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Zohran Mamdani
Apple
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Airpods
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AI Robots
Utah 2034 Olympics
Generational Differences
Interface Design
Instagram
James Turrell
Barbara Krueger
Mass Moca
New York
Design
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Two designers on opposite coasts talk their way through creativity, culture, and tech. It’s a podcast about everything except design, that somehow always ends up being about design.

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Latest Episodes

The 52" monitor, home-cooked software, claude code, vibe coding, personal tools, craft, authenticity and imperfection, authorship and taste, designing without scale, having an independent design practice, freelancing vs studios, building a career on ... more

Snowstorms in the Catskills, Jacob’s month on the North Shore, selling the Audi and becoming a full-time Subaru guy, mechanics doing power slides in your car, talking lamps and unhinged home robots, Terminator bots and the sci-fi week online, Apple e... more

Ten foot skeletons, Gen Z nonchalance vs. Millennial effortfulness,  Zohran's campaign design, Al Gore was the worst client.

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Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Logo Looked Nothing Like a Campaign Logo

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Surfing in Mexico, Gap is back, having a personal ‘uniform’, Electric Bikes, NYC Subway design, AI slop (oh no), edible rocks, 90’s ad agency offices, naming things.

David McGillivray is a designer and creative director in upstate New York, designin... more

New Grillitype launches, social battery collapse, Palermo wedding gossip, buying a 2008 Subaru on Facebook Marketplace, DMV purgatory, LL Bean collab trim, new iPhone and AirPods takes, AI brand builders, Jacob hates moodboards, designer existentiali... more

Catskills nervous system reset, tiny New York party memories, birthday art pilgrimages, Mass MoCA, basic-taste art confessions, work-life blur, Apple event ambivalence, light-phone fantasies

David McGillivray is a designer and creative director in u... more

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Jacob
Co-host of the show, engaging in discussions about creativity, culture, and technology from a designer's perspective.
David
Co-host who brings insights into the design world while reflecting on personal experiences and cultural commentary.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Zenwalking for the brain.

    Really enjoy their perspectives. Went through four episodes in one sitting. Relatable, curious, and lively topics of the intentional yet unintentional role art and design plays in our everyday. Naturally makes you think about what you personally see and observe and why these things or experiences might be of importance to you too. It’s also filled with understated humour—so fun and funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    esteekim
    United Statesa month ago
  • WBMN = Design HIGHBROW

    My new favorite design podcast 🤌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gatorbaby95
    United States2 months ago
  • A+

    The how long gone of the design world! Happy I discovered this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FGA1988
    United States2 months ago
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    A five-star gem for creatives and the creatively curious!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    corrineweldon
    United States2 months ago
  • A Great Listen

    Incredible podcast! Highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    inmygarage
    United States2 months ago
  • Authenticity in the am

    A kind and critical take on daily life and design; I love their individual lenses and this true conversation amongst true friends

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roscoe Motel
    United States2 months ago

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#91
United States/Arts/Design
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#42
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
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#87
Australia/Arts/Design
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#94
France/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#162
Germany/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#34
Argentina/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#63
Norway/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#88
Mexico/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#109
Spain/Arts/Design

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Conversations center on the intersection of creativity, culture, and technology, presenting a diverse array of topics that frequently loop back to design, despite the original intention of covering broader themes. The hosts engage listeners with lively discussions that explore societal trends, personal experiences, and the cultural implications of recent events. Notable subjects include generational shifts, the evolving landscape of design in various contexts, and the influence of technology on daily life and artistic expression. The podcast seems to attract a loyal following for its engaging dialogue, insightful commentary, and lighthearted approach, making it a unique resource for creatives and those interested in design's role in contemp... more

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