Now, Near & the Future
Now, Near & the Future
Podcast Description
Imagine a show that's part crystal ball, part microscope, and part rocket ship. We're diving into what's happening now, peeking around the corner at what's coming next, and dreaming big about the future.Now, Near, and the Future is a podcast that will explore and analyze current trends, near-future prospects, and long-term visions in the business world, providing listeners with lively conversation, insights, strategies, and inspiration.
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The podcast delves into themes like artificial intelligence, brand development, and sustainability, with detailed episodes such as AI Revolution discussing AI's impact on creativity and The Power of Voice which highlights authentic communication in branding, focusing on practical insights and innovative strategies.
Imagine a show that’s part crystal ball, part microscope, and part rocket ship. We’re diving into what’s happening now, peeking around the corner at what’s coming next, and dreaming big about the future.
Now, Near, and the Future is a podcast that will explore and analyze current trends, near-future prospects, and long-term visions in the business world, providing listeners with lively conversation, insights, strategies, and inspiration.
Two ADDYs. A Gold Award. Summa cum laude. And right now, working retail at a stationery shop while the design industry figures out what to do with her.
This week, Quinn and Naila sit with Madeleine Glassford — a December 2025 BFA graduate from Flagler College — in the gap between what design school rewards and what hiring actually selects for. We talk about why beautifully designed resumes are getting killed by ATS software before a human ever sees them, what it actually means to have range in a market that wants specialists, and what Quinn honestly thinks when she sees a portfolio this multidisciplinary land on her desk.
Plus: Australian coastal and Aboriginal-inspired design making its way into American feeds, Pakistan's truck art tradition, and what Madeleine wants her career to look like in ten years — spoiler, she's not waiting for someone to hand it to her.
Guest: Madeleine Glassford | madeleineglassford.com | @madeleine.glassford on Instagram and LinkedIn
Chapters
0:00 Welcome + Opening Question
3:00 Around the Room
8:00 Guest Introduction
8:30 NOW — The Resume That Should Have Worked
21:49 NEAR — What Are We Actually Hiring For
40:32 Across the Pond — Design Without a Passport
47:22 FUTURE — The Industry Catches Up (Or Doesn't)
52:15 The Quinntessential Close
54:23 The Wrap
Find us at nownearfuture.com | @nownearfuture
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