Material Matters with Grant Gibson
Delizia MediaIn Material Matters, host Grant Gibson talks to a designer, maker, artist, architect, engineer, or scientist about a material or technique with which they’re intrinsically linked and discovers how it changed their lives and careers.Follow us on Instagram @materialmatters.design and our website www.materialmatters.designMaterial Matters is produced and published by Delizia Media Ltd.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 153 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DesignArtsVisual Arts | |||
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- Great listen
I’m a recent masters student at the Royal college of arts in London and this podcast was suggested to us as part of our curriculum. In a world filled with constant terrifying news it’s an absolute breath of fresh air to listen to these fascinating artists/ designers/ makers and their stories of adapting to recent times and specifically changes to our world after the pandemic.
Thank you Grant Gibson!
Apple Podcasts5Pashkers
Canadaa year ago - Inspiring
Great inspiring interviews with such passionate creative people
Apple Podcasts5Ohaihowru
United Kingdom3 years ago - Pure inspiration for creative types
You can’t go past a single episode without feeling a moment of pure inspiration or clarity in your understanding of what it is to be a maker or designer or just someone who appreciates the aspiration of visionary crafts folk
Apple Podcasts5Marky LilUnited Kingdom3 years ago - So much food for thought.
I adore this podcast, every episode is a deep dive into inspiration, courage and deep thinking.
Apple Podcasts5mererowe
Germany3 years ago - Thought provoking
Articulate and thoughtful conversations covering a far reaching variety of topics. Listening to this podcast should be on the curriculum for Art & Design students as a way to showcase the importance of their field of study in a wider real world context. You’re a legend Grant - keep going :)
Apple Podcasts5MaisieMayaUnited Kingdom3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #139 |  United States/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #12 | United Kingdom/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #39 | Canada/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #167 | United Kingdom/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #49 |  Australia/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #68 |  Italy/Arts/Design |
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What is Material Matters about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Material-focused design conversations blend craft, sustainability, and material science through in-depth interviews with designers, makers, and thinkers. Episodes center on how specific materials or techniques shape creative practice, from upcycled textiles and reclaimed wood to bio-based polymers and innovative glazing, often tying craft heritage to modern systems thinking. The show stands out for its tactile, human-centered approach, thoughtful questions, and a clear emphasis on real-world impact—bridging studios, brands, museums, and educational initiatives to explore how materials drive culture, industry, and sustainable futures.
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Recent guests on Material Matters include:
1. Harry Blakiston Houston
2. Hella Jongerius
3. Leah Jensen
4. Tom Szaky
5. Sophie Thomas
6. Anna Foster
7. Carole Collet
8. Tom Broughton
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