{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Bodacious Optimist","title":"Michelle Millar Fisher + Amber Winick on Designing Motherhood","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2349,"description":"In this episode of The Bodacious Optimist podcast, Sascha interviews Michelle Millar Fisher and Amber Winick, the visionaries behind Designing Motherhood. This multifaceted project examines how design influences reproduction and parenthood through a book and a series of exhibitions. Michelle and Amber share their journey from their initial meeting in New York to their work's growing impact, including partnerships with organizations like the Pew Foundation and the Maternity Care Coalition. They also discuss the implications of their work on maternal health and the care economy, reflecting on the importance of design as a mode of inquiry and community building. \n\n00:00 Introduction to Designing Motherhood\n01:15 Meet Michelle and Amber\n02:42 The Origin of Designing Motherhood\n06:41 Challenges and Triumphs in Publishing\n08:49 The Exhibition Journey\n13:43 Research and Social Media Impact\n18:49 Localization and Global Impact\n22:50 Partnerships and Community Impact\n30:12 Reflections and Advice\n37:04 Future of Designing Motherhood\nMentioned in this episode:\nDesigning Motherhood by Michelle Millar Fisher and Amber Winick\nThe Museum of Modern Art\nThe Pew Charitable Trusts\nMaternity Care Coalition\nHouston Center for Contemporary Craft","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/tgbcOgaO3yUdfEVD1XdJmYFgBzOdzaNoxqKFCweaIGo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzUwOTEwLzE3MTA1/MzQ5NTMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}