Best Designpodcast Podcasts (2025)

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Material Design Gets Expressive: Aneesha Kommineni, Andy Stewart, and Michael Gilbert 55:26

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This special episode digs into the latest evolution of Google’s design system: Material 3 Expressive. Liam talks with Material Design’s Android Product Manager Aneesha Kommineni, UX Researcher Michael Gilbert, and Creative Director Andy Stewart about the team’s latest emotion-driven UX update. They reveal how this system is grounded in user researc…

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Navigating the Creative Business Landscape with the CASA DAVKA Team | Passion Behind The Art 196 48:28

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In this episode of the Passion Behind the Art Show, host Darold Pinnock engages with Emily Cohen and Hunter Vargas, a mother-daughter duo who run a consulting business called CASA DAVKA. They discuss their unique backgrounds, the evolution of creative businesses, and the importance of communication and relationship building in consulting. The conve…

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The Art of Balancing Client Work and Passion Projects, Lisa Quine | Passion Behind The Art 195 34:58

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In this engaging conversation, Lisa shares her journey from being a hand lettering artist to becoming a successful muralist. She discusses the importance of saying yes to opportunities, balancing client work with personal projects, and the significance of building strong client relationships. Lisa emphasizes the power of networking, the mental chal…

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Building Community Through Creativity with Joanna Waterfall | Passion Behind The Art 194 39:24

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In this engaging conversation, Joanna Waterfall shares her creative journey from childhood through her education in art and graphic design, to her current role at Flowdesk. She discusses the importance of community, the challenges she faced in her career, and how she found her identity beyond her professional successes and failures. Joanna also ref…

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Beauty Across the Board: Rich Fulcher, UX Director 52:07

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This season's special series celebrating ten years since the launch of Material Design closes out with Rich Fulcher, former Google UX director and Material design lead. Fulcher remembers the career-defining journey of creating Material, what it was like to make beauty a UX priority, how to pressure test a system, and what he’s learned about world-b…

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The Art of Branding: Insights from Tom Cox | Passion Behind The Art 193 42:14

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In this engaging conversation, Tom Cox shares his extensive journey in branding and design, detailing his experiences from working at Coca-Cola to launching his own book, 'What the Hell is This? Creativity and Brand Growth.' He discusses the importance of understanding the 'why' behind design, the creative process he employs, and how he collaborate…

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Navigating the Creative Landscape: Tree's Artistic Journey | Passion Behind The Art 192 31:14

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In this engaging conversation, Tree shares his multifaceted creative journey, from his early influences in illustration and comic books to his transition into music and the impact of COVID on his artistic direction. He discusses the importance of support systems, the significance of maintaining a sound mind, and his current projects, including a gr…

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From Hobby to Profession: Crafting a Unique Style with KDP Letters | Passion Behind The Art 191 50:49

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In this conversation, Kristen shares her creative journey in lettering and calligraphy, detailing how her passion for art evolved from childhood to a professional career. She discusses the pivotal moment that sparked her interest in lettering, the transition from traditional to digital mediums, and the importance of finding a unique style. Kristen …

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Breaking Silos (and Metaphors): Adrian Secord, ‘Roving Engineer,’ Google 53:43

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This season's special series celebrating ten years since the launch of Material Design continues with Adrian Secord, who describes himself as a “roving engineer.” Adrian has over a decade of experience building systems and tools that transform design into robust product engineering at scale. Plus, a PhD in Computer Graphics. Here, he reflects on th…

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The Drive Behind Crafting a Unique Client Approach with Jeremy Slagle | Passion Behind The Art 190 1:00:27

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In this engaging conversation, graphic designer Jeremy Slagle shares his journey in the design industry, discussing his unique approach to client relationships, the debate around retainers, and the importance of understanding client needs through immersive experiences. He emphasizes the significance of problem-solving in design and the necessity of…

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Building a Children's Book Empire: Roxy's Story | Passion Behind The Art 189 39:16

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In this engaging conversation, Roxy shares her transformative journey from a busy entrepreneur to a dedicated mother and creative publisher. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of launching her own children's book publishing company, Oddbird Books, and the importance of outreach in getting her books into stores. Roxy emphasizes the need for c…

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Finding Purpose in Creative Work with José Miguel Portillo | Passion Behind The Art 188 44:05

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In this conversation, José Miguel Portillo shares his creative journey, starting from his early experiences in radio storytelling to his current role in media management for major food franchises in Honduras. He discusses the challenges he faced in pursuing a creative career, the support he received from mentors and family, and the fears he overcam…

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Code, Creativity, Performance: Will Larche, Engineering Manager, Google 43:57

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This season's special series celebrating ten years since the launch of Material Design continues with Software Engineering Manager and Musical Theater Writer Will Larche, who talks about his path to become an engineering manager at Google. Larche, a self-proclaimed “design fan,” describes engineering as “creativity with constraints.” Here, he expla…

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Fab Components: Bethany Fong, Design Director 45:19

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This episode is part of a special series celebrating ten years of Material Design. In the episode, Liam speaks with Bethany Fong, a Design Director at Meta who was a pivotal figure in the creation of Material Design. During her time at Google, Fong was responsible for designing the first set of Material components (including Material’s signature Fl…

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Facing Our Interfaces: Matías Duarte, Google 44:42

1y ago44:42

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This season begins with a special series celebrating ten years since the launch of Material Design, which will explore the inception, evolution, and future of Google’s design approach. The first episode features the founder of Material Design and Design VP Matías Duarte, whose work on the system has pushed design forward at Google and across device…

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Make a Living Designing Logos with Ian Paget (LogoGeek) | Passion Behind The Art 187 51:44

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JOIN THE COMMUNITY: http://passionbehindtheart.com Host Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dpcreates Podcast Instagram: http://bit.ly/pbtaInstagram Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/PbtaPodcast LEARN MORE ABOUT LOGOGEEK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/logogeek/make-a-living-designing-logos IG: @logogeek THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO …

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Jimmy Bryant (AtomicChild®) | Passion Behind The Art 186 44:57

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JOIN THE COMMUNITY: http://passionbehindtheart.com Host Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dpcreates Podcast Instagram: http://bit.ly/pbtaInstagram Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/PbtaPodcast LEARN MORE ABOUT JIMMY BRYANT: https://atomicchild.com/ IG: @atomicchilddesign THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ARCWORTH:Help us take the podca…

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Alejo Porras | Passion Behind The Art 185 42:28

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JOIN THE COMMUNITY: http://passionbehindtheart.com Host Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dpcreates Podcast Instagram: http://bit.ly/pbtaInstagram Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/PbtaPodcast LEARN MORE ABOUT Alejo Porras:https://www.alejoporrasart.com IG: @alejoporrasart THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ARCWORTH:Help us take the pod…

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001 Innovating Med-tech with Vishnu MS 52:26

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001 Innovating Med-tech with Vishnu MS In this episode of Design Innsaeit, we embark on a fascinating journey through the world of innovative Med-tech product design with our guest, Vishnu MS, an Engineer with a PG in New Media design from NID and the co-founder of Evelabs. His background in engineering and design has led to numerous groundbreaking…

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Design Innsæit Podcast Trailer 2:10

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Design Innsaeit is a podcast on helping designers on their journey to finding their niche in design through insightful conversations with designers from different domains. You must be wondering what's INNSAEIT or why it is spelled weird, so here is a bit of trivia for you. The word "Innsaeit" is a blend of the Icelandic word "Innsaei", meaning intu…

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Torrey Dawley - Solopreneur 1:11:59

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SOLOPRENEUR OG Today on Obsessed Show I’m chatting in person with one of my best friends of all time, Torrey Dawley. This is my second in-person interview in a row, as well as another amazing creative professional from Indianapolis. Torrey started his own brand and design business back in 2006 called Sandpaper Studio. Today he’s scaling down client…

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Samuel E Vázquez, Part II 1:09:55

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Today on Obsessed Show we have a long-overdue part II episode with my friend, Sam Vázquez. You may remember Sam from Episode 15 of the show. Seven years later, we’re catching up with Sam about his work in graphic design, fine art, music, and now, teaching. So without further ado, please enjoy this conversation with Sam Vázquez. (I was trying a new …

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Designing Better Code: Connie Shi + Matvei Malkov, Google Material Design 42:08

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Liam speaks with Googlers Connie Shi, a software engineer on Material Design, and Matvei Malkov, a software engineer on Jetpack Compose, and the trio unpack what makes coding a creative practice, and which creative choices are required when you build a design system for other developers around the world. The wide-ranging conversation turns from com…

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Brett Andersen - Focus Lighting 46:59

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Today on Obsessed Show, I’m excited to chat with the Principal Designer of Focus Lighting, Brett Andersen. Focus Lighting is an award-winning professional architectural lighting design firm located in New York City. The Focus Lighting team’s creative process is informed by a combined experience in theater, architecture, and design and they create l…

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How Fonts Change the World: Dave Crossland, Google Fonts 36:57

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Liam and Google Fonts Specialist Dave Crossland explore what digital type can teach us about digital production, emotional expression, and where we fit in the world as designers; and how – with a little imagination – we might unlock new possibilities. 📑 Read a full transcript 📻 Subscribe to Design Notes…

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Marketing for Local/Small Business | Co-Host: Cas Thompson | Passion Behind The Art 184 44:21

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In episode 184, we talk with Atlanta-based business owner and multifaceted entrepreneur Cas Thompson about a variety of topics, including finding the balance between work and family, the challenges (and opportunities) facing businesses following the COVID lockdown, restaurant ownership, and more. Cas provides valuable insight into general business …

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A Look at Agency Life and Why is Design Important to Marketing? | Co-Host: Heather Waldron | Passion Behind The Art 183 32:49

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In this episode, Darold catches up with his friend and former colleague, Heather Waldron. Heather serves as Art Director at M&R Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in Macon, GA. She also uses her artistic gifts in various freelance art and design projects. Darold and Heather discuss the importance of design in advertising, the differences be…

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173 - Bill Mandara, AIA 46:31

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Today on Obsessed Show, I’m excited to chat with the CEO and Co-owner of Mancini Duffy, Bill Mandara, Jr, AIA. If that firm sounds familiar, it’s probably because we interviewed the other co-owner and “anti-architect” Christian Giordano & Jessica Mann Amato. I’m excited to learn more about Bill’s role in the firm, a massive project they’re working …

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An Inside Look at the World of Digital Art and Content Creation | Co-Host: Anderson Bluu | Passion Behind The Art 182 45:34

2+ y ago45:34

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In this episode, we chat with artist, content creator, and sneakerhead Anderson Bluu. Anderson breaks down his rise on TikTok (where he now has over 1 million followers) during and after the pandemic, his approach to art and content creation, and his collaborations with industry leaders like GaryVee, Jeff Staple, and Spotify. In our discussion, And…

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Coding (and Decoding) Social Spaces: Judith Donath, Founder, MIT Sociable Media Group 36:46

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In this episode, Liam speaks with Judith Donath, the founder of MIT’s Sociable Media Lab, inventor of e-cards, and author of The Social Machine: Designs for Living Online. Donath’s work offers crucial insights into the sociality of digital products and platforms, and the opportunities we have as digital producers to make things that truly meet soci…

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Why Everything Matters When You’re an Artist with Olga Muzician | Passion Behind The Art 181 42:49

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In episode 181, we catch up with Olga Muzician almost 2 years to the day after our last conversation with her. Olga is a talented artist and typographer who specializes in creating unique, breathtaking murals for businesses, townships, and more. However, her artistic skills extend well beyond that, and include digital work for major companies like …

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Fearless Design: Aline Borges, The Florist 28:36

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Liam speaks with Aline Borges, a Zürich-based floral designer who’s made the leap from fashion coordination for magazines like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar to independent floral design and installations. The conversation covers what it’s like to move between different creative fields (and countries), how to think about composition to tackle almost any…

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⏮️ How Machines Help Us See Ourselves: Harvey Moon, New Media Artist 30:59

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In this episode, we revisit a conversation from Season 1 with new media artist Harvey Moon, recorded in his San Francisco studio. Liam and Harvey discuss how Moon’s work reveals unseen properties of the world around us, the process of creating one’s own creative tools, and the kind of art that’s only made possible through collaboration with machine…

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The Impact of Shared Space: Ignacio Ciocchini, Public Furniture Designer 44:44

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Liam speaks with streetscape and public space designer Ignacio Ciocchini, who’s created much of the public furniture that New Yorkers encounter every single day – from benches that provide personal space, to entire built landscapes for Bryant Park, to chargers for electric vehicles and more. The conversation ranges from the materiality of the built…

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⏮️ Learning From Your Virtual Twin: Kerry Murphy, Co-founder, The Fabricant 23:03

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In this episode, we revisit a conversation from Season 1 with Kerry Murphy, co-founder of digital fashion house The Fabricant. We uncover how data are spun into virtual threads, and how virtual embodiment can foster self-actualization. In designing couture that doesn’t—or can’t—exist in physical space, The Fabricant also explores ideas of embodimen…

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172 - Carlos Musquez Part II 59:59

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CARLOS MUSQUEZ, EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR, CATALYST MARKETING AGENCY Today on Obsessed Show I'm chatting with Carlos Musquez, Executive Creative Director at Catalyst Marketing Agency bringing his brand of creative excellence to the B2B branding space, something that is near and dear to my heart… You may remember Carlos from episode 143, when Carl…

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Digital Anthropology: Tom Boellstorff, "Coming of Age in Second Life" 33:47

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Liam speaks to Tom Boellstorff, Anthropologist and UCI Professor, whose ethnographic work in Second Life (documented in his book, Coming of Age in Second Life) provides important insights into how virtual space – and our interface with it – informs and interacts with our lives in actual space. In virtual worlds like Second Life, inhabitants exist o…

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Welcome Back to Design Notes: Season 2 Trailer 1:33

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It's been a while, but Design Notes is coming back for Season 2 uncovering even more of what inspires and unites us in our work. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss new interviews with practitioners working on public furniture, the culture of virtual space, and more. Follow @DesignNotespod on Twitter for updates! Subscribe to Design Notes 👉Goo…

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Von Glitschka | Passion Behind The Art 180 1:11:44

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LEARN MORE ABOUT Von Glitschka: http://glitschkastudios.com/ THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ARCWORTH: Help us take the podcast to the next level: ► https://www.arcworth.co INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dpcreates TWITTER:: https://twitter.com/dpcreates SUPPORT THE SHOW! I would love to hear from you. Take a picture of the episode you're…

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Enon Avital - Dapper Notes Rebrand | Passion Behind The Art 179 1:00:19

3y ago1:00:19

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LEARN MORE ABOUT Enon Avital: https://shop.dappernotes.com/ THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ARCWORTH: Help us take the podcast to the next level: ► https://www.arcworth.co INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dpcreates TWITTER:: https://twitter.com/dpcreates SUPPORT THE SHOW! I would love to hear from you. Take a picture of the episode you're …

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DAMEON WILLIAMS | Passion Behind The Art 178 1:01:11

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LEARN MORE ABOUT DAMEON WILLIAMS: https://linktr.ee/dameon_williams THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ARCWORTH ► https://www.arcworth.co INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dpcreates TWITTER:: https://twitter.com/dpcreates SUPPORT THE SHOW! I would love to hear from you. Take a picture of the episode you're listening to and tag the podcast on …

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Debbie Clapper - Operating in Grace | Passion Behind The Art 177 56:59

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LEARN MORE ABOUT DEBBIE CLAPPER: https://gneural.com THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ARCWORTH: Help us take the podcast to the next level: ► https://www.arcworth.co INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dpcreates TWITTER:: https://twitter.com/dpcreates SUPPORT THE SHOW! I would love to hear from you. Take a picture of the episode you're listeni…

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Alexus Roberts - Creating Opportunities for Yourself | Passion Behind The Art 176 57:13

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LEARN MORE ABOUT Alexus Roberts: https://www.trellvisionstudio.com NEW Project: https://www.flyteddie.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dpcreates TWITTER:: https://twitter.com/dpcreates SUPPORT THE SHOW! I would love to hear from you. Take a picture of the episode you're listening to and tag the podcast on Instagram or Twitter at @dpcreates, #pb…

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171 - Could Design Prevent the End of the World? 58:09

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On January 13th, 2018 at 8:08 am, an alert was issued to the 1.4 million citizens of Hawai'i, ‍BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. Today on Obsessed Show, I’m excited to chat with the creative team behind the immersive and creative new VR film, “On the Morning You Wake (to the End of the World).”…

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Talking Crypto and NFT with Hank Washington Creator of Fuzzies | Passion Behind The Art 175 33:06

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LEARN MORE ABOUT Hank Washington: https://www.hankdesigns.com / https://www.fuzzies.co SPONSORED BY: Fly Teddie Project: ► https://www.flyteddie.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dpcreates TWITTER:: https://twitter.com/dpcreates SUPPORT THE SHOW! I would love to hear from you. Take a picture of the episode you're listening to and tag the podcast…

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170 - What the HECK is a SNASK? Obsessed Show 53:04

3+ y ago53:04

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Fredrik Öst & Erik Kockum Today on Obsessed Show, I’m excited to chat with the founders of creative agency, SNASK, Fredrik Öst & Erik Kockum. "Freddie" was adopted from South Korea and raised in Northern Sweden after being found outside a police station. Erik is a confused and misunderstood misfit genius who believes that the feeling of freedom and…

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169 - The Anti-Architect on reinventing a 100-Year-Old Firm 52:42

3+ y ago52:42

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Today on Obsessed Show, I’m excited to chat with the president and co-owner of NYC tech-first architecture and design firm Mancini Duffy, Christian Giordano and co-owner and design principal, Jessica Mann-Amato. Christian has dubbed himself and his podcast "The Anti-Architect" and I’m excited to dig into that statement alone…and learn more about th…

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Talking Crypto and NFT with Visionnaire | Passion Behind The Art 174 37:31

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LEARN MORE ABOUT Visionnaire: https://www.vsnaire.com Fly Teddie Project: ► https://www.flyteddie.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dpcreates TWITTER: https://twitter.com/dpcreates SUPPORT THE SHOW!I would love to hear from you. Take a picture of the episode you're listening to and tag the podcast on Instagram or Twitter at @dpcreates, #pbtashow…

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Talking Crypto and NFT with Scotty Russell from Perspective Collective | Passion Behind The Art 173 40:20

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LEARN MORE ABOUT Scotty Russell: https://www.perspective-collective.com Fly Teddie Project: ► https://www.flyteddie.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dpcreates TWITTER:: https://twitter.com/dpcreates SUPPORT THE SHOW! I would love to hear from you. Take a picture of the episode you're listening to and tag the podcast on Instagram or Twitter at @…

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Sarah Kaufmann, Model and Actress from ABC's "The Goldbergs" | Passion Behind The Art Show 172 28:20

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LEARN MORE ABOUT SARAH KAUFMANN: https://www.instagram.com/sarahkaufmannofficial https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11279227 THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU FLY TEDDIE: ► https://www.flyteddie.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dpcreates TWITTER:: https://twitter.com/dpcreates SUPPORT THE SHOW! I would love to hear from you. Take a picture of the …