Episode 20: Create + Transform with Oren Sherman

📍 Recorded Live at NeoCon/Design Days 2025

What if design wasn’t about fitting in—but about reflecting who we really are?

In this episode of Create A Place, Kristina sits down with Oren Sherman—artist, educator and workplace innovator—to explore why the next era of design is rooted in individuality, customization and belonging.

They dive into:

• Why one-size-fits-all workplaces no longer work
• How small design choices—like color and graphics—can shift how people feel
• Why listening matters more than assuming what employees need
• How creativity often comes from stepping away and opening your mind
• Why manners in design are simply about helping people feel at ease

It’s a thoughtful, story-rich conversation about dignity, belonging, and creating places where people feel seen. And Oren gives us a glimpse of what’s next in workplace design through his inventive 3D pattern technology—turning static surfaces into dynamic, immersive experiences.

🎙️ At the heart of it: Oren reminds us that great design has the power to both create and transform.

Connect with Oren ::
- LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/oren-sherman-llc-0006209/
- Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/orensherman/
- Website : https://www.orensherman.com/

Connect with KY ::
👊🏼LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinayorkofficial/
📐Design : https://www.createandcompany.com  
🎙️Podcast : https://createaplace.net  
📺 YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@CREATEAPLACE
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