Design Matters with Debbie Millman
Episodes
Best of Design Matters: Lucy Wainwright Roche
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Best of Design Matters: James Clear
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Clear has been writing about habits, decision making, and continuous improvement for over a decade. Author of the #1 New York Times bestseller A...
Best of Design Matters: Toshi Reagon
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shaped by music and activism, Toshi Reagon reflects on her upbringing and remarkable career writing, playing, singing, and producing music. Hosted on ...
Stefan Sagmeister
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Iconic graphic designer, typographer, author, and educator Stefan Sagmeister joins live on the CreativeMornings stage to talk about his multi-decade, ...
Oliver Jeffers
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, collage, performance, and sculpture, Oliver Jeffers joins to talk about his career making art and telli...
Best of 2023 with Filmmakers
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Best of 2023 with Writers
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 202...
Roy Wood Jr.
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 corr...
Audie Cornish
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The legendary Audie Cornish—anchor, correspondent, journalist, host, and interviewer—joins live from the Design Matters Tour to talk about her car...
Rosanne Cash
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, Rosanne Cash has soared through the ranks of music with her powerhouse poetic skills and wistful reflections on her past. She has release...
Isaac Fitzgerald
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Steven Heller and Nicolas Heller
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most influential art directors, design thinkers, and cultural critics of our time, Steven Heller, and his son Nicolas Heller, an acclaimed ...
Neville Brody
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neville Brody is one of the most celebrated graphic designers of his generation—a leading typographer and internationally recognized art director an...
Stella Bugbee
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Kip Thorne and Lia Halloran
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kip Thorne, Nobel Prize winning theoretical physicist known for his pioneering work in astrophysics, and Lia Halloran, multi-award-winning artist and ...
Celeste Ng
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Celeste Ng—New York Times bestselling author of three novels, Everything I Never Told You, Little Fires Everywhere, and Our Missing Hearts—join...
Kara Swisher
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tech journalist, opinion leader, and disruptor—Kara Swisher has hosted hundreds of newsmaking interviews tracking tech and media's changing power dy...
Jad Abumrad
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MacArthur Fellow, Peabody Award winner, iconic public radio host and creator of one of the most successful shows, Radiolab—Jad Abumrad joins a studi...
Mary Ellen Matthews
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From pop stars to sports legends to rock gods, Mary Ellen Matthews has been crafting iconic images as an entertainment portrait photographer for over ...
Paula Scher, Emily Oberman and Michael Bierut, Celebrating 50 Years of Pentagram
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Design royalty Paula Scher, Emily Oberman and Michael Bierut join this special live episode to celebrate and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the l...
Kevin Kelly
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Digital visionary, bestselling author, founder of the popular Cool Tools website, and Co-Founder and Senior Maverick of Wired magazine—Kevin Kelly j...
Gloria Steinem
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ide...
Best of Design Matters: Jessica Nordell
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Nordell—science and cultural journalist—explores ways of changing pernicious thought patterns to eliminate unconscious bias for a more jus...
Best of Design Matters: Steven Heller
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Heller—legendary writer and author—joins to discuss his new book “Growing Up Underground,” an entertaining and humorous coming-of-age s...
Best of Design Matters: Candice Carty-Williams
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author of the bestselling book “Queenie”—Candice Carty-Williams joins a very special guest host, Roxane Gay, to talk about her latest novel “P...
Best of Design Matters: Chris Evert
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rising to the top of tennis stardom, Chris Evert talks about her groundbreaking career as a legendary athlete and recent creative endeavor in jewelry ...
Best of Design Matters: Chip Kidd
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 muc...
Best of Design Matters: Joan As Police Woman
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Best of Design Matters: Jack White and Ben Jenkins
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A love for craftsmanship, design, and baseball brings music legend Jack White and design entrepreneur Ben Jenkins together. In 2016, Jack White became...
Alan Dye
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Best of Design Matters: Min Jin Lee
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The author of the award-winning novels “Pachinko” and “Free Food for Millionaires,” Min Jin Lee, discusses her remarkable career and the long ...
Best of Design Matters: Dr. D’Wayne Edwards
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 entertai...
Best of Design Matters: Mickalene Thomas
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Known for her elaborate paintings composed of rhinestones, acrylic, and enamel, Mickalene Thomas draws on art history and popular culture to create a ...
Best of Design Matters: Dr. Temple Grandin
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Best-selling author, scientist, and trailblazer in autism research, Dr. Temple Grandin’s new book “Visual Thinking” draws on cutting-edge resear...
Best of Design Matters: A.M. Homes
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Best known for her controversial novels featuring extreme situations and characters, A.M. Homes discusses her most recent book, The Unfolding, and her...
Best of Design Matters:Jason Reynolds
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Reynolds—award-winning author and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature—discusses his prolific writing career that inspires yo...
Best of Design Matters: Brad Listi
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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.”...
Best of Design Matters: Indigo Girls
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Ray and Emily Saliers talk about their extraordinary 30-year creative collaboration as the music duo, Indigo Girls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Heather Armstrong: A Rebroadcast from 2011
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With her blog, Dooce, Heather Armstrong ushered in a new genre of confessional writing online, inspiring millions of readers and creators. To honor he...
Kyra Sedgwick
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Martha Wainwright
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 he...
Carey Lowell
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Neil deGrasse Tyson
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neil deGrasse Tyson—world-renowned astrophysicist, Emmy-nominated host, and author—is one of the most popular and influential figures in modern sc...
Peter Arnell
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Arnell has built an unparalleled reputation creating groundbreaking, boundary-averse work for many of the world’s most celebrated brands. He j...
Susanna Hoffs
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 j...
Kirsten Vangsness
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
American actress and playwright Kirsten Vangsness joins to discuss her role as bespectacled tech kitten Penelope Garcia on the long-running CBS crime ...
Don Norman
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
From A Slight Change of Plans: Kacey Musgraves on Psychedelics
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re sharing a preview of A Slight Change of Plans, from Pushkin Industries. Cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar blends compassionate storyt...
Rick Rubin
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring Rick Rubin’s production discography is like taking a tour through the commanding heights of American music over the past few decades. From...
Siân Heder
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 j...
Lynn Goldsmith
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lynn Goldsmith has documented over five decades of American culture, photographing stars from The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to David Bowie and Ig...
Sarah Polley
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oscar-nominated screenwriter, director, actor, and author Sarah Polley, who began her career as a childhood actress more than three decades ago, joins...
Dario Calmese
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sitting at the nexus of art, fashion and academia, Dario Calmese is an artist, urbanist, director and brand consultant. He shares his thoughts on phot...
Megan Rapinoe
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 jo...
King Princess
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Delivering soulful vocals over warm, atmospheric synth productions, young music prodigy King Princess joins to talk about their career and the double-...
Alexandra Horowitz
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alexandra Horowitz—a canine psychologist and authority on how dogs perceive the world—joins to talk about her latest book, ‘The Year of the Pupp...
Will Guidara
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will Guidara—an elite New York restauranteur and author—talks about his storied career as a leader in modern luxury dining, delivering service tha...
Guy Kawasaki
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guy Kawasaki—author, educator, and Chief Evangelist of Canva—talks about his career in Silicon Valley and his experience working for Steve Jobs as...
Best of 2022 with Performers
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode of Design Matters, we look back at the collective brilliance of the musicians and performers interviewed in 2022. Best of Desi...
Best of 2022 with Writers
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mat...
Daniel Mitura
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Best known for starring in the film “The Hobbyist,” Daniel Mitura discusses his multi-hyphenated career as an actor, writer, producer, and playwri...
Min Jin Lee
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The author of the award-winning novels “Pachinko” and “Free Food for Millionaires,” Min Jin Lee, discusses her remarkable career and the long ...
Dr. D’Wayne Edwards
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 entertai...
James Clear
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
James Clear has been writing about habits, decision making, and continuous improvement for over a decade. Author of the #1 New York Times bestseller A...
Mickalene Thomas
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Known for her elaborate paintings composed of rhinestones, acrylic, and enamel, Mickalene Thomas draws on art history and popular culture to create a ...
Monica Khemsurov and Jill Singer
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
David Aaker
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hailed the “Father of Modern Branding,” David Aaker has received numerous awards for his contributions to the science of marketing and authored so...
Mauro Porcini
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
PepsiCo’s award-winning Chief Design Officer, Mauro Porcini, reveals the secret to creating life-changing innovation in his new book, a manifesto fo...
David Rockwell
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As founder of the Rockwell Group, an award winning, cross-disciplinary architecture and design practice, David Rockwell has designed countless visual ...
Michael Kimmelman
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Kimmelman has been the architecture critic of The New York Times since 2011, writing about cities, public space, infrastructure, community dev...
Dr. Temple Grandin
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Best-selling author, scientist, and trailblazer in autism research, Dr. Temple Grandin’s new book “Visual Thinking” draws on cutting-edge resear...
Steven Heller
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Heller—legendary writer and author—joins to discuss his new book “Growing Up Underground,” an entertaining and humorous coming-of-age s...
Candice Carty-Williams
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Author of the Sunday Times bestselling Queenie—Candice Carty-Williams joins a very special guest host, Roxane Gay, to talk about her latest novel...
A.M. Homes
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Best known for her controversial novels featuring extreme situations and characters, A.M. Homes discusses her most recent book, The Unfolding, and her...
Best of Design Matters: Anita Hill
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Best of Design Matters: Nick Offerman
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reflecting on his remarkable life and career, Nick Offerman shares his insights on acting, marriage and the current state of the world. Hosted on Acas...
Best of Design Matters: Michael Stipe
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Chris Evert
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Jessica Nordell
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Nordell—science and cultural journalist—explores ways of changing pernicious thought patterns to eliminate unconscious bias for a more jus...
Best of Design Matters: Rickie Lee Jones
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. Hoste...
Best of Design Matters: Catherine Opie
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At 8 years old, Catherine Opie realized “that history is made within an image culture”—and here, she discusses her incredible life as a photogra...
Antwaun Sargent
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Writer, editor, and curator Antwaun Sargent joins to talk about his remarkable career, positioned at the center of the explosion of interest in art ma...
Jason Reynolds
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Reynolds—award-winning author and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature—discusses his prolific writing career that inspires yo...
Chip Kidd
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 muc...
Richard Tuttle
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
The secret Somali mixtapes | Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Brad Listi
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.”...
Celebrating Pride
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine Opie, Adam J. Kurtz, Robyn Kanner, Michael Stipe, and the Indigo Girls reflect on their journeys in this special Pride episode of Design Mat...
Susan Cain
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#1 New York Times best-selling author Susan Cain shares how a bittersweet, melancholic outlook makes emotional room for beauty, creativity, and love. ...
Joan As Police Woman
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Starlee Kine
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and producer Starlee Kine joins LIVE at the 2022 On Air Fest to talk about her remarkable career and hit podcast Mystery Show. Hosted on Acast....
Dylan Marron
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Writer, comedian, and podcast host, Dylan Marron, shares how hate on the internet fueled his podcast and new book, “Conversations with People Who Ha...
Carol Lim & Humberto Leon
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The effortlessly cool fashion designers Carol Lim and Humberto Leon join to talk about two decades of creative partnership and professional collaborat...
Indigo Girls
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Ray and Emily Saliers talk about their extraordinary 30-year creative collaboration as the music duo, Indigo Girls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Jack White and Ben Jenkins
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A love for craftsmanship, design, and baseball brings music legend Jack White and design entrepreneur Ben Jenkins together. In 2016, Jack White became...
Abbi Jacobson with Guest Host Dylan Marron
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Costar and co-creator of the groundbreaking TV show Broad City, Abbi Jacobson, joins guest host, Dylan Marron, LIVE on the TED Conference stage. Hoste...
Min Jin Lee on Well-Read Black Girl
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Best of Design Matters: Ethan Hawke
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From the profound experience of making “Dead Poets Society” to the “Before” trilogy and his new book, Ethan Hawke discusses a life spent celeb...
Best of Design Matters: Gabrielle Hamilton
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and writer Gabrielle Hamilton talks dueling artistic passions—and how she has found balance and focus in her creative journey. Hosted on Acast....
Best of Design Matters: Cheryl Strayed
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cheryl Strayed battled through remarkable adversity—and the most intense of hikes—to emerge as one of the best American writers working today. Hos...