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Design Matters by Debbie Millman features interviews with designers, artists and cultural leaders, including Lawrence Weiner, Barbara Kruger, Malcolm Gladwell, Eric Kandel, Stefan Sagmeister, John Maeda, Jonathan Hoefler and Tobias Frere-Jones, Michael Arad, Milton Glaser, Massimo Vignelli, Paula Scher, Steven Heller, Jonah Lehrer, among others.

In 2011, Design Matters received the People’s Design Award from the prestigious Cooper-Hewitt National Design Awards.

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Adrian Tomine

Adrian Tomine

2025-02-1701:11:05

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.”
Paul Tazewell

Paul Tazewell

2025-02-1001:00:25

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.
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.”
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.
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.
Seth Godin

Seth Godin

2025-01-1357:32

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.
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!
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!
Rick Griffith

Rick Griffith

2024-12-2337:42

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.
Colin Greenwood

Colin Greenwood

2024-12-1601:00:52

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.
Sarah Lewis

Sarah Lewis

2024-12-0901:13:57

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.
Sonya Passi

Sonya Passi

2024-12-0201:05:21

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.
Josh Brolin

Josh Brolin

2024-11-2454:07

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.
Nicolas Heller

Nicolas Heller

2024-11-1848:05

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.
Ken Burns

Ken Burns

2024-11-1101:11:41

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.
Olafur Eliasson

Olafur Eliasson

2024-11-0401:06:331

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.
Annie Atkins

Annie Atkins

2024-10-2859:31

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.”
Carson Ellis

Carson Ellis

2024-10-2101:09:31

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.
David Kwong

David Kwong

2024-10-1401:04:37

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.
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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Mona Peterson

I've been a fan of 'Design Matters' for a while, and it never disappoints! Debbie Millman's interviews are always insightful, bringing fresh perspectives and deep dives into the world of design. https://hubhopper.com/episode/creative-popcorn-packaging-ideas-on-a-budget-1721984964/32647384

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Pezhman Hosseini

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Feb 8th
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Jan 29th
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Rosa Alden

Wonderful interview!

Jul 12th
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Gabo

one of the most temperamental, and thought-provoking, guests Debbie has had so far.

Feb 9th
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Gabo

Borinnnnnnnng

Jun 16th
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Ilya Kondratev

what is a book?

Feb 9th
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Jennifer Wong

Wonderful interview! Thoughtful questions and Esther is riveting.

Oct 31st
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Bahar Alagheband

👌👌👌

Sep 23rd
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Anina

what was the singers name? I'm trying to find her online but I have no idea how it's spelled

Jul 10th
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Matuesz Ginta

Funk

Jan 3rd
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Matuesz Ginta

Elo

Jan 3rd
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Rich Hutka

At the 41 minute mark this episode went from analyzing the swastika to calling Trump supporters racist and having nazi tendencies... disappointing.

Nov 20th
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Anina

11:30 what's the name of the designer mentioned? Edward who?

Sep 23rd
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Gabo

Boring

Jun 15th
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Amin Jefferson

now I have someone I can lookup to thanks Debbie for making this possible thumbs up Eddie

May 5th
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Gabo

He is sooooo boriiiiing

Jan 5th
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Trung Duong

like

Dec 20th
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Merissa Lyons

46

Nov 29th
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Merissa Lyons

43!!!

Nov 29th
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