On Design with Justyna Green
On Design brings you insightful conversations with design's most inspiring figures - from designers to artists, creative directors to entrepreneurs and everybody in between. If you want to know what inspires them, how they work and how they see the world, this is the podcast for you.
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Indy Johar on Dark Matter Labs and reimagining our society.
11/20/2024
Indy Johar on Dark Matter Labs and reimagining our society.
Indy Johar is the Executive Director of Dark Matter Labs, an organization dedicated to exploring the complexities of living systems and pioneering new frameworks for societal organization. Indy shares his insights into reimagining society and reshaping the rules and structures we live by, inviting us to consider alternative pathways that prioritize equity, resilience, and environmental harmony. Throughout our conversation, Indy challenges conventional approaches, examining how we might collectively design a future that moves beyond outdated paradigms and short-term thinking. This discussion serves as both a deep reflection and a call to action, encouraging us to look beyond daily routines and mainstream narratives. -- Discover Shillington is an online graphic design school I highly recommend. If you’re looking to finally get your graphic design skills to the next level and enter or transition within the industry, their graphic design course is for you. The course is 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time across 4 global timezones, and graduates consistently land jobs at top studios. To find out more, visit -- Get featured in press Get your digital copy of The Insider's Guide to PR for Creative Businesses at and use code ONDESIGN at the checkout for 20% off. -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
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Sebastian Curi on effort, learning from others and always evolving.
11/13/2024
Sebastian Curi on effort, learning from others and always evolving.
Sebastian Curi is an illustrator, graphic designer, painter, and animator. But don’t let that overwhelm you—he’s a wonderful, down-to-earth person. In our conversation, he openly shares his career path, what he’s learned along the way, and the role of learning itself, a major theme in our discussion. Sebastian highlights not only the importance of continuous learning but also the joy it brings. He reminds us that hitting 30 or approaching 40 doesn’t mean you’re stuck or a “finished” creative who will never evolve. It's a motivating listen to keep going and keep honing our craft. -- Discover Shillington is an online graphic design school I highly recommend. If you’re looking to finally get your graphic design skills to the next level and enter or transition within the industry, their graphic design course is for you. The course is 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time across 4 global timezones, and graduates consistently land jobs at top studios. To find out more, visit -- Get featured in press Get your digital copy of The Insider's Guide to PR for Creative Businesses at and use code ONDESIGN at the checkout for 20% off. -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
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Jess Gilliam on Giphy, craft, play and coming back home to yourself.
11/06/2024
Jess Gilliam on Giphy, craft, play and coming back home to yourself.
Listen now on and Jess Gilliam is the Brand Creative Director at Giphy. She’s also an artist and maker, whose creative output is full of joy and play. In our conversation, Jess offers her thoughts on being an artist in the modern world, with the constant push and pull of having a 'grown-up' job versus making art that’s linked to your sense of being a playful child. We also discuss the pressures of being an adult and having a so-called proper job. Jess also shares her journey of coming back to herself and unlocking her creativity, mirrored by her move from New York back home to California. We also discuss the ins and outs of Jess’s creative practice, and her work at Giphy. It’s a wonderful, soothing, relatable conversation. -- Discover Shillington is an online graphic design school I highly recommend. If you’re looking to finally get your graphic design skills to the next level and enter or transition within the industry, their graphic design course is for you. The course is 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time across 4 global timezones, and graduates consistently land jobs at top studios. To find out more, visit -- Get featured in press Get your digital copy of The Insider's Guide to PR for Creative Businesses at and use code ONDESIGN at the checkout for 20% off. -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
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Tim Soar on Soar Running, failure and navigating your creative path.
10/30/2024
Tim Soar on Soar Running, failure and navigating your creative path.
Tim Soar is the founder of Soar Running. His diverse professional journey spans collaboration with renowned designer Neville Brody, establishing his own fashion label, and over a decade in the music industry as a DJ. His discovery of running marked a pivotal shift in his life, particularly as he navigated the profound grief of losing a family member. It also led to the founding of Soar Running, a technical running apparel brand that has quickly become the go-to for runners who value both high-performance gear and a modern, clean aesthetic. Tim’s narrative is one of resilience, curiosity, and deep reflection on failure, a theme he passionately engages with. -- Discover Shillington is an online graphic design school I highly recommend. If you’re looking to finally get your graphic design skills to the next level and enter or transition within the industry, their graphic design course is for you. The course is 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time across 4 global timezones, and graduates consistently land jobs at top studios. To find out more, visit -- Get featured in press Get your digital copy of The Insider's Guide to PR for Creative Businesses at and use code ONDESIGN at the checkout for 20% off. -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
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Sachini Imbuldeniya on House of Oddities, advertising and celebrating the rebels.
10/23/2024
Sachini Imbuldeniya on House of Oddities, advertising and celebrating the rebels.
Sachini Imbuldeniya is the co-founder of the creative agency House of Oddities. Sachini’s career has spanned multiple creative fields, from her editorial work at News UK to helping launch their illustration agency, Studio Pi. Our conversation delves into the challenges faced by those who break the mold in the advertising world and the pivotal role that rebels and disruptors play in reimagining the future. It’s a thought-provoking dialogue, full of insights about storytelling, creativity, and challenging the status quo. -- Discover Shillington is an online graphic design school I highly recommend. If you’re looking to finally get your graphic design skills to the next level and enter or transition within the industry, their graphic design course is for you. The course is 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time across 4 global timezones, and graduates consistently land jobs at top studios. To find out more, visit -- Get featured in press Get your digital copy of The Insider's Guide to PR for Creative Businesses at and use code ONDESIGN at the checkout for 20% off. -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
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Jonny Tansley on Durex, innovation and responsible design
10/16/2024
Jonny Tansley on Durex, innovation and responsible design
Jonny Tansley is the Global Design Lead at Durex. In our conversation Jonny opens up about how strategic design choices can significantly influence consumer behavior, sharing compelling examples like addressing the challenge of "shelf shame"—the hesitation consumers feel when purchasing personal products. We also explore the balance between maintaining a strong global brand identity and adapting to local cultural nuances and we discuss the contrasting realms of working in-house versus freelancing. Jonny provides valuable insights into how these different professional environments impact creativity, collaboration, and personal growth within the design field. -- Discover Shillington is an online graphic design school I highly recommend. If you’re looking to finally get your graphic design skills to the next level and enter or transition within the industry, their graphic design course is for you. The course is 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time across 4 global timezones, and graduates consistently land jobs at top studios. To find out more, visit -- Get featured in press Get your digital copy of The Insider's Guide to PR for Creative Businesses at and use code ONDESIGN at the checkout for 20% off. -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
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Charlene Prempeh on A Vibe Called Tech, authentic storytelling and non-linear careers.
10/09/2024
Charlene Prempeh on A Vibe Called Tech, authentic storytelling and non-linear careers.
Charlene Prempeh is the founder of A Vibe Called Tech, a creative agency that approaches creativity through an intersectional lens. She’s also a writer - her first book Now You See Me: An Introduction to 100 Years of Black Design was published last year and she’s also a contributing editor at the Financial Times. In our conversation, we discuss Charlene's career path, the non linear careers and lives, and how they’re completely valid and often extremely rich and varied. We discuss the importance of storytelling and doing it authentically, and how brands can show up for creatives of all sorts to enable their flourishing. And of course, in our conversation we also cover art - one of Charlene’s enduring passions. -- Discover Shillington is an online graphic design school I highly recommend. If you’re looking to finally get your graphic design skills to the next level and enter or transition within the industry, their graphic design course is for you. The course is 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time across 4 global timezones, and graduates consistently land jobs at top studios. To find out more, visit -- Get featured in press Get your digital copy of The Insider's Guide to PR for Creative Businesses at and use code ONDESIGN at the checkout for 20% off. -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
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Amy Houston on The Drum, advertising, humour and ethics.
10/02/2024
Amy Houston on The Drum, advertising, humour and ethics.
Amy Houston is a senior reporter at The Drum - a leading online platform covering marketing, advertising, and creativity. Amy is well known in the industry for her insightful analysis and reporting that understands the complex dynamics between consumer demands and brand innovation. In our conversation, Amy shares her insights into the advertising industry, and observations on how the shifting consumer behavior is reshaping the marketplace. We also discuss the role of innovation in advertising, and the importance of humor as a tool for connection - brands that leverage wit and creativity often capture consumer attention in a way that traditional approaches cannot. Our conversation also explores the ethics in advertising and Amy speaks passionately about the increasing responsibility brands have to create positive change in society. -- Discover Shillington is an online graphic design school I highly recommend. If you’re looking to finally get your graphic design skills to the next level and enter or transition within the industry, their graphic design course is for you. The course is 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time across 4 global timezones, and graduates consistently land jobs at top studios. To find out more, visit -- Get featured in press Get your digital copy of The Insider's Guide to PR for Creative Businesses at and use code ONDESIGN at the checkout for 20% off. -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
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Hiroki Asai on Airbnb, optimism and bringing people together.
09/25/2024
Hiroki Asai on Airbnb, optimism and bringing people together.
Hiroki Asai is the head of creative and marketing at Airbnb, where he leads the company’s creative vision and brand strategy. In our conversation, we dive into his early career at Apple and explore the significance of in-house creative teams and their influence on maintaining brand integrity in fast-paced industries. Our conversation moves into the challenges Airbnb faced during the global pandemic and Hiroki also shares insights into Airbnb’s recent launch of ICONS, a curated collection of extraordinary stays—from the whimsical house from Pixar’s Up to The X-Mansion. Beyond strategy and execution, we reflect on broader themes such as optimism, problem-solving, and the intersection of design and marketing. Hiroki offers a unique perspective on the importance of stories, emotions, and human connections. -- Discover Shillington is an online design school I highly recommend. If you’re looking to finally get your graphic design skills to the next level and enter or transition within the industry, their graphic design course is for you. To find out more, visit -- Get featured in press Get your digital copy of The Insider's Guide to PR for Creative Businesses at and use code ONDESIGN at the checkout for 20% off. -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
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Wilfrid Wood on portraiture, sculpture, and being an artist
12/06/2023
Wilfrid Wood on portraiture, sculpture, and being an artist
Wilfrid Wood is a London-based artist specializing in portraiture, most known for his drawings as well as clay and plasticine sculptures. He trained in graphics at Central Saint Martins and got into sculpture after building later heads for the satirical TV show Spitting Image. In our conversation we discuss Wilfrid’s influences, learn out about his relationship – both artistic and romantic – with Theo, and explore the essence of being an artist. We discuss Wilfrid’s approach to capturing his portrait subjects’ essence and Wilfrid also reflects on the multi-medium aspect of his work and the importance of finished work. -- Get your digital copy of The Insider's Guide to PR for Creative Businesses at and use code ONDESIGN at the checkout for 20% off. -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
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Kat Irannejad on illustration, standing out, and collaboration
11/29/2023
Kat Irannejad on illustration, standing out, and collaboration
Kat Irannejad is the founder of Totally, a New York-based visual artist representation and production agency. Before founding Totally this year, Kat was the co-founder of Snyder. She’s a prominent industry voice, having headed up an Illustration jury for D&AD and she’s also an artist in her own right, having studied painting at both - Boston University and Pratt Institute. In our conversation, we discuss all things illustration and making it a successful career, internationally. Kat offers ample advice for illustrators around streamlining their portfolios, showcasing unique viewpoints, and maintaining quality over quantity. She also sheds light on the artist-agent relationship, her own philosophy when working with artists and what are the pitfalls to avoid. We also discuss the significance of personal passion when creating art and the challenges of higher education (and its costs!). -- Get your digital copy of The Insider's Guide to PR for Creative Businesses at and use code ONDESIGN at the checkout for 20% off. -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
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Murugiah on identity, love of film, and personal projects
11/22/2023
Murugiah on identity, love of film, and personal projects
Murugiah is a multidisciplinary artist and illustrator, whose work explores identity with a vibrant colour palette, rich, detailed compositions, and influences of his Sri Lankan heritage. In our conversation, Murugiah shares his path to becoming the artist he is today, via seven years of architecture school, his love of film and music, and the importance of personal work. He also reflects on finding his style and the stories he wants to tell marrying personal practice with commercial work, and translating his style into a huge variety of commissions – from film posters to public realm work. -- Get your digital copy of The Insider's Guide to PR for Creative Businesses at and use code ONDESIGN at the checkout for 20% off. -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
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Molly Park on Papier, growth mindset, and entrepreneurship
11/15/2023
Molly Park on Papier, growth mindset, and entrepreneurship
Molly Park is Papier’s Chief Product Officer, having joined the brand three years ago, after a brilliant industry career with roles at Cath Kidston, Designers Guild, and Oliver Bonas. Molly is also a freelance creative director at her own Parc Studio. In our conversation, we discuss how to bring creativity and commercial acumen together and Molly explains her T leadership model. She also reveals Papier’s creative process, and we discuss the forthcoming consumer trends, with Papier’s target audience in mind – millennial women. Molly also shares her thoughts on art education, and growth mindset and offers practical advice for pursuing big dreams and goals. -- Get your digital copy of The Insider's Guide to PR for Creative Businesses at and use code ONDESIGN at the checkout for 20% off. -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
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David Shrigley on knowing what you want to do, the process, and Sidmouth School of Art.
11/08/2023
David Shrigley on knowing what you want to do, the process, and Sidmouth School of Art.
David Shrigley, is known for his bold, witty art, that provides observations on our daily lives through an ironic and somewhat dark lens. David’s paintings might be the most known, but his creative practice spans much more, with sculpture, films, photography, spoken word, writing, and poetry. He’s also the founder of the Sidmouth School of Art, a community project which sees the town of Sidmouth in Devon, become the canvas for community engagement and art. In our conversation, we discuss David’s artistic journey, his inspirations, and . We also delve into David’s creative process and learn how the images and text come together in his works. David also emphasizes the importance of finding your passion – even if it takes time and shares valuable advice for aspiring artists. -- Get your digital copy of The Insider's Guide to PR for Creative Businesses at and use code ONDESIGN at the checkout for 20% off. -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
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Germane Barnes on architecture, race, urban design and Venice Biennale
05/24/2023
Germane Barnes on architecture, race, urban design and Venice Biennale
Germane Barnes is an architect, researcher, and educator based in Miami, Florida. He is known for his work exploring the intersection of race, architecture, and urban design and has been recognized with numerous awards and fellowships. In our conversation, we discuss Germane’s philosophy and belief that architecture is not devoid of biases, and the way in which buildings are designed can perpetuate racist ideologies. Germane also opens up about his early years in architecture and a decision to forge his own path with a community project in Opa-locka, Florida. He also discusses his research practice, with a recent focus on classic architecture. His findings were presented at the recent Venice Biennale - he hopes to start a conversation about African identity and North African contributions to classical architecture. It's a rich conversation, from which I've learned a lot. -- Today's partner: AG1 by Athletic Greens. If you’re looking for an easier way to take supplements, Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to . Check it out. -- Sign up to the On Design podcast newsletter at . -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
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Damian Bradfield on WeTransfer, data, trust and longtermism
05/10/2023
Damian Bradfield on WeTransfer, data, trust and longtermism
Damian Bradfield is the chief creative officer at WeTransfer. In our conversation, he shares some super valuable insights into marketing, and how to design a successful brand that will stand the test of time, including Damian’s thoughts on oversharing versus creating a mystery when it comes to brands. We also discuss Damian’s mission to raise awareness around data use and digital consumption and his latest project – a comic book Algorithmic Reality, in which he shares fictional stories that highlight the negative aspects of our relationship with the internet. And we even go into AI, and Damian shares his thoughts on the value of batshit crazy designs. Let’s dive right in. -- Today's partner: AG1 by Athletic Greens. If you’re looking for an easier way to take supplements, Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to . Check it out. -- Sign up to the On Design podcast newsletter at . -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
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Hella Jongerius on experimentation, weaving and our obsession with the new
05/03/2023
Hella Jongerius on experimentation, weaving and our obsession with the new
Hella Jongerius is a renowned Dutch designer known for her innovative and experimental approach to product design. She works across a range of materials and disciplines, including textiles, ceramics, furniture, and industrial design. Her work often explores the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and industrial production, and she is known for her use of color, texture, and form. In our conversation, Hella shares with us her design philosophy, and you will learn so much from it – I did for sure. Hella talks about finding both normal and hysterical answers to design questions, the relationship between industrial design and craft, and the importance of keeping a sense of lightness and playfulness in the design process. We also dive into 3D weaving and its potential applications in pliable architecture, cars and helicopter drones, and we also discuss solar yarns. It's a conversation that weaves innovation, playfulness and craft together, and you will absolutely love it. -- Today's partner: AG1 by Athletic Greens. If you’re looking for an easier way to take supplements, Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to . Check it out. -- Sign up to the On Design podcast newsletter at . -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
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Hans Ulrich Obrist on art, curation and unfinished projects
04/26/2023
Hans Ulrich Obrist on art, curation and unfinished projects
Hans Ulrich Obrist is the director of Serpentine Gallery. In our conversation, we talk about the art of listening, learning from others, and how conversations and relationships are at the heart of Hans Ulrich’s work. We learn about his upbringing and early days of night train travels across Europe from one artist’s studio to another, and Hans Ulrich’s first exhibition, which was staged in his kitchen. We also dive into Hans Ulrich’s curatorial philosophy, working on projects which ask questions, invite audience participation, and are spread across time and locations. We then discuss the importance of archives and organising information, as well as the importance of long-term projects in a world dominated by short-terminism. -- Sign up to the On Design podcast newsletter at . -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
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Liza Enebeis on Studio Dumbar/DEPT®, motion design and having nothing to lose
04/19/2023
Liza Enebeis on Studio Dumbar/DEPT®, motion design and having nothing to lose
Liza Enebeis is the creative director of Studio Dumbar/DEPT®. In our conversation, we talk about all things motion design, type radio and Liza’s love of books. We also dive into Liza’s approach to life. She discusses the importance of embracing change and always testing yourself by stepping into uncomfortable and challenging situations, which can lead to growth and learning. Liza also shares an important lesson her father taught her - if you don't play, you can never win. It's a conversation about daring, following your curiosity, and living a whole, fulfilling life. Useful links: Studio Dumbar/DEPT® website: Demo Festival: -- Sign up to the On Design podcast newsletter at . -- Podcast music and production: Production:
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The Green Edit on neuroplasticity, TikTok and getting funded
04/12/2023
The Green Edit on neuroplasticity, TikTok and getting funded
In today's Green Edit, your host Justyna Green and co-host James Greenfield discuss neuroplasticity and how to stop worrying so much, share a breathing technique to help you manage stress and talk about the benefits of gratitude. They also share their learnings from receiving an Arts Council grant for a creative project and going viral on TikTok - all to help you make the most of these opportunities yourself. -- Useful links: -- Sign up to the On Design podcast newsletter at . -- Podcast music and production: Production:
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Adam Rix on NOT Wieden+Kennedy and creating work that moves people.
04/05/2023
Adam Rix on NOT Wieden+Kennedy and creating work that moves people.
Adam Rix is the creative director of NOT Wieden+Kennedy. In our conversation, we discuss the launch of NOT, the history of Wieden+Kennedy and the founders’ mission to create advertising that moves people. We also discuss client relationships, overcoming procrastination and the importance of company culture. Adam also reflects on the pros and cons of working as a freelance creative versus being at an agency, and shares his experience of transitioning from hands-on design roles to managerial ones within the agency. We finish our conversation with an emphasis on the importance of creating work that connects emotionally with people and is relevant to culture. -- NOT Wieden+Kennedy website: -- Sign up to the On Design podcast newsletter at . -- Podcast music and production: Production:
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Simon Mottram on Rapha, brand marketing and why bike racing is broken.
03/29/2023
Simon Mottram on Rapha, brand marketing and why bike racing is broken.
Simon Mottram founded Rapha back in 2004 and served as the CEO until 2021. In our conversation he reflects back on his time in luxury brand marketing, why and how Rapha was founded and how it evolved over the years. We also dive into the world of bike racing, Rapha’s involvement in it, and everything that’s wrong with how bike racing operates, from Simon’s point of view. The conversation is a brilliant insight into brand marketing, and creating a brand that has a community and a purpose at its heart. -- Rapha's website: -- Today's sponsors: Tylko is an online-only, modern furniture brand that lets you create your own unique furniture in just a few steps. Visit , to create your one-of-a-kind furniture today, and use code 35ONDESIGN at checkout to save 35%. Offer valid until 15.04.23 on orders above €500. Everpress is a global platform that allows artists to create t-shirts and other products in ways not possible before. Since its launch in 2016, Everpress’s has paid over £7 million to creatives in profits to date. Visit to shop and support independent artists or create & sell your own design. -- Sign up to the On Design podcast newsletter at . -- Podcast music and production: Production:
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Mona Chalabi on data visualisations, privilege and not giving advice
03/22/2023
Mona Chalabi on data visualisations, privilege and not giving advice
Mona Chalabi is a total inspiration. She’s a data journalist as well as a writer, artist, producer and presenter. In our conversation she shares how she started creating the data visualisations she’s so well known for, why making data pretty matters and how data can be used as a language. She also shares her thoughts on nepobabies and on not giving advice. It's a rich, honest and bold conversation. -- Mona's website: Mona's Instagram: -- Today's sponsors: Tylko is an online-only, modern furniture brand that lets you create your own unique furniture in just a few steps. Visit , to create your one-of-a-kind furniture today, and use code 35ONDESIGN at checkout to save 35%. Offer valid until 15.04.23 on orders above €500. Everpress is a global platform that allows artists to create t-shirts and other products in ways not possible before. Since its launch in 2016, Everpress’s has paid over £7 million to creatives in profits to date. Visit to shop and support independent artists or create & sell your own design. -- Sign up to the On Design podcast newsletter at . -- Podcast music and production: Production:
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Micaiah Carter on photography, grief and American Black Beauty
03/15/2023
Micaiah Carter on photography, grief and American Black Beauty
Micaiah Carter is a New-York based photographer, who portrayed Pharrell Williams, Naomi Osaka, Selena Gomez and others for the likes of Vanity Fair, Vogue, Vice, The New York Times and many more. Micaiah is a remarkable storyteller, and his ability to use photography to transport us into worlds filled with love and tenderness is spellbinding. In our conversation Micaiah opens up about his early memories, looking through his father’s photographs of the 70s Black America and how these provided an early influence for his own creative practice. We also talk about loss and grief, as Micaiah’s father sadly passed away a few years ago, leaving behind countless albums and photographs. Micaiah also shares with us his own love of creating memories and legacy through photography and discusses the importance of being seen and his beautiful project – and exhibition – American Black Beauty. -- Micaiah's website: Micaiah's Instagram: -- Today's sponsors: Tylko is an online-only, modern furniture brand that lets you create your own unique furniture in just a few steps. Visit , to create your one-of-a-kind furniture today, and use code ONDESIGN35 at checkout to save 35%. Offer valid until 21.03.23 on orders above €500. Everpress is a global platform that allows artists to create t-shirts and other products in ways not possible before. Since its launch in 2016, Everpress’s has paid over £7 million to creatives in profits to date. Visit to shop and support independent artists or create & sell your own design. -- Sign up to the On Design podcast newsletter at . -- Podcast music and production: Production:
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The Green Edit on AI tools, women in design and self-help for creatives (!)
03/08/2023
The Green Edit on AI tools, women in design and self-help for creatives (!)
In today's Green Edit, your host Justyna Green and co-host James Greenfield discuss emerging AI tools and their use for creatives and Justyna spotlights inspiring women in design and shares her new illustration project. You're also invited into the self-help corner (!) as Justyna and James discuss top three books that have influenced their thinking around creativity and skills. -- Justyna's project: AI tools mentioned: Women in design: Self-help corner books: -- Today's sponsors: Tylko is an online-only, modern furniture brand that lets you create your own unique furniture in just a few steps. Visit , to create your one-of-a-kind furniture today, and use code ONDESIGN35 at checkout to save 35%. Offer valid until 21.03.23 on orders above €500. Everpress is a global platform that allows artists to create t-shirts and other products in ways not possible before. Since its launch in 2016, Everpress’s has paid over £7 million to creatives in profits to date. Visit to shop and support independent artists or create & sell your own design. -- Sign up to the On Design podcast newsletter at . -- Podcast music and production: Production:
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Paola Antonelli on MoMA, video games and catching the waves of life
03/01/2023
Paola Antonelli on MoMA, video games and catching the waves of life
Paola Antonelli is the senior curator at The Museum of Modern Art in the Department of Architecture & Design, as well as MoMA’s founding director of Research & Development. In our conversation Paola discusses her role at MoMA, the current exhibition Never Alone: Video Games and Other Interactive Design and digital collections. A lovely part of our conversation is also getting to know Paola personally and learning about how her career and life choices came to be. She uses a beautiful metaphor of catching a wave which I know will resonate with you. MoMA's website: Never Alone: Video Games and Other Interactive Design: MoMA's R&D Salons: -- Today's sponsors: Tylko is an online-only, modern furniture brand that lets you create your own unique furniture in just a few steps. Visit , to create your one-of-a-kind furniture today, and use code ONDESIGN at checkout to save 35%. Offer valid until 31.03.23 on orders above €500. Everpress is a global platform that allows artists to create t-shirts and other products in ways not possible before. Since its launch in 2016, Everpress’s has paid over £7 million to creatives in profits to date. Visit to shop and support independent artists or create & sell your own design. -- Sign up to the On Design podcast newsletter at . -- Podcast music: Production:
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The Green Edit on creative lives, AI and interesting projects
12/14/2022
The Green Edit on creative lives, AI and interesting projects
Welcome to the last episode of Season 8 of the On Design podcast. For the final episode, we have for you a brand new format, which we called The Green Edit and hope to make it a monthly feature in 2023. In this episode, Justyna invites a very special co-host to share the podcast space with her and they have an informal chat about all things design. You get to know Justyna and the co-host more and learn what makes them tick. They discuss AI and Stable Diffusion and how they might affect creatives and Justyna shares a bunch of recommendations - from adult cartoons to sexual wellness apps as well as body typography. It's a relaxed chat which we hope you will enjoy. -- This season of the On Design podcast is brought to you by The Conran Shop. Visit today to immerse yourself in the world of design. -- Sign up to the On Design podcast newsletter at . -- Podcast music and production: Production:
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Anna Charity on Headspace, sex, death and character design
12/07/2022
Anna Charity on Headspace, sex, death and character design
Anna Charity is a freelance creative director. She was also the first head of design at Headspace, who established the headspace brand we know and love, and for the past three years, she’s been heading up design at Kama - a sexual wellness business that sees pleasure as an important part of our health. In our conversation, we talk about branding and design for things that are invisible - like meditation and also for topics that are sensitive - like sex. We discuss how to create brands that are inclusive and diverse and how to talk about matters linked to our well-being in an empathetic and sensitive way. In the second half of the podcast, we further explore the theme of creating visual stories for matters that many people experience, but are rarely talked about - Anna opens up about her miscarriages and also shares her story of reconnecting with her father after 30 years. It’s an honest conversation infused with a lot of optimism and hope. -- Anna’s website: -- This season of the On Design podcast is brought to you by The Conran Shop. Visit today to immerse yourself in the world of design. -- Sign up to the On Design podcast newsletter at . -- Podcast music and production: Production:
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Matt Blease on illustration, humour and following your dream
11/30/2022
Matt Blease on illustration, humour and following your dream
Matt Blease is a freelance illustrator. Before going into illustration full time he spent some years at branding agencies and also led the graphic design department at Liberty. In our conversation, we talk about Matt’s transition from branding and graphic design to illustration, how he discovered his illustration style in his 30s and how having kids unlocked an unlimited resource for stories and observational illustrations. Matt also debunks the myth that you can’t make money in illustration and shares with us tips for getting seen and getting work in the post-pandemic world. -- Matt’s website: -- This season of the On Design podcast is brought to you by The Conran Shop. Visit today to immerse yourself in the world of design. -- Sign up to the On Design podcast newsletter at . -- Podcast music and production: Production:
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Krista Kim on Web3, the metaverse and wellbeing
11/23/2022
Krista Kim on Web3, the metaverse and wellbeing
Krista Kim is a contemporary digital artist, known for creating the Mars House, which was the first sold digital NFT home in the world. She's a pioneer of digital art and the founder of techism movement, a manifesto of which she published in 2014. At the heart of Krista's work is bringing well-being to people through Web3 and using the new technologies to build communities and help us heal through art. And whilst Krista is deeply involved in Web 3, our conversation really is about what makes us human. -- Krista's website: -- This season of the On Design podcast is brought to you by The Conran Shop. Visit today to immerse yourself in the world of design. -- Sign up to the On Design podcast newsletter at . -- Podcast music and production: Production:
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