Border by Design - The World Design Capital 2024 | Mai Nguyen

In this English episode, Monique and Gustavo are joined by Mai Nguyen, the Board Chair of World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 and a professor of Urban Studies and Planning at UC San Diego. Mai’s dedication to reshaping communities through human-centered design has positioned her as a leading force in addressing some of society’s most complex challenges like homelessness, mental health, and climate change. Her visionary approach focuses on fostering lasting economic, social, cultural, civic, and environmental impact, making her a pivotal figure in the world of collaborative design solutions. Together, we explore the transformative potential of World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024, the strategies for overcoming cross-border collaboration challenges, and how design can drive meaningful change. Mai’s deep expertise and passion shine through as she shares how design can address pressing social issues and create sustainable, inclusive communities. This is a conversation about the power of design to truly transform our border and the world! (Algunos episodios serán en español y otros en inglés, conectando perspectivas únicas de la frontera.) Don’t miss more episodes by visiting olasmedia.com or your favorite audio platform. 🎧 Subscribe, like, and comment! And remember, you can reach us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you! Here are our social media handles: Instagram: bordermasters_  Facebook: Border Masters (Originally live on Feb 12, 2025) The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:01 - The Power of Design Thinking 00:09:14 - Rewriting Border Narratives 00:13:30 - The Meaning of Design 00:15:38 - Uniqueness of the San Diego Tijuana Region 00:17:51 - World Design Capital Programming and Legacy 00:19:33 - Fostering Community Engagement 00:22:41 - Building Trust and Collaboration with Tijuana 00:24:42 - Reaching Global and Local Audiences 00:27:41 - Lasting Impact and Collaborative Initiatives 00:35:05 - The Design Lab at UC San Diego 00:38:08 - Embracing the Border 00:39:22 - Making the Border Seamless 00:39:56 - Evolving Relationship with the Border 00:41:17 - Power of CommunitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.