LRS Design is a student-produced storytelling podcast developed collaboratively by Selina Pfeil, Regina Vargasova, and Lara Selina Cirak.
The episode revisits the overlooked legacy of designer Lella Vignelli, whose authorship and influence were historically overshadowed.
My contributions focused on concept development, research, illustration, audio editing, and cross-platform publishing.
01 — Research Context
Key Research Inputs
Gender representation in design history
Visibility gaps in authorship
The influence of AI on creative recognition
Women’s contributions overshadowed by male collaborators
These insights shaped the episode’s narrative tone and character framing.
02 — Concept & Storytelling
Guiding Question
“What would the design world look like if Lella Vignelli had received the same recognition and visibility as Massimo?”
Concept Focus
Reframing design history through a feminist, speculative lens
Merging factual research with a what-if narrative
Creating a warm, documentary-style tone
Highlighting authorship, visibility, and equality
Using storytelling to reclaim overlooked voices
03 — Production & Visual Identity
Core Contributions
Illustrated podcast cover in Procreate
Visual identity inspired by Vignelli’s graphic language
Sound editing & narrative pacing in Premiere Pro
Cross-platform publishing (YouTube & SoundCloud)
Coordinated production workflow within a 3-person team
04 — Outcome & Learnings
Outcome
A fully produced, research-based storytelling podcast integrating:
Narrative design & scripting
Illustration
Audio production & editing
Digital publishing across channels
Learnings
Translating design research into narrative form
Bringing feminist perspectives into design history
Structuring and producing an audio story
Communicating effectively within a team
Understanding how storytelling elevates overlooked voices
