Design Mind frogcast

On this episode of the Design Mind frogcast, we're exploring the serious side of playful design. To guide us through the conversation, we're joined by Jenny Savage, Senior Visual Designer at frog.
 
Jenny shares why it’s hard work to make things not feel like hard work. We also discuss the role of play in design, how creativity can unlock better experiences and why designing for neurodiversity—like designing for any kind of accessibility—makes it better for everybody.
 
Jenny also speaks about AI, dating apps, and why pulling from a deep well of silliness can help create more human experiences.
Brought to you by frog, a global creative consultancy. frog is part of Capgemini Invent. (https://www.frog.co) 
 
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https://www.frog.co/designmind/design-mind-frogcast-ep-62-the-serious-side-of-playful-design
Download the frog report 'The New Lines of Luxury' (The New Lines of Luxury | frog, part of Capgemini Invent)
 
Host/Writer: Elizabeth Wood, Editorial Director, frog 
 
Research & Story Support: Camilla Brown, Editorial Manager, frog
 
Audio Production: Steven Strange

Today on our show, we're diving into frog's latest luxury research, drawn from conversations with over 5,000 high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals worldwide. Gagandeep Gadri, Managing Director of frog and Anne-Laure Colcy, frog's Global Head of Luxury, unpack five defining trends shaping 2030 and beyond, from the Revenge of Retail to Beauty Shifts and New Frontiers like space tourism and robotics. Then, frog VP Caroline Le Bars sits down with Agnès Roquefort, Global Chief Development Officer, Luxury & Lifestyle at Accor to explore what these trends mean for hospitality, from branded residences to the reimagined Orient Express. It's a rich look at where luxury is headed next.

Brought to you by frog, a global creative consultancy. frog is part of Capgemini Invent. (https://www.frog.co)

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Host/Writer: Elizabeth Wood, Editorial Director, frog 
Research & Story Support: Camilla Brown, Editorial Manager, frog
Audio Production: Steven Strange

On this episode of the Design Mind frogcast, we’re exploring what happens when AI moves from the screen into the physical world. To take this leap, we’re joined by John Robins, Head of Physical AI at frog.

John defines physical AI as intelligence that understands the physics of our world. Together, we journey through how real-world experiences could be set to evolve as AI gains the ability to move through space, share our environments and take actions alongside us.

Are we about to see physical AI at scale? And if so, where will we see early adoption? How can we navigate decisions around what to and what not to automate? How can we ensure we don’t lose touch with human aspects, such as emotion and ritual?

Brought to you by frog, a global creative consultancy. frog is part of Capgemini Invent. (https://www.frog.co) 

Find episode transcripts and relevant info: https://www.frog.co/designmind/design-mind-frogcast-ep-60-co-evolving-with-physical-ai

Download the frog report ’Futurescape: Artificial Realities’

Discover recent frog physical AI work: Designing Robots for Human Spaces. And check out Fast Company articles on the project here and here.

Host/Writer: Elizabeth Wood, Editorial Director, frog 

Research & Story Support: Gareth Entwistle, Editorial Manager, frog

Audio Production: Steven Strange

On this episode of the Design Mind frogcast, we ask: how is the physicality of AI expanding into our lives? From eyewear to self-driving cars, AI-powered products of all sizes are increasingly making their way into our worlds. What can we do to ensure we welcome robotics into human spaces in mindful, respect ways? And could these intelligent objects set us on the path to finally becoming superhuman? Live from our Milan frog studio during Milan Design Week 2026, join a panel of experts as they share insights into this fascinating, fast-developing area.

Brought to you by frog, a global creative consultancy. frog is part of Capgemini Invent. (https://www.frog.co)

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https://www.frog.co/designmind/design-mind-frogcast-ep-59-live-from-milan-design-week

Download the frog report 'Futurescape: Artificial Realities'

Host/Writer: Elizabeth Wood, Editorial Director, frog

Research & Story Support: Gareth Entwistle, Editorial Manager, frog

Audio Production: Steven Strange

Today on our show, we welcome Jess Leitch, Head of frog North America, to talk about how design is evolving in an AI-shaped world. Jess also traces her transition from consulting to experimentation-led design, discusses the rise of vibe coding, the opening up of creative tools and how AI is redefining brand relationships and business models.

Brought to you by frog, a global creative consultancy. frog is part of Capgemini Invent. (https://www.frog.co) 

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https://www.frog.co/designmind/design-mind-frogcast-ep-58-when-human-connection-meets-ai

Download the frog report 'Futurescape: Artificial Realities'

Host/Writer: Elizabeth Wood, Editorial Director, frog 

Research & Story Support: Camilla Brown/Gareth Entwistle, Editorial Manager, frog

Audio Production: Steven Strange