Design Matters with Debbie Millman
Episodes
Design Matters From the Archive: Malcolm Gladwell
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Malcolm Gladwell discusses his book "Talking to Strangers”—and how we default to truth … but not necessarily the whole truth. Hosted on Acast. S...
Glennon Doyle & Abby Wambach
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Soccer star Abby Wambach and author Glennon Doyle discuss their striking first meeting, falling in love as pen pals, addiction and sobriety, and the a...
Design Matters From the Archive: Tiffany Shlain
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tiffany Shlain completely unplugs from technology one day a week—and week after week, it completely refuels her creative well. Here, she reveals how...
Miranda July
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Writer, director and actress Miranda July discusses the surreality of releasing a surreal movie in an even more surreal time—and the eternal magic o...
Design Matters from the Archive: Sarah Kay
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to performance poet Sarah Kay about teaching people to write. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Design Matters from the Archive: Priya Parker
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this pre-pandemic archive episode, Debbie talks to Priya Parker about meetings and gatherings and why so many of them don’t work. Hosted on Acast...
Design Matters from the Archive: Lynda Barry
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this archive episode cartoonist Lynda Barry talks to Debbie about learning how to draw, and the damaging effects of one’s own opinion. Hosted on ...
Jacqueline Novogratz
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Jacqueline Novogratz talks about her long career fighting poverty around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Claire Danes
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Claire Danes talks to Debbie about her long career, and what she learned about spies from playing one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Bisa Butler
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 br...
Michael R. Jackson
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Debbie talks to Michael R. Jackson about his latest musical, which is about a gay man trying to write a musical. Hosted on Acast. See...
Fanny Singer
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to Fanny Singer about her career writing about art and food, and about cooking in the time of Coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Maurice Cherry
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Gabrielle Hamilton
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Debbie talks to Gabrielle Hamilton about her career as a chef, and as a late-blooming writer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Mauro Porcini
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to Mauro Porcini, Chief Design Officer at Pepsico, about his childhood and his corporate work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
V
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks with V (formerly known as Eve Ensler) about her abusive father and how feminism has shaped her career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Katherine Gehl + Michael Porter
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to Katherine Gehl and Michael Porter about their program for redesigning our politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Kathryn Gallagher
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks with Kathryn Gallager about her young career as an actor/singer/songwriter and about trauma on and off the stage. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Design Matters with Debbie Millman: It's Nice That
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
Ina Mayhew
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. H...
Cheryl Strayed
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to author Cheryl Strayed about her childhood, her career, and about the value of taking a very long hike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Design Matters from the Archive: Tea Uglow
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks with Tea Uglow about experimental digital projects that are pushing the boundaries of tech and art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Design Matters from the Archive: Lisa Taddeo
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks with writer Lisa Taddeo about sex and desire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Design Matters From the Archive: Barry Blitt
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last week Barry Blitt was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in journalism for editorial cartooning. Debbie to him about where his ideas come from. Hosted on ...
Ira Glass
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Walking is a form of creative trespassing, like tourism for the psyche. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marilyn Minter
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 image...
Design Matters at 15: Esther Perel
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to therapist and author Esther Perel about marriage, polyamory, and adultery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Design Matters at 15: David Cay Johnston
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Cay Johnston talks to Debbie about the fun of investigative journalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Design Matters at 15: Elizabeth Alexander
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to Elizabeth about the journey of her extraordinary life and about how death makes us think about what we truly value. Hosted on Acast. S...
Robert Wong
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Debbie talks to Robert Wong, the executive creative director of Google Creative Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
The Table is Turned: Roxane Gay Interviews Debbie Millman
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. Hosted...
Amber Tamblyn
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A live conversation at WNYC’s Green Space with actor and poet Amber Tamblyn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lucy Wainwright Roche
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Lucy Wainwright Roche about her musical family, her career as a singer-songwriter, and her musical tastes. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Chanel Miller
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Chanel Miller about rape culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tosh Hall
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with designer Tosh Hall about how to work with established brands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chani Nicholas
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode: a conversation with Chani Nicholas about her life in astrology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Robert Fabricant + Cliff Kuang
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Debbie talks to two designers about the history of user-friendly design and the importance of designing for feedback. Hosted on Acast....
Tatiana Schlossberg
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Debbie talks to journalist Tatiana Schlossberg about what we can do, as individuals, about climate change. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Jessica Hische
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Jessica Hische about her career, especially after having kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lawrence Azerrad
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, a conversation with Lawrence Azerrad about the design of the Concorde. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Best of 2019
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, some coming of age stories Debbie had during 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thomas Page McBee
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Debbie talks to Thomas Page McBee about masculinity, from the point of view of a trans man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Tiffany Shlain
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Debbie talks to Tiffany Shlain about how cell phones have taken over our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Michael Dorf
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Debbie talks to music impresario and restaurateur Michael Dorf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lisa Congdon
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, a conversation with artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon about getting started creatively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Saeed Jones
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this epsiode, a conversation with poet Saeed Jones about his memoir and about memory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Malcolm Gladwell
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode a conversation with Malcolm Gladwell about why it is so easy to be fooled by dishonest people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Steven Heller
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, a conversation with Steven Heller, about the long and troubled history of the swastika. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Chris Ware + Chip Kidd
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Debbie talks to designer Chip Kidd and his good friend, graphic novelist Chris Ware. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Lynda Barry
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode cartoonist Lynda Barry talks about learning how to draw, and the damaging effects of one’s own opinion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Warren Lehrer
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Writer, artist, and designer Warren Lehrer talks to Debbie about the intersection of images and letters and about the future of books. Hosted on Acast...
Elissa Altman
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Derren Brown
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to Derren Brown about his risky stage performances as a mentalist and illusionist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Lisa Taddeo
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks with writer Lisa Taddeo about sex and desire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brian Rea
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to illustrator Brian Rea about the Grim Reaper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From the Archive: Simon Doonan
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to Simon Doonan about his unlikely career and his formula for creative window displays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
From the Archive: Amy Sherald
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to portrait painter Amy Sherald about her emotionally evocative work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From the Archive: Pete Souza
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie Millman talks with Pete Souza about his years as the Obama administration official photographer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
From the Archive: Chrisoph Niemann
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to illustrator Christoph Niemann about his singular career as an artistic superhero. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
David Lee Roth
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Austin Kleon
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks with Austin Kleon, who describes himself as ‘a writer who draws’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Zoe Mendelson
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to writer and activist Zoe Mendelson about the importance of sexual knowledge for women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Lori Gottlieb
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks with author and therapist Lori Gottlieb about the importance of emotional awareness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Stephen Gates
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks with designer Stephen Gates about why it’s important for a brand not to be liked by everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Seth
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks with Seth, the artist behind the book Palookaville, about why his generation of cartoonists broke away from fantasy. Hosted on Acast. See...
Tea Uglow
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks with Tea Uglow about experimental digital projects that are pushing the boundaries of tech and art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Elizabeth Gilbert
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks with Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of Eat, Pray, Love about the love of her life and her latest book City of Girls. Hosted on Acast. See ...
Shantell Martin
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks with artist Shantell Martin about her unorthodox career, her collaborations, and about the business of making art. Hosted on Acast. See a...
Kris Holmes
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to calligrapher and type designer Kris Holmes, the co-creator of the Lucida typeface family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Roxane Gay
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to writer Roxane Gay about loneliness, social media, and self-exposure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cey Adams
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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. Hosted on Acast. ...
From the Archive: Anand Giridharadas
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie Millman talks to journalist Anand Giridharadas about his career, about a divided America, and about tech monopolies. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
From the Archive: Brené Brown
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to author and researcher Brené Brown about belonging, courage, and vulnerability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
From the Archive: Christina Tosi
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks with pastry chef and Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi about her career and long apprenticeship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
From the Archive: Anne Lamott
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks with writer Anne Lamott about her life and her long career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jamie Myrold
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks with designer Jamie Myrold about great problems to solve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James Victore
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Design Matters with Debbie Millman designer James Victore talks about leading a creative life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Ingrid Fetell Lee
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to designer and writer Ingrid Fetell Lee about joy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dustin Yellin
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to Dustin Yellin about his busy life making art, while also running a non-profit cultural center. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Kate Moross
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to designer, illustrator, and art director Kate Moross about her early success, her projects, and the importance of over-delivering. Host...
Chase Jarvis
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to Chase Jarvis about his career as a photographer and entrepreneur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bo Burnham + Elsie Fisher
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to Bo Burnham about his film Eighth Grade, and the young star of that movie, Elsie Fisher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
Scott Belsky
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to Scott Belsky about why creative conflict can lead to good decision making. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Dani Shapiro
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Novelist and memoirist Dani Shapiro talks to Debbie Millman about her surprising genetic inheritance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Jocelyn K. Glei
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jocelyn K. Glei talks to Debbie about how the internet can lead to burnout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Josh Higgins
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Higgins talks to Debbie Millman about how to design software products that become popular with users. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Alice Rawsthorn
24 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to Alice Rawsthorn about the growing status of design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sarah Kay
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to performance poet Sarah Kay about teaching people to write. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Christoph Niemann
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to illustrator Christoph Niemann about his singular career as an artistic superhero. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Shirley Manson
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to singer-songwriter Shirley Manson about her career, her music, and the long road that got her where she is today. Hosted on Acast. See ...
Christina Tosi
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks with pastry chef and Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi about her career and long apprenticeship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Albert Watson
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks with famed photographer Albert Watson about his career and about the importance of preparing conceptually for a shoot. Hosted on Acast. S...
Thelma Golden
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to museum director Thelma Golden about the power of curation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anne Lamott
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks with writer Anne Lamott about her life and her long career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pete Souza
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie Millman talks with Pete Sousza about his years as the Obama administration official photographer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Paul Sahre
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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. Hosted on Ac...
Patricia Cronin
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to Patricia Cronin about art and politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael Ovitz
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to Michael Ovitz about his long and controversial career as a Hollywood power broker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Beth Comstock
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to Beth Comstock about her career at General Electric and how big companies can innovate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Design Matters from the Archive: Deborah Kass
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie talks to artist Deborah Kass about her long and extraordinary career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.