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Thinking Through Design

Adam Fromme

Booking Overview

A long-form design interview show featuring design educators, researchers, practitioners, and occasional students who discuss their work and how they approach design problems. PR agencies could pitch design professionals with substantive projects or research, particularly in game design, social-impact design, sustainability, and the built environment; the accessible guest profile suggests booking difficulty is low.

Metrics

Episodes: 40

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 250 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

fromme.3@osu.edu

podcast@osu.edu

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Host

Adam Fromme - Host of a long-form series exploring how designers approach their work.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Design educators, researchers, practitioners, and students with a substantive project, research interest, or design experience to discuss.
Required Achievements:  
Developed or contributed to a substantial design project, Conducted research or taught in a design-related field

Recent Guest Discussions

Rae Watters - Game Design, Interactive Storytelling, Consent And Relationships In Games, And Designing Non-player Character Interactions.

Shadrick Addy Kuteh - Social-impact Design, Virtual Reality, Cultural Context, Ethics, And Design’s Role In Addressing Social Challenges.

Hasna Kone - Design Education, Industrial Design Practice, Feedback, And Interests In Healthcare And Medical Equipment Design.

Sophie Chu - Sustainable And Circular Design, Community Research, And Connecting Business Waste With Artists Through Public Installations.

Marley Labishak - Interior Design, Sustainable Furniture Reuse, Wellness Spaces, And Designing Environments For Older Adults.

Recent Topics

Design, Design Thinking, Game Design, Sustainable Design, Social Impact Design

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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The Narrative behind the Gameplay

October 12, 2026

Rae Watters sits down with host Adam Fromme in this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast.  “I think that individualism and your perspective is just so valuable. I never want to have a piece of work that I do that I can’t see myself in.” Rae Watters In this episode, Rae discusses game design, storytelling and the ways interactive experiences shape how we understand one another. At the center of our conversation is the development of Role Call, a collaborative game ...

The Opportunities in Social Design

September 28, 2026

Shadrick Addy Kuteh sits down with host Adam Fromme in this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast.  “I think it’s very important that designers start to be intentional and mindful of their own values.” Shadrick Addy Kuteh In this episode, Shadrick discusses design for social impact and the ways designers can contribute to complex social and cultural challenges. He shares a recent project with Save the Children and Equality Labs that uses virtual reality to help pol...

A Student Spotlight on Study Abroad

August 21, 2026

Hasna Kone sits down with host Adam Fromme in this episode of the Thinking through Design podcast.  “Something could look good. Makes sense. But if you don’t have a valid reason behind it, it doesn’t really make sense.” Hasna Kone In this Student Spotlight episode, Hasna Kone shares her experience as an exchange student at Ohio State. A third-year industrial design student from Montreal, Hasna came to Columbus curious about how industrial design is taught and practiced here. Her...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Thinking Through Design?

Thinking Through Design is hosted by Adam Fromme. Its publicly listed emails are fromme.3@osu.edu and podcast@osu.edu. 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 Thinking Through Design?

The publicly listed emails for Thinking Through Design: fromme.3@osu.edu and podcast@osu.edu.

How many listeners does Thinking Through Design have?

Podseeker estimates Thinking Through Design reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Thinking Through Design?

Thinking Through Design typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Design educators, researchers, practitioners, and students with a substantive project, research interest, or design experience to discuss. Common among recent guests: Developed or contributed to a substantial design project; Conducted research or taught in a design-related field. Recent guests include Rae Watters, Shadrick Addy Kuteh, and Hasna Kone.

How hard is it to get booked on Thinking Through Design?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Thinking Through Design cover?

Recent episodes cover Design, Design Thinking, Game Design, Sustainable Design, and Social Impact Design. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

fromme.3@osu.edu

podcast@osu.edu

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