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Clever with Amy Devers

Amy Devers
Design
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Catskill Mountains
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Hip Hop Architecture Camp
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Milan Furniture Fair
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Clever is an award-winning, independent podcast that offers a window into the humanity behind the design of the world around us.

In each episode, designer Amy Devers has candid and revealing conversations with the visionaries, culture-makers, and creative forces who shape our world and inform our society. Through a disarming mix of raw candor and honest shop-talk, Clever peels back the layers to u... more

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Cas Holman grew up playing make-believe in the woods and helping her mechanic step-dad fix cars and dune buggies. Always knowing that she didn’t check the stereotypical gender boxes, she never gave any of the other arbitrary “boxes” much credit eithe... more

Architect, artist, and designer, Suchi Reddy, grew up in India where her home played a critical role in her appreciation of how environments shape our experiences. Now, at the helm of her architecture firm + design studio, Reddymade, she’s built a bo... more

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Designer, craftsman, artist and educator, Norman Teague, grew up in Chicago absorbing the sounds, colors, textures and vibes of his “hood,” fancy cars, and Auntie Aretha’s painting. A highschool Drafting elective was his first real step into the desi... more

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Information designer and advocate for data humanism, Giorgia Lupi, spent her childhood in Italy organizing buttons in her grandmother’s tailor shop, a data collector already in the making. The teenage years had her expressing herself through the punk... more

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Recent Guests

Suchi Reddy
Architect, designer, artist, and leader in neuroesthetics.
Reddymade
Episode: Ep. 226: Neuroaesthetics Pioneer Suchi Reddy on How Form Follows Feeling
Norman Teague
A Chicago-based designer, educator, and founder of Norman Teague Design Studio specializing in cultural storytelling through design.
Norman Teague Design Studio
Episode: Ep. 225: Norman Teague on Cultural Storytelling Through Design
Giorgia Lupi
Information designer and partner at Pentagram, co-founder of Accurat, author, and TED speaker
Pentagram
Episode: Ep. 158: Bringing Data to Life with Information Designer Giorgia Lupi [encore]
Todd Oldham
Fashion designer, author, and founder of Kid Made Modern
Kid Made Modern
Episode: Ep. 76: Todd Oldham [encore]
Yasmine Ghoniem
Founder and principal of YSG Studio, an interior design studio specializing in residential and hospitality projects.
YSG Studio
Episode: Ep. 157: Designing for Dramatic Effect with Yasmine Ghoniem [encore]
Ari Melenciano
Artist, technologist, and researcher focused on art and technology through an Afrocentric lens.
Afrotectopia
Episode: Ep. 188: Afrotectopia’s Ari Melenciano on Synthesizing, Art, Tech, Epigenetics, and more [encore]
Rodolfo Agrella
Founder and Design Director of Rodolfo Agrella Design Studio
Rodolfo Agrella Design Studio
Episode: Ep. 191: Rodolfo Agrella Uses Laughter as a Powerful Design Tool [encore]
Taylor Hahn
Managing partner at House of Rolison
House of Rolison
Episode: Ep. 211: The Soulful Renovations of House of Rolison [encore]
Amanda Leigh
Managing partner at House of Rolison
House of Rolison
Episode: Ep. 211: The Soulful Renovations of House of Rolison [encore]

Host

Amy Devers
Host of a design-centric podcast that features candid conversations with designers and creative minds, exploring the intersections of design and humanity.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 720 ratings
  • Nourishing

    My curiosity and creativity feel energized after listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Actual Skinny Pete
    United States4 months ago
  • Enriching

    In the latest episode Amy summed up her conversation with Lionel Ohayon as enriching and I realised that’s how I feel about every episode of this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Make, Do & Send
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Inspiring

    As a young architect this podcast has inspired me and guided me while I started my journey in the field. Amy asks amazing questions that help understand the meaning behind the design.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L’arch
    Canada2 years ago
  • Amazingly amazing

    Clever is the only podcast I listen to. I am a graphic designer/art director and listening to all these people make feel less wired. I learn a lot and enjoy it tremendously. Thank you Amy Devers for the great show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lia.moudi
    United States2 years ago
  • 💜

    Great podcast, but there are way too many commercials.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    pezz26
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners find the discussions nourishing and invigorating for their creativity, often feeling inspired by the insights shared by guests.
Some noted a desire for fewer commercials, but the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly favorable, with many expressing appreciation for the engaging format and quality of content.
The show receives praise for its authenticity and the depth of conversations, highlighting personal experiences and challenges faced by creative professionals.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#57
United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#110
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#143
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#147
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#153
France/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#176
Germany/Arts/Design

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 122: Design Advocate Jessie McGuire [encore]
Q: How do you measure impact?
Impact can be gauged by increased engagement from organizations and creative individuals toward the Constitution and civic participation.
Ep. 226: Neuroaesthetics Pioneer Suchi Reddy on How Form Follows Feeling
Q: How can architecture serve as a vehicle of community care?
Architecture can foster community well-being by designing public spaces that include everyone and invoke a sense of belonging.
Ep. 226: Neuroaesthetics Pioneer Suchi Reddy on How Form Follows Feeling
Q: What is neuroesthetics and why should we care about it?
Neuroesthetics explores how our environments affect our brain and body, uncovering the impact of physical spaces on our mental state and well-being.
Ep. 158: Bringing Data to Life with Information Designer Giorgia Lupi [encore]
Q: How can we support this work that you're doing in data humanism?
By thinking of data as the beginning of the conversation and asking critical questions about the context of the data we encounter.
Ep. 76: Todd Oldham [encore]
Q: Can you talk to us about how you get into designing and making products for children with Kid Made Modern?
It's a love note to my parents, a response to duplicative designs and a focus on creativity.

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The discussions often center around the intersection of design and personal stories, exploring the paths of various influential creatives while emphasizing their unique experiences and cultural backgrounds. Through candid dialogues, the podcast not only sheds light on the professional trajectories of its guests but also dives deep into their personal journeys and identities, revealing how these aspects shape their design philosophies. Unique segments, such as Clever Confidential, further expand the narrative to reveal the sometimes hidden complexities and challenges within the design world, appealing to listeners who appreciate authentic storytelling and want to understand the deeper social ramifications of creative work.

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Clever launched 9 years ago and published 323 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Clever include:

1. Suchi Reddy
2. Norman Teague
3. Giorgia Lupi
4. Todd Oldham
5. Yasmine Ghoniem
6. Ari Melenciano
7. Rodolfo Agrella
8. Taylor Hahn

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