
City Design
Podcast by Digitalist
In the Digitalist city design podcast, we talk about city design and bring out its importance through different perspectives. Together with interesting guests, we will also consider why cities should be developed using design methods and highlight various examples from the field of cityn design. The podcast can be listened to in Finnish on Spotify, and here you can find short summaries about the episodes in English.
Welcome to the City Design podcast!

Welcome to the City Design podcast!
Episode 0.
In the first trailer episode, “Welcome to discuss City design” we introduce our listeners to the podcast and briefly tell you what to expect from the first season.
Päivi Vartiainen & Saara-Sisko Jäämies
Listen on SpotifyIn the first trailer episode, “Welcome to discuss City design” we introduce our listeners to the podcast and briefly tell you what to expect from the first season.
Päivi Vartiainen & Saara-Sisko Jäämies
Sara Ikävalko, LAB University of Applied Sciences

Sara Ikävalko, LAB University of Applied Sciences
In this episode, “Why should design methods be used in city development?”, we consider what city design actually is. We also discuss how design methods are and can be utilised in the development of cities.
Listen on SpotifyJohanna Partti, Kaupunkiliikenne Oy

Johanna Partti, Kaupunkiliikenne Oy
In this episode, “What could cities learn from the business world?”, we discuss what lessons from the business world can be applied in the development of cities. We also consider how the customer experience in cities can be developed in a goal-oriented way.
Listen on SpotifyAnni Leppänen, City of Helsinki

Anni Leppänen, City of Helsinki
In this episode, “Why is empathy and being human-centred important?”, we delve deeper into empathy and human-centredness and consider why these are important issues also in city design. In addition, a concrete example of using empathy during the Hel.fi website renewal is shared.
Listen on SpotifyHenrietta Grönlund, University of Helsinki

Henrietta Grönlund, University of Helsinki
In this episode, “How to consider those who are in a weaker position?”, we open up the concept of urban theology and explain how it relates to the design of cities. We will also discuss how the desire of the citizens to participate and influence can be supported so that those in the weakest position are also taken into account.
Listen on SpotifyJohanna Sinkkonen, City of Helsinki

Johanna Sinkkonen, City of Helsinki
In this episode, “How to better develop cities together?”, we talk about co-development and improving cooperation in the design of cities. We focus especially on how cooperation can be improved within the city organisation.
Listen on SpotifyAleksi Neuvonen, Demos Helsinki

Aleksi Neuvonen, Demos Helsinki
In this episode, “How to develop sustainably through design?”, we discuss how design should be used in the sustainable development of cities. We will also hear how the backcasting method is related to city design, and how data can be utilised in designing cities.
Listen on SpotifyElina Rantanen, City of Turku

Elina Rantanen, City of Turku
In this episode, “How do design and politics meet?”, we talk about how resident information can be used to support decision-making. We also consider what kind of effects urban design and empathic population information could have on decision-making in future cities.
Listen on SpotifyJohanna Pikkarainen, Kirkkonummi

Johanna Pikkarainen, Kirkkonummi
This time, we discuss themes that emerged during the season from the listener's point of view. We also reflect on which things from the past season have particularly stuck in our minds.
Listen on SpotifyKaarin Laaneots, City of Helsinki

Kaarin Laaneots, City of Helsinki
In this episode, we discuss Customer Journey Ops. We consider what CJO means, how and why it is done, and why it is worth investing in it also in public sector organisations and in the development of customer experience.
Listen on SpotifySaara Simonen, Deaconess Foundation

Saara Simonen, Deaconess Foundation
In this episode, we discuss ecosystems and ecosystem facilitation. Often, in solving complex problems, an ecosystem-like approach is necessary. In the episode, you will hear everyday examples of ecosystem-like activity and tips on how to get started in facilitating ecosystems.
Listen on SpotifyLotta Nivari-Lindström & Jaana Wikström, Digitalist

Lotta Nivari-Lindström & Jaana Wikström, Digitalist
In this episode we talk about qualitative research in City Design.
Listen on SpotifyMaria Suutari-Jääskö & Inka Saini

Maria Suutari-Jääskö & Inka Saini
In this episode, we discuss and reflect on the use of artificial intelligence in the urban development and city design. We talk about various AI experiments, challenges, and successes, and contemplate in which situations the use of AI is appropriate or not, as well as the ethical aspects of using AI.
Listen on SpotifyTommi Laitio

Tommi Laitio
In this episode, we explore the challenges and complexities of City design, and innovation. We'll discuss the friction that arises in transforming cities, the crucial skills needed, and the partnerships that make it possible. Join us as we dive into how cities navigate their complex environments to foster innovation and growth.
Listen on SpotifyElina Piskonen, Customer Experience Manager

Elina Piskonen, Customer Experience Manager
In this episode we discuss customer experience, communication, and service design, and how combining these can strengthen democracy and the experience of being heard.
Listen on SpotifyKatja Kumpulainen, Service Designer

Katja Kumpulainen, Service Designer
In this episode we discuss customer experience, communication, and service design, and how combining these can strengthen democracy and the experience of being heard.
Listen on SpotifyMaija Hansen, Service Designer

Maija Hansen, Service Designer
This episode explores the principles of designing services with a focus on children and how to tailor these services from a child's viewpoint. We examine what defines a child's experience with services and discuss strategies for improving it.
Listen on SpotifyHenna Partanen & Pyry Viitikko

Henna Partanen & Pyry Viitikko
In this episode Pyry and Henna discuss about the experience from the perspective of different user groups in the city context, sharing their observations and experiences in different urban design projects.
Listen on SpotifyAuri Antinranta & Minna Koskelo

Auri Antinranta & Minna Koskelo
With Auri and Minna, we discuss future thinking and future design. We reflect on why future thinking is important and how it can accelerate development of the cities. The futures can be made tangible through various futures prototypes, and in this episode, you will hear how art and creativity can stimulate the exploration of futures and future actions, creating hope and belief for all of us in these challenging times of global crises.
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