Inside the Design Studio with David Peck
This podcast is where creativity meets real lifeācandid conversations on reinvention, identity, and designing a life that fits (with a bit of humor, because why suffer twice?).
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I sit down with designers, founders, artists, authors, and culture-makersāand sometimes go soloāto pull practical insights from real careers, real pivots, and real behind-the-scenes moments.
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Episode 28. The AI Dilemma: Creativity Killer or Ultimate Muse?
With generative AI reshaping education and creative work, is it a threat to human creativity or a powerful tool? Scott Chalupa shares insights from his AI training work.
Episode 18. Breaking Binary: Creative Ways to Expand Your Thinking
Explore how binary thinking limits our creativity and relationships. Discover practical ways to embrace nuance, challenge assumptions with curiosity, and see conflict as an opportunity for growth.
Episode 17. Unlock Your Inner Creative: 3 Unexpected Ways to Ask 'What If?' and Spark Creativity
Resolutions have never really worked for me. Instead, I use one Word of the Year as a design principle for my life and work. In this episode, I walk you through my ART methodāAssemble, Refine, Tryāand share why I chose Amplify for 2026.
Episode 5. Aspen Escape with Laura Max Rose
Explore the intersection of design, creativity, and intentional living with Laura Max Rose. An intimate conversation about building meaningful work and designing a life you love.