BEST DESIGN PODCAST TO KEEP YOU INSPIRED
Audio content consumption through digital platforms is increasing daily, placing itself among entertainment preferences and professional networks of all kinds. Podcasts have gained extreme popularity in the last decade due to the diversity of options and convenience. Other than that, podcast topics go from the most common to the very specific. So if you're looking for design podcasts, you're lucky. There are plenty of programs to choose from. But, of course, it also varies from one facet of design to another. Therefore, from web design, graphic design, and mobile app design, to illustration and interior design, here are some podcasts you might like.
DESIGN MATTERS
We’ll start with the world's first podcast about design and an inquiry into the broader world of creative culture through conversations with designers, writers, artists, curators, musicians, and other luminaries of contemporary thought.
Debbie Millman is the designer and writer behind this, the first podcast specializing in design, which emerged in 2005 and was initially broadcast as a radio show. This podcast compiles interviews with professionals from different creative areas (music, architecture, painting, illustration, etc.) to clearly show what their professions mean in today's world.
Fifteen years later, Millman is still widely recognized for her impeccable interview skills, which make each episode engaging, inspiring and valuable.
99% INVISIBLE
99% Invisible is a sound-rich, narrative podcast hosted by radio producer Roman Mars about all the thought that goes into the things we don’t think about — the unnoticed architecture and design that shape our world.
This podcast is undoubtedly one of the most popular among the creative community and in the entire universe of curious people who are passionate about understanding all about the 99% invisible activity that shapes our lives and how design can be linked to any object, event, or episode in history.
Spanning over 400 episodes, Mars and his team delve into the differences in perception between creatives, the people behind the immense structures, and more. There's always a reminder that what's around us has more depth and cultural significance than we can imagine. Skipping through episodes of this podcast is a nice way to spend an afternoon.
CLEVER
Jaime Derringer and co-founder Amy Devers are the two women behind Clever. Both are respectable and excellent designers in their own right. In each episode, they reveal conversations with the visionaries, culture-makers, and creative forces who shape our world and inform our society.
Clever peels back the layers to unearth the gritty, authentic and sometimes surprising details of their creative paths. They started this podcast with the idea that designers should enjoy the spotlight as much as pop stars. This program invites designers from different fields, graphics, mobile applications, furniture and everything else. Clever Confidential episodes tackle the tougher, darker sides of the creative industry. His holistic vision of design, in general, is sure to provoke some thought or other.
THE LOGO GEEK
Want to know what it takes to design logos? In the Logo Geek Podcast, show host Ian Paget finds out by interviewing successful graphic designers and entrepreneurs worldwide so you can learn from their experiences. Ian Paget, renowned logo guru, talks about the importance of well-crafted logos with the right typography to accompany them. Chat with famous designers, creative directors, and creatives to get their opinion and experience on specific topics. In addition, Ian and his guests also discuss the logos of well-known brands and find out how they came to be. This podcast show is perfect for freelance graphic designers who need that extra push or motivation to do better.
UI BREAKFAST
If you're more into UI or user interface design, you might want to binge on UI Breakfast episodes. With over 200 episodes, UI Breakfast has in-depth coverage of both UI and UX and product design and strategy for SaaS companies. Jane Portman is more than willing to give you tips and top tips for your SaaS business. Jane interviews other designers who also run their businesses and share actionable knowledge — so you can apply it in your business today.
They talk about the roots and why they started their line of business. Aside from business talk, Jane also likes to talk about her guests' personal favorites. When you listen to this podcast, it's like having an in-depth conversation with your heroes.
