On the Table with Ashley Dylan Williamson, Âme Atendre’s Principal Designer - Living Beyond the Gender Binary
We have gender, identity and design on the table today. This is a special episode of On the Table with Ashley because this week we speak with Principal Designer of Âme Atendre, Dylan Williamson (they/them). Join us as Dylan shares a bit about their thoughts on gender outside of the binary, why education around pronouns and gender is so invaluable, and how good design makes for good connections.
You can learn more about Dylan Williamson at https://ameatendre.com/about-us/ where they currently co-design Âme Atendre’s collection of luxury tableware and home goods with your host, Ashley Gould.
You can learn about Splisch, a gender affirming active and swimwear brand that aims to support queer and gender non-conforming individuals from the backyard to the backcountry, at www.splisch.com or on Instagram @splisch.
You can follow Dylan on Instagram @dylantescher.w
In this episode Ashley and Dylans use an analogy that connotes gender with the stars. This is an analogy borrowed from Alok Vaid-Menon. Alok (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed poet, comedian, public speaker, actor and author of Beyond the Gender Binary, also mentioned in today’s episode.
Links to products and topics mentioned by Ashley and Dylan in today’s episode:
Glenn Adamson’s book, Fewer, Better Things
Andrew Huberman’s tip on getting a few minutes of direct sunlight every morning.
Additional Resources:
On pronouns and the singular “they”
Interviews with Alok:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWAs_2oGNB8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSPnU82vsVU
On the etymology, usage and significance of the words “cis” and “trans”:
True meaning of the word “cis-gender”
Link to the Red Oak Serving Board and Crystal Tumblers mentioned by Dylan and offered by Âme Atendre.
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