What the Best Designers are Reading and Listening To: Career Defining Perspectives on Space by Stansons

We’re switching things up in the latest episode of Space by Stansons as host Guy Stanley looks back at some of the best conversations we’ve had on the series so far. From insights on creative thinking, personal development, and workplace design to the playbook on designing neuroinclusive workplaces, this compilation special has it all.What You’ll LearnHow Disney's Imagineering approach demonstrates the power of detailed, intentional design thinkingWhy sensory-inclusive design matters, as explored in "Eyes of the Skin" and its challenge to visual dominanceHow to approach workspace design with scientific rigour rather than trending aestheticsThe importance of continuous learning and real-time adaptation in design methodologyWhy sharing design knowledge openly advances industry standards and combats "neurowashing"How evidence-based design decisions directly influence behaviour and work stylesThis episode offers a curated collection of must-read books, must-listen podcasts and perspectives that have shaped some of the industry's most innovative minds.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Instructions on how to do this are here: https://www.fame.so/follow-rate-review Episode Highlights00:00 Intro: Design Inspiration Through Books & Podcasts00:26 Inside Disney's Imagineering: Creative Excellence in Spatial Design03:25 Productivity Tools: The Odeer Planning System04:24 The Daily Stoic: Mindful Design Practice05:42 Good Vibes: Building Creative Confidence07:07 Eyes of the Skin: Exploring Sensory Design08:32 Key Takeaways: Reading Recommendations for Design ProfessionalsEpisode Resources:Jordy Dent on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordy-d-42374910a/Jordy’s Recommendation, The Imagineering Story: https://share.google/L0Ens9yfTsz29oDVX David Jackson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-jackson-58026611b/ Victoria Dixon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-dixon-b07b0187/ Victoria’s Recommendation, The Daily Stoic: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daily-Stoic-Meditations-Perseverance-translations/dp/1781257655/ Ezgi Elitok on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezgi-elitok-4921a9226Ezgi’s Recommendation, Good Vibes, Good Life: How Self-Love Is the Key to Unlocking Your Greatness: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Vibes-Life-Self-Love-Unlocking/dp/1788171829/ Tracy Drury on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-drury-05556b43/ Tracy’s Recommendation, Eyes of the Skin: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eyes-Skin-Architecture-Senses-4e/dp/1394200676/ Kay Sargent on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-sargent-53b2431 Kay’s Book, Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces: Advancing Sensory Processing and Cognitive Well-Being in the Built Environment: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Designing-Neuroinclusive-Workplaces-Processing-Environment/dp/1394309333/ Alex Pellew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pellew-27080640 Alex’s Book, The Idea in You: How to Find It, Build It, and Change Your Life: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Idea-You-Find-Build-Change/dp/0241014832 Guy Stanley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guystanley Learn more about Stansons Group Ltd. here: https://stansons.co.uk 💬 Comment below your favourite part!