Jannick Rolland, the director of the Center for Freeform Optics and the Brian J. Thompson Professor of Optical Engineering, helped pioneer freeform optics, which is reshaping modern optical design. In a recent episode of the All Things Photonics podcast, Jannick discusses her successes and setbacks in her early works with freeform optics, and talks about the potential for this technology in a range of applications. It’s an insightful conversation about innovation and perseverance that we encourage you to watch!