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The official podcast feed of AIGA, the professional association for design. We explore various facets of the design discipline, profession, and industry to help our listeners learn about the past and present and prepare for the future. The theme of our 2024-2025 season is "Design and Performance."

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Designers today face massive challenges around education, certification, pay, and power. In this episode, hosts Giulia Donatello and Lee-Sean Huang sit down with Benjie Wilhelm to name the elephant in the room and talk about what it would actually ta... more

What if the designer's real job isn't to design the object at all? In this episode, hosts Giulia Donatello and Lee-Sean Huang sit down with Todd Bracher -- industrial designer, founder of Bracher and BetterLab, and author of two books -- to dig into ... more

How can design education bridge the gap between global digital collaboration and local physical making? In this episode of the AIGA Design Podcast, we sit down with Bryan Clark, Head of Graphic Design at Falmouth University, to discuss why online lea... more

In this episode, we speak with Lisa Gralnek, Managing Director of iF Design USA and Global Head of Sustainability and Impact at iF Design. We cover the scale and rigor behind the iF Design Award, one of the world's most recognized design competitions... more

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Recent Guests

Benjie Wilhelm
Agency founder, brand strategist, design educator at ASU, Director of Strategic Initiatives at UCDA
UCDA, ASU
Episode: Has Design Lost Its Bite? With Benjie Wilhelm
Todd Bracher
Award-winning industrial designer, founder and principal at Bracher
Bracher
Episode: Design the Context, Not the Object with Todd Bracher, Three-Time International Designer of the Year
Bryan Clark
Leads the Graphic Design subject and online/onsite programs at Falmouth University
Falmouth University
Episode: The Future of Design Education: Building a Global Studio with Bryan Clark (Falmouth University)
Lisa Gralnek
Managing Director of iF Design USA; Global Head of Sustainability and Impact at iF Design
iF Design
Episode: Sustainability, education, and the iF Design Awards with Lisa Gralnek
Robin Landa
Distinguished professor at Kean University; globally recognized expert in creativity, advertising and branding
Kean University
Episode: Branding as a Cultural Force with Robin Landa
Giorgia Lupi
Partner at Pentagram and designer focusing on data visualization and storytelling
Pentagram
Episode: Humanizing Data Through Design with Giorgia Lupi
Andy Curson
Marketing and business support manager at Arctic Paper
Arctic Paper
Episode: Why paper still matters in the age of digital and AI
Rob Slowe
Managing director at Arctic Paper UK
Arctic Paper UK
Episode: Why paper still matters in the age of digital and AI
Aleksey Fedorov
Director of Global Brand Marketing at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Designing for the World We Live In: Aleksey Fedorov on Meaning, Performance, and Brand Impact

Hosts

Giulia Donatello
Design Competitions and Event Manager at AIGA
Lee-Sean Huang
Co-Executive Director of Learning and Programs at AIGA

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Insightful Conversation

    Love the different conversations on this podcast — especially the recent episode with Ritesh Gupta. It’s great to hear from various members of the design (and design adjacent) community.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emmalee16
    United States4 years ago
  • Thought Provoking, easy listening

    Thought provoking, yet easy to listen to. A lot more interesting than some of the other, more vanilla conversations around design. I’d recommend starting with the Jack Roberts episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ysa2103
    United States6 years ago
  • Highly Recommend

    This has been really sparking great discussions and conversations amongst my friends in design!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MuseumDocent
    United States6 years ago
  • A fresh take on the design industry and profession

    There are plenty of design podcasts out there that talk about tools and follow trends, but this podcast explores mindsets and our very identity as designers, as we continue to evolve and create in a time of disruption.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HEPNOVA
    United States6 years ago

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Thoughtful, people-centered discussions with practical insights for designers.
Insightful conversations across design and design-adjacent topics.
High-quality guests offering expert perspectives on education and industry.

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#76
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#40
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#65
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#76
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Design the Context, Not the Object with Todd Bracher, Three-Time International Designer of the Year
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about your origin story and what sparked your curiosity in design?
Todd describes an upbringing influenced by a teacher mother and carpenter father, a pivotal moment during a Pratt Institute exam that led him to industrial design, and how a complex brief revealed a field that blends physics, science, illustration, and engineering.
The Future of Design Education: Building a Global Studio with Bryan Clark (Falmouth University)
Q: What is the role of interdisciplinarity in the program?
Interdisciplinary projects bring together students from different fields (architecture, music, fashion) to tackle real-world issues, fostering collaboration, diverse perspectives, and new forms of creative output that inform graphic design practice.
The Future of Design Education: Building a Global Studio with Bryan Clark (Falmouth University)
Q: How do you handle making resources and studio spaces for online students across cities?
They built geotagged maps of local making spaces to create a shared library of resources and enable students to collaborate across cities, ensuring access to hands-on facilities wherever they are.
The Future of Design Education: Building a Global Studio with Bryan Clark (Falmouth University)
Q: What does the online master's program look like, and who is it for?
The program runs over two years with modules that blend live streams, debates, and residentials, designed to accommodate a diverse, global cohort including mid-career professionals; it emphasizes flexibility, cross-cultural collaboration, and a strong research orientation.
Sustainability, education, and the iF Design Awards with Lisa Gralnek
Q: Can you share how the Academy envisions teaching AI in design without compromising creativity and critical thinking?
The AI course is designed as a one-week sprint led by industry experts to help leaders evaluate opportunities, assess organizational readiness, and credibly discuss AI in any setting, while prioritizing human-centric design and critical thinking.

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The show regularly features design leaders, educators, and practitioners who explore design as a strategic, cultural, and socio-economic force. Episodes often center on education, industry structure, and the role design plays in business, society, and technology, with guests ranging from university educators to global brand leaders and studio founders. Across conversations, listeners can expect thoughtful debates about professional standards, how AI and digital tools reshape practice, and design's impact on sustainability, equity, and culture. Notable dynamics include a strong emphasis on education-to-practice alignment, hands-on design leadership, and the idea that design performance extends beyond artifacts to systems, services, and commu... more

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8. Rob Slowe

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