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Design As a Force for Good with Lisa Gralnek of iF Design

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We explore how design moves beyond aesthetics into systems, platforms, and policies, and how iF Design advances that mission through a global award, a new academy, and a rising sustainability standard. Lisa shares practical examples, from packaging tweaks to AI workflows, that turn intent into measurable impact.

Lisa chats about:
• Her values-led career path linking business and design
• How living abroad shaped her curiosity and critical thinking
• Design as problem-solving across products and systems
• Origins and scale of the iF Design Award
• Why iF is less known in the United States
• How and when to apply for the next award
• What the iF Design Academy teaches leaders
• Business fluency and keeping design in the C-suite
• Practical sustainability across environmental and social impact
• Certifications, category-specific questions, and scoring
Visit ifdesign.com, explore the website, explore it's a great resource. We've indexed all winners since 1954. Even if you're not even thinking about participating or anything else, the content inspiration is exceptional.
Connect with Lisa Gralnek:

Lisa’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisagralnek

iF Design - https://ifdesign.com/en/
iF Design Academy - https://ifdesign-academy.com/
Future of XYZ Podcast - https://ifdesign.com/en/podcast-future-of-xyz-by-if-design
iF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/organization-guest/company/ifdesign

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Chapters

1. Welcome And Guest Intro (00:00:00)

2. Lisa’s Career Through Line (00:02:45)

3. How Living Abroad Shaped Design Views (00:05:02)

4. Design As A Force For Good (00:07:38)

5. What IF Design Is And Its Origins (00:12:07)

6. How The IF Award Jury Works (00:16:20)

7. Furniture And Built Environment Categories (00:19:10)

8. Why IF Is Less Known In The U.S. (00:22:12)

9. Deadline, Entries, And How To Apply (00:25:05)

10. Inside The IF Design Academy (00:27:18)

11. Who The Academy Serves And Why (00:31:05)

12. Starting The Future Of XYZ Podcast (00:34:02)

13. Upcoming Guests And AI In Design (00:37:05)

14. A Practical View Of Sustainability (00:40:20)

15. Raising The Bar On Sustainability Standards (00:45:30)

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