Reimagining & Redesigning Process and Equity Design with Marquise Stillwell
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About the Episode
In this insightful conversation between Antionette D. Carroll and Marquise Stillwell, they explore the intersection of design, equity, and personal experiences. Marquise, a multi-talented professional, shares his perspectives on design, emphasizing the importance of active listening, language alignment, and the inclusion of diverse voices in the creative process. He highlights the significance of dignity in storytelling and representation and discusses his work in design, film, and journalism.
The conversation deepens as they delve into the concept of equity as a means to create conditions for individuals to excel, stressing the role of contemplation in driving positive change. Both Marquise and Antionette draw from their personal experiences and viewpoints on equity, emphasizing the need for individual accountability and systemic transformation.
Marquise also shares his vision for a world in the year 2123, where love serves as the foundational principle of society, fostering deep respect and understanding among people and their surroundings. He encourages individuals to craft their "constitution of love" as a starting point for catalyzing positive change.
This conversation beautifully weaves together themes of empathy, curiosity, perseverance, and the pursuit of joy as essential elements in the journey toward liberation and a more equitable and inclusive world.
About Our Guest:
Marquise Stillwell is a designer and a catalyst for building communities and products across design, art, and culture. His career spans two decades, and his curiosity for people and spaces developed into a passion for designing systems to make environments better for all people. In 2009, Marquise founded Openbox. Within Openbox, he later co-founded Opendox, a film company that tells lesser-known narratives around art, science, nature, and politics. Marquise has executive produced The New Bauhaus and most recently co-directed This World Is Not My Own, which premiered at SXSW and Hot Docs. He has also co-founded Deem Journal, a biannual print journal and online platform focused on design as social practice, and Urban Ocean Lab, a think tank for the future of coastal cities. Most recently, he acquired Stae, a go-to open-source data hub that allows people to visualize and leverage open city data in a meaningful way. Additionally, Marquise serves as a board member for the Center for Architecture and on advisory boards for Creative Capital and Riverkeeper. He is also a member of the High Line Advisory Committee, a fellow at Urban Design Forum, and a Founding Board Member and Co-Chair at The Lowline, the first underground park.
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