Katherine Kalant and Alli Mallory on EdUp Smart Space
May 28, 2025
A conversation about how learning environments are shaped by the people they serve.
Katherine Kalant and Alli Mallory, designers at HED, joined EdUp Smart Space for a wide-ranging discussion on how people-centered thinking influences the planning of higher education spaces. Hosted by Craig Park, the podcast explores the evolving relationship between education, technology, and the built environment through conversations with leaders across design and academia. Kalant and Mallory shared how listening—to students, faculty, and institutions—guides more responsive and inclusive campus design. Their perspective emphasized the value of integrating architecture and interiors to support learning that is adaptable, equitable, and grounded in real human needs.