Crunching the Numbers: Women in Design with ThinkLab

In this episode, we sit down with Amanda Schneider, founder of ThinkLab, to explore gender disparities in the architecture and interior design industries. We dive into the numbers—why do women make up 50% of architecture students but only 25% get licensure and even less than 10% are in leadership roles? Does it matter who leads? We discuss systemic barriers, the impact of workplace culture, and what it takes to create a more equitable future. Plus, Amanda shares insights on domestic inequality, generational shifts, and how the industry can drive real change.This season of Break Some Dishes is presented by Humanscale.RESOURCES AND FURTHER READING Amanda Schneider’s 2024 TEDx Talk: Watch hereThinkLab US Design Industry Benchmark Report (2025): Access the reportAshley and Scott Delano Working Parents Initiative: Learn moreNate Bargatze Comedy Clip: Watch on YouTubeFollow Amanda Schneider on LinkedIn: Connect hereDesign Nerds Anonymous Podcast (Diversity Episode): Listen hereMcKinsey Women in the Workplace 2024 Report: Read the reportReshma Saujani, Author of Pay Up: Follow her on LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.