“What does it take to design for one of the most iconic toy companies in the world?

In this episode, Jordi and MiFe (MA Design for Play, Industrial Design) share their experiences interning at the LEGO Group in two different departments: Element Design and the Creative Play Lab. From designing new LEGO pieces to exploring innovative ways to play, they take us behind the scenes of how creativity works inside a global company.

Together, we discuss the differences between exploratory innovation and product development, the challenges of designing within LEGO’s strict system rules, and how teamwork shapes the design process. Jordi and MiFe also share practical advice for students interested in applying for LEGO internships, including tips on portfolios, cover letters, and standing out as a candidate.

If you're curious about play design, design internships, or how creativity functions inside a large company, this episode offers an inside look at the world of LEGO design.”

“What happens when a simple social deduction game escapes the table and takes over real life?

In this episode, Mirte (MA Play, Industrial Design) takes us deep into her large-scale, location-based Werewolf game, a two-week immersive experience that transformed the school into a living narrative of trust, betrayal, fear, and play. From secret group chats and midnight strategies to theatrical deaths and emotional intensity, we explore how game design can shape human behavior far beyond rules and cards.

Together, we unpack Mirte’s research-driven approach to play, her fascination with narration and world-building, and how this project is evolving into her master’s thesis, combining academic research, physical design, and emotional experience into one immersive system.

If you’re curious about play, participation, emotional design, or how games can blur the line between fiction and reality, this episode is for you.”

What does it really mean to find your creative voice as a design student? In this episode, Maricel, Dominika, and Alma, our Master Ambassadors, share their journeys of self-discovery, from revisiting childhood inspiration to embracing sustainability, storytelling, and play in their work.

Hosts Kjartan and Mirabel explore how living abroad, moving between cities, and stepping into ambassador roles has shaped their perspectives, both as designers and as people. From the challenges of mastering your craft to the joy of connecting with others, this conversation uncovers the human side of design that brochures can’t capture.

Whether you’re curious about Play, People, Planet, or just what it’s like to grow into your creative self, this episode is full of insight, honesty, and inspiration.