Podcast artwork thumbnail for I Hear Design: the i+s podcast

I Hear Design: the i+s podcast

Robert Nieminen, Lauren Brant

Booking Overview

An interview-led trade publication show focused on interior design, architecture, and the built environment, with recurring conversations with architects, designers, researchers, and product or science leaders alongside editorial deep dives. PR agencies could credibly pitch architecture principals, workplace strategists, design researchers, lighting experts, and leaders in higher-education or commercial design; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need established industry authority and substantive expertise rather than broad celebrity recognition.

Metrics

Episodes: 383

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 133 subscribers

Instagram: 6.6k followers

Contact Information

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Host

Robert Nieminen - Podcast host and interiors+sources editorial voice covering architecture, interior design, workplace strategy, and the evolving built environment.

Lauren Brant - Podcast host and interiors+sources editorial contributor focused on design products, lighting, wellness, and performance in the built environment.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established architects, interior designers, workplace strategists, researchers, product or lighting scientists, and senior leaders with demonstrated expertise in the built environment and a substantive point of view on design practice or performance.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of an architecture, design, research, or product organization, Significant completed projects or industry initiatives, Recognized expertise in a specialized area of the built environment, Responsibility for research, strategy, innovation, or design outcomes

Recent Guest Discussions

Robert Soler - Circadian Lighting, Daylight Integration, Glare And Visual Comfort, Controls, Sustainability, And Lighting Applications Across Workplaces, Healthcare, Hospitality, And Education.

Mark Bryan - Outcomes-based Design, Post-occupancy Evaluation, Measurable Performance, Futures Readiness, Interactive Documentation, And The Future Of Materials And Surfaces.

Martin Kimmel - Campus Identity, Recruitment And Retention, Student Wellness And Belonging, Libraries As Student-success Hubs, And Transformative Design Within Constrained Budgets.

Recent Topics

Interior Design, Architecture, Workplace Design, Lighting, Higher Education

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
I Hear Design: the i+s podcast
:

ICYMI: Inclusive School Design Has Overlooked a Key User: Educators

October 05, 2026

Inclusive school design has traditionally focused on creating learning environments that accommodate the varied needs of students. But what about the educators who spend their working lives in those same spaces? In this ICYMI episode of I Hear Design, we revisit an interiors+sources article exploring new research from Corgan and the ASID Foundation that examines how school environments affect educators with disabilities, chronic illnesses, sensory sensitivities, and other conditions. The find...

Product Talk | What Actually Makes a Product Innovative?

September 30, 2026

New doesn't always mean innovative. This episode of Product Talk explores how designers and specifiers can look beyond the “innovative” label to understand what a product actually changes. Lauren Brant examines examples that expand the function of familiar products, improve performance and material health, respond to human needs, introduce new creative perspectives, and integrate technology into the built environment. The result is a broader view of innovation as something that can happen thr...

Beyond the Hype: How AI Is Reshaping Interior Design Practice with Robert Nieminen

September 28, 2026

Artificial intelligence is quickly moving beyond image generation and into the everyday workflows of interior designers and architecture firms. But as AI becomes more capable, designers are also confronting questions about accuracy, privacy, intellectual property, creativity, sustainability, and how much trust to place in AI-generated information. In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen draws on recent interiors+sources reporting to explore how firms are using AI for visualizat...

Similar Podcasts

Here's 5 similar podcasts to
I Hear Design: the i+s podcast
:

Once Upon a Project · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

The Interior Design Business · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
I Hear Design: the i+s podcast
:

How do I get in touch with I Hear Design: the i+s podcast?

I Hear Design: the i+s podcast is hosted by Robert Nieminen and Lauren Brant. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for I Hear Design: the i+s podcast?

I Hear Design: the i+s podcast doesn't publicly list an email address. Podseeker can help you find the right host or producer contact.

How many listeners does I Hear Design: the i+s podcast have?

Podseeker estimates I Hear Design: the i+s podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for I Hear Design: the i+s podcast?

I Hear Design: the i+s podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established architects, interior designers, workplace strategists, researchers, product or lighting scientists, and senior leaders with demonstrated expertise in the built environment and a substantive point of view on design practice or performance. Common among recent guests: Leadership of an architecture, design, research, or product organization; Significant completed projects or industry initiatives; Recognized expertise in a specialized area of the built environment. Recent guests include Robert Soler, Mark Bryan, and Martin Kimmel.

How hard is it to get booked on I Hear Design: the i+s podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does I Hear Design: the i+s podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Interior Design, Architecture, Workplace Design, Lighting, and Higher Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Get your clients booked on top podcasts

Try us risk free with a FREE 3 days trial.

Start Your Free Trial

Join hundreds of PR teams using Podseeker to pitch and land bookings