Podcasts

A live podcast from the Pati de les Dones at the CCCB, the Barcelona Center for Contemporary Culture, where we discuss the ‘L’Ombra’ project—a climate refuge proposal for the Raval neighborhood developed by Berta Bigas, a student in Elisava’s Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design Engineering. A collaborative exploration involving Elisava, the CCCB, and La Traginera. Podcast hosted by journalist David Sabaté.

The first roundtable discussion in the “Future Design Talks” series, part of Elisava’s 65th-anniversary programming. A conversation that reflects on how design can revitalize public spaces and strengthen community life in Ciutat Vella, the historic neighborhood that is home to Elisava. The roundtable was moderated by Miriam Giordiano and featured Manuela Valtchanova, Danae Esparza, and Massimo Menichinelli from Elisava, as well as Albert Batlle, District Councilor for Ciutat Vella.

We talk with Maria José Araya, Anna del Corral, and Elena Medarde, researchers and professionals specializing in wellbeing, health, and design. Drawing on various research projects in the field of wellbeing, we explore how design can help deepen our understanding of human experiences and foster the development of more inclusive, accessible, and people-centered solutions. Podcast hosted by Ainoa Abella in collaboration with UManresa and Qualia Estudio.

Second episode of Elisava’s podcast on the challenges of Artificial Intelligence, in which we speak with Pau Garcia and Marta Handenawer, directors of the Master in Applied AI for Arts and Design. They discuss the main aspects of this programme, the keys to using AI effectively, and career opportunities in this sector. The podcast is hosted by journalist David Sabaté.

We look back over 65 years of Elisava’s history (and the history of design) with three generations of alumni from the same family: María José Alier, aged 87, an interior designer from Elisava’s first graduating class; her son Joan Botey Alier, a 60-year-old industrial and ephemeral designer; and her grandson Joan Botey Durich, a 25-year-old designer. A podcast hosted by journalist David Sabaté.

Ann Richter studied visual communication at the State Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart and graphic design at the Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig. Before co-founding Studio Pandan, she worked at international design agencies including Graphic Thought Facility in London and Project Projects in New York City. As a co-founder of the collective A.R. practice, she develops projects at the intersection of design and curatorial work. Don’t miss her conversation with Francisca Torres, professor at Graphic Elisava, in this new episode of ‘Elisava in conversation’.