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By Design

Fast Company
Sinners
Design
Apple
Hannah Beachler
Cracker Barrel
Figma
Zorhan Mamdani
Design In Politics
IKEA
Google
Mississippi
Infowars
Superman
Film Design
Airbnb
Trump
AI Slop
AI Data Centers
Artificial Intelligence
Siri

Design is no longer just about aesthetics—it's shaping the way we live, work, and interact with the world. Join ‘Fast Company’ senior editor Liz Stinson and global design editor Mark Wilson as they dive into the latest innovations in the world of user experience and product and architectural design. ‘By Design’ focuses on the macro impacts of design trends, covering topics like the future of weara... more

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As you’ve probably heard, The Onion is in the process of taking over InfoWars, the platform started by right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.

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First, we’ll share some big news of our own before moving onto the design world’s latest. We look at how Claude Design caught Anthropic’s collaborators (and competitors) by surprise and unp... more

Tyler Hays has made a career working with his hands. Making everything from couches to jigsaw puzzles to guitars, the BDDW founder and lead designer says he has now fallen for AI.

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Recent Guests

Tim Heidecker
Creative director of The Onion's InfoWars takeover
The Onion (Onion)
Episode: Tim Heidecker’s plan to get you off social media and onto InfoWars
Mauro Porcini
Chief Design Officer at Samsung
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Episode: Life, love, and design with Samsung’s Mauro Porcini + Mark’s big news
Tyler Hays
Designer and founder of BDDW
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Episode: Why furniture designer Tyler Hays is ‘obsessed’ with AI
Joel Lewenstein
Anthropic Design Chief
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Episode: What is a design job in 2026? Plus, Anthropic’s head of design gets an unexpected critique
Hannah Beachler
Production designer for 'Sinners', Oscar winner known for her work on 'Black Panther', 'Moonlight', and 'Fruitvale Station'
Independent
Episode: Behind the Oscar-nominated design: How ‘Sinners’ makes you believe its world
Juvencio Maeztu
CEO of Ikea
Ikea
Episode: Apple robs Google, Joe Gebbia goes to the White House, and Ikea's CEO on what matters more than profit
Forrest Young
Designer at Young Studio and design and AI resident at Wolf Owlens
Young Studio
Episode: The 7 biggest design trends of 2025
Paola Antonelli
Senior Curator of Architecture and Design at MoMA
MoMA
Episode: The 7 biggest design trends of 2025
Cliff Kwong
Senior Staff Designer at Google, working on Android AI
Google
Episode: The 7 biggest design trends of 2025

Hosts

Liz Stinson
Host of By Design (Fast Company) with a focus on design leadership, culture, and technology.
Mark Wilson
Co-host, Global Design Editor, providing industry-wide perspective on design, technology, and business.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Good but somehow not specific?

    Chatting at beginning and end sounds a little like AI? Sort of casual banter but without specific perspective? I think it’s because they are sharing talking points / topic rather than owning it in a personal way. I like the idea of a design podcast, so maybe it will get deeper as it goes on?

    Apple Podcasts
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    United Statesa year ago

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Guests are high-caliber and outcomes-rich, though pacing can feel casual at times.
Listeners appreciate the design-forward lens that ties technology and culture together, but some want deeper ownership of viewpoints.
Strong relevance for brands seeking design-led storytelling and strategic design sponsorships.

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#102
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#71
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#134
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#40
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#57
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#62
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Tim Heidecker’s plan to get you off social media and onto InfoWars
Q: How will satire balance in exposing the absurdity of the original brand without simply amplifying it?
Heidecker describes using unhinged, off-the-cuff performance to reveal the ridiculousness of the subject while avoiding direct repetition of the most harmful claims, aiming to offer perspective and relief to audiences rather than endorsement.
Tim Heidecker’s plan to get you off social media and onto InfoWars
Q: Why did you want to take on this project with The Onion and reimagine InfoWars?
Heidecker explains that the initiative aligns with satirical goals, leverages The Onion's brand, and presents an opportunity to explore new formats and creator collaborations while challenging the old narrative surrounding InfoWars.
Life, love, and design with Samsung’s Mauro Porcini + Mark’s big news
Q: What does it mean to be a Chief Design Officer at a large company like Samsung?
It means balancing design leadership with business leadership, using design to create value while aligning with the company's goals, and driving cross-functional collaboration across finance, marketing, and tech to land bold ideas in the real world.
Why furniture designer Tyler Hays is ‘obsessed’ with AI
Q: Tyler, to the best of your ability, tell us everything you've ever made.
Tyler responds with humor, acknowledging the difficulty of listing everything and then shifts to a broad scope, saying he has been making stuff since he was young and has worked across many media, with a focus on categories rather than a complete catalog.
What is a design job in 2026? Plus, Anthropic’s head of design gets an unexpected critique
Q: How do you balance safety and innovation when rolling out powerful models like Mythos?
Anthropic emphasizes a responsible scaling policy with forward-looking criteria (RSP) and public commitments to safety checks before releasing powerful models, prioritizing user well-being and global risk considerations over rapid deployment.

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Design-focused conversations that blend creative practice with technology, business strategy, and culture. Episodes frequently center on how design leadership interfaces with AI, scalable production, and societal impact, featuring guests from Samsung design leadership, AI design leaders, and film production design. The hosts probe how design decisions influence products, governance, and brands, with occasional deep dives into architecture, data centers, and political aesthetics. A notable strength is the ability to pair hands-on design critique with high-level industry trends, making it valuable for listeners who want practical insights and strategic context about design's role in shaping the future.

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1. Tim Heidecker
2. Mauro Porcini
3. Tyler Hays
4. Joel Lewenstein
5. Hannah Beachler
6. Juvencio Maeztu
7. Forrest Young
8. Paola Antonelli

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