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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

Kirsten Vangsness

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

Mar 27, 20231 hr 30 min

Don Norman

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

Mar 20, 20231 hr 1 min

From A Slight Change of Plans: Kacey Musgraves on Psychedelics

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 albu...

Mar 19, 202333 min

Rick Rubin

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

Mar 13, 20231 hr 1 min

Siân Heder

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

Mar 06, 20231 hr 12 min

Lynn Goldsmith

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

Feb 27, 20231 hr 6 min

Sarah Polley

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

Feb 20, 20231 hr 29 min

Dario Calmese

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

Feb 13, 202351 min

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
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