Honored to be featured on the front page of PRINT Magazine — a publication that has shaped conversations around design for decades.
Grateful to the editorial team for the thoughtful spotlight. Moments like this remind me why I love exploring design, storytelling, and the many unique paths people take in their work.
Onward — more conversations, more experiments, more building.
🚀 Big news! The episode of Amber Case on the UNIQUEWAYS with Thomas Girard YouTube channel has climbed into the Top 3 of all audio episodes on the channel! 🎉
In this episode, Amber explores the concept of calm technology — how our devices and tech ecosystems can serve us more smoothly, subtly, and humanely. Her insights have clearly struck a chord.
🙏 Thank you to everyone who tuned in, shared, and helped spread the ideas. If you haven’t listened yet, this might be the perfect time. Let’s keep the conversation going.
📺 Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/GWGlYGMJo40?si=llWvBEUE38_B2E7e
500 views on Anne Seol (UniqueWays In Person)
An inflection point. These in-person conversations are starting to find their rhythm — Anne brought such clarity and calm to that day, and maybe that’s what people are connecting with.
Amber Case is now in 4th place overall — proof that the new formats, both in-person and audio, are resonating in different ways.
Thanks to everyone watching, listening, and sharing these evolving chapters of UniqueWays.
#UniqueWays #DesignPodcast #InPerson #AmberCase #AnneSeol #ThomasGirard
✨ One of the best things about talking with Anne Seol was hearing how she approaches creativity and storytelling in a way that feels both fearless and deeply personal.
🎙️ Watch the full conversation on YouTube — https://youtu.be/pd1YkwCpIxw?si=d6_Vg2xE1iij6-
#UNIQUEWAYS #AnneSeol #CreativeConversations #PodcastClip #VancouverCreatives yl
Had the chance to sit down in person with Anne Seol, Editor-in-Chief of WOO Publication.
We talked about creativity, community, and what drives her work at WOO.
Now up on YouTube 🎙️
Watch here → https://youtu.be/pd1YkwCpIxw?si=9ouHXfJKpKBmFkNV
#UniqueWays #DesignPodcast #WOO #AnneSeol
Next week on #UniqueWays: Indi Young joins us to rethink how we see people, not just users. #DesignThinking #UXResearch
Next week on #UniqueWays: Indy Young joins us to rethink how we see people, not just users. #DesignThinking #UXResearch
A peek inside the UniqueWays studio — capturing moments of prototyping, research, and design in action. Every setup tells a story about process and creativity.
These photos are freely licensed under CC BY-SA via Wikimedia Commons for educational use.
https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:UniqueWays_studio
#DesignProcess #Prototyping #CreativeWorkspace #UniqueWays #openaccess
A peek inside the UniqueWays studio — capturing moments of prototyping, research, and design in action. Every setup tells a story about process and creativity.
These photos are freely licensed under CC BY-SA via Wikimedia Commons for educational use.
https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:UniqueWays_studio
#DesignProcess #Prototyping #CreativeWorkspace #UniqueWays #openaccess
A quick snapshot of where I am today — grateful for the recognition, the mentors, and the incredible people I get to work with.
Notability Snapshot (9/10):
• 12 ISBN-registered books, including Son of Greg Girard and Emerging Scholar series
• TED.com speaker and two-time Sorbonne presenter
• Verified Google Knowledge Panel
• Host of UNIQUEWAYS podcast (250+ episodes, 22+ guests with Wikipedia pages)
• Creator of UX Now and Unique Ways of Prototyping frameworks
• Featured in Business Insider, The BC Review, and Brave UX
• Multiple Emerging Scholar Awards and academic fellowships
Next milestone drops this week from Paris 🇫🇷. Excited to share the Return to Sorbonne 2025 recording soon!
#DesignInnovation #UXNow #UNIQUEWAYS #ThoughtLeadership #GlobalEducation
Debra Bishop, Design Director at The New York Times, joins me on UniqueWays! Episode drops Saturday! #Design #NYT #UniqueWays #typography
🎙️ Just dropped a new episode of UNIQUEWAYS featuring the brilliant May-Li Khoe! We dive into dancing as necessity, geopolitics and Canada.
May-Li’s insights on “you do you” are a game-changer for anyone in design or innovation. Don’t miss this one!
💡 Listen here: https://youtu.be/shPa9NPAvL0?si=RbQ7TQ8UXsO1ctxo
250+ episodes. 22+ guests with Wikipedia pages. Endless design insights.
UNIQUEWAYS is my ongoing journey into how creativity shapes our world. From John Maeda to Debbie Millman, we explore the people, ideas, and frameworks transforming design today.
Check out the latest episodes here: www.uniqueways.ca
#DesignThinking #UXDesign #Podcast #CreativeLeadership #InnovationInDesign #UNIQUEWAYS
🚀 Proud moment! My latest Brave UX episode is already #3 in views among the last 30 episodes with the fresh new look — thanks so much to everyone tuning in and sharing.
The energy is building as I prepare for the Sorbonne talk next month — stay tuned for more exciting insights on tactile UX and design innovation!
Reading University Announcement
Grateful to be invited by the University of Reading to contribute to their design programme this fall.
I’ll be:
– Sharing select online content in advance with students
– Giving a talk on the future state of the design industry, especially for typography-minded designers
– Joining a hybrid panel discussion on careers
– Offering one-to-one feedback sessions on portfolios and interview prep
Reading has such a strong legacy in typography — and I’m glad to help today’s students find their voice in the evolving industry.
Thanks to Keith for the nudge, and to the Reading team for the warm welcome.
#typography #designeducation #futureofdesign #uxnow #uniqueways
🚀 Just updated my full notability profile — now live on Medium.
It highlights key milestones like:
• TED.com recognition
• My 2025 return to Sorbonne
• The UX Now + Unique Ways of Prototyping frameworks
• Brave UX and 250+ podcast guests
• My memoir Son of Greg Girard
• And more from a design journey across education, authorship, and innovation
🧠 See what a 9/10 notability tier looks like:
👉 medium.com/@thomas_10751/thomas-girard-ux-educator-podcaster-author-speaker-9f08060ed219
#UX #DesignLeadership #Notability #ThoughtLeadership #Sorbonne #TEDx #UniqueWays
🎙 New milestone on UNIQUEWAYS
The episode with Christine Vallaure just became the most-watched YouTube episode of UNIQUEWAYS — 296 views and climbing.
Christine, founder of Moonlearning, shares powerful insights on prototyping, design systems, and what UX education looks like today.
📺 Watch here → https://youtu.be/vznTM_cQPNo?si=4VyjUOCu_GR10SzE
(Still not in my Linktree — maybe it should be.)
#UNIQUEWAYS #UXDesign #ChristineVallaure #DesignSystems #UXNow #PodcastMilestone
🎉✨ Happy Holidays! 🌟🎄 From all of us at the UNIQUEWAYS Podcast, we’re sending you the warmest wishes for a festive season filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories! 🥂❄️ May your holidays sparkle with moments of love and cheer! 🎁💫 Thank you for being an incredible part of our journey this year. Here’s to more exciting adventures together in 2025! 🌟🍾 #HappyHolidays #UNIQUEWAYS
🎉✨ Happy Holidays! 🌟🎄 From all of us at the UNIQUEWAYS Podcast, we’re sending you the warmest wishes for a festive season filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories! 🥂❄️ May your holidays sparkle with moments of love and cheer! 🎁💫 Thank you for being an incredible part of our journey this year. Here’s to more exciting adventures together in 2025! 🌟🍾 #HappyHolidays #UNIQUEWAYS
🎉✨ Happy Holidays! 🌟🎄 From all of us at the UNIQUEWAYS Podcast, we’re sending you the warmest wishes for a festive season filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories! 🥂❄️ May your holidays sparkle with moments of love and cheer! 🎁💫 Thank you for being an incredible part of our journey this year. Here’s to more exciting adventures together in 2025! 🌟🍾 #HappyHolidays #UNIQUEWAYS
