A captivating discussion with Suleika Jaouad, a cancer survivor turned writer, sharing her resilience and creative journey. From navigating cultural identity to musical beginnings, her inspiring story of survival and transformation. Reflecting on journaling through challenges, the liminal space between illness and health, and encouraging support for bone marrow registry. An exploration of life interrupted and the power of storytelling.

Aminatou Sow shares her inspiring journey from Africa to Texas, tech industry challenges for women, cultural identity, empowering women in tech through mentorship, breaking societal norms, embracing vulnerability, and promoting her podcast.

This podcast explores the evolution of graffiti artist Futura from his early days in New York to becoming a design master. Topics include his influences, transition to abstraction, design career with The Clash, venture into the music industry, and reflections on artistic evolution over 50 years.

Thelma Golden, a Museum Director, talks about diversifying the art world, creating new narratives in curatorial practice, the power of art in creating dialogue, and her experiences serving in arts institutions. They also discuss collaboration, shared interests, and the power of curatorial practice in this entertaining podcast.

Lucy Wainwright Roche, singer-songwriter in the music industry, discusses her career, influences, playing guitar left-handed, inspiration behind 'Open Season' song, love for sad songs, recording albums in Nashville, and the meaning of 'The Needle and the Damage Done'

Author James Clear, known for his book 'Atomic Habits', shares insights on breaking bad habits and forming good ones. They discuss childhood adventures, creating a major in biomechanics, the power of therapy, and the importance of sharing information and practicing ideas. The chapter on building habits for sustainable change emphasizes starting small and shaping our identity through intentional choices. They also discuss personal experiences of overcoming fear of judgment to continue creating.

Toshi Reagon reflects on her upbringing and career in music. She discusses the influence of her mom, Nehendrix, and June Millington. They also talk about performing without set lists, her favorite album, and the changing landscape of the music industry. The success of Fire Up in My Bones at the Met Opera is also highlighted.

Stefan Sagmeister, iconic graphic designer and typographer, discusses his new book that transforms facts into abstract visualizations. He explores the impact of short-term vs long-term thinking, the role of news and availability bias, the psychological toll of negative reviews, activation of the amygdala in response to rudeness, long-term design and environmental consciousness, and the concept of combinatorial creativity in art.

Oliver Jeffers discusses his diverse art career and new book 'Begin Again'. He shares insights on creativity, collaboration, and exploring darkness and hope in art. The podcast touches on his evolution as an artist, the power of words and images in picture books, and reflections on collective well-being.

On this special episode of Design Matters, we take a look back at the collective brilliance of filmmakers interviewed in 2023. Best of Design Matters 2023 with Siân Heder, Sarah Polley, and Kyra Sedgwick is live!