Design Matters with Debbie Millman

Santiago Carrasquilla

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Santiago Carrasquilla is a Colombian-born director, designer, and founder of Art Camp, a multidisciplinary creative studio known for blending hand-drawn illustration, 3D animation, live action, and emerging technology to create work rooted in human emotion. He joins to discuss his global upbringing, creative evolution, and the relentless drive and optimism behind a career devoted to making work that truly moves people.

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Timothy Snyder

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Timothy Snyder is a leading historian of Eastern Europe, the Holocaust, and political conflict, and the author of more than a dozen books, including Bloodlands, Black Earth, On Tyranny, and, most recently, Unfreedom. He has spent his career using the past to help us see and understand the present with clarity, and joins to discuss how we misunderstand freedom, why truth and empathy are under threat, and what this political moment asks of us.

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Ada Limón

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Ada Limón—24th U.S. Poet Laureate and author of seven poetry books, including The Carrying and Bright Dead Things—joins to discuss her new book, Against Breaking: On the Power of Poetry, her childhood between two homes, her deep sensitivity to the natural world, and how poetry became a way to make sense of life’s strangeness, loss, and love.

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Lidia Yuknavitch

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Lidia Yuknavitch is the bestselling author of The Chronology of Water, Reading the Waves, and The Big M, and a writer whose work blurs genre to explore themes of memory, embodiment, grief, and transformation. She joins to discuss her childhood, her early life as a competitive swimmer, the film adaptation of The Chronology of Water directed by Kristen Stewart, and how storytelling can reshape the narratives we carry.

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Jack Schlossberg

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Jack Schlossberg—writer, lawyer, political correspondent, and the only grandson of President John F. Kennedy—joins live at the On Air Fest to discuss political legacy, internet culture, and the future of Democratic leadership. With humor and candor, he reflects on growing up in a historic political family, the power and peril of social media, the spread of misinformation, and why authenticity and risk-taking are essential to reaching a new generation of voters.

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Kim Hastreiter

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Kim Hastreiter—co-founder and longtime editor of Paper magazine—joins to reflect on a life at the center of downtown New York’s art, fashion, and nightlife, from scrappy newsprint beginnings to the cover that “broke the internet.” She also discusses her memoir, Stuff: A New York Life of Cultural Chaos, and why artists must document culture before it’s rewritten.

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C. Thi Nguyen

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

C. Thi Nguyen—philosopher, professor, and author of Games: Agency as Art—joins to discuss his new book, The Score: How to Stop Playing Somebody Else’s Game, and how metrics, from grades to likes, quietly reshape what we value and who we become. Together, they explore games as “libraries of agency,” the allure of scoring systems, and the vital question: Is this the game you really want to be playing?

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Quiara Alegría Hudes

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Quiara Alegría Hudes is a Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright, composer, and novelist whose work has reshaped contemporary American theater. The co-creator of In the Heights and author of Water by the Spoonful, she has consistently explored identity, family, and belonging across theater, music, memoir, and now fiction in her new book, The White Hot.

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Chris Duffy

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Chris Duffy—comedian, writer, and host of the TED podcast How to Be a Better Human—joins to discuss how humor shaped his path from teaching and improv to podcasting and television. Together, they explore why laughing more isn’t about being funny, but about attention, vulnerability, and connection, and how humor helps us stay human.

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Ruth Ann Harnisch

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:01:11 GMT

Ruth Ann Harnisch is an investor, philanthropist, social activist, media producer, and founder of Harnisch Foundation, which supports work that breaks down barriers to equality and opportunity. She joins CreativeMornings live to reflect on her path from teen broadcaster to first female anchor, and how finding her voice in inequitable newsrooms shaped everything that followed.

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Brian Chesky

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Brian Chesky is the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, a company that began with airbeds and grew into a worldwide community built on trust and belonging. He joins to discuss how imagination and design shaped his path from art school to entrepreneurship, and what it means to design the world you want to live in.

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20th Anniversary celebration with the most memorable guests: Jason Reynolds, Marina Abramović, Chris Ware, Richard Saul Wurman, Rick Rubin, and Roxane Gay

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:10:51 GMT

For the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits excerpts from her most memorable interviews. Featuring Jason Reynolds, Marina Abramović, Chris Ware, Richard Saul Wurman, Rick Rubin, and Roxane Gay, this episode gathers voices that challenged, surprised, and have continued to evolve in meaning over time.

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20th Anniversary celebration with renowned poets Eileen Myles, Elizabeth Alexander, Sarah Kay, and Amber Tamblyn

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits conversations with renowned poets Eileen Myles, Elizabeth Alexander, Sarah Kay, and Amber Tamblyn. These excerpts reflect on language, identity, memory, and the lived experience that fuels their work. Together, they reveal poetry as an intimate practice that resonates beyond the page.

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20th Anniversary Celebration with distinguished actors Claire Danes, Ethan Hawke, Nick Offerman, Kyra Sedgwick, and Josh Brolin

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 01:31:21 GMT

For the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits conversations with distinguished actors Claire Danes, Ethan Hawke, Nick Offerman, Kyra Sedgwick, and Josh Brolin. These excerpts explore how they approach their craft, work with directors and fellow actors, and what it means to inhabit a role and sustain a creative life on stage and on screen.

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20th Anniversary Celebration with acclaimed directors Brian Koppelman, Thomas Kail, Mike Mills, Sarah Polley, and Siân Heder

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

For the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits conversations with acclaimed directors Brian Koppelman, Thomas Kail, Mike Mills, Sarah Polley, and Siân Heder. These excerpts explore the director’s role as the central collaborator, guiding creative teams and shaping a project from vision to execution. Together, they reflect on the choices, pressures, and responsibilities of bringing a story to life.

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20th Anniversary celebration with activists and advocates Gloria Steinem, Anita Hill, Cindy Gallop, Sonya Passi, and Dr. Joy Buolamwini

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

For the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits previous episodes with activists and advocates Gloria Steinem, Anita Hill, Cindy Gallop, Sonya Passi, and Dr. Joy Buolamwini. These excerpts highlight conversations about power, accountability, and the urgent work of dismantling inequality across culture, institutions, and technology.

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20th Anniversary celebration with typographers and lettering artists Marian Bantjes, Oded Ezer, Jessica Hische, Tobias Frere-Jones, Matthew Carter, and Kris Holmes

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman shares excerpts from interviews with typographers and lettering artists Marian Bantjes, Oded Ezer, Jessica Hische, Tobias Frere-Jones, Matthew Carter, and Kris Holmes, reflecting on legibility and expression, how letters behave, the discipline of refinement, and how type has evolved from hand-crafted processes to the digital tools we use today.

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20th Anniversary celebration with theatre designers David Korins, Ina Mayhew, David Rockwell, Es Devlin, and Dane Laffrey

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

For the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits conversations with theatre designers David Korins, Ina Mayhew, David Rockwell, Es Devlin, and Dane Laffrey. From Broadway landmarks to innovative film and live performance design, these excerpts reveal how sets and spaces shape emotion, deepen story, and draw audiences into the moment.

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20th Anniversary celebration with technology pioneers Bill Moggridge, Jason Kottke, Anil Dash, and Kevin Kelly

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

For the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits past interviews with technology pioneers Bill Moggridge, Jason Kottke, Anil Dash, and Kevin Kelly. These excerpts reflect on how technology emerged, how it shapes the way we live, and how these early thinkers imagined the future unfolding.

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Guess the Guest: Surprising First Questions Part Two

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

As part of the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman shares Part Two of her most surprising first questions, the curious openings that sparked honesty, humor, and revelation. These excerpts highlight the unexpected moments that shaped some of the show’s most memorable conversations.

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20th Anniversary celebration with photographers Catherine Opie, Albert Watson, Pete Souza, Lynn Goldsmith, and Mary Ellen Matthews

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

To celebrate 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits standout moments from past conversations with photographers Catherine Opie, Albert Watson, Pete Souza, Lynn Goldsmith, and Mary Ellen Matthews. These excerpts explore how they approach craft, capture truth, and use the camera to tell the stories that define us.

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20th Anniversary celebration with culinary creatives Julia Turshen, Christina Tosi, Gabrielle Hamilton, Fanny Singer, and Will Guidara

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

To mark 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits standout moments with Julia Turshen, Christina Tosi, Gabrielle Hamilton, Fanny Singer, and Will Guidara—voices who reimagined how we cook, write, and welcome. From recipe testing as poetry to tinkering with desserts, from building a neighborhood bistro to building a culture of “unreasonable hospitality,” these excerpts show how design shapes flavor, service, and the shared joy of a good meal.

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20th Anniversary Celebration with visionary illustrators Brian Rea, Maira Kalman, Barry Blitt, Edel Rodriguez, and Christoph Niemann

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

To celebrate 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits standout moments from past conversations with illustrators Brian Rea, Maira Kalman, Barry Blitt, Edel Rodriguez, and Christoph Niemann. These excerpts explore how ideas drive style, how collaboration and constraint shape the work, and how a single image can speak fast and stay with you.

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20th Anniversary celebration with podcast hosts Krista Tippett, Ira Glass, Hrishikesh Hirway, Kara Swisher, and Jad Abumrad.

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

To celebrate two decades of Design Matters, Debbie Millman gathers favorite moments from past interviews with podcast hosts Krista Tippett, Ira Glass, Hrishikesh Hirway, Kara Swisher, and Jad Abumrad. These excerpts trace how each host found their voice, shaped a format, and learned to listen, revealing the craft and conviction behind the shows that shaped podcasting.

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20th Anniversary celebration with iconic musicians Kaki King, David Lee Roth, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Michael Stipe, and the Indigo Girls

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

In honor of 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits unforgettable moments from her conversations with iconic musicians Kaki King, David Lee Roth, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Michael Stipe, and the Indigo Girls. Through their stories and songs, this special episode reflects on the meaning of a creative life and the artists who have shaped the sound of our time.

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Neil deGrasse Tyson at On Air Presents

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:12:28 GMT

Neil deGrasse Tyson—world-renowned astrophysicist, Emmy-nominated host, science communicator, and author—is one of the most influential voices in modern science. In this live conversation, recorded at On Air Presents, he joins Debbie Millman to explore the role of science education and why defending science has never been more vital.

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Surprising First Questions

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

In celebration of 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits one of the show’s most endearing traditions—the very first question. For years, she’s opened each conversation with a playful, deeply researched inquiry: something personal, unexpected, and revealing. In this special anniversary episode, listeners will hear some of Debbie’s favorite first questions and the illuminating answers they inspired.

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20th Anniversary celebration with memoirists Elissa Altman, Thomas Page McBee, Ashley C. Ford, Josh Brolin, and Isaac Fitzgerald

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT

In honor of 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits memorable conversations with memoirists Elissa Altman, Thomas Page McBee, Ashley C. Ford, Josh Brolin, and Isaac Fitzgerald. This anniversary collection reflects on the candor, resilience, and storytelling power of five voices who have turned personal experience into unforgettable art.

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20th Anniversary celebration with legendary artists Bisa Butler, Deborah Kass, Marilyn Minter, Amy Sherald, and Ai Weiwei

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:55:41 GMT

To celebrate 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits highlights from her conversations with groundbreaking artists Bisa Butler, Deborah Kass, Marilyn Minter, Amy Sherald, and Ai Weiwei. This anniversary collection brings together the voices of five visionaries whose work challenges conventions, sparks dialogue, and redefines the role of art in our culture.

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Stephen J. Dubner

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Stephen J. Dubner is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and co-creator of Freakonomics—the cultural phenomenon that, over the past 20 years, has grown into a global franchise, changing how millions think, revealing the hidden side of everything, and challenging us to question what we know.

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Suzanne Vega

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega reflects on her pioneering career, the artistry behind her storytelling, and the lasting cultural impact of songs like “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner.” She joins to discuss her new album, Flying with Angels, which poignantly captures the struggles and resilience of our time.

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20th Anniversary celebration with non-fiction writers Lisa Taddeo, Malcolm Gladwell, Anne Lamott, Maria Konnikova, and Alain de Botton

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:04:55 GMT

To mark 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits some of her most memorable conversations with acclaimed non-fiction writers Lisa Taddeo, Malcolm Gladwell, Anne Lamott, Maria Konnikova, and Alain de Botton. This anniversary collection captures the insight, candor, and wisdom of five extraordinary thinkers whose work continues to shape how we see ourselves and the world around us.

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20th Anniversary celebration with graphic novelists Chris Ware, Alison Bechdel, Roz Chast, Seth and Lynda Barry

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:00:00 GMT

In honor of 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits standout moments from her conversations with some of the most celebrated voices in graphic storytelling—Chris Ware, Alison Bechdel, Roz Chast, Seth, and Lynda Barry. This special retrospective highlights the artistry, humor, and humanity of five groundbreaking creators whose work has transformed the world of comics and beyond.

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20th Anniversary celebration with design legends Massimo Vignelli, Michael Bierut, Paula Scher, Chip Kidd and Louise Fili

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:00:00 GMT

To celebrate 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits some of her most memorable conversations with design legends Massimo Vignelli, Michael Bierut, Paula Scher, Chip Kidd, and Louise Fili—icons whose voices and vision have shaped the field.

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Betty Buckley

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Betty Buckley—Tony-winning Broadway legend, Olivier nominee, and beloved “Voice of Broadway”—has spent nearly six decades in theater, film, television, and music. Best known for Cats and Sunset Boulevard, she is an American Theater Hall of Fame inductee and recipient of the American Songbook Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. She joins to discuss her remarkable career, enduring artistry, and the stories behind her most memorable roles.

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Tim Ferriss

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Tim Ferriss is a five-time New York Times bestselling author, a legendary podcaster with over a billion downloads, a prolific angel investor, and a relentless experimenter. During his fourth visit to Design Matters, he shares the story behind Coyote, a new card game he’s quietly been crafting—and the mindset that brought it to life.

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Best of Design Matters: David Cay Johnston

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:12:22 GMT

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Cay Johnston has spent his career exposing corruption in business and government. A relentless muckraker, he’s written The Making of Donald Trump and It’s Even Worse Than You Think, offering a searing look at the Trump administration’s impact on America. This archival episode with David Cay Johnston first aired in 2018, during Donald Trump’s first term. The conversation remains just as urgent and relevant today.

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Lulu Miller

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Lulu Miller is a Peabody Award–winning journalist, co-host of Radiolab, founder of the podcast Terrestrials, and author of the acclaimed book Why Fish Don’t Exist. She joins to discuss her career at the intersection of science, philosophy, and storytelling, inviting us to question how we understand the world and our place within it.

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Dr. Joy Buolamwini

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Dr. Joy Buolamwini is a computer scientist and a poet of code who uses art and research to illuminate the social implications of artificial intelligence. She joins to discuss her career as the founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, her best-selling book Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What is Human in a World of Machines, and her featured role in the acclaimed Netflix documentary Coded Bias.

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Jennifer Pastiloff

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Jennifer Pastiloff is a bestselling author of the memoir On Being Human and travels the world with her workshop, blending writing, yoga, and radical honesty. She joins to discuss turning pain into purpose, the power of vulnerability, and her new book, Proof of Life.

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Pride 2025 with Carol Leifer, Sonya Passi, Paul Tazewell, Leisha Hailey, and Kate Moennig

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT

In celebration of Pride Month, we’re revisiting conversations with accomplished LGBTQ+ guests—Carol Leifer, Paul Tazewell, Sonya Passi, Leisha Hailey, and Kate Moennig—about the journeys that led them to fulfilling professional lives and the influences that shaped who they are today.

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James Dyson

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:26:38 GMT

James Dyson is a visionary inventor, designer, educator and founder of Dyson, a global company transforming ordinary household appliances into design and engineering marvels. He joins to discuss his iconic career, the role of failure in the creative process, and how good design can reshape the way we live.

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Craig Federighi and Alan Dye

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering, and Alan Dye, Apple’s vice president of Human Interface Design, are two of the most influential creative and technological leaders shaping how we experience the digital world. Together, they represent the rare combination of engineering and design at its highest level, shaping how Apple products feel and behave. They join live at the Apple Headquarters to discuss the much anticipated launch of iOS 26.

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Dane Laffrey

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Dane Laffrey is a Tony-winning scenic and costume designer known for his bold, emotionally resonant work on productions like Parade, Once On This Island, and Spring Awakening. He joins to discuss his two decade career and recent set design for Maybe Happy Ending, a true tour de force and one of the most extraordinary stages on Broadway.

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Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig—actors known for their iconic roles as Shane and Alice on The L Word, the reboot The L Word: Generation Q and co-hosts of the beloved podcast PANTS—join to discuss queer representation, their creative collaborations, and navigating the business of show business.

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Best of Design Matters: Olafur Eliasson

Mon, 26 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

The works of artist Olafur Eliasson explore the relevance of art in the world at large. He joins to discuss his three-decade career creating sculptures, installations, paintings, photographs, and film utilizing natural elements—light, color, water, and movement—to alter viewers’ sensory perceptions.

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Best of Design Matters: Carson Ellis

Mon, 19 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Carson Ellis is the author and illustrator of the bestselling picture books “Home” and “Du Iz Tak?”. She joins to talk about her life living on a farm in Oregon and her remarkable career illustrating numerous award-winning books for children.

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Best of Design Matters: David Kwong

Mon, 12 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

With his expertise in enigmas and illusions, David Kwong delights and challenges audiences around the world with his intellectual brand of magic. He joins to discuss his one-man show, The Enigmatist, and his career as a magician, crossword puzzle constructor, and writer.

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Best of Design Matters: Frances Frei and Anne Morriss

Mon, 05 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Anne Morriss and Frances Frei are best-selling authors and among the world’s most influential thinkers, speakers, and advisors. Their clients range from Fortune 10 companies to tech founders to political leaders working to build national competitiveness. They join to talk about their new book, Move Fast and Fix Things, outlining a practical process leaders can implement to drive change.

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Best of Design Matters: David Remnick

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Since 1998, David Remnick has been the editor of The New Yorker and has written hundreds of pieces for the magazine, including reporting from Russia, the Middle East, and Europe and Profiles of Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Katharine Graham, Mike Tyson, Bruce Springsteen and more. He also hosts the magazine’s national radio program and podcast, “The New Yorker Radio Hour.” He joins live at the On Air Fest to talk about his legendary life and career.

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Best of Design Matters: Es Devlin

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

From acclaimed pop spectacles to Super Bowl halftime shows to the Closing Ceremony for the London Olympics, artist and stage designer Es Devlin has transformed large-scale performative sculptures and environments transporting audiences. She joins to discuss two decades of design spanning opera, theatre, and stadium extravaganzas.

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Best of Design Matters: Lucy Sante

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Renowned writer, cultural critic, and scholar of the demimonde Lucy Sante joins to discuss her career and a new memoir, “I Heard Her Call My Name,” reflecting on her transition and self-actualization in her sixties.

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Carol Leifer

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Writer’s Guild Award winner and Emmy-nominated comedian, writer, and producer for television shows such as Seinfeld, The Larry Sanders Show, Saturday Night Live, The Oscars, Modern Family, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and more; Carol Leifer joins to talk about her new book, her writing, and her four-decade career in comedy.

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Jon Batiste

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Widely recognized as a musical genius and once-in-a-generation talent, Jon Batiste is one of history’s most brilliant, prolific, and accomplished musicians. The Grammy, Emmy, and Oscar-winning star joins to discuss his legendary career, connecting people through a shared love of music.

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Michael Goldberg

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Michael Goldberg is the Founder and CEO of Something Special Studios, a creative agency building brands, campaigns, and experiences designed to shape culture. He joins to discuss his multifaceted career and a recent creative endeavor, Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy, a spectacular second showing of the world’s first art amusement park.

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Todd Pruzan

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:55:39 GMT

Todd Pruzan—a prolific writer, editor, and journalist—recently inherited a collection of several thousand New Yorker covers from his family spanning the past 77 years. He joins to read an essay that explores a number of realizations while reviewing the covers, including his family’s Jewish identity.

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Best of Design Matters: Nell Irvin Painter

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Throughout her prolific writing career, Nell Irvin Painter has published works on such luminaries as Sojourner Truth, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Malcolm X. Her unique vantage on American history pushes the boundaries of personal narrative and academic authorship and asks readers to reconsider ideas of race, politics, and identity. She joins to discuss her legendary career as a distinguished historian, award-winning author, and artist.

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Best of Design Matters: Suzan-Lori Parks

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Named one of TIME magazine’s “100 Innovators for the Next New Wave,” Suzan-Lori Parks is the first African American woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Topdog/Underdog. She joins to discuss her long and illustrious career as a playwright, musician, and novelist.

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Todd St. John

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Founder and Creative Director of the design consultancy HunterGatherer, Todd St. John, joins to discuss his career as a multi-disciplinary artist and designer working in illustration, animation, graphic design, photography, furniture, and industrial design.

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Adrian Tomine

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

For over thirty years, bestselling author, screenwriter, and New Yorker cover artist Adrian Tomine’s work has set the standard for contemporary storytelling. He has published several books of comics and illustrations, including “Killing and Dying,” “Shortcomings,” and his new book “Q & A.”

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Paul Tazewell

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Having designed costumes for film, television, Broadway, and regional theaters for more than three decades, Paul Tazewell is one of the industry’s most revered designers. He joins to discuss his career, costuming some of the most memorable characters of our time, and his recent award-winning work on the Oscar nominated film, Wicked.

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Best of Design Matters: Emily Nagoski, Ph.D.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and educator Emily Nagoski is one of the most exceptional minds at work today on the science of sexual connection, intimacy, and arousal. She joins to discuss her remarkable career and new book, “Come Together.”

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Best of Design Matters: Carrie Brownstein

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Celebrated musician, comedian, writer, and director Carrie Brownstein joins to talk about her remarkable career as the co-founder, guitarist, and vocalist of the legendary punk band Sleater-Kinney, her role in the iconic TV series Portlandia, and her new memoir.

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Tiffany Shlain & Ken Goldberg

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Tiffany Shlain is a multidisciplinary artist, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, national bestselling author, and the founder of the Webby Awards. Ken Goldberg is the William S. Floyd Distinguished Chair in Engineering at UC Berkeley and an award-winning roboticist, filmmaker, and artist. They join to discuss the life they share together and their many artistic collaborations.

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Seth Godin

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Seth Godin—renowned author, entrepreneur, and speaker known for launching one of the most popular blogs in the world and writing 22 best-selling books—joins live at Creative Mornings to talk about his new book, This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans.

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Best of 2024 with Artists

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:00:04 GMT

On this special episode of Design Matters, we look back at the collective brilliance of artists interviewed in 2024. Best of Design Matters 2024 with Es Devlin, Olafur Eliasson, Carson Ellis, and Nell Irvin Painter is live!

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Best of 2024 with Editors

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 10:00:52 GMT

On this special episode of Design Matters, we look back at the collective brilliance of editors interviewed in 2024. Best of Design Matters 2024 with Stella Bugbee, Scott Dadich, Adam Moss, and David Remnick is live!

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Rick Griffith

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:31:21 GMT

Rick Griffith is a British-West-Indian designer, collagist, writer, educator, letterpress printer, and optimist futurist. He joins live from the HOW Design Conference to discuss his career and MATTER—a design consultancy, letterpress/typography workshop, and retail bookstore he runs with his partner, Debra Johnson.

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Colin Greenwood

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:00:09 GMT

Since 2003, Radiohead’s bassist, Colin Greenwood, has taken his camera to the studio and on stage to document the rise of one of the world’s most cherished bands. He joins to discuss his legendary musical career and his beautiful new book, How to Disappear, capturing intimate photographs of his bandmates at work.

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Sarah Lewis

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Sarah Lewis is a celebrated art and cultural historian and professor at Harvard University, focusing on the intersection of visual representation, racial justice, and democracy in the United States. She has published multiple bestsellers and joins to discuss her new book, The Unseen Truth.

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Sonya Passi

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Sonya Passi is the Founder & CEO of FreeFrom, a national organization transforming our society’s response to gender-based violence. She joins to discuss her new documentary SURVIVOR MADE and her advocacy work, creating a community where survivors of intimate partner violence can heal, thrive, and drive change together.

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Josh Brolin

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT

From his breakout role in The Goonies to No Country for Old Men to his recent appearances in the Dune films, acclaimed actor Josh Brolin brings unmistakable gravity and grit to all his films. He joins to talk about his life on and offscreen and his new memoir, From Under the Truck.

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Nicolas Heller

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Nicolas Heller—Commercial Director, Documentarian, and “Unofficial Talent Scout of New York” known as @newyorknico—joins to talk about his new book, a raw and authentic city guide of Nick’s can’t-miss eateries, shops, bookstores, and so much more.

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Ken Burns

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT

For more than forty years, Ken Burns and his collaborators have created some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries ever made. Sarah Burns and David McMahon join him to discuss his legendary career, new film, and the people and events that molded our history.

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Olafur Eliasson

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT

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Annie Atkins

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Building worlds in motion pictures through graphic props and typography—Annie Atkins joins to discuss her career designing set pieces for films such as The Grand Budapest Hotel and her new book, “Letters from the North Pole.”

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Carson Ellis

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Carson Ellis is the author and illustrator of the bestselling picture books Home and Du Iz Tak?. She joins to talk about her life living on a farm in Oregon and her remarkable career illustrating numerous award-winning books for children.

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David Kwong

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:00:00 GMT

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Best of Design Matters: Sarah Polley

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Oscar-nominated screenwriter, director, actor, and author Sarah Polley, who began her career as a childhood actress more than three decades ago, joins to talk about her life’s work and newest film, “Women Talking.”

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Best of Design Matters: Celeste Ng

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Celeste Ng—New York Times bestselling author of three novels, Everything I Never Told You, Little Fires Everywhere, and Our Missing Hearts—joins a live audience to talk about her illustrious career exploring complex family dynamics and themes of identity, race, and culture.

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Best of Design Matters: Stella Bugbee

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Former Editor-in-Chief and President of New York Magazine’s The Cut and current Styles Editor of The New York Times—Stella Bugbee joins to discuss her remarkable career in the media industry, covering fashion, beauty, and culture as a journalist, editor, and creative director.

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Best of Design Matters: Alexandra Horowitz

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Alexandra Horowitz—a canine psychologist and authority on how dogs perceive the world—joins to talk about her latest book, ‘The Year of the Puppy,’ and share her knowledge about the relationship between humans and our canine friends.

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Best of Design Matters: Kara Swisher

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Tech journalist, opinion leader, and disruptor—Kara Swisher has hosted hundreds of newsmaking interviews tracking tech and media's changing power dynamics, often going head-to-head with the most prominent figures in the technology industry. She joins a live studio audience to talk about her inimitable career covering the ever-evolving world of technology.

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Best of Design Matters: Martha Wainwright

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright joins to discuss her latest album and new memoir about growing up in a family of rock ‘n’ roll royalty and her experiences with love, loss, motherhood, divorce, and the music industry.

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Best of Design Matters: Rick Rubin

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Exploring Rick Rubin’s production discography is like taking a tour through the commanding heights of American music over the past few decades. From Run-DMC to Jay-Z to Adele, the record producer joins to talk about his legendary career making classic songs with the best musicians in the world.

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Best of Design Matters: Mickalene Thomas

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Known for her elaborate paintings composed of rhinestones, acrylic, and enamel, Mickalene Thomas draws on art history and popular culture to create a contemporary vision of female sexuality, beauty, and power.

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Best of Design Matters: Ai Weiwei

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:34:54 GMT

Ai Weiwei joins to discuss his new memoir “1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows,” depicting a century-long epic tale of China told through a story of his family.

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Best of Design Matters: Suleika Jaouad

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT

New York Times bestselling author and journalist Suleika Jaouad began writing her Emmy Award-winning column, “Life, Interrupted,” from her hospital room, chronicling her experiences as a young adult with cancer. She joins to discuss her remarkable life, career, and bestselling memoir, Between Two Kingdoms.

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Best of Design Matters: Oliver Jeffers

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, collage, performance, and sculpture, Oliver Jeffers joins to talk about his career making art and telling stories. His new book, Begin Again, explores humankind’s impact on itself and our planet, asking the big question: Where do we go from here?

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Best of Design Matters: Rosanne Cash

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT

For decades, Rosanne Cash has soared through the ranks of music with her powerhouse poetic skills and wistful reflections on her past. She has released 15 albums, won four Grammys, and authored four books, including a best-selling memoir. She joins to talk about her life and legendary career as a singer, songwriter, and author.

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Best of Design Matters: Isaac Fitzgerald

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Isaac Fitzgerald has been a firefighter, worked on a boat, and was once given a sword by a king. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts, a coming of age memoir recounting his early years in Boston, an ongoing search for forgiveness, and a more expansive definition of family and self.

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Best of Design Matters: Kevin Kelly

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Digital visionary, bestselling author, founder of the popular Cool Tools website, and Co-Founder and Senior Maverick of Wired magazine—Kevin Kelly joins to talk about his career, his new book, and his radical optimism about the future of our world and humanity.

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Best of Design Matters: Gloria Steinem

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT

For over sixty years, Gloria Steinem has been at the center of American culture and political life, where she has been instrumental in shaping our ideas about feminism, humanity, and equal rights for all people. She joins to talk about her legendary career as an award-winning journalist, New York Times best-selling author, co-founder of one of the most significant magazines of the 21st century, and an activist whose work has impacted the place women and girls now have in the world.

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Pride 2024 with guests Carrie Brownstein, Megan Rapinoe, Lucy Sante, Kara Swisher and Kirsten Vangsness.

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Carrie Brownstein, Megan Rapinoe, Lucy Sante, Kara Swisher, and Kirsten Vangsness reflect on their journeys and careers in this special Pride episode of Design Matters.

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Scott Dadich

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Scott Dadich is a designer, magazine editor, and filmmaker. Formerly the Editor-in-Chief of WIRED Magazine, he now runs Godfrey Dadich Partners, a brand strategy and design company, where he is the Co-Founder and CEO. He joins to discuss his illustrious career and the multi-Emmy nominated series he created and produced, Abstract: The Art of Design.

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Judy Chicago

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT

During her often tumultuous, challenging, and sometimes controversial career, Judy Chicago pioneered Feminist art and art education. She joins to talk about her memoir Judy Chicago: Revelations, a radical retelling of human history in the form of an illuminated manuscript.

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Brooke Hopper

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Principal Designer at Adobe, speaker, and champion for artists, Brooke Hopper’s passion is designing better experiences for some of the most talented people in the world. She joins live at SXSW to discuss the role of machine intelligence and new technologies in creativity.

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Anne Morriss and Frances Frei

Mon, 27 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT

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Kathleen Hanna

Mon, 20 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Punk singer, artist, and the front-woman of the bands Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, Kathleen Hanna has spent the last three decades as a trailblazer in the punk feminist movement. She joins guest host Roxane Gay to talk about her new memoir and storied career making art and music.

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Adam Moss

Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Adam Moss is widely known as one of the great magazine editors of his generation, remaking and reshaping The New York Times and New York magazine into the most significant print and digital publications of our time. He joins to discuss his illustrious career as an author, editor, and artist.

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Suzan-Lori Parks

Mon, 06 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT

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Emily Nagoski, Ph.D.

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:00:00 GMT

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Amy Lin

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Writer Amy Lin deconstructs grief in her new memoir ‘Here After,’ a beautifully visceral and emotionally intimate depiction of young widowhood. She joins to discuss the science of grief and how she coped in the wake of her inexplicable loss.

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Nell Irvin Painter

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:00:00 GMT

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David Remnick

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:00:00 GMT

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Lucy Sante

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:00 GMT

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David Byrne (from The TED Interview)

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT

David Bryne views life through many lenses. He’s a musician, author, filmmaker, curator, conservationist, digital music theorist, bicycle advocate, visual artist... the list goes on. But through his many trajectories – from co-founding the acclaimed band Talking Heads to his later solo career, moving into theater and beyond, David is always trying to capture the indescribable. In this episode of The TED Interview, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective, David shares how he meshes art, technology, and point of view to tell one-of-a-kind stories, move audiences, and invoke all of us to create masterpieces of our own.

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Es Devlin

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:00:00 GMT

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Aparna Nancherla (from How to Be a Better Human)

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Impostor syndrome is one of many therapy-speak words that have gone mainstream in the past few years — but what is it, really? Aparna Nancherla knows all about it. Aparna is a comedian and the author of "Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself, and Impostor Syndrome.” Despite her success as a performer, she isn’t immune to self-doubt. In this episode from another TED Audio Collective podcast, How to Be a Better Human, Aparna talks about the ways she’s learned to deal with impostor syndrome: like creating a resume listing all her failures, or making up words at parties to gauge other people’s reactions. She also shares how she learned to put less stock in success and what to do when your mind isn’t telling you the truth. Find more How to Be a Better Human wherever you get your podcasts.

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Priscilla Gilman

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:00:00 GMT

The Critic's Daughter is an exquisitely rendered portrait of a unique father-daughter relationship and a moving revelation of family and identity. Author Priscilla Gilman joins to talk about her memoir, a candid account of loss and grief, forgiveness, and love.

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Carrie Brownstein

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:00:00 GMT

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Suleika Jaouad

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT

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Best of Design Matters: Aminatou Sow

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Aminatou Sow discusses her extraordinary journey that took her from Africa to Texas, from a job in a toy store to Google to co-host of one of today’s most brilliant podcasts, Call Your Girlfriend.

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Best of Design Matters: Futura

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Across 50 years in the art scene, Futura has undergone a brilliant evolution from graffiti prodigy to design master.

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Best of Design Matters: Thelma Golden

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT

As a child, Thelma Golden dreamt of a life in art museums—and that’s exactly the path she followed, breaking brilliant and historic new ground along the way.

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Best of Design Matters: Lucy Wainwright Roche

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT

The daughter of folk-music royalty, singer-songwriter Lucy Wainwright Roche joins to talk about her life, family, and multi-decade career in the music industry.

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Best of Design Matters: James Clear

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:00:00 GMT

James Clear has been writing about habits, decision making, and continuous improvement for over a decade. Author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits, he joins to talk about his career and how we can stop sabotaging our efforts with insurmountable goals.

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Best of Design Matters: Toshi Reagon

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Shaped by music and activism, Toshi Reagon reflects on her upbringing and remarkable career writing, playing, singing, and producing music.

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Stefan Sagmeister

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Iconic graphic designer, typographer, author, and educator Stefan Sagmeister joins live on the CreativeMornings stage to talk about his multi-decade, ever-evolving career and his newest book, Now is Better, transforming facts about the state of our world into abstract data visualizations.

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Oliver Jeffers

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 13:24:14 GMT

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Best of 2023 with Filmmakers

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 10:00:00 GMT

On this special episode of Design Matters, we take a look back at the collective brilliance of filmmakers interviewed in 2023. Best of Design Matters 2023 with Siân Heder, Sarah Polley, and Kyra Sedgwick is live!

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Best of 2023 with Writers

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 10:00:00 GMT

On this special episode of Design Matters, we take a look back at the collective brilliance of writers interviewed in 2023. Best of Design Matters 2023 with Alexandra Horowitz, Rick Rubin, and Kevin Kelly is live!

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Roy Wood Jr.

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:08:13 GMT

Roy Wood Jr. is an Emmy-nominated comedian, writer, producer, actor, radio personality, and podcaster known for his stand-up comedy and work as a correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. He joins the Design Matters Live Tour to discuss his career, entertaining millions across the stage, television, and radio.

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Audie Cornish

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:00:00 GMT

The legendary Audie Cornish—anchor, correspondent, journalist, host, and interviewer—joins live from the Design Matters Tour to talk about her career in journalism, covering national, political, and breaking news for over two decades.

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Rosanne Cash

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:00:00 GMT

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Isaac Fitzgerald

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:04:16 GMT

Isaac Fitzgerald has been a firefighter, worked on a boat, and was once given a sword by a king. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts, a coming of age memoir recounting his early years in Boston, an ongoing search for forgiveness, and a more expansive definition of family and self.

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Steven Heller and Nicolas Heller

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT

One of the most influential art directors, design thinkers, and cultural critics of our time, Steven Heller, and his son Nicolas Heller, an acclaimed commercial director and documentarian, better known to his social media followers as New York Nico, join live at the AIGA Conference to talk about their remarkable careers and shared love for New York City.

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Neville Brody

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Neville Brody is one of the most celebrated graphic designers of his generation—a leading typographer and internationally recognized art director and brand strategist. He joins to discuss his third monograph, which showcases projects from the last thirty years of his illustrious career.

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Stella Bugbee

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT

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Kip Thorne and Lia Halloran

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Kip Thorne, Nobel Prize winning theoretical physicist known for his pioneering work in astrophysics, and Lia Halloran, multi-award-winning artist and photographer, join to talk about their cosmic collaboration—a book of poetry and paintings called “The Warped Side of Our Universe: An Odyssey through Black Holes, Wormholes, Time Travel, and Gravitational Waves.”

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Celeste Ng

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Celeste Ng—New York Times bestselling author of three novels, Everything I Never Told You, Little Fires Everywhere, and Our Missing Hearts—joins a live audience to talk about her illustrious career exploring complex family dynamics and themes of identity, race, and culture.

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Kara Swisher

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:00:00 GMT

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Jad Abumrad

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:00:00 GMT

MacArthur Fellow, Peabody Award winner, iconic public radio host and creator of one of the most successful shows, Radiolab—Jad Abumrad joins a studio audience in New York for the Design Matters live tour.

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Mary Ellen Matthews

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:00:00 GMT

From pop stars to sports legends to rock gods, Mary Ellen Matthews has been crafting iconic images as an entertainment portrait photographer for over two decades. She joins to talk about her career as the chief photographer for Saturday Night Live and how she’s created the distinctive look for the show’s images since 1999.

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Paula Scher, Emily Oberman and Michael Bierut, Celebrating 50 Years of Pentagram

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:05:46 GMT

Design royalty Paula Scher, Emily Oberman and Michael Bierut join this special live episode to celebrate and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the legendary, multi-disciplinary, independently owned design studio, Pentagram with a new, two-volume book, PENTAGRAM AT 50: LIVING BY DESIGN.

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Kevin Kelly

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:00:00 GMT

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Gloria Steinem

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 09:00:00 GMT

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Best of Design Matters: Jessica Nordell

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Jessica Nordell—science and cultural journalist—explores ways of changing pernicious thought patterns to eliminate unconscious bias for a more just world.

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Best of Design Matters: Steven Heller

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Steven Heller—legendary writer and author—joins to discuss his new book “Growing Up Underground,” an entertaining and humorous coming-of-age story at the center of New York’s youth culture in the 1960s and 1970s.

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Best of Design Matters: Candice Carty-Williams

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Author of the bestselling book “Queenie”—Candice Carty-Williams joins a very special guest host, Roxane Gay, to talk about her latest novel “People Person” which follows the Pennington family, a cadre of five half-siblings forced together in the wake of a dramatic event.

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Best of Design Matters: Chris Evert

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 20:10:43 GMT

Rising to the top of tennis stardom, Chris Evert talks about her groundbreaking career as a legendary athlete and recent creative endeavor in jewelry design.

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Best of Design Matters: Chip Kidd

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Chip Kidd—award-winning designer, musician, author, and all around rock star—joins for his fifth time to talk about his recent projects and so much more.

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Best of Design Matters: Joan As Police Woman

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Joan Wasser shares her musical journey from a classically trained violinist to a solo singer, songwriter, and rock star known as Joan As Police Woman.

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Best of Design Matters: Jack White and Ben Jenkins

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:00:00 GMT

A love for craftsmanship, design, and baseball brings music legend Jack White and design entrepreneur Ben Jenkins together. In 2016, Jack White became an investor in Ben Jenkins's sporting goods brand, Warstic. Today the company does so much more than manufacture artisan baseball bats.

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Alan Dye

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 09:00:00 GMT

As Vice President of Human Interface Design at Apple, Alan Dye has spent much of his career working for a company that has done perhaps more than any other to make design sexy, essential, and highly coveted. He joins to discuss his lustrous creative path working with Ogilvy’s Brand Integration Group, Kate Spade, Apple and the brand new, highly anticipated Apple Vision Pro.

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Best of Design Matters: Min Jin Lee

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:00:00 GMT

The author of the award-winning novels “Pachinko” and “Free Food for Millionaires,” Min Jin Lee, discusses her remarkable career and the long journey and intention behind her Korean diaspora novels.

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Best of Design Matters: Dr. D’Wayne Edwards

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Over the course of his storied career as a designer and educator, Dr. D’Wayne Edwards has created more than 500 footwear styles for premier entertainers such as Tupac, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, and Notorious B.I.G. His designs have been worn in six Olympics and graced all MLB, NFL, and NBA stadiums. He joins to talk about his remarkable career and current role as President of Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design.

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Best of Design Matters: Mickalene Thomas

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 09:00:00 GMT

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Best of Design Matters: Dr. Temple Grandin

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Best-selling author, scientist, and trailblazer in autism research, Dr. Temple Grandin’s new book “Visual Thinking” draws on cutting-edge research and her own lived experience to reframe the conversation on neurodiversity and different types of thinkers.

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Best of Design Matters: A.M. Homes

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Best known for her controversial novels featuring extreme situations and characters, A.M. Homes discusses her most recent book, The Unfolding, and her remarkable career authoring thirteen extraordinarily original books.

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Best of Design Matters:Jason Reynolds

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Jason Reynolds—award-winning author and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature—discusses his prolific writing career that inspires young readers to discover their own stories.

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Best of Design Matters: Brad Listi

Mon, 29 May 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Described as a darkly funny meditation on creativity and family, Brad Listi joins to talk about his new book, “Be Brief and Tell Them Everything.”

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Best of Design Matters: Indigo Girls

Mon, 22 May 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers talk about their extraordinary 30-year creative collaboration as the music duo, Indigo Girls.

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Heather Armstrong: A Rebroadcast from 2011

Mon, 15 May 2023 09:00:00 GMT

With her blog, Dooce, Heather Armstrong ushered in a new genre of confessional writing online, inspiring millions of readers and creators. To honor her legacy, we are replaying the episode from 2011. Among many things, we talked about suicide and depression, so please be forewarned.

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Kyra Sedgwick

Mon, 08 May 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Best known for her Emmy and Golden Globe-winning role as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson on the TNT crime drama The Closer, Kyra Sedgwick joins to discuss her remarkable acting career and new directorial debut, Space Oddity.

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Martha Wainwright

Mon, 01 May 2023 09:00:00 GMT

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Carey Lowell

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Best known for her role as Bond girl Pam Bouvier in the James Bond movie License to Kill and ADA Jamie Ross in the television series Law & Order, Carey Lowell joins to discuss her career as a model, actress, and ceramicist.

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Neil deGrasse Tyson

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Neil deGrasse Tyson—world-renowned astrophysicist, Emmy-nominated host, and author—is one of the most popular and influential figures in modern science. He joins to discuss his cosmic career and new book, “Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization.”

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Peter Arnell

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Peter Arnell has built an unparalleled reputation creating groundbreaking, boundary-averse work for many of the world’s most celebrated brands. He joins to discuss his new book and storied career as a designer, branding executive, photographer, founder, and CEO.

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Susanna Hoffs

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 09:00:00 GMT

A founding member of the Bangles, a solo artist, and a collaborator, Susanna Hoffs boasts one of pop music’s most striking and beloved voices. She joins to talk about her prolific music career and her new book, “This Bird Has Flown.”

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Kirsten Vangsness

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMT

American actress and playwright Kirsten Vangsness joins to discuss her role as bespectacled tech kitten Penelope Garcia on the long-running CBS crime drama Criminal Minds.

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Don Norman

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Don Norman, the Godfather of UX Design and Cognitive Science’s foremost pioneer, joins to discuss his new book “Design for a Better World” and how human behavior can save the world from its dire predicament.

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From A Slight Change of Plans: Kacey Musgraves on Psychedelics

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 13:02:51 GMT

Today we’re sharing a preview of A Slight Change of Plans, from Pushkin Industries. Cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar blends compassionate storytelling with the science of human behavior to help us understand who we are and who we become in the face of a big change. Maya sits down with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves. Kacey has never been willing to change herself or her music for anyone else. But a psychedelic trip allowed her to change on her own terms and inspired her albums Golden Hour and Star-Crossed. Hear more from A Slight Change of Plans at
https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/scps7?sid=design.

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Rick Rubin

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMT

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Siân Heder

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Best known for writing and directing the Academy Award-Winning film CODA and her work on the television series Orange Is the New Black—Siân Heder joins to talk about her remarkable career as a writer, producer, and filmmaker.

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Lynn Goldsmith

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Lynn Goldsmith has documented over five decades of American culture, photographing stars from The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to David Bowie and Iggy Pop. She joins to talk about her legendary career behind the camera and new book, “Music in the ‘80s.”

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Sarah Polley

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:00:00 GMT

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Dario Calmese

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Sitting at the nexus of art, fashion and academia, Dario Calmese is an artist, urbanist, director and brand consultant. He shares his thoughts on photography and the design of the world around us on this very special live episode.

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Megan Rapinoe

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Having won an Olympic gold medal and two Women’s World Cups, Megan Rapinoe is among the most decorated and world famous athletes of our time. She joins to talk about her legendary soccer career, activism, and New York Times Best-Selling book.

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King Princess

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Delivering soulful vocals over warm, atmospheric synth productions, young music prodigy King Princess joins to talk about their career and the double-edged nature of early success in the music business.

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Alexandra Horowitz

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:00:00 GMT

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Will Guidara

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Will Guidara—an elite New York restauranteur and author—talks about his storied career as a leader in modern luxury dining, delivering service that transforms a meal into a magical experience.

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Guy Kawasaki

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Guy Kawasaki—author, educator, and Chief Evangelist of Canva—talks about his career in Silicon Valley and his experience working for Steve Jobs as Chief Evangelist of Apple.

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Best of 2022 with Performers

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 10:00:00 GMT

On this special episode of Design Matters, we look back at the collective brilliance of the musicians and performers interviewed in 2022. Best of Design Matters 2022 with Jack White, Indigo Girls, Joan As Police Woman, Dylan Marron, and Chris Evert is live!

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Best of 2022 with Writers

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT

On this special episode of Design Matters, we take a look back at the collective brilliance of fiction writers interviewed in 2022. Best of Design Matters 2022 with Brad Listi, Jason Reynolds, A.M. Homes, Candice Carty-Williams, and Min Jin Lee is live!

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Daniel Mitura

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT

Best known for starring in the film “The Hobbyist,” Daniel Mitura discusses his multi-hyphenated career as an actor, writer, producer, and playwright and his new science-fiction short film “Launch at Paradise.”

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Min Jin Lee

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT

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Dr. D’Wayne Edwards

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT

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James Clear

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT

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Mickalene Thomas

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT

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Monica Khemsurov and Jill Singer

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT

Monica Khemsurov and Jill Singer are the co-founders of Sight Unseen, an online magazine where designers and tastemakers go to find what’s new and next in design and the visual arts. They join to share insights and secrets unveiled in their new book, “How to Live With Objects: A Guide to More Meaningful Interiors.”

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David Aaker

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT

Hailed the “Father of Modern Branding,” David Aaker has received numerous awards for his contributions to the science of marketing and authored some of the most influential books in business. He joins to talk about his new book, “The Future of Purpose-Driven Branding,” and his legendary career.

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Mauro Porcini

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT

PepsiCo’s award-winning Chief Design Officer, Mauro Porcini, reveals the secret to creating life-changing innovation in his new book, a manifesto for a genuine, authentic, and deeply humanistic approach to design.

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David Rockwell

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT

As founder of the Rockwell Group, an award winning, cross-disciplinary architecture and design practice, David Rockwell has designed countless visual and spatial heartstoppers ranging from restaurants, hotels, airport terminals, and hospitals, to festivals, museum exhibitions, and Broadway sets. He joins to talk about his remarkable life and upcoming projects.

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Michael Kimmelman

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Michael Kimmelman has been the architecture critic of The New York Times since 2011, writing about cities, public space, infrastructure, community development, public housing, equity, and the environment. He joins to talk about his extraordinary career in journalism and his new book, “The Intimate City: Walking New York.”

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Dr. Temple Grandin

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:14:07 GMT

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Steven Heller

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT

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Candice Carty-Williams

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 13:06:41 GMT

Author of the Sunday Times bestselling Queenie—Candice Carty-Williams joins a very special guest host, Roxane Gay, to talk about her latest novel People Person which follows the Pennington family, a cadre of five half-siblings forced together in the wake of a dramatic event.

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A.M. Homes

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:46:46 GMT

Best known for her controversial novels featuring extreme situations and characters, A.M. Homes discusses her most recent book, The Unfolding, and her remarkable career authoring thirteen extraordinarily original books.

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Best of Design Matters: Anita Hill

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:19:15 GMT

Thirty years ago, Anita Hill became a household name when she told the world about her experience with sexual harassment in the workplace. Today, she joins to talk about her extraordinary life and new book, “Believing: Our Thirty-Year Journey to End Gender Violence.”

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Best of Design Matters: Nick Offerman

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:53:21 GMT

Reflecting on his remarkable life and career, Nick Offerman shares his insights on acting, marriage and the current state of the world.

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Best of Design Matters: Michael Stipe

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 11:00:00 GMT

Michael Stipe joins to talk about his remarkable life, photography practice, and career as the lead singer and lyricist for the band R.E.M.

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Chris Evert

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 12:46:19 GMT

Rising to the top of tennis stardom, Chris Evert talks about her groundbreaking career as a legendary athlete.

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Jessica Nordell

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Jessica Nordell—science and cultural journalist—explores ways of changing pernicious thought patterns to eliminate unconscious bias for a more just world.

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Best of Design Matters: Rickie Lee Jones

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:00:12 GMT

Long a believer in the impossible, Rickie Lee Jones has lived an extraordinary life of song. Here, she reflects on five decades of making music.

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Best of Design Matters: Catherine Opie

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:00:03 GMT

At 8 years old, Catherine Opie realized “that history is made within an image culture”—and here, she discusses her incredible life as a photographer driven by culture.

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Antwaun Sargent

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:50:31 GMT

Writer, editor, and curator Antwaun Sargent joins to talk about his remarkable career, positioned at the center of the explosion of interest in art made by Black Americans.

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Jason Reynolds

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Jason Reynolds—award-winning author and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature—discusses his prolific writing career that inspires young readers to discover their own stories.

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Chip Kidd

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Chip Kidd—award-winning designer, musician, author, and all around rock star—joins for his fifth time to talk about his recent projects and so much more.

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Richard Tuttle

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 13:07:04 GMT

One of the master artists of our time, Richard Tuttle joins to talk about his 60+ year career that has revolutionized the landscape of temporary art.

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The secret Somali mixtapes | Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:00:00 GMT

It’s 1988, and Somalis are fleeing the city of Hargeisa. People are trying to get out, trying to save their families and sometimes their things. But in the city’s radio station, staff are packing cassettes and reel to reel recordings into a secret underground bunker. What's on them? A slice of the country’s musical heritage, to remain for years in an underground room—until now. Listen to songs from the episode on this special playlist on Spotify: https://tedtalks.social/3yct0Mj

This story was produced in collaboration with Kerning Cultures, a podcast telling stories from the Middle East and North Africa, and the spaces in between. You can find the podcast wherever you're listening to this.

This is an episode of Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala, another podcast in the TED Audio Collective. If you want to hear more episodes exploring ideas in Caracas, Barcelona, Puerto Rico, the world of dreams and beyond, follow Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala wherever you're listening to this.

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Brad Listi

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:33:40 GMT

Described as a darkly funny meditation on creativity and family, Brad Listi joins to talk about his new book, “Be Brief and Tell Them Everything.”

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Celebrating Pride

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 13:45:18 GMT

Catherine Opie, Adam J. Kurtz, Robyn Kanner, Michael Stipe, and the Indigo Girls reflect on their journeys in this special Pride episode of Design Matters.

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Susan Cain

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:00:05 GMT

#1 New York Times best-selling author Susan Cain shares how a bittersweet, melancholic outlook makes emotional room for beauty, creativity, and love.

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Joan As Police Woman

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:44:11 GMT

Joan Wasser shares her musical journey from a classically trained violinist to a solo singer, songwriter, and rock star known as Joan As Police Woman.

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Starlee Kine

Mon, 30 May 2022 14:04:03 GMT

Writer and producer Starlee Kine joins LIVE at the 2022 On Air Fest to talk about her remarkable career and hit podcast Mystery Show.

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Dylan Marron

Mon, 23 May 2022 13:06:22 GMT

Writer, comedian, and podcast host, Dylan Marron, shares how hate on the internet fueled his podcast and new book, “Conversations with People Who Hate Me.”

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Carol Lim & Humberto Leon

Mon, 16 May 2022 12:57:45 GMT

The effortlessly cool fashion designers Carol Lim and Humberto Leon join to talk about two decades of creative partnership and professional collaborations running their fashion brand, Opening Ceremony.

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Indigo Girls

Mon, 09 May 2022 12:14:28 GMT

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers talk about their extraordinary 30-year creative collaboration as the music duo, Indigo Girls.

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Jack White and Ben Jenkins

Mon, 02 May 2022 13:35:20 GMT

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Abbi Jacobson with Guest Host Dylan Marron

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Costar and co-creator of the groundbreaking TV show Broad City, Abbi Jacobson, joins guest host, Dylan Marron, LIVE on the TED Conference stage.

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Min Jin Lee on Well-Read Black Girl

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:57:34 GMT

Today, I’m sharing an episode from a new podcast I’ve been enjoying, Well-Read Black Girl, from Pushkin Industries. Glory Edim, author and founder of the Well-Read Black Girl community, sits in deep, honest and close conversation with authors like Tarana Burke, Anita Hill, Gabrielle Union, Brit Bennett and more. You’ll also meet literacy advocates and Black booksellers to hear what they’re reading and what it means to be well-read. In this episode, Glory talks with Korean American author and teacher Min Jin Lee. Min talks about what she learned about resistance from bell hooks, how the work she does on and off the page challenges society, and how she’s mentoring a new generation of writers of color. You can hear more of Well-Read Black Girl at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/wrbgdesign.

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Best of Design Matters: Ethan Hawke

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:36:44 GMT

From the profound experience of making “Dead Poets Society” to the “Before” trilogy and his new book, Ethan Hawke discusses a life spent celebrating creativity in its many forms.

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Best of Design Matters: Gabrielle Hamilton

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Chef and writer Gabrielle Hamilton talks dueling artistic passions—and how she has found balance and focus in her creative journey.

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Best of Design Matters: Cheryl Strayed

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:33:01 GMT

Cheryl Strayed battled through remarkable adversity—and the most intense of hikes—to emerge as one of the best American writers working today.

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Best of Design Matters: Bobbi Brown

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:20:00 GMT

Bobbi Brown had a revolutionary idea: to create a natural-look makeup line that would make people feel like the best version of themselves. She launched it from her home to overnight success, and today is back with her blockbuster clean DTC brand, Jones Road.

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Best of Design Matters: Nick Cave & Bob Faust

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:22:27 GMT

Nick Cave and Bob Faust discuss the incredible life of creativity, courageousness and community they have built together.

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Best of Design Matters: Jacqueline Woodson

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:26:51 GMT

In her inspiring creative journey, author Jacqueline Woodson went from struggling with words as a child to mastering them today.

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Best of Design Matters: Adam Grant

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:51:47 GMT

In an illuminating and cerebral discussion, Adam Grant discusses his new book “Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know”—and the value of checking in and checking up on yourself.

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Best of Design Matters: Karen Finley

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:30:00 GMT

Karen Finley reflects on her legendary performance pieces, censorship and decades of groundbreaking work—and the sheer joy in creating art.

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Best of Design Matters: Glennon Doyle & Abby Wambach

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:00:00 GMT

Soccer star Abby Wambach and author Glennon Doyle discuss their striking first meeting, falling in love as pen pals, addiction and sobriety, and the art of speaking out and speaking up.

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Best of Design Matters: Bisa Butler

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Fiber artist Bisa Butler discusses the AfriCOBRA tradition, the artistic breakthrough that led to her finding her voice, and the process behind her amazing life-size works.

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Best of Design Matters: Lisa Taddeo

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 14:30:00 GMT

From The Last Days of Heath Ledger to Lebron James to the title characters of THREE WOMEN, writer Lisa Taddeo’s words have captured her subjects in extraordinary and enlightening ways.

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Best of Design Matters: Sarah Kay

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:30:00 GMT

Sarah Kay thrives in poetry on and off the stage—and here, she discusses the immense power of the craft.

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Best of Design Matters: Shirley Manson

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 14:30:00 GMT

After a lifetime on stage, musician Shirley Manson reflects on the extraordinary ways she sees the world today.

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Best of Design Matters: Pete Souza

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:30:00 GMT

Pete Souza has taken photographs for National Geographic, Life Magazine, and other dream outlets, leading to his ultimate subject as Chief Official White House Photographer, Barack Obama.

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Best of Design Matters: Priya Parker

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 13:30:00 GMT

Priya Parker discusses the art of gatherings—and how we can truly take the events that punctuate our lives to the next level.

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Best of Design Matters: Edwin Schlossberg

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:30:00 GMT

A master at creating interactive, immersive experiences—Edwin Schlossberg joins to talk about his artwork and the 40th anniversary of his firm, ESI Design.

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Best of Design Matters: Kaki King

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 13:45:00 GMT

Rolling Stones has called Kaki King a genre unto herself—she joins to talk about her career path and even plays a song or two.

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Best of Design Matters: Richard Saul Wurman

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:00:00 GMT

Making information understandable both for himself and others—TED founder and author of numerous books, Richard Saul Wurman, joins to talk about education.

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Best of Design Matters: Deborah Kass

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:41:33 GMT

Artist Deborah Kass joins to talk about her extraordinary career, examining the interactions of politics, pop culture, art history, and identity within a Pop art sensibility.

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Best of Design Matters: Sarah Jones

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:36:53 GMT

Known for her multi-character, one-person Broadway hit Bridge & Tunnel—Sarah Jones joins to talk about identity, community, social justice, and her relationship with her characters.

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Best of Design Matters: Brian Koppelman

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 14:00:00 GMT

Brian Koppelman joins to talk about his remarkable life, sharing why he became a writer after years of working as a record promoter and producer.

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Best of Design Matters: Roz Chast

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:00:00 GMT

Roz Chast joins to talk about her remarkable life and how she earned a coveted spot as a cartoonist for The New Yorker.

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Best of Design Matters: Krista Tippett

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 13:50:00 GMT

Debbie Millman talks with Krista Tippett about her religious orientation, her struggle with depression, and why it's so hard to understand our historical moment.

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Best of Design Matters: Simon Sinek

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 13:47:05 GMT

“To see your team achieve more than they thought they were capable of, that they will advance the organization further than you even imagined—because they believe, and they are grateful, and they’re inspired—it’s all worth it. All the sacrifices. It always is.” —Simon Sinek

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Design Matters: Best of 2021

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 14:00:00 GMT

On this special episode of Design Matters, we take a look back at 2021, revel in the collective brilliance of Catherine Opie, Ethan Hawke, Randa Jarrar, Nick Offerman, and Susan Orlean.

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Best of Design Matters: Wendy MacNaughton and Caroline Paul

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Illustrator and author duo Wendy MacNaughton and Caroline Paul join to talk about their book, “Lost Cat: A True Story of Love, Desperation, and GPS Technology.”

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Best of Design Matters: Hrishikesh Hirway

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 14:52:13 GMT

From practicing on his first piano—drawn on a piece of paper—to recording albums and launching the podcast and Netflix show “Song Exploder,” Hrishikesh Hirway has lived a marvelous life of music.

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Best of Design Matters: Amy Webb

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:45:00 GMT

Named “one of the five women changing the world” by Forbes—Amy Webb advises CEOs of the world’s most-admired companies, three-star admirals and generals, and the senior leadership of central banks and intergovernmental organizations, helping them prepare for complex futures.

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Anita Hill

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 14:30:00 GMT

Thirty years ago, Anita Hill became a household name and a hero for many women when she told the world about how Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas sexually harassed her at work. Today, she joins to talk about her extraordinary life and her new book, “Believing: Our Thirty-Year Journey to End Gender Violence.”

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Best of Design Matters: Jason Kottke

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:02:00 GMT

Founded in 1998, kottke.org is one of the oldest blogs on the web. It’s written and produced by Jason Kottke and covers the essential people, inventions, performances, and ideas that increase the collective adjacent possible of humanity.

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Michael Stipe

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Michael Stipe joins to talk about his remarkable life, photography practice, and career as the lead singer and lyricist for the band R.E.M.

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Best of Design Matters: Roman Mars

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Roman Mars is the host and creator of 99% Invisible, a sound-rich, narrative podcast about the unnoticed architecture and design that shape our world.

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Keenan Scott II

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 14:00:00 GMT

A playwright, poet, actor, director, and producer—Keenan Scott II joins to discuss his powerful and captivating Broadway play “Thoughts of a Colored Man.”

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Best of Design Matters: Dr. Dori Tunstall

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Dr. Dori Tunstall joined OCAD University in 2016 as Dean of Design. She is a design anthropologist, public intellectual, and design advocate who works at the intersections of critical theory, culture, and design. She leads the Cultures-Based Innovation Initiative focused on using old ways of knowing to drive innovation processes that directly benefit communities.

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Ai Weiwei

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Ai Weiwei joins to discuss his new memoir “1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows,” depicting a century-long epic tale of China told through a story of his family.

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Best of Design Matters: Rob Walker

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Rob Walker discusses his interest in death and how our digital records remain online, being shy and how this influenced his decision to become a journalist, writing about the sleeved blanket known as the snuggie, and the wish to brand the idea of "be happy for what you have."

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Ashley C. Ford

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Ashley C. Ford joins to discuss her memoir “Somebody’s Daughter,” capturing a complex childhood shaped by family secrets, incarceration, and resilience.

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From the Archive: Massimo Vignelli

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Legendary graphic designer Massimo Vignelli, best-known for creating the iconic New York City subway map, discusses intellectual elegance, education, love, the pitfalls of marketing, and his long career in design.

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Toshi Reagon

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Shaped by music and activism, Toshi Reagon reflects on her upbringing and remarkable career writing, playing, singing, and producing music.

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Nick Offerman

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Reflecting on his remarkable life and career, Nick Offerman shares his insights on acting, marriage and the current state of the world.

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Alisa Cohn

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Alisa Cohn—named Top Startup Coach in the World—shares her secrets, insights and strategies from nearly 20 years of turning startup founders into world-class CEOs.

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Adam J. Kurtz

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Adam J. Kurtz delves into the human experience and explores the duality of time—everything changes, yet tomorrow isn’t promised—in his new book, “You Are Here (For Now).”

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Amy Koppelman

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Amy Koppelman penned A Mouthful of Air, a powerful novel years ahead of its time—and now, 20 years on, she discusses the film version of it she directed that hits theaters this month.

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Rickie Lee Jones

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Long a believer in the impossible, Rickie Lee Jones has lived an extraordinary life of song. Here, she reflects on five decades of making music.

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Jonathan Fields

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 13:00:00 GMT

What makes you feel most alive? Jonathan Fields is here to help you figure it out—and infuse it into your career in truly transformative ways.

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Dorie Clark

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 13:00:00 GMT

In our short-term world, Dorie Clark is proof positive that there’s incredible power in long-term strategy—and here she riffs on her new book, “The Long Game.”

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Catherine Opie

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 13:00:00 GMT

At 8 years old, Catherine Opie realized “that history is made within an image culture”—and here, she discusses her incredible life as a photographer driven by culture.

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Design Matters From the Archive: V (Formerly Eve Ensler)

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 13:00:00 GMT

After surviving intense abuse as a child, V grew up to pen powerful prose and plays—and today fights for women suffering around the world.

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Design Matters From the Archive: Seth Godin

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:00:00 GMT

In his third Design Matters interview, writer Seth Godin riffs on his 20th book—“The Practice”—a milestone text exploring creativity and the sheer power of doing the work and putting it out into the world.

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Carly Kuhn

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:00:00 GMT

From the Groundlings and “Chelsea Lately” to fashion illustration, textile work and beyond, Carly Kuhn—aka The Cartorialist—may not have set out to become an artist, but she became a brilliant one.

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Quiara Alegría Hudes

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:00:00 GMT

After dreaming of becoming a musician, Quiara Alegría Hudes found her true future on the page—and in such works as “My Broken Language” and “In the Heights.” Here, the Pulitzer winner meditates on the many muses that were instrumental in her becoming the creative she is today.

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Suneel Gupta

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Forging on past failure, Suneel Gupta began to ask wildly successful people about their less-successful moments—and that laid the foundation for his own career highs, not to mention his new book that helps anyone with a great idea become Backable.

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Bobbi Brown

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:00:00 GMT

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Design Matters From the Archive: Claire Danes

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:00:00 GMT

At 10, she announced that money or no money, she would be true to her art—and there was no plan B. And, well, actress Claire Danes stuck to it.

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Design Matters From the Archive: Bisa Butler

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Fiber artist Bisa Butler discusses the AfriCOBRA tradition, the artistic breakthrough that led to her finding her voice, and the process behind her amazing life-size works.

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Design Matters From the Archive: Miranda July

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Writer, director and actress Miranda July discusses the surreality of releasing a surreal movie in an even more surreal time—and the eternal magic of kissing, cakes and clothes.

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Jonny Sun

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Feeling like an outsider, Jonny Sun turned to performance, comedy and Twitter—eventually channeling his thoughts into Jomny Sun and his signature Aliebn, and now his beautifully, happily sad book, “Goodbye, Again.”

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Design Matters: Celebrating Pride

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Alison Bechdel. Eileen Myles. Kenny Fries. Saeed Jones. Four icons reflect on their journeys in this special Pride episode of Design Matters.

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Ping Zhu

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Ping Zhu’s parents were afraid her interest in illustration might just be a phase … and then she landed her first assignment ever at The New York Times. Here, she discusses her brilliant career trajectory.

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Fabien Baron

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Fabien Baron wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps—so he dropped out of school to conquer the magazine world, and has since realized that storytelling is at the core of everything he does, including his latest passion: film.

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Susan Orlean

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:33:00 GMT

Susan Orlean takes what appears to be ordinary corners of everyday life—and brings them to the page with startling wonderment and wit.

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Nick Cave & Bob Faust

Mon, 31 May 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Nick Cave and Bob Faust discuss the incredible life of creativity, courageousness and community they have built together.

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Tavi Gevinson

Mon, 24 May 2021 13:00:00 GMT

She was a teenage media mogul—and now her story extends to the page and the stage … not to mention the reboot of “Gossip Girl.” Get to know Tavi Gevinson.

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Beeple

Mon, 17 May 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Beeple began creating a new piece of art each day with his aptly titled “everydays” series … which ultimately led to an astonishing $69 million NFT sale. Here, he breaks down how it all happened.

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Futura

Mon, 10 May 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Across 50 years in the art scene, Futura has undergone a brilliant evolution from graffiti prodigy to design master.

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Tanya Selvaratnam

Mon, 03 May 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Tanya Selvaratnam has said that when life throws you lemons, make art—and she has profoundly done just that in the face of unimaginable circumstances over the course of a long career blending activism and creativity.

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Ethan Hawke

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:00:00 GMT

From the profound experience of making “Dead Poets Society” to the “Before” trilogy and his marvelous new book, Ethan Hawke discusses a life spent celebrating creativity in its many forms.

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Design Matters From the Archive: Lisa Congdon

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:00:00 GMT

From finding and focusing in on your artistic voice to staying passionate and purposefully driven, creative sherpa Lisa Congdon once again helps listeners take their work to new heights.

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Design Matters From the Archive: Robert Wong

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Robert Wong ditched accounting and pursued his artistic dreams, criss-crossing the world before co-creating the innovative Google Creative Lab.

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Design Matters From the Archive: Ira Glass

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:00:00 GMT

From creativity to creative struggles and what makes or breaks a “This American Life” story, Ira Glass reflects on a career in the airwaves.

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Robyn Kanner

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Robyn Kanner’s sponsor asked what her goals were. She said she was going to elect the next president of the United States. And in this episode exploring her powerful journey, she breaks down how she helped do exactly that.

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Randa Jarrar

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Randa Jarrar has made the world a sexier and more thoughtful place—and on this episode, she discusses her powerful new memoir, "My Love is an Ex-Country."

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Jacqueline Woodson

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:00:00 GMT

In her inspiring creative journey, author Jacqueline Woodson went from struggling with words as a child to mastering them today.

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David Byrne

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:00:00 GMT

The legendary David Byrne reflects on his formative years, the mystery that underpins making music, and his cathartic Broadway experience, “American Utopia.”

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Jenna Lyons

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 14:00:00 GMT

From her trend-setting career with J.Crew to the medley of new projects she has launched over the past year, Jenna Lyons has perpetually made the world a more stylish, joyful place.

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Adam Grant

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:00:00 GMT

In an illuminating and cerebral discussion, Adam Grant discusses his new book “Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know”—and the value of checking in and checking up on yourself.

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Design Matters From the Archive: Marilyn Minter

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Sex, power, feminism—Marilyn Minter reflects on her rise, being banished from the art world, and her return and personal revolution.

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Design Matters From the Archive: Esther Perel

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Esther Perel explores the fascinating design of marriage, modern intimacy and relationships—and the complex dynamics of infidelity.

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Design Matters From the Archive: Brené Brown

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Belonging. Human connection. Vulnerability. Failure. Perseverance. On this episode, Brené Brown discusses the highs and lows of her creative journey—and the essential elements of a life lived bravely.

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Design Matters From the Archive: Marina Abramović

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Marina Abramović reflects on all the moments that made her the performance genius that she is today—in which the artist is, indeed, utterly present.

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Hrishikesh Hirway

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:33:00 GMT

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Best of 2020

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 14:00:00 GMT

On this special episode of Design Matters, we take a look back at 2020, revel in the collective brilliance of Bisa Butler, Miranda July, Marilyn Minter and V—and close the year out with a performance by Lucy Wainwright Roche.

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Wael Morcos & Jonathan Key

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:00:00 GMT

Hailing from Lebanon and Alabama, respectively, Wael Morcos and Jonathan Key discuss their amazing journeys that coalesced into their groundbreaking design work as MorcosKey today.

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Karen Finley

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:00:00 GMT

Karen Finley reflects on her legendary performance pieces, censorship and decades of groundbreaking work—and the sheer joy in creating art.

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Laurie Haycock Makela

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 14:00:00 GMT

Laurie Haycock Makela discusses her revolutionary typography days at Cranbrook with Scott Makela, surviving two brain hemorrhages—and arriving at “the project of a lifetime.”

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Seth Godin

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT

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Design Matters From the Archive: Thomas Page McBee

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT

In his extraordinary journey, Thomas Page McBee traversed trauma and wound up in the ring at Madison Square Garden, brimming with a host of wisdoms on gender, identity, feminism and masculinity.

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Design Matters Live: Gemma O'Brien

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT

From a life-changing letterpress moment to early viral fame and the current COVID crossroads, Gemma O’Brien remains a master of illustrious letterforms. Recorded live at Adobe Max.

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Design Matters From the Archive: Malcolm Gladwell

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Malcolm Gladwell discusses his book "Talking to Strangers”—and how we default to truth … but not necessarily the whole truth.

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Glennon Doyle & Abby Wambach

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT

Soccer star Abby Wambach and author Glennon Doyle discuss their striking first meeting, falling in love as pen pals, addiction and sobriety, and the art of speaking out and speaking up.

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Design Matters From the Archive: Tiffany Shlain

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Tiffany Shlain completely unplugs from technology one day a week—and week after week, it completely refuels her creative well. Here, she reveals how the rest of us can take our own Tech Shabbat.

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Miranda July

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 13:07:24 GMT

Writer, director and actress Miranda July discusses the surreality of releasing a surreal movie in an even more surreal time—and the eternal magic of kissing, cakes and clothes.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Sarah Kay

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 20:12:23 GMT

Debbie talks to performance poet Sarah Kay about teaching people to write.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Priya Parker

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 19:54:24 GMT

On this pre-pandemic archive episode, Debbie talks to Priya Parker about meetings and gatherings and why so many of them don’t work.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Lynda Barry

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT

On this archive episode cartoonist Lynda Barry talks to Debbie about learning how to draw, and the damaging effects of one’s own opinion.

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Jacqueline Novogratz

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:00:00 GMT

On this episode, Jacqueline Novogratz talks about her long career fighting poverty around the world.

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Claire Danes

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 19:44:41 GMT

On this episode Claire Danes talks to Debbie about her long career, and what she learned about spies from playing one.

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Bisa Butler

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 16:00:00 GMT

On this episode, artist Bisa Butler talks to Debbie about her career, and about how making a quilted portrait of her grandmother led to an artistic breakthrough.

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Michael R. Jackson

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:00:00 GMT

On this episode, Debbie talks to Michael R. Jackson about his latest musical, which is about a gay man trying to write a musical.

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Fanny Singer

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Fanny Singer about her career writing about art and food, and about cooking in the time of Coronavirus.

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Maurice Cherry

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:00:00 GMT

On this episode, Debbie talks with Maurice Cherry about his education and career, and about why the profession of graphic design has been so slow to acknowledge Black designers.

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Gabrielle Hamilton

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:00:00 GMT

On this episode Debbie talks to Gabrielle Hamilton about her career as a chef, and as a late-blooming writer.

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Mauro Porcini

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 19:40:30 GMT

Debbie talks to Mauro Porcini, Chief Design Officer at Pepsico, about his childhood and his corporate work.

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V

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 19:39:40 GMT

Debbie talks with V (formerly known as Eve Ensler) about her abusive father and how feminism has shaped her career.

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Katherine Gehl + Michael Porter

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Katherine Gehl and Michael Porter about their program for redesigning our politics.

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Kathryn Gallagher

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 19:34:27 GMT

Debbie talks with Kathryn Gallager about her young career as an actor/singer/songwriter and about trauma on and off the stage.

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Design Matters with Debbie Millman: It's Nice That

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 19:33:53 GMT

Debbie talks to the design duo of Alex Bec and Will Hudson of It’s Nice That about their close friendship, long collaboration, and about what they’ve learned along the way.

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Ina Mayhew

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 15:42:26 GMT

Debbie talks to Ina Mayhew about her career designing for movies and tv
shows, and about how the virus may change the very nature of her profession.

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Cheryl Strayed

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to author Cheryl Strayed about her childhood, her career, and about the value of taking a very long hike.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Tea Uglow

Mon, 25 May 2020 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks with Tea Uglow about experimental digital projects that are pushing the boundaries of tech and art.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Lisa Taddeo

Mon, 18 May 2020 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks with writer Lisa Taddeo about sex and desire.

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Design Matters From the Archive: Barry Blitt

Mon, 11 May 2020 20:00:00 GMT

Last week Barry Blitt was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in journalism for editorial cartooning. Debbie to him about where his ideas come from.

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Ira Glass

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 20:00:00 GMT

Walking is a form of creative trespassing, like tourism for the psyche.

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Marilyn Minter

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks with artist Marilyn Minter about bringing her skills to the political arena, the ups and downs of her career, and the use of sexual imagery in her work.

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Design Matters at 15: Esther Perel

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to therapist and author Esther Perel about marriage, polyamory, and adultery.

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Design Matters at 15: David Cay Johnston

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 20:00:00 GMT

David Cay Johnston talks to Debbie about the fun of investigative journalism.

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Design Matters at 15: Elizabeth Alexander

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Elizabeth about the journey of her extraordinary life and about how death makes us think about what we truly value.

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Robert Wong

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode Debbie talks to Robert Wong, the executive creative director of Google Creative Lab.

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The Table is Turned: Roxane Gay Interviews Debbie Millman

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 20:00:00 GMT

This episode of Design Matters with Debbie Millman was recorded live at WNYC's Green Space as part of a celebration of 15 years of the podcast.

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Amber Tamblyn

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 20:00:00 GMT

A live conversation at WNYC’s Green Space with actor and poet Amber Tamblyn.

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Lucy Wainwright Roche

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 20:00:00 GMT

A conversation with Lucy Wainwright Roche about her musical family, her career as a singer-songwriter, and her musical tastes.

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Chanel Miller

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 20:00:00 GMT

A conversation with Chanel Miller about rape culture.

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Tosh Hall

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:00:00 GMT

A conversation with designer Tosh Hall about how to work with established brands.

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Chani Nicholas

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode: a conversation with Chani Nicholas about her life in astrology.

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Robert Fabricant + Cliff Kuang

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode Debbie talks to two designers about the history of user-friendly design and the importance of designing for feedback.

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Tatiana Schlossberg

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode, Debbie talks to journalist Tatiana Schlossberg about what we can do, as individuals, about climate change.

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Jessica Hische

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 20:00:00 GMT

A conversation with Jessica Hische about her career, especially after having kids.

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Lawrence Azerrad

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode, a conversation with Lawrence Azerrad about the design of the Concorde.

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Best of 2019

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode, some coming of age stories Debbie had during 2019.

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Thomas Page McBee

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode Debbie talks to Thomas Page McBee about masculinity, from the point of view of a trans man.

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Tiffany Shlain

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode Debbie talks to Tiffany Shlain about how cell phones have taken over our lives.

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Michael Dorf

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode Debbie talks to music impresario and restaurateur Michael Dorf.

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Lisa Congdon

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode, a conversation with artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon about getting started creatively.

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Saeed Jones

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 20:00:00 GMT

On this epsiode, a conversation with poet Saeed Jones about his memoir and about memory.

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Malcolm Gladwell

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode a conversation with Malcolm Gladwell about why it is so easy to be fooled by dishonest people.

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Steven Heller

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode, a conversation with Steven Heller, about the long and troubled history of the swastika.

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Chris Ware + Chip Kidd

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode Debbie talks to designer Chip Kidd and his good friend, graphic novelist Chris Ware.

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Lynda Barry

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode cartoonist Lynda Barry talks about learning how to draw, and the damaging effects of one’s own opinion.

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Warren Lehrer

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Writer, artist, and designer Warren Lehrer talks to Debbie about the intersection of images and letters and about the future of books.

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Elissa Altman

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode Elissa Altman talks to Debbie about life, food, love, and the new book she wrote on the difficult relationship she has with her mother.

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Derren Brown

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Derren Brown about his risky stage performances as a mentalist and illusionist.

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Lisa Taddeo

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks with writer Lisa Taddeo about sex and desire.

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Brian Rea

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to illustrator Brian Rea about the Grim Reaper.

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From the Archive: Simon Doonan

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Simon Doonan about his unlikely career and his formula for creative window displays.

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From the Archive: Amy Sherald

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to portrait painter Amy Sherald about her emotionally evocative work.

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From the Archive: Pete Souza

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman talks with Pete Souza about his years as the Obama administration official photographer.

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From the Archive: Chrisoph Niemann

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to illustrator Christoph Niemann about his singular career as an artistic superhero.

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David Lee Roth

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to David Lee Roth about his childhood, about his long career and his new skincare business, and about how he has avoided crashing, like so many other rock stars.

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Austin Kleon

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks with Austin Kleon, who describes himself as ‘a writer who draws’.

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Zoe Mendelson

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to writer and activist Zoe Mendelson about the importance of sexual knowledge for women.

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Lori Gottlieb

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks with author and therapist Lori Gottlieb about the importance of emotional awareness.

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Stephen Gates

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks with designer Stephen Gates about why it’s important for a brand not to be liked by everybody.

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Seth

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks with Seth, the artist behind the book Palookaville, about why his generation of cartoonists broke away from fantasy.

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Tea Uglow

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks with Tea Uglow about experimental digital projects that are pushing the boundaries of tech and art.

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Elizabeth Gilbert

Mon, 27 May 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks with Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of Eat, Pray, Love about the love of her life and her latest book City of Girls.

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Shantell Martin

Mon, 20 May 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks with artist Shantell Martin about her unorthodox career, her collaborations, and about the business of making art.

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Kris Holmes

Mon, 13 May 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to calligrapher and type designer Kris Holmes, the co-creator of the Lucida typeface family.

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Roxane Gay

Mon, 06 May 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to writer Roxane Gay about loneliness, social media, and self-exposure.

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Cey Adams

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Cey Adams about how his days writing graffiti led to a major career as a designer for hip hop acts and as an artist.

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From the Archive: Anand Giridharadas

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman talks to journalist Anand Giridharadas about his career, about a divided America, and about tech monopolies.

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From the Archive: Brené Brown

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to author and researcher Brené Brown about belonging, courage, and vulnerability.

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From the Archive: Christina Tosi

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks with pastry chef and Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi about her career and long apprenticeship.

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From the Archive: Anne Lamott

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks with writer Anne Lamott about her life and her long career.

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Jamie Myrold

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks with designer Jamie Myrold about great problems to solve.

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James Victore

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Design Matters with Debbie Millman designer James Victore talks about leading a creative life.

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Ingrid Fetell Lee

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to designer and writer Ingrid Fetell Lee about joy.

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Dustin Yellin

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Dustin Yellin about his busy life making art, while also running a non-profit cultural center.

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Kate Moross

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to designer, illustrator, and art director Kate Moross about her early success, her projects, and the importance of over-delivering.

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Chase Jarvis

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Chase Jarvis about his career as a photographer and entrepreneur.

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Bo Burnham + Elsie Fisher

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Bo Burnham about his film Eighth Grade, and the young star of that movie, Elsie Fisher.

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Scott Belsky

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Scott Belsky about why creative conflict can lead to good decision making.

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Dani Shapiro

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Novelist and memoirist Dani Shapiro talks to Debbie Millman about her surprising genetic inheritance.

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Jocelyn K. Glei

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 20:00:00 GMT

Jocelyn K. Glei talks to Debbie about how the internet can lead to burnout.

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Josh Higgins

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Josh Higgins talks to Debbie Millman about how to design software products that become popular with users.

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Alice Rawsthorn

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Alice Rawsthorn about the growing status of design.

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Sarah Kay

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to performance poet Sarah Kay about teaching people to write.

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Christoph Niemann

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to illustrator Christoph Niemann about his singular career as an artistic superhero.

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Shirley Manson

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to singer-songwriter Shirley Manson about her career, her music, and the long road that got her where she is today.

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Christina Tosi

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks with pastry chef and Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi about her career and long apprenticeship.

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Albert Watson

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks with famed photographer Albert Watson about his career and about the importance of preparing conceptually for a shoot.

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Thelma Golden

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to museum director Thelma Golden about the power of curation.

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Anne Lamott

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks with writer Anne Lamott about her life and her long career.

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Pete Souza

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman talks with Pete Sousza about his years as the Obama administration official photographer.

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Paul Sahre

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to designer Paul Sahre about the power of saying no to clients, and about a meeting with Steely Dan that went off the rails.

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Patricia Cronin

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Patricia Cronin about art and politics.

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Michael Ovitz

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Michael Ovitz about his long and controversial career as a Hollywood power broker.

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Beth Comstock

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Beth Comstock about her career at General Electric and how big companies can innovate.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Deborah Kass

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to artist Deborah Kass about her long and extraordinary career.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Aaron Draplin

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks for Aaron Draplin about setting up his own shop, and about making money as a designer.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Esther Perel

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to therapist and author Esther Perel about marriage, polyamory, and adultry.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Simon Sinek

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to optimist, ethnographer, and author Simon Sinek about the fruits of good leadership.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Thomas Kail

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Hamilton director Thomas Kail about his career and about the joys of collaboration.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Cindy Gallop

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Cindy Gallop about her career in advertising and about the trouble people have communicating about sex.

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Barry Blitt

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to New Yorker celebrated cover artist Barry Blitt about where his ideas come from.

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Neville Brody

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode, Debbie brings the great English designer, typographer, and art director Neville Brody to the stage.

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Paula Scher

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 20:00:00 GMT

“...The thing about your fifties is you have power...all those people you grew up with, they’re in their fifties too and they’ve got power, so they can actually give you some decent work.”

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Steven Heller

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to author and art director Steven Heller live on stage.

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Matthew Carter

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to the great type designer Matthew Carter live on stage.

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Laurie Anderson

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman brings artist Laurie Anderson live on stage to discuss her career, art, life, and politics.

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Amy Sherald

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to portrait painter Amy Sherald about her emotionally evocative work.

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Lewis Lapham

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode Debbie talks to Lewis Lapham about his long career in journalism and the media landscape today.

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Carmen Maria Machado

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to writer Carmen Maria Machado about her writing, life, career, and the importance of ego.

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Aminatou Sow

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Aminatou Sow about her podcast and her career in tech.

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Erin McKeown

Mon, 28 May 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to muscian, playwright, and activist Erin McKeown about the ups and downs in her career, and about writing a musical for the first time.

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Priya Parker

Mon, 21 May 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to author and conflict resolution mediator Priya Parker about meetings and gatherings and why so many of them don’t work.

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Jack Ferver

Mon, 14 May 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to performance artist and dancer Jack Ferver about his career in dance theater and the politics in his work.

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Pamela Paul

Mon, 07 May 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman talks with author and editor Pamela Paul about books and book reviewing.

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Anand Giridharadas

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman talks to journalist Anand Giridharadas about his career, about a divided America, and about tech monopolies.

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David Spergel

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to astrophysicist David Spergel about the origins of the universe.

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Edel Rodriguez

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Edel Rodriguez about his career and his celebrated illustrations of Donald Trump.

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Simon Doonan

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode, Debbie talks to Simon Doonan about his unlikely career and his formula for creative window displays.

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Richard Haines

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Richard Haines about his late blooming career as an illustrator.

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Nick Law

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode Debbie talks to Nick Law about working through failure.

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David Korins

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode, Debbie talks with set designer David Korins about his impressive career on Broadway, his design process, and his latest projects.

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Sukey Novogratz

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode, Debbie talks to Sukey Novogratz about meditation and recovery from trauma.

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Edwin Schlossberg

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode, Debbie talks to interactive designer Edwin Schlossberg about his career and about the time he asked a Vatican archivist why they had cataloged so little of their historical treasures.

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Steven Pinker

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode, Debbie talks to experimental psychologist and author Steven Pinker about measuring human happiness..

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Kaki King

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode, Debbie talks to musician Kaki King about performing and composing.

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David Cay Johnston

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode, Debbie talks to David Cay Johnston about the fun of investigative journalism.

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Design Matters 2017 Highlights

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie looks back at some of her favorite highlights of 2017 including Thomas Kail, Elizabeth Alexander, Mike Mills, Sarah Jones, Anil Dash, and Brian Koppelman.

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Barry Blitt

Tue, 26 Dec 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to New Yorker celebrated cover artist Barry Blitt about where his ideas come from.

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Richard Saul Wurman

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to TED founder Richard Saul Wurman about learning and education.

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Marina Abramović

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to performance artist Marina Abramović about her career, her art, and her incredible body of work.

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Catie Lazarus

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 17:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to podcast host, comic, and comedy writer Catie Lazarus about comedy, and about the grey area of comedians telling off-color jokes.

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Tim Ferriss

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to four time New York Times best selling author Tim Ferriss about depression, suicide, and major changes in his life.

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Mike Mills

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to artist and filmmaker Mike Mills about his career and his formative influences.

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Deborah Kass

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to artist Deborah Kass about her long and extraordinary career.

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Kenny Fries

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman talks to writer Kenny Fries about living with, and writing about disability.

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Emma Donoghue

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to novelist Emma Donoghue about gender, race, and the value of fiction.

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Esther Perel

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to therapist and author Esther Perel about marriage, polyamory, and adultry.

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Brené Brown

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to author and researcher Brené Brown about belonging, courage, and vulnerability.

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Thomas Kail

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to director Thomas Kail about his career and about the joys of collaboration.

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Design Matters from the Archive: James Victore

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to James Victore about his apprenticeship in graphic design, about the role of opinion in his work, and about his suspicions of surface beauty and polish.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Marian Bantjes

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman talks to Marian Bantjes about her daring typography and her highly ornamental design.

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Design Matters From The Archive: Massimo Vignelli

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talked to Massimo Vignelli about his favorite typeface, his fight against vulgarity and meaningless design, and what he means by forceful design.

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Design Matters From The Archive: Massimo Vignelli

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talked to Massimo Vignelli about his favorite typeface, his fight against vulgarity and meaningless design, and what he means by forceful design.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Brian Koppelman

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Billions show runner Brian Koppelman about why he became a writer after years as a record promoter and producer.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Eileen Myles

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to poet Eileen Myles about poetry, fame, and politics.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Cindy Gallop

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Cindy Gallop about her career in advertising and about the trouble people have communicating about sex. “People therefore find it bizarrely difficult to talk about sex with the people they’re having it with while they are actually having it.”

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Design Matters from the Archive: Adam J. Kurtz

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman talks to Adam J. Kurtz about designing for psychological health.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Gail Bichler

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Gail Bichler about magazine design and the role of the magazine cover in the digital age.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Alison Bechdel

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Alison Bechdel about how identifying herself as a lesbian when she was young led her into a career as a cartoonist.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Anil Dash

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Anil Dash about politics, technology, and culture.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Caroline Paul

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to writer Caroline Paul about her death-defying adventures, and how girls must learn the difference between fear and exhilaration.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Chris Anderson

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman talks to Chris Anderson about how the TED conference has helped changed the way we learn.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Alain de Botton

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Alain de Botton about love and sex.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Bonnie Siegler

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to designer Bonnie Siegler about her career and about the conflict between designers and their clients. "The clients aren’t the problem, the clients aren’t jerks, they’re not assholes, it’s not that they have bad taste, or anything like that. Sometimes they just have no idea how to interact with professional creative people."

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Design Matters from the Archive: Nico Muhly

Mon, 29 May 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to composer Nico Muhly about his music and about the musicians who interpret it. "I always feel like they appreciate something that’s detailed on the page to indicate that I know what I’m talking about, but with room for them to continue the conversation when I’m dead."

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Design Matters from the Archive: Krista Tippet

Mon, 22 May 2017 20:00:00 GMT

On this podcast Debbie talks to Krista Tippet about her religious orientation, her struggle with depression, and about why it’s so hard to understand our historical moment.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Amanda Palmer

Mon, 15 May 2017 20:00:00 GMT

On this podcast Debbie talks to Amanda Palmer about her wild and wandering path to the rock stage, and about how behind her artistic ambition is the drive to feel real.

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Steven Heller

Mon, 01 May 2017 20:00:00 GMT

On this podcast Debbie talks to Steven Heller about his attitude when he was a young designer.

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Brian Collins

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Brian Collins about why designers shouldn’t think of themselves as mere problem solvers.

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DJ Stout

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 20:00:00 GMT

DJ Stout is a sixth generation Texan, award-winning designer, and partner at Pentagram.

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Sarah Jones

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 20:00:00 GMT

On this podcast Debbie talks to playwright Sarah Jones about her relationship with her characters.

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Elizabeth Alexander

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to poet Elizabeth Alexander about the journey of her extraordinary life and how death makes us think about what we truly value.

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Jonathan Adler

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode Debbie talks to Jonathan Adler about how his pottery defined his aesthetic.

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Connie Birdsall

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Connie Birdsall about designing some of the most successful brands of our time and what to do when a meeting with clients is not going well.

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Rochelle Udell

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 20:00:00 GMT

On this podcast Debbie talks to Rochelle Udell about her very creative professional life.

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Mike Rigby

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 20:00:00 GMT

On this podcast Debbie talks to Mike Rigby about his international career in design and branding and how to stay creatively engaged.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Su Mathews Hale

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Su Matthews Hale about her efforts to bring more attention to female designers

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Sam Winston

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode Debbie talks to artist + writer Sam Winston about his life-long fascination with type.

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Nicholas Blechman

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 20:00:00 GMT

On this podcast Debbie talks to Nicholas Blechman about the importance of political satire.

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Seth Godin

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Seth Godin about how to live in our difficult political moment.

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Anil Dash

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman talks to Anil Dash about politics, technology and culture.

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Brian Koppelman

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Brian Koppelman about why he became a writer after years as a record promoter and producer.

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Design Matters: Best Of 2016

Mon, 02 Jan 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie highlights some of her favorite conversations of 2016, including Alison Bechdel, Alain de Botton, Lisa Congdon, Chris Anderson, Krista Tippet, Eileen Myles, and Amanda Palmer.

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Adam J. Kurtz

Mon, 26 Dec 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Adam J. Kurtz about designing for psychological health. “I’m not going to change your life, I’m just going to share with you the tools that are helping me.”

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Cindy Gallop

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Cindy Gallop about her career in advertising and about the trouble people have communicating about sex.

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Tim Ferriss Part 1

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to writer Tim Ferriss about the strategies he has used to change his life.

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Eileen Myles

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to poet Eileen Myles about poetry, fame, and politics.

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Keira Alexandra

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to designer Keira Alexandra about what to do when you need extras for a video shoot.

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Pierluigi Serraino

Mon, 14 Nov 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to architect Pierluigi Serraino about some of the things creative people have in common.

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Grace Bonney

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Design*Sponge founder Grace Bonney about her new book on women entrepreneurs and makers and about the necessity and difficulty of change.

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Steven Watson

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Stack Magazines founder Steven Watson about the passion behind the independent magazines that he loves.

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Bonnie Siegler

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to designer Bonnie Siegler about her career and about the conflict between designers and their clients.

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Giorgia Lupi

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to information designer Giorgia Lupi about data visualization and the data of our personal lives.

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Joe Hollier

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Joe Hollier about an invention of his that is designed to bring back boredom in the era of the smartphone.

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Kelli Anderson

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to artist and designer Kelli Anderson about her new pop-up book, This Book is a Planetarium, and about her collaboration with They Might Be Giants.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Tobias Frere-Jones

Mon, 12 Sep 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to type designer Tobias Frere-Jones about his career and why typefaces are like the air we breathe.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Maira Kalman

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to writer and illustrator Maira Kalman about how ordinary objects inspire her art, and about her collaborations with the likes of Mark Morris and Isaac Mizrahi.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Maria Konnikova

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to psychology writer Maria Konnikova about her career and her fascination with con artists. She explains why so many people fall prey to confidence games.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Roz Chast

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Roz Chast about how she earned a coveted spot as a cartoonist for The New Yorker magazine, and how her art is informed by the brutal reality of life.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Timothy Goodman

Mon, 01 Aug 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Timothy Goodman about how, after barely getting through high school, he went on to a very visible career that he is still in the process of defining.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Tiffany Shlain

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode, Debbie talks to Tiffany Shlain about her films, about starting the Webby Awards, and about the growing presence of technology in our lives.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Brandon Stanton

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to photographer Brandon Stanton about his ongoing project “Humans of New York” and why total strangers open up to him.

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Gretchen Rubin

Tue, 05 Jul 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to author Gretchen Rubin about happiness and the power of habit.

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Alain de Botton

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Alain de Botton about love and sex.

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Chris Anderson

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Chris Anderson about how the TED conference has helped changed the way we learn.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Isaac Mizrahi

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Isaac Mizrahi about why he loves fashion and why he does so many things outside of fashion.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Julia Turshen

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Julia about cooking and writing, and how to peel a hard-boiled egg.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Ben Schott

Mon, 30 May 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Ben Schott about the importance of failing early in one’s career, about how to take a politician’s picture, and about writing and designing his own books.

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Lisa Congdon

Mon, 23 May 2016 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode Debbie talks with artist and writer Lisa Congdon about how she sometimes felt like an imposter.

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Steven Heller

Mon, 16 May 2016 20:00:00 GMT

On their annual podcast Debbie talks to graphic design guru Steve about how to deliver social critiques with a punch.

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Alison Bechdel

Mon, 09 May 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Alicon Bechdel about how identifying herself as a lesbian when she was young lead her into a career as a cartoonist.

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Nico Muhly

Mon, 02 May 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to composer Nico Muhly about his music and about the musicians who interpret it.

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Todd Waterbury

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman talks to Target’s Chief Creative Officer Todd Waterbury about how technology is changing consumption and about how smart phones have raised our expectations for how companies should interact with us.

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Caroline Paul

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to writer Caroline Paul about her death-defying adventures, and how girls must learn the difference between fear and exhilaration.

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Amanda Palmer

Tue, 12 Apr 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Amanda about her wild and wandering path to the rock stage, and about how behind her artistic ambitions is the drive to feel real.

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Krista Tippett

Mon, 04 Apr 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks with radio host Krista Tippett about her religious orientation, her struggle with depression, and about why it’s so hard to understand our historical moment.

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Greg Hahn + Ryan Moore

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to branding designers Greg Hahn and Ryan Moore about their process when working with clients such as Netflix and MoMA.

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Kate Bolick

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman talks with writer Kate Bolick about society’s historically skeptical view of a single woman.

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Mimi Váldes

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Mimi Valdés about her unstoppable career, from magazine editor to her creative partnership with the pop singer Pharrell Williams.

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Ayse Birsel

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Ayse Birsel about her expansive career as an industrial designer and how she uses art and design to reconstruct her personal and professional life around a core idea.

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Eric Zimmer

Mon, 08 Feb 2016 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Eric Zimmer about the twists and turns in his surprising career as a tech entrepreneur, and abot some of the things he’s learned along the way.

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Tucker Nichols

Mon, 28 Dec 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to artist Tucker Nichols about his art, and the quality of the art he loves.

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Doug Powell

Mon, 21 Dec 2015 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode Debbie talks to Doung Powell about how designers can use their skills beyond the confines of the profession.

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Scott Clemons

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Scott Clemons about one of the great printers and designers of all time.

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Simon Sinek

Sun, 15 Nov 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman talks to author Simon Sinek about the fruits of good leadership.

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Robin Petravic + Catherine Bailey

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks with Robin Petravic and Catherine Bailey about running Heath Ceramics.

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Michael Bierut

Mon, 02 Nov 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Design Observer co-founder Michael Bierut about why he thinks graphic design is so cool.

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Jonathan Fields

Mon, 12 Oct 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Author and entrepreneur Jonathan Fields on his previous careers as a lawyer and personal trainer, and on The Good Life. "The Good Life is not a place at which you arrive, it’s a lens through which you see and create."

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Design Matters From the Archive: Clement Mok

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to designer Clement Mok about the early days of Apple computer, the heady days of the software bubble, and the joys of working for Steve Jobs.

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Design Matters From the Archive: Bob Gill

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to legendary designer Bob Gill about coming up in the profession in the 1950s, about working with the Beatles, and the problem with many designers today.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Michael Donovan + Nancye Green

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Michael Donovan + Nancye Green on their partnership in marriage and design.

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Design Matters From the Archive: Michael Arad

Mon, 07 Sep 2015 20:00:00 GMT

The designer of the 9/11 memorial—Michael Arad— on the process of design.

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Design Matters From the Archive: Chip Kidd

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to book designer Chip Kidd about why his TED talk turned into the most terrifying 19 minutes of his life, and about his book of graphic design for children.

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Design Matters From The Archive: Marion Deuchars

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to illustrator and author Marion Deuchars about the expressiveness of hand-lettering, about how drawing is an intense form of looking, and the limited value of technology in teaching art to children.

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Design Matters From the Archive: Louise Fili

Mon, 17 Aug 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Louise Fili about designing book covers, designing for restaurants, about why she prefers working for small businesses, and about the importance of sketching.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Peter Mendelsund

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Peter Mendelsund about what makes a great book cover, rebranding the classics, and about his fears of the iPad and Kindle.

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Design Matters From The Archive: Caroline Paul + Wendy MacNaughton

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to illustrator Wendy MacNaughton and author Caroline Paul about their unusually intimate collaboration on a book.

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Design Matters from the Archive: Brian Rea

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Brian Rea about the value of being rejected, about art directing for the New York Times, and about his development as an illustrator.

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Design Matters From The Archive: Rob Walker

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Rob Walker about the Sunggie and his fantasy branding project.

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Design Matters From The Archive: Marian Bantjes

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Marian Bantjes about her daring typography and her highly ornamental designs.

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Kelli Anderson

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Kelli Anderson about what design can tell us about the world.

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Design Matters From the Archive: Tina Roth Eisenberg

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to SwissMiss — aka Tina Roth Eisenberg — discusses her blog, CreativeMornings, and the beauty found in ordinary things.

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Design Matters From The Archive: James Victore

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman and James Victore discusses his book, putting his opinion in the work and the difference between God-jobs and money jobs.

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Oliver Jeffers

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to artist and illustrator Oliver Jeffers, who explains how illustrating and writing children’s books has changed his fine art painting.

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Carolina Rogoll

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Branding expert Carolina Rogoll talks about how to update a brand and why sabbaticals are a good idea.

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Audrey Arbeeny

Mon, 18 May 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Recorded live at "What Design Sounds Like," Debbie talks to Audrey Arbeeny about audio branding.

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Virginia Postrel

Mon, 11 May 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman talks to Virginia Postrel about the power of glamorous objects and glamorous people.

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Elle Luna

Mon, 04 May 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman talks to Elle Luna about why she walked away from great design jobs with IDEO, Uber, and Mailbox.

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Ron Burrage

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman talks to Ron Burrage about his design career, his performance career, and about how to design fearlessly.

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Julia Turshen

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Design Matters, Debbie Millman talks to Julia Turshen about cooking and writing (and how to successfully peel a hard boiled egg).

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Steven Heller

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Design Matters, Debbie Millman talks to Steven Heller about his new book Graphic Style Lab.

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Lynda Weinman

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Design Matters, Debbie talks to lynda.com’s Lynda Weinman about how the internet is challenging the traditional classroom model.

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Morley

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Design Matters Debbie Millman talks to Morley about her songs of social change.

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Ben Watson

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode Debbie Millman talks to Herman Miller’s Ben Watson about how design affects people who never even think about design.

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Louise Sandhaus

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Design Matters, Debbie Millman speaks with Louise Sandhaus about her macrobiotic past, her new book, and her struggles to get it published.

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Jessica Walsh + Timothy Goodman

Tue, 10 Mar 2015 20:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode Debbie Millman talks to Jessica Walsh and Timothy Goodman about their unusual collaboration

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Isaac Mizrahi

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 20:00:00 GMT

To launch the 10th season of Design Matters, Debbie Millman talks to Isaac Mizrahi about why he loves fashion and why he does so many things outside of fashion.

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Chee Pearlman

Mon, 29 Dec 2014 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Design Matters, Debbie Millman talks to editor, curator, and design fairy godmother Chee Pearlman about editing a design magazine and designing conferences.

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Liz Danzico

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Design Matters, Debbie Millman talks to Liz Danzico about writing and designing, life in NYC, and why it’s so important to keep learning (and re-learning).

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Justin Ahrens

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Design Matters, Debbie Millman talks to Justin Ahrens about designing for social change and his book.

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Ji Lee

Mon, 08 Dec 2014 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Design Matters with Debbie Millman, Debbie talks with designer Ji Lee about why he hates most advertising, but why he loves the idea of advertising on Facebook (where he works).

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Emily Spivack

Mon, 01 Dec 2014 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Design Matters, Debbie Millman talks to writer and curator Emily Spivack about how our clothes are more than fabric and thread.

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Moira Cullen

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Design Matters Debbie Millman talks to Moira Cullen—design strategist, writer and educator—about her innovative design work for some of the world’s leading brands.

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Tina + Ryan Essmaker

Mon, 17 Nov 2014 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Design Matters Debbie Millman talks to Tina and Ryan Essmaker, designers, photographers, creative directors and cofounders of The Great Discontent

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Caroline Baumann

Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Design Matters, Debbie Millman talks to Cooper Hewitt director Caroline Baumann about her career in museums and why the interest in design has surged in recent years.

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Ben Schott

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Design Matters, Debbie Millman talks to Ben Schott about the importance of failing early in one’s career, about how to take a politician’s picture, and about writing and designing his own books.

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Petter Ringbom

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Design Matters, Debbie Millman talks to Petter Ringbom about his years at the creative agency Flat, and how he moved away from graphic design into filmmaking.

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Tom Geismar

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 20:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Design Matters, Debbie Millman talks to legendary designer Tom Geismar about how the practice of design has changed since the 1950s.

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Noah Brier

Mon, 02 Jun 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Noah Brier on brands, design and content in the age of social media.

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Dani Shapiro

Mon, 26 May 2014 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Design Matters with Debbie Millman, Debbie talks to writer Dani Shapiro about being raised an Orthodox Jew, about being vulnerable in her work, and about writing her way out of an existential crisis.

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Brian Singer

Mon, 19 May 2014 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Design Matters with Debbie Millman, Debbie talks to Brian Singer, Communication Design team leader at Facebook,.

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Steven Heller

Mon, 12 May 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Steven Heller talks about graphic design before it was called graphic design, and about whether design magazines have a future in print.

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Rachel Sussman

Mon, 05 May 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Artist Rachel Sussman discusses her new book and explains what it was like to be abandoned without supplies — or a phone — in Greenland.

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Scott Lerman

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Scott Lerman talks about his new step-by-step book about brand strategy and about how consumer research can limit innovative thinking.

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Maria Giudice

Mon, 21 Apr 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Maria Giudice talks with Debbie Milliman about the early days of design on the internet, and what it's like to work for Facebook.

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Michael Donovan + Nancye Green

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie talks to Michael Donovan + Nancye Green about their life and work partnership and how good business is good design.

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Debra Bishop

Mon, 07 Apr 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Design Director of More Magazine, Debra Bishop discusses her career designing for magazines, including her years working for Martha Stewart, and the tension between designers and editors.

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Joe Marianek

Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Joe Marianek talks about decisions that shaped his career and about the process of getting hired at Apple.

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Jonathan Harris

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Jonathan Harris on his web and database art projects, his relationship to time and memory, and the sexuality of the internet.

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Dana Arnett

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 20:00:00 GMT

VSA's Dana Arnett on getting kicked out of design school and making the transition from designer to CEO.

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Irma Boom

Mon, 10 Mar 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman talks to Irma Boom about the art and craft of her celebrated book designs.

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Amanda Michel + Amy Webb

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman talks to Spark Camp founders Amanda Michel + Amy Webb about redesigning the traditional conference and its lasting effect on participants.

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Bob Gill

Mon, 06 Jan 2014 20:00:00 GMT

Legendary designer Bob Gill talks about design in the 1950s, working with the Beatles and the problem with so many designers today.

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Matteo Bologna

Mon, 23 Dec 2013 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Design Matters with Debbie Millman, Debbie talks to Matteo Bologna about his early years in Italy, his addiction to typography and the question of self-confidence.

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Alex Center

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Lead designer for CocaCola's Vitaminwater and Powerade Alex Center talks about his love of brands.

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Susan Szenasy

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Susan S. Szenasy is editor-in-chief of METROPOLIS, the award-winning New York City-based magazine of architecture and design.

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Terry Teachout

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Terry Teachout discusses the early days of blogging, the poetics of theater and what it's like to be a drama critic for The Wall Street Journal.

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Dawn Hancock

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Firebelly Design founder Dawn Hancock discusses what it means to be a socially conscious designer.

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Jennifer Kinon + Bobby Martin

Mon, 11 Nov 2013 20:00:00 GMT

OCD Designers Jennifer Kinon + Bobby Martin talk about their design philosophy — and their general willingness to do the unexpected.

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Oded Ezer

Mon, 04 Nov 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Typographer Oded Ezer talks about the idea of a universal language — and how his limitations as a musican and poet led to his extraordinary typography.

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Sheila Bridges

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman talks to interior designer Sheila Bridges about being one of the only prominent African Americans in her industry, about losing her hair and having Bill Clinton as a client.

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Chip Kidd

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Legendary book designer Chip Kidd on why his TED talk was the 19 most frightening minutes of his life.

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Hartmut Esslinger

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Frog design co-founder Hartmut Esslinger talks about working for Steve Jobs in the early days of Apple.

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Interaction of Color

Mon, 22 Jul 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Brenda Danilowitz, Chief Curator at the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation and Potion principal Philip Tiongson discuss the new Interaction of Color app.

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Jean-Louis Cohen

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Jean-Louis Cohen reveals a Le Corbusier who was not only a great architect, but also a savvy promoter of his own ideas and work.

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Michael Rock

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Michael Rock about self-hatred in design, the benefits of being an outsider, and his new book.

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Maggie Macnab

Fri, 31 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Designer, educator and author Maggie Macnab talks about what designers can learn from nature — and what they can give back.

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Jessica Walsh

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Jessica Walsh once sold moss-covered rocks to her elementary school classmates. Today, she's Stefan Sagmeister's partner in Sagmeister + Walsh.

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Ben Chestnut + Aarron Walter

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Mailchimp CEO Ben Chestnut and User Expereince Lead Aaron Walter talk how they got where they are — and where Freddie the monkey came from.

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Wendy MacNaughton + Caroline Paul

Fri, 03 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Wendy MacNaughton and Caroline Paul on a journey from advertising to Rwanda to illustration, and from Stanford to firefighter to author.

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Emily Oberman

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Emily Oberman's three acts — from Tibor Kalman at M&Co, to Number Seventeen with Bonnie Siegler, to becoming a partner at Pentagram.

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Jennifer Sterling

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Jennifer Sterling on her process, how money should be designed, and the way teaching has influenced her career.

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Amy Webb

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Digital strategist and author Amy Webb on how she gamed online dating to find her husband.

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Cliff Sloan

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Design Matters, Debbie Millman interviews Cliff Sloan about everything marketing.

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Sara Blake

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman talks to Sara Blake about collaborating with her sister, creating portraits of 100 girls and illustrating NBA players.

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Steven Heller

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Steven Heller discusses his new ebook, Design Cult, and reflects on what designers have in common with Harvey Weinstein.

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Clement Mok

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Clement Mok on the early days of Apple computer, the joys of working for Steve Jobs and starting his successful businesses.

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Roberto de Vicq de Cumptich

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Roberto de Vicq de Cumptich discusses growing up in Brazi, the role of art versus design, and why it is so important to be witty.

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Sophie Blackall

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Sophie Blackall discusses learning to draw, painting vs. illustration and her favorite postings from Craigslist.

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Jen Bilik

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Jen Bilik on being a certified entrepreneurial badass: she's the founder of the company Knock Knock.

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Marion Deuchars

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Marion Deuchars on the expressiveness of hand lettering, how drawing is an intensive form of looking, and the need to be messy when creating art.

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Jason Kottke

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:00:00 GMT

In this audio interview with Debbie Millman, Jason Kottke talks about blogging for over fourteen years and what it means to be "old" online.

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Christopher Simmons

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Christopher Simmons discusses his lastest book, Just Design: Socially Conscious Design for Critical Causes, and reflects on why designers should be continually redefining their profession.

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Jake Barton

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:00:00 GMT

In this audio interview with Debbie Millman, Jake Barton discusses wanting to be a doctor, how he became a media designer and how to get people to interact.

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Louise Fili

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Louise Fili discusses the importance of sketching, her obsession with typography and why she prefers working with small organizations.

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Rafael Esquer

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Rafael Esquer discusses growing up on a farm, working with the city and what it takes to make it in the design business.

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Mirko Ilic

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Bosnian-born designer and illustrator Mirko Ilic discusses his early career behind the iron curtain, his prolific drawing and his current career in New York.

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Austin McGhie

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Debbie Millman talks to her colleague Austin McGhie, who explains why brand could be a four letter word.

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Aaron Draplin

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:00:00 GMT

In this audio interview with Debbie Millman, Aaron Draplin talks about being comfortable in his own skin, midwestern pragmatism and why Oregon beats the shit out of SoCal.

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Scott Stowell

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:00:00 GMT

In this audio interview with Debbie Millman, Scott Stowell discusses using color separation in elementary school, interning at M&Co and the importance of language in design.

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Chris Ware

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:00:00 GMT

In this audio interview with Debbie Millman, Chris Ware discusses his influences – including sending a Valentine to Charlie Brown – and explains why empathy figures so heavily into his work.

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Steven Heller

Fri, 04 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Steven Heller discusses the big ideas that have changed graphic design – including the UPC code, teen magazines and the pointed finger.

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Ken Carbone

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:00:00 GMT

In this audio interview with Debbie Millman, Ken Carbone discusses meeting his design heros, his celebrated sketchbooks and journals and what he really thinks about his relationship with his corporate clients.

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Randy J. Hunt

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Etsy creative director Randy J. Hunt discusses working for Milton Glaser, his record label and the challenges of managing a brand as diverse as Etsy.

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Khoi Vinh

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Khoi Vinh on his role as design director at NYTimes.com, spending spring break in college setting type and the online relationship between publisher and consumer.

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Roman Mars

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Radio producer Roman Mars discusses the connection between ’zines and radio, why he ditched science and the reason he named his show “99% Invisible”.

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John Flansburgh

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:00:00 GMT

John Flansburgh on being the son of a modernist architect, designing album covers for They Might Be Giants and of course, making music.

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Maria Popova

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:00:00 GMT

In this audio interview with Debbie Millman, Maria Popova discusses growing up in Bulgaria, the evolution of Brainpicker and inventing the curator’s code.

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Jen Bekman

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Jen Bekman discusses managing a BBS in the early days of the internet, her first email exchange and the importance of everyone owning art.

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Karl Heiselman

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Wolff Olins CEO Karl Heiselman discusses the controversial London 2012 logo, designing the culture of his company and the relationship between branding and popularity.

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James Biber

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT

In this audio interview with Debbie Millman, James Biber discusses growing up in a house with a womb chair, visual illiteracy and designing the Museum of Sex.

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Cheryl Heller

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT

In this audio interview with Debbie Millman, Cheryl Heller discusses innovation, her new MFA program at SVA and why the word ‘brand’ is like leather pants.

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Erik Spiekermann

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT

In this audio interview with Debbie Millman, Erik Spiekermann discusses why numbers are harder to design than letters, finding his print shop burned to the ground and why he's trying to get out of work.

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Martin Venezky

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:00:00 GMT

Martin Venezky discusses his journey to becoming one of the design innovators of our time.

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Peter Mendelsund

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:00:00 GMT

In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, Peter Mendelsund discusses how he became a book designer and his fear of the Kindle and iPad.

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Andrew Gibbs

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:00:00 GMT

In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, Andrew Gibbs discusses his love of packaging, the role brands play in people's lives and his blog, The Dieline.

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Brian Rea

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:00:00 GMT

In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, Brian Rea discusses the value of being rejected, art directing for The New York Times and his fascination with UFO’s.

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John Hockenberry

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:00:00 GMT

In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, John Hockenberry discusses The Takeaway — his morning news show on NPR — Steve Jobs and journalism in the age of social-media.

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Jake + Pum Lefebure

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:00:00 GMT

In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, Jake and Pum Lefebure of Design Army discuss how they met, the importance of sketching and keeping their firm small.

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Margaret Roach

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:00:00 GMT

In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, Margaret Roach discusses her career with Martha Stewart and her love of gardening.

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Linda Tischler

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:00:00 GMT

In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, Linda Tischler discusses failing her New Year’s resolutions, why the word “design” turns off business professionals and her new book.

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Dori Tunstall

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:00:00 GMT

In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, Dori Tunstall discusses branding through the lens of a Design Anthropologist.

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Alex Bogusky + John Bielenberg

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:00:00 GMT

In this audio interview with Debbie Millman, Alex Bogusky and John Bielenberg discuss branding, global warming and impact entrepreneurs.

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Jessica Hische

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:00:00 GMT

In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, Jessica Hische discusses her attachment to the internet, the differences between being a letterer and a type designer and working for Louise Fili.

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Michael Arad

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:00:00 GMT

In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, Michael Arad, discusses the World Trade Center Memorial.

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Angus Hyland

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:00:00 GMT

In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, Angus Hyland discusses the peace sign, Deutsche Bank, and the play button.

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Alissa Walker

Fri, 13 May 2011 20:00:00 GMT

Alissa Walker discusses her experience in advertising, her love affair with LA and of course, gelato.

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Jennifer Morla

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:00:00 GMT

Jennifer Morla talks about leaving New York for San Francisco, her collaboration with Andy Warhol and the qualities of effective design.

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Steve Frykholm

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:00:00 GMT

After a 40-year career with Herman Miller, Steve Frykholm discusses life inside this iconic, National Design Award-winning furniture company.

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Grace Bonney

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:00:00 GMT

In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, Grace Bonney discusses being a Phish follower, shaking off the cute and the Design*Sponge scholarship program.

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Heather B. Armstrong

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:00:00 GMT

Heather Armstrong on reconciling with her family after writing about them on her blog, taking photos of her dog Chuck and her broken Maytag washing machine.

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Dominique Browning

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:00:00 GMT

In this audio interview with Debbie Millman, Dominique Browning discusses her tenure as Editor in Chief at House & Garden, her recent book, Slow Love, and the effects of love on a stuffed animal.

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Jonathan Ford

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:00:00 GMT

Jonathan Ford discusses his eighteen job interviews before being hired by Michael Peters, his belief that a good idea cannot come from a computer and the importance of doing work that is truthful.

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Eddie Opara

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Design Matters, Eddie Opara discusses being educated by Jesuits, creating the Brooklyn Museum brand at 2x4 and working at Pentagram.

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Alina Wheeler

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:00:00 GMT

Philadelphia-based designer Alina Wheeler discusses branding, strategic imagination and her new book, Brand Atlas, co-authored with Joel Katz.

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Gail Anderson

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:00:00 GMT

In this podcast with Debbie Millman, Gail Anderson discusses making little magazines as a child, working at Rolling Stone for fifteen years and what the next chapter in her life holds.

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Kate Betts

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:00:00 GMT

Kate Betts discusses Michelle Obama as a style icon and addresses the inevitable comparisons (and differences) between our current First Lady and the legendary Jackie Kennedy.

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Rob Walker

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:00:00 GMT

In this audio interview with Debbie Millman, Rob Walker discusses how our digital records remain online even after we die, and his desire to brand the idea of being “happy for what you have”.

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James Victore

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 20:00:00 GMT

In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, James Victore discusses his book, putting his opinion in the work and the difference between God-jobs and money jobs.

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Alexandra Lange + Jane Thompson

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 20:00:00 GMT

Alexandra Lange and Jane Thompson discuss the power of imagination, Marimekko, Sir Lady Jane and Benjamin Thompson.

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Steven Heller

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:00:00 GMT

Steven Heller talks to Debbie Millman about blogging from the bathroom, working with Patti Smith and Paul Rand's tombstone.

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Alexander Isley

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 20:00:00 GMT

In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, Alexander Isley discusses his Mom, learning presentation skills from Tibor Kalman and believing that people are inherently good.

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Kate Bingaman-Burt

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 20:00:00 GMT

In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, Kate Bingaman-Burt discusses Obsessive Consumption, the designer as reporter and her commitment to making something everyday.

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Marian Bantjes

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 20:00:00 GMT

In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, Marian Bantjes discusses her new book, coded text and causing pain to type purists.

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Ralph Caplan

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 20:00:00 GMT

In this interview with Debbie Millman, Ralph Caplan discusses the difference between making things right and making things nice, the Civil Rights movement and the responsibility of the designer.

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Tina Roth Eisenberg

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Design Matters, SwissMiss — aka Tina Roth Eisenberg — discusses her blog, crowd sourcing and the beauty found in ordinary things.

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Bill Moggridge

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 20:00:00 GMT

In this podcast with Debbie Millman, Bill Moggridge discusses the future of the laptop, human-centered design and the future of the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum.

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Eric Baker

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:00:00 GMT

In this audio interview with Debbie Millman, Eric Baker discusses working with Gordon Parks, living in New York City and working for himself.

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Stephen Doyle

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 20:00:00 GMT

In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, Stephen Doyle discusses working for Tibor Kalman, renting his soul to the devil and working with his hands.

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Massimo Vignelli

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:00:00 GMT

Vignelli Celebration: Season premiere of Design Matters with Debbie Millman, a podcast interview with Massimo Vignelli.

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Stefan Sagmeister

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Stefan Sagmeister discusses a year away from his New York-based design practice, spending personal time in Bali and his new documentary film, Happiness.

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Tim Brown

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT

In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, Tim Brown reviews his career at IDEO, explores the impact of design processes (drawing and storytelling) and discusses his new book, Change By Design.

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William Drenttel + Julie Lasky

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Editorial director of Design Observer William Drenttel and Change Observer editor Julie Lasky discuss the state of online media and reflect on the end of print.

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