Solution Design Group

06/24/2026

Dungeons & Dragons meets modern technology as Steve, Kyle, Allison, and Peter explore how digital tools, AI, and streaming have transformed gameplay, making character creation, campaign management, and remote play easier, while still valuing the magic of in-person sessions, physical dice, and collaborative storytelling.

Whether you're a lifelong Dungeon Master or simply curious about AI's role in creative spaces, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at the future of play.

A digital consulting firm from Minneapolis, MN specializing in strategy, products, and technology.

06/23/2026

The team is ready! They will be in just a few hours.

Have a great time and good luck to team Control-Alt-Delish: Shady Taha, Chad Juettner, Greg Stier, Andrew Lancaster and Anna Boeder.

You can help the team make an even bigger impact by donating here: https://raiseyourway.donordrive.com/teams/7595

06/22/2026

SDG is honored to be competing in the CIO's Against Cancer, MN challenge tomorrow! The Hope Lodge provides a cost free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers. Grateful for the opportunity to give back to our community—and to the teams organizing impactful initiatives like this.

If you’re able, consider supporting Hope Lodge and the incredible care they provide:
https://raiseyourway.donordrive.com/teams/7595

https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/patient-lodging/hope-lodge/minneapolis.html -8cb1143cfa-item-830ca2e2f3-tabpanel

Find free, long-term cancer patient housing at the Hope Lodge in Minneapolis, MN through the American Cancer Society. Find comfortable housing assistance during your cancer treatments.

06/19/2026

Juneteenth represents both a historic milestone and a reminder that progress requires continued effort.

At SDG, we’re committed to fostering a workplace—and a community—where inclusion, respect, and opportunity are actively built, not assumed.

We honor the day by committing to the work ahead.

06/15/2026

Mental health isn’t just about managing stress—it’s about creating habits, boundaries, and environments that help us thrive. In this episode, the team reflects on Mental Health Awareness Day and shares practical strategies for maintaining well-being, from physical activity and creative outlets to ergonomic workspaces and healthy work-life boundaries. The conversation explores burnout prevention, the difference between venting and productive processing, evolving attitudes toward mental health, and the importance of caring for others without carrying their burdens. Whether you're looking for a reset or new ways to manage stress, this episode offers relatable insights and actionable takeaways.

A digital consulting firm from Minneapolis, MN specializing in strategy, products, and technology.

06/05/2026

As AI demand accelerates, data centers are becoming a critical part of our digital infrastructure—but not without controversy. In this episode, James Kirwin and Eric Schneider join Kyle to explore the environmental, economic, and community impacts of data centers.

From energy consumption and water usage to local tax revenue and job creation, the conversation examines emerging cooling technologies, the role of regulation, and how organizations can balance innovation with sustainability as AI-driven growth continues to reshape the landscape.

Listen here!

A digital consulting firm from Minneapolis, MN specializing in strategy, products, and technology.

06/04/2026

Celebrate Diversity!

05/27/2026

We’ve all been taught how to learn—study the material, take the class, pass the test.

AI challenges that model. It's not something you study, it's something you use.

The teams seeing real value from AI aren’t waiting for training—they’re experimenting, building, and applying it to their everyday work.

In our latest blog, we break down why AI isn’t a classroom experience—it’s hands-on, iterative, and built through doing.

https://www.solutiondesign.com/insights/the-age-of-ai-is-not-a-classroom-its-a-jobsite/

05/26/2026

As AI-powered "vibe coding" puts app development into the hands of non-engineers, organizations face a new challenge: balancing innovation with governance.

David Ellenberger joins the podcast team to explore the opportunities and risks of citizen development - from shadow IT and security concerns to the guardrails, processes, and partnerships needed to turn AI-generated ideas into scalable, production-ready solutions.

A digital consulting firm from Minneapolis, MN specializing in strategy, products, and technology.

05/25/2026

Honoring those who gave everything. 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to remember the courage, sacrifice, and service that makes our freedom possible.

Grateful. Always.