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The Design Of Business | The Business of DesignAuthor: Design Observer
The Design of Business The Business of Design explores how design shapes, and is shaped by, the world around us. Hosted by Ellen McGirt, the podcast features conversations with visionary leaders from a wide range of industries, from architecture and technology to journalism and retail. Together, they examine creative practices, challenge conventional thinking, and explore how design drives business, innovation, and social change.In Season 12 of DBBD, host Ellen McGirt explores Designing for the Unknownhow visionary designers, architects, and thinkers navigate uncertainty, from climate adaptation to technological disruption. This season, were looking at the bold ideas reshaping our cities, industries, and ways of living in an unpredictable world. Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Business, Design Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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S12E6: Love Letter to a Garden and 20 years of Design Matters with Debbie Millman
Episode 6
Tuesday, 27 May, 2025
Debbie Millman is a shapeshifting creative who does a little bit of just about everything. She is a writer, designer, educator, artist, brand consultant and host of the podcast Design Matters- which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Last month, Debbie also published a beautiful new book: Love Letter to a Garden. It details her journey into gardening through her signature illustrations, creative vignettes and recipes from her wife, writer Roxane Gay. As of May 1st, she and Roxane are also the proud co-owners of The Rumpus. In this episode, Debbie tells host Ellen McGirt about her unexpected journey into gardening and the cold email that led to Love Letter. She also shares her process of using Midjourney to create many of the book’s illustrations. Debbie reflects on what 20 years of Design Matters has taught her about the podcasting industry, creativity and herself. She also shares her thoughts on whether brands still have the capacity to be human and how technology will factor in the future of design.And stay tuned to hear Debbie read a moving passage from Love Letter to a Garden!On this season of DB|BD, we are Designing for the Unknown. Host Ellen McGirt asks visionary designers how they navigate uncertainty- whether it be technological disruption, global crises, or shifting cultural norms.Visit our site for more on this episode and to view a transcript.To learn more about Debbie, visit her website and follow her on Instagram.Love Letter to a GardenDebbie Millman on The Tim Ferriss Show, September 2020
