the future of wayfinding in complex environments - Eva Cheng Pointr
Eva Cheng of Pointr joins the Wayfinding Xchange Podcast to discuss advancements in indoor navigation and digital mapping. The episode covers the integration of physical and digital wayfinding, the impact of accurate indoor positioning on…
- Real-time digital signage and transport wayfinding: connecting people and place - Chris Johns, PassageWay
Chris Johns from PassageWay discusses the impact of real-time digital signage on transport wayfinding, explaining how live data improves navigation and public transport usage. The episode explores the future of responsive and context-aware…
- Smart Cities and smart wayfinding: designing connected urban environments - Fariz Ahmad, Endpoint
This episode features Fariz Ahmad discussing the integration of smart wayfinding in designing connected urban environments. It covers the role of technology, data, and design in improving city-scale navigation and addresses the challenges…