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Design Matters with Debbie Millman

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Design Matters with Debbie Millman is one of the world’s very first podcasts. Broadcasting independently for over 15 years, the show is about how incredibly creative people design the arc of their lives.

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Episodes

Megan Rapinoe

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 06, 20231 hr 7 min

King Princess

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 202346 min

Alexandra Horowitz

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 20231 hr 14 min

Will Guidara

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 20231 hr 7 min

Guy Kawasaki

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 09, 20231 hr

Best of 2022 with Performers

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 02, 202332 min

Best of 2022 with Writers

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 202237 min

Daniel Mitura

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.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 202256 min

Min Jin Lee

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 20221 hr 11 min

Dr. D’Wayne Edwards

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 05, 20221 hr 12 min

James Clear

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 20221 hr 11 min

Mickalene Thomas

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 20221 hr 7 min

Monica Khemsurov and Jill Singer

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.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 14, 20221 hr 4 min

David Aaker

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 07, 202256 min

Mauro Porcini

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 202255 min

David Rockwell

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 24, 20221 hr 9 min

Michael Kimmelman

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.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 17, 202252 min

Dr. Temple Grandin

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 202244 min

Steven Heller

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 03, 20221 hr 3 min

Candice Carty-Williams

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 26, 202245 min

A.M. Homes

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 20221 hr 5 min

Best of Design Matters: Anita Hill

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.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 202258 min

Best of Design Matters: Nick Offerman

Reflecting on his remarkable life and career, Nick Offerman shares his insights on acting, marriage and the current state of the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 06, 20221 hr 4 min

Best of Design Matters: Michael Stipe

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 29, 20221 hr 3 min

Chris Evert

Rising to the top of tennis stardom, Chris Evert talks about her groundbreaking career as a legendary athlete. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 202255 min

Jessica Nordell

Jessica Nordell—science and cultural journalist—explores ways of changing pernicious thought patterns to eliminate unconscious bias for a more just world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 20221 hr 9 min

Best of Design Matters: Rickie Lee Jones

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 08, 20221 hr 9 min

Best of Design Matters: Catherine Opie

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 01, 20221 hr 29 min

Antwaun Sargent

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 202258 min

Jason Reynolds

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 20221 hr 25 min
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