James Grady is a designer, educator, and creative researcher who fosters interdisciplinary collaboration in design, technology, and performance. As an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Boston University, he works closely with faculty, students, and industry partners to explore how emerging tools and processes shape creative practice. His teaching emphasizes experimentation, authorship, and process-driven design, encouraging students to merge traditional and digital techniques in innovative ways.<br /><br />In addition to his academic work, James leads Design Axl, a design consultancy specializing in brand identity, digital experiences, and interactive storytelling. His projects span venture capital, technology, real estate, healthcare, and the arts, collaborating with clients to solve complex design challenges. His research and professional practice explore computational design, creative process, and the intersection of human and machine-generated work—an approach reflected in his latest talks and award-winning projects.<br /><br />www.profgrady.com<br />www.axl.design<br /><a href="https://vimeo.com/jamesjgrady" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://vimeo.com/jamesjgrady</a><br /><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesjgrady/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesjgrady/</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/design_axl/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/design_axl/</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/prof_grady" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/prof_grady</a><br /><br />If you're vibing with what we do at The New Art School & Design Education Talks podcast 🎙️ and it’s helped or inspired you, consider supporting the project 💛 Even small donations go a long way → <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1969986/support" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.buzzsprout.com/1969986/support</a><br />Let’s keep design education alive & thriving! 🙌 #DesignEducation #SupportCreators<br />Where to Find More <br />Since its inception in 2019, Design Education Talks podcast has served as a dynamic platform for the exchange of insights and ideas within the realm of art and design education. This initiative sprang from a culmination of nearly a decade of extensive research conducted by Lefteris Heretakis. His rich background, intertwining academia, industry, and student engagement, laid the foundation for a podcast that goes beyond the conventional boundaries of educational discourse. Support the Show 👉<a href="https://www.patreon.com/thenewartschool" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/thenewartschool</a> Equipment used to produce the podcast: 👉<a href="https://kit.co/heretakis/podcasting" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://kit.co/heretakis/podcasting</a> See our work on 👉<a href="https://linktr.ee/thenewartschool" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thenewartschool</a> Follow us on twitter at 👉@newartschool Read our latest articles at 👉<a href="https://newartschool.education/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://newartschool.education/</a> and 👉<a href="https://heretakis.medium.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://heretakis.medium.com/</a> and 👉 <a href="https://odysee.com/@thenewartschool" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://odysee.com/@thenewartschool</a>:c<br />