<p>Hey everyone! I’m Jason Reagin, your host, and I’m thrilled to be back with a brand-new season of DesignCast after a year-long break.</p><p>In this episode, I’ll share what I’ve been up to, why I took some time off, and what’s next for the podcast. Whether you’re a long-time listener or new to the show, thank you for tuning in!</p><p>---</p><p><strong>In This Episode:</strong></p><p>-<strong>What I’ve Been Up To</strong>: I’ve been busy with various projects, including teaching at an international school in Beijing, where my family and I have been living for the past few years. I’ve also been diving back into the world of design education, and I’m excited to share more about that.</p><p>-<strong>My New Book</strong>: I’m thrilled to announce the release ofmy book,<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVZS4T2P" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>The Future of Learning: Designing Innovative Spaces That Transform Schools and Inspire Tomorrow’s Leaders</em></a>. It’s not a step-by-step guide but rather a deep dive into the philosophy and culture behind creating innovative learning spaces. You can find it on Kindle Unlimited or in paperback—check the notes below for links!</p><p>-<strong>Creative Pursuits</strong>: I’ve been exploring new creative outlets, including sharing my art, travel videos, and even Lego builds on Xiaohongshu (RedNote). It’s been an inspiring platform for me, and I’d love for you to check it out!</p><p>-<strong>New IB DP Design Technology Syllabus</strong>: The International Baccalaureate (IB) has just released a new DP Design Technology syllabus, and I’d love to hear your thoughts on it. Let me know what you think—I’m eager to discuss it in future episodes.</p><p>-<strong>Future Plans for DesignCast</strong>: I’m looking to broaden the scope of the podcast and would love your input on new ideas, guests, and content formats. I’m also considering creating an eBook summarizing past episodes and hosting live webinars. Let me know what you’d like to see!</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Connect With Me:</strong></p><p>- Xiaohongshu (RedNote): Diskon4no</p><p>- BlueSky: diskon4no.bsky.social</p><p>- Landing Page:<a href="https://zaap.bio/diskon4no" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://zaap.bio/diskon4no</a></p><p>- Amazon Author Page:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/author/jasonreagin" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.amazon.com/author/jasonreagin</a></p><p>---</p><p><strong>Support the Show:</strong></p><p>If you enjoy Design Cast, please<em>subscribe, share, and leave a review</em>! Your support means the world to me, and I’m excited to bring you more content in the coming months. Let me know what topics or guests you’d like to see in future episodes—I’m all ears!</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Stay Tuned:</strong></p><p>This is just the beginning of Season 9, and I’ve got some amazing guests and topics lined up. Thank you for being part of this journey—let’s make this season the best one yet!</p><p><br></p><p>#DesignCast #Education #InnovativeSpaces #DesignThinking#IBDesignTech #CreativeEducation #JasonReagin #Season9</p>