In this English episode, Monique and Gustavo are joined by Mai Nguyen, the Board Chair of World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 and a professor of Urban Studies and Planning at UC San Diego. Mai’s dedication to reshaping communities through human-centered design has positioned her as a leading force in addressing some of society’s most complex challenges like homelessness, mental health, and climate change. Her visionary approach focuses on fostering lasting economic, social, cultural, civic, and environmental impact, making her a pivotal figure in the world of collaborative design solutions. Together, we explore the transformative potential of World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024, the strategies for overcoming cross-border collaboration challenges, and how design can drive meaningful change. Mai’s deep expertise and passion shine through as she shares how design can address pressing social issues and create sustainable, inclusive communities. This is a conversation about the power of design to truly transform our border and the world!

(Algunos episodios serán en español y otros en inglés, conectando perspectivas únicas de la frontera.)

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(Originally live on Feb 12, 2025)

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:01 - The Power of Design Thinking 
00:09:14 - Rewriting Border Narratives 
00:13:30 - The Meaning of Design 
00:15:38 - Uniqueness of the San Diego Tijuana Region 
00:17:51 - World Design Capital Programming and Legacy 
00:19:33 - Fostering Community Engagement 
00:22:41 - Building Trust and Collaboration with Tijuana 
00:24:42 - Reaching Global and Local Audiences 
00:27:41 - Lasting Impact and Collaborative Initiatives 
00:35:05 - The Design Lab at UC San Diego 
00:38:08 - Embracing the Border 
00:39:22 - Making the Border Seamless 
00:39:56 - Evolving Relationship with the Border 
00:41:17 - Power of Community

In this English episode, Monique and Gustavo are joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mai-thi-nguyen-8673133b/">Mai Nguyen</a>, the Board Chair of <a href="https://wdc2024.org/">World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024</a> and a professor of <a href="https://usp.ucsd.edu/about/faculty/profiles/nguyen.html">Urban Studies and Planning at UC San Diego</a>. Mai&rsquo;s dedication to reshaping communities through human-centered design has positioned her as a leading force in addressing some of society&rsquo;s most complex challenges like homelessness, mental health, and climate change. Her visionary approach focuses on fostering lasting economic, social, cultural, civic, and environmental impact, making her a pivotal figure in the world of collaborative design solutions. Together, we explore the transformative potential of World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024, the strategies for overcoming cross-border collaboration challenges, and how design can drive meaningful change. Mai&rsquo;s deep expertise and passion shine through as she shares how design can address pressing social issues and create sustainable, inclusive communities. This is a conversation about the power of design to truly transform our border and the world!
(Algunos episodios ser&aacute;n en espa&ntilde;ol y otros en ingl&eacute;s, conectando perspectivas &uacute;nicas de la frontera.)
Don&rsquo;t miss more episodes by visiting <a href="olasmedia.com">olasmedia.com</a> or your favorite audio platform.
🎧 Subscribe, like, and comment! And remember, you can reach us at <a>info@bordermasterspodcast.com</a>. We&rsquo;d love to hear from you!
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Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bordermasters_/">bordermasters_</a>&nbsp;
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/border.master.podcast">Border Masters</a>
(Originally live on Feb 12, 2025)
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:01 - The Power of Design Thinking&nbsp; 00:09:14 - Rewriting Border Narratives 00:13:30 - The Meaning of Design 00:15:38 - Uniqueness of the San Diego Tijuana Region 00:17:51 - World Design Capital Programming and Legacy 00:19:33 - Fostering Community Engagement 00:22:41 - Building Trust and Collaboration with Tijuana 00:24:42 - Reaching Global and Local Audiences 00:27:41 - Lasting Impact and Collaborative Initiatives 00:35:05 - The Design Lab at UC San Diego 00:38:08 - Embracing the Border 00:39:22 - Making the Border Seamless 00:39:56 - Evolving Relationship with the Border 00:41:17 - Power of Community

Welcome to the bilingual podcast where the U.S.-Mexico border takes center stage—a place where two nations meet and lives intersect, enriching a vibrant binational region. We invite leaders, experts, and visionaries—our 'Border Masters'—who view the border as more than just a boundary but as an opportunity to achieve their personal and professional goals. Through engaging conversations, we celebrate those who have impressive achievements and those striving to make a lasting impact. Ready to share your journey? Let’s connect at the border.

Welcome to the bilingual podcast where the U.S.-Mexico border takes center stage&mdash;a place where two nations meet and lives intersect, enriching a vibrant binational region. We invite leaders, experts, and visionaries&mdash;our 'Border Masters'&mdash;who view the border as more than just a boundary but as an opportunity to achieve their personal and professional goals. Through engaging conversations, we celebrate those who have impressive achievements and those striving to make a lasting impact. Ready to share your journey? Let&rsquo;s connect at the border.

Border Masters

Welcome to the podcast where the U.S.-Mexico border takes center stage—a place where two nations meet and lives intersect, enriching a vibrant binational region. We invite leaders, experts, and visionaries—our “Border Masters”—who view the border as more than just a boundary but as an opportunity to achieve their personal and professional goals. Through engaging conversations, we celebrate those who have impressive achievements and those striving to make a lasting impact. Ready to share your journey? Let’s connect at the border.

Welcome to the podcast where the U.S.-Mexico border takes center stage&mdash;a place where two nations meet and lives intersect, enriching a vibrant binational region. We invite leaders, experts, and visionaries&mdash;our &ldquo;Border Masters&rdquo;&mdash;who view the border as more than just a boundary but as an opportunity to achieve their personal and professional goals. Through engaging conversations, we celebrate those who have impressive achievements and those striving to make a lasting impact. Ready to share your journey? Let&rsquo;s connect at the border.

Border by Design - The World Design Capital 2024 | Mai Nguyen

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