• Meet the Winner of the 'Space to Be You' Pod Design Contest

    In this episode of I Hear Design, we sit down with the winner of the inaugural Space to Be You pod design contest, Emma Franceschina, and Carla Bostock, SnapCab’s Art Director and Product Aesthetics Designer, to talk about the contest and the inspiration behind Emma’s winning entry, which will be on display at NeoCon this year, which will be on display at NeoCon this year.

    April 11, 2022
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    In this episode of I Hear Design, we sit down with the winner of the inaugural Space to Be You pod design contest, Emma Franceschina, and Carla Bostock, SnapCab’s art director and product aesthetics designer, to talk about the contest and the inspiration behind Emma’s winning entry, which will be on display at NeoCon this year.

    Check out Emma's winning design, Japandi Pod!

    Meet our guests:

    Emma Franceschina, interior design student, Georgia Southern University

    Emma Franceschina is an interior design student who will be graduating from Georgia Southern University in May 2022 and where she has focused her studies on biophilic and wellness design. Growing up, Franceschina always knew she wanted to be in the Architecture & Design industry. Before college, she took a gap year and moved to Paris as an au pair for a year. Being surrounded by the rich architecture, art and history all over Europe drove her passion deeper into the creation of the built environment, pushing her to create new and enticing designs.

    Carla Bostock, art director and product aesthetics designer, SnapCab

    Carla is SnapCab’s art director and product aesthetics designer. From sourcing finishes and furniture, to conceptualizing products and layouts, her focus is showing and promoting how flexible SnapCab products can be. “Think of our pods as a little room that you can custom design!” – Carla Bostock 

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    Robert Nieminen is the Chief Content Director of three leading B2B publications serving the commercial architecture and design industries: Architectural Products, BUILDINGS, and interiors+sources. With a career rooted in editorial excellence and a passion for storytelling, Robert oversees a diverse content portfolio that spans award-winning feature articles, strategic podcast programming, and digital media initiatives aimed at empowering design professionals, facility managers, and commercial building stakeholders.

    He is the host of the I Hear Design podcast and curates the Smart Buildings Technology Report, bringing thought leadership to the forefront of innovation in built environments. Robert leads editorial and creative direction for multiple industry award programs—including the Elev8 Design Awards and Product Innovation Awards—and is a recognized voice in sustainability, smart technology integration, and forward-thinking design.

    Known for his sharp editorial vision and data-informed strategies, Robert focuses on audience growth, engagement, and content monetization, leveraging AI tools and SEO-driven insights to future-proof B2B publishing.

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