Design Matters with Debbie Millman

By Design Matters Media

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 liv... more

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Number 1: Maria Popova
Maria Popova is the creator of The Marginalian, where for two decades she has traced the connections between science and poetry, astronomy and love, nature and consciousness, all while building a body of work animated by wonder and rigor. She joins to discuss her new book Traversal, the search for meaning in an indifferent universe, and what poetry, astronomy, love, and wonder can teach us about being alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 22, 20261h 2min
Number 2: Best of Design Matters: Lulu Miller
Lulu Miller is a Peabody Award–winning journalist, co-host of Radiolab, founder of the podcast Terrestrials, and author of the acclaimed book Why Fish Don’t Exist. She joins to discuss her career at the intersection of science, philosophy, and storytelling, inviting us to question how we understand the world and our place within it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 17, 20261h 23min
Number 3: Best of Design Matters: Suzanne Vega
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega reflects on her pioneering career, the artistry behind her storytelling, and the lasting cultural impact of songs like “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner.” She joins to discuss her new album, Flying with Angels, which poignantly captures the struggles and resilience of our time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 24, 20261h 2min
Number 4: Best of Design Matters: Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss is a five-time New York Times bestselling author, a legendary podcaster with over a billion downloads, a prolific angel investor, and a relentless experimenter. During his fourth visit to Design Matters, he shares the story behind Coyote, a new card game he’s quietly been crafting—and the mindset that brought it to life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 10, 20261h 25min
Number 5: Best of Design Matters: C. Thi Nguyen
C. Thi Nguyen—philosopher, professor, and author of Games: Agency as Art—joins to discuss his new book, The Score: How to Stop Playing Somebody Else’s Game, and how metrics, from grades to likes, quietly reshape what we value and who we become. Together, they explore games as “libraries of agency,” the allure of scoring systems, and the vital question: Is this the game you really want to be playing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 31, 20261h 12min