Today we are speaking with Dr. Laura Freid, the President of Maine College of Art and Design and a leader in arts advocacy. Applications to MECA&D’s BFA program increased by 53% from 2016 to 2019, accompanied by a 24% increase in selectivity and a 7% increase in the diversity of the incoming class. The MFA program more than doubled from 17 to 38 students in the same timeframe. Previously, Dr. Fried served as CEO and Executive Director of Silkroad for more than a decade. She also served as executive producer of the internationally acclaimed feature documentary “The Music of Strangers: Yo-Y ..read more

Kobi's upbringing in this scenic state has cultivated a deep-rooted passion for the great outdoors and exhilarating activities like climbing, snowboarding, scuba diving, mountain biking, and motorcycling. Now that he has graduated from high school, Kobi has an exciting plan in store – he's embarking on a gap year that will take him across the globe. What's unique about his journey is his commitment to sharing every step of it with the world. Through platforms like YouTube, Instagram, his portfolio, Kobi aims to document the incredible experiences he encounters along the way.  More from Ko ..read more

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Ryan Scipione, Senior Partner at MJM+A Architects.  Ryan Scipione, named partner to the firm in 2011, has been key member of MJM+A Architects since his arrival at the firm 21 years ago. With his cross-disciplinary experience he has proven himself on a multitude of diverse projects and is a leader in the technical development and management of some of the firm’s largest work. Building on his previous involvement as an architectural designer on residential, commercial and public projects throughout areas of New York ..read more

More from Gavi Wolf:  Website: https://www.indiewalls.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiewalls/?hl=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavi-wolf-121a4916    More from us:  Website: http://www.trentbell.com  Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/  Podcast: www.adppodcast.com ..read more

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Walid Azami, Photographer and Commercial Director based in Los Angeles, CA. Walid Azami is a photographer & director based in Los Angeles, CA.  He has worked with people like Bob Proctor, Bernie Sanders, Perry Farrel, Mariah Carey, Kanye West, and Madonna. For over 6 years, he has mentored the photography & video community with business education. Much of his focus was on marginalized populations, helping them increase their rates and book more clients.  More from Walid:  Website: https://www.wali ..read more

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Becky McKinnell, Founder/CEO of iBec Creative, Portland, Maine’s leading award-winning digital agency.  Becky founded iBec Creative the day after graduating from the University of Southern Maine in 2006. She’s been recognized as one of Businessweek’s Top 25 Entrepreneurs 25 and Under, was named U.S. Small Business Administration Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and received the Stevie Women in Business Award, among numerous industry recognition's for her company’s work.  In addition to her role at iBec Creative ..read more

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Heagi Kang, co-founder and design principal at Andmore Partners based in Los Angeles, CA. Heagi (Hyeung Seok) Kang, AIA, is a co-founder and design principal at Andmore Partners in Los Angeles, which he started in 2015 with Sean Mo. His professional career began with an internship at Eric Own Moss Architects and evolved into 14 years of residential and commercial experience working at GMPA Architects (previously GMP), Mix Studioworks, and AC Martin + TSM. Prior to studying architecture, Heagi navigated several different ..read more

More from Andy Rehfeldt: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzk0m5Ibzv-JDJHRrNNbGyw  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyrehfeldt/?hl=en  Twitter: https://twitter.com/andyrehfeldt    More from us:  Website: http://www.trentbell.com  Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/  ..read more

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Paul Tang, founding principal of Verse Design LA and a partner in Verse Design Shanghai. Paul earned a B.Arch from USC and his M.Arch from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design. Inspired by academia, Paul taught architecture at USC for 19 years. He was appointed as the first Academic Director of USC American Academy in China. That visibility and credibility led to several building-design opportunities in China. Propelled by that momentum, Paul returned to Los Angeles and co-founded Verse Design LA with fellow former USC p ..read more

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Rob Whitten, Founder & Principal of Whitten Architects.  More from Whitten Architects:  Website: https://www.whittenarchitects.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whittenarchitects/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whittenarchitects  More from us:  Website: http://www.trentbell.com  Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/    ..read more