Best Matt Mcinerney And Andy Mangold Podcasts (2025)

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26 — Shows That Could Have Been 55:52

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This is our last episode of Working File, at least for a little while. Linda and Maurice join Matt and Andy to go down the list of possible topics for shows that we never got to make. It's a Working File lightning round! Thanks to all of our contributors over the past year who helped make the show a reality. Links Discussed Wrist Robot Machine Lear…

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25 — What the Future Holds 55:15

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This episode features Matt and Andy having a one-on-one conversation about the future of Working File and the difference between expressive and functional design projects. Links Discussed On the Grid Numerology The Beginning of Infinity David Cole Waterfall ModelBy Matt McInerney and Andy Mangold

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24 — Too Short to Scoop the Ice Cream 1:05:11

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Matt is back for a lively discussion with Victoria and new contributor Daisy Sun about self-esteem and how to get a job when the world tells you that you're underqualified. Should you apply for a job if you don't meet the posted requirements? How do you break into an industry that feels elite and inaccessible to you? Is getting fired from Ben & Jer…

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23 — Location, Location, Location 59:38

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Matt and Andy take an episode off and Maurice wrangles three new contributors from all over the country to discuss how geography influences design community. Richard Wade Morgan, Kim Green, and Jamal Collins call in from Atlanta, Boseman, and Clevenland, respectively, and compare their experiences as a designer in different locales.Links DiscussedS…

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22 — Something to Say 1:18:51

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Long time contributor Maurice Cherry organized this episode where Andy, Matt, and new contributor Jon Lewis discuss what it's like starting your own business as a designer. What are the reasons to start something new instead of getting a normal, stable job? What are the most difficult parts that no one ever tells you about? Links Discussed Lunch Me…

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21 — Don’t Hug your Phone 53:10

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We take a break from our normal topical panel shows this week for something different. Prompted by an interview with Simon Sinek, Andy and Linda have a one-on-one discussion about our generation's attitudes towards work and social media. How does our approach to our careers differ from our parents'? Are connections made through social media less me…

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20 — Lessons Learned 1:02:14

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This episode is all about education. Andy, Matt, Meg, and Maurice share their origin stories as we discuss the differences between being self-taught and learning about design through a formal, paid program. How do you find your voice when you begin your career working for others? How do you learn humility after you've spent four years and tens of t…

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19 — A Human Podcast 1:01:58

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Annie and Jon join us for a speculative discussion about the future of design. Will artificial intelligence and machine learning replace us in the future? How will we develop taste in automated systems? What will become of our industry when capitalism finally implodes? Links Discussed “Merlin Manndroid” AirBNB Design Artificial Intelligence Assembl…

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18 — Maturity and Experience 1:02:29

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On this episode, Matt, Andy, and Kristy are joined by new contributor Sabrina Majeed to discuss what it means to be senior in any field. Find out what potential employers think of your years of experience and what it means to be a mature designer. Links Discussed On Being a Senior Engineer Buzzfeed Slack Bill O'Reilly Kate Arnonwitz Hire Sabrina…

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17 — Back and Forth Forever 58:04

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This episode reunites Matt and Andy with Dan Auer, cohost of On the Grid, the podcast that eventually led to the creation of Working File. We get caught up on developments in Dan's life and discuss how we've grown and changed in the five years since we recorded the first episode of On the Grid. Links Discussed On the Grid My Brother, My Brother, an…

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16 — I do Squiggles and Gradients 1:14:59

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Robyn and Chappell join us for an episode all about the presence or absence of “weird” sensibility in graphic design. We start off talking about the new art direction of Bloomberg Businessweek but end up discussing capitalism, Snapchat, and the SR-71 Blackbird. Links Discussed Bloomberg Businessweek Adobe Acrobat Vectors Conference Laverne and Shir…

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15 — Listener Questions 1:03:02

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Andy and Matt are joined by Lola and Kara to answer listener questions about design managers, creative staffing agencies, how user choice affects modern product design, and of course, whether or not design can change the world. Links On a team, what do you look for in a leader/design director? How is design changing as consumers of creative content…

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14 — A Room Full of Strangers 1:10:10

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Andy and Matt are joined by Cap and Maurice to talk about our relationship with conferences and other design events. Even though all four of us have spoken at events before, why is it that we almost never attend them ourselves? What responsibility do conference organizers and speakers have to the greater community? Links Unconference Design Thinker…

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13 — Money Talks 1:03:33

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On this episode we’re tackling a potentially sensitive subject: money. Linda and Annie join Matt and Andy for a candid discussion about their past jobs and how much money they made doing them. When is it appropriate to negotiate for a higher salary, and how do you do it? Is there a difference between how much we deserve to be paid and what we’re ac…

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12 — Verbal Design 1:12:00

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Chappell and Robyn join us for a lively episode wherein we discuss the language we use to describe ourselves and our work. With her recent transition to the private sector, Chappell gives us her take on agency life and the vernacular associated with it. Find out why the words we use matter, even just internally. Links Sidecar Communication Studies …

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11 — Comparing Notes 1:04:06

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Matt and Andy are on their own this week having a practical discussion about proposals and how we communicate with potential clients. What is the right amount of information to provide and the best way to provide it? Why do we keep sending 8.5″ by 11″ pdfs when no one is printing them out? Links Motel Friends of The Web Pentagram Adobe Creative Clo…

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10 — Institutional Value, Individual Agency 1:03:17

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This episode is all about our relationship with the AIGA and more general feelings about design community and discourse. Annie, Matt, and Andy are joined by new contributor Nicole Killian to discuss our relationship with the AIGA and centralized representation of our industry. Why do so many of us feel distanced from our de facto professional organ…

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9 — A System for Others to Succeed 1:06:45

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Matt and Andy are joined by Kristy Tillman and new contributor Cap Watkins to discuss design management. We learn about some of the traits of bad managers and discuss how to advocate for design within an organization. Should design work be diversified and spread throughout a company, or is specialization valuabale? Links The Seed of this Episode So…

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8 — Proving Yourself to Yourself 57:29

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Kara Haupt and Victoria Rushton join us on the eve of Matt’s wedding and the first day of Kara’s new job for a candid discussion about our confidence and sense of self-worth. As designers, our value is constantly measured against other designers, other industies, and our own unforgiving standards. How do we come to terms with having a creative job …

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7 — Rearranging Deck Chairs on the Titanic 1:12:55

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This marks the beginning of a conversation that we’ll be continuing in the future: the relationship between design and politics. Maurice Cherry and Robyn Kanner join us to talk about whether or not design is inherently political, turning down jobs for ethical reasons, and practical ways we can have a positive impact on the world around us. Links My…

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6 — Using Yourself as a Constraint 55:39

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This episode, featuring Linda Eliasen and Jon Gold, addresses the relationship between the design process and production. Does an understanding of the materials and techniques used to manufacture your designs make you a better designer, or hold you back from doing truly innovative work? When should we push limitations of production and when should …

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5 — Who Gets to Say No 56:50

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Victoria Rushton and Annie Yiling-Wang join us to discuss criticism in a professional context. For many of us, what was once formal critiques with peers during our education has been replaced by a confusing array of criticism from a variety of people. How does feedback differ when it comes from our clients, our peers, or our superiors? Links Orange…

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4 — Making Something that’s Missing 53:16

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Andy and Matt are joined by Kristy Tillman and Lola Landekic for a conversation about side projects and the culture that surrounds them. We talk about the virtues and pitfalls of pursuing a self-initiated projects and whether we should hold people accountable for the things that they make. What role should side projects play in your portfolio, and …

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3 — A Thing to be Seen 52:17

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On this episode of Working File, which is actually the first one we ever recorded, we’re joined by Satchell Drakes and Jen Mussari to discuss being a designer in the public eye. How is being a famous designer different than being a famous dentist? Is one particular personality type or kind of design work rewarded by social media? What are we saying…

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2 — The Artist and the Problem Solver 57:06

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This episode is all about the distinction between working individually and working collaboratively. Gitamba Saila-Ngita and Meg Lewis join us for a discussion where we talk about our preferred work environments, the difference between design education and practicing design professionally, and conflict resolution amongst coworkers and clients. When …

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1 — An Industry Inside of Every Industry 52:27

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Our inaugural show is all about the state of the design community, design journalism, and what Working File should be. Chappell Ellison and Maurice Cherry join us for a conversation about the difference between design discourse in public and private spaces. We find out that Andy has high expectations for designers and discuss the nature of criticis…

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Episode 158: Finale 1:29:17

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Recorded March 17th, 2016. The last episode of On the Grid. Check out our new shows: Working File and Good Bad Show Working File Our new panel show about design Good Bad Show Andy and Matt's new show where they plan argue about things that are objectively good or bad (or if anything can be) iOS 7 Episode Listener Survey Episode Ferguson episode Eve…

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Episode 157: Matt and Andy 42:34

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Recorded March 10th, 2016. How are things at school? Send your emails to mail at onthegrid.co and tweet to @gridshow.

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Episode 129: Steve Jobs Has No Belt 55:28

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Recorded August 20th, 2015. This week we discussed belts and confident pitches. Undone Belts Steve Jobs on the cover of Fortune Magazine Steve Jobs has no Belt. Why doesn't Steve Jobs wear a belt? Jerry Seinfeld tucking shirts into jeans OUYA: A New Kind of Video Game Console Narragansett Leathers

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Episode 128: Because I Said So 1:06:00

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Recorded August 13th, 2015. This week we talked about frustrating disagreements about taste, how you justify your decisions and objective rules of design... Bill Burr doesn't make Andy laugh ...doesn't mean he's right! Dieter Rams: 10 Principles for Good Design Measure (typography) ADA Signage Contrast Requirements Bouba/kiki effect Flower Flow (vi…

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Episode 126: Complicated And Special 1:06:12

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Recorded July 30th, 2015. This week we talked about simplifying complex things... Or maintaining complexity. Everyday Carry WASP Injection Knife vs. Watermelon List of cognitive biases Trap (plumbing) Full-Process Designer "I know that I know nothing" that Socrates quoteKatamari Damacy

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Episode 124: Everything is Systems 1:10:49

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Recorded July 16th, 2015. This week we talked about credit cards, governments, religions, mattresses, businesses a.k.a. systems. Cashback reward program I'm a business, man! Hillary Clinton online store Our episode with Gitamba Saila Ngita Scout's Honor Documentary Zappos: Holacracy and Self-Organization Rube Goldberg machine Symphony No. 94 by Jos…

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Episode 119: Holds Water 1:17:40

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Recorded June 9th, 2015. We were joined by guest Kristy Tillman. IDEO Society of Grownups Where Kristy is currently working. Detroit Water Project B Corporation Motel Matt's new gig. Friends of the Web Africa is the Future Kirsty's happy ending. On The Grid Twitter (@gridshow) The Twitter account for the show.…

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Episode 110: Meandering Delusions 1:06:58

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Recorded April 9th, 2015. We had a meandering conversation about cutting, printing, patents, and permits. And then we talked about what we can learn from bad movies.New-Skin Liquid Bandage Not second skinThe difference between a nerd and a hipster on podecho The Room Windy City Heat Room 237 Crop circles: How they are made Birdemic: Shock and Terro…

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Episode 109: Next Level 1:58:13

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Recorded April 2nd, 2015. Satchell Drakes joined us to talk about constantly striving to get better and live streaming on Twitch.Satchell DrakesSatchbag's Goods on YoutubeCinephilia AnonymousRebecca Minkoff Connected Store DemoBonobos GuideshopMoMA on the conservation of Le Corbusier's KitchenIn Praise of ShadowsJudge John Hodgman 101: CourtlandiaB…

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Episode 103 - Homogeneity 1:18:41

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Recorded February 17th, 2015. This week we were joined by Maurice Cherry to discuss diversity in design.Revision PathBlack Weblog AwardThe Year of TeaPolyphasic sleepWhere Are The Black Designers? at SXSWEqual Opportunities? Minorities in Graphic DesignDesign Details Podcast 4: feat. Kristy TillmanDetroit Water Project28 Days of the WebConference Q…

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Episode 102: 1,750 Drawings 1:04:47

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Recorded February 11th, 2015. This week we talked about bots and creativity.ChocodileCherry Chocodiles (Limited Edition)@gridshow bot@Horse_ebooksheroku_ebooks script@gronkbooks botA Gronking to Remember: Book One in the Rob Gronkowski Erotica Series@andy_ebooks bot@congressedits bot@oliviataters botSmarterChild AIM botTim's Vermeer Johannes Vermee…

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Episode 98: Singular Vision 1:03:49

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Recorded on January 15th, 2015. This week we talked about creators with singular visions... and how they may destroy their own creations.Our new newsletter: Two Things We've decided to start an On the Grid newsletter. Subscribe for two heartfelt endorsements, juxtaposed and delivered weekly. National Championship TrophyStar Trek: The Next Generatio…

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Episode 97: Bouba Kiki 45:56

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Recorded January 8th, 2015. This week the topic came up AFTER the Happy Ending. We talked about beauty.OddMassCollege Football Playoff National ChampionshipXFLPepsi Gravitational FieldBeginning Aesthetics: An Intro to the Philosophy of ArtThe Beginning of InfinityPachelbel's CanonBouba/kiki effectAfter Dark 500: Back to Twerk…

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Episode 96: Cruelty Percentage 59:55

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Recorded January 1st, 2015. We discussed Facebook's Year in Review feature.Inadvertent Algorithmic CrueltyFacebook Apologizes To Bereaved Father For 'Year In Review'Sleepify by VulfpeckTLDR #20 - Silence4'33"Performance of John Cage's 4'33"Mystikal - Hit Me

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Episode 93: Last Line Of Defense 1:08:45

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Recorded December 4th, 2014. This week we discussed whether ethics are inherent in design. Will the Justice Department expeditiously investigate Eric Garner’s death? The verdict for the Ray Rice appeal came out on Black Friday Jeffersonian Architecture Join, or Die by Benjamin Franklin John Maeda Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers @congressedits @Oli…

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Episode 92: Contributor 58:31

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Recorded November 25th, 2014. This week we discussed Contributor by Google and ways to advertise on the web.The National Bar Association Responds to Ferguson Grand Jury’s DecisionKiller Mike speaks in solidarity with #FergusonContributor by GoogleReadability's Important Announcement FlattrPatreonBrain PickingsPage One: Inside the New York Times Doc…

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Episode 89: Radar 55:46

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Recorded November 6th, 2014. We discussed Samaritans Radar and designing for sensitive issues. Samaritans Radar #SamaritansRadar Joe Lanman's problem with Samaritans Radar More reactions to Radar Jam The digital agency that created Radar Radar Marketing Video Facebook's emotional contagion experiment Samaritans Radar suspended for further considera…

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Episode 83: Office Space 54:23

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Recorded September 25th, 2014 This week we answered some listener mail about the spaces we work in and how we design our lives. Note: the audio issues early in the episode only last for the first minute.

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Episode 80: Die Neue Web Typographie 57:03

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recorded September 4th, 2014 This week we talked about subjective vs. objective design decisions and: Proof of Dan’s PAX Story Twitter changes font again because everyone hated the old one Rdio updates apps and web client with major redesign Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio iA Responsive Typography The League of Moveable Type Disob…

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Episode 77: Contested 1:20:26

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August 14th, 2014 This week Andy shared an experiment with us and we discussed: The $5 Logo Dan Cassaro doesn’t work for free Andy’s contest page on 99Designs Design as Commodity: An Experiment with 99 Designs

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Episode 75: A Very Particular Set Of Skills 52:40

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July 31, 2014 This week we were joined by Ellen Chisa. We discussed: Globe Script by Dai Foldes Ellen’s reasons for going to Harvard Business School My Dream Design Curriculum Calvin and Hobbes Dear Mr. Watterson Gutenberg Chews

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Episode 74: Better Judgement 52:39

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July 24, 2014 This week we talked about criticism and judgement. Also: Soylent Tuft & Needle The Disapproval Matrix Design Observer Medium / Branch r/TumblrInAction vs r/ShitRedditSays Chatroulette Kim Kardashian may make 85 million from her app You are not a storyteller - Stefan Sagmeister Textile or Markdown. Whichever you prefer.…

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Episode 70: Pinspiration 50:25

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recorded June 19th, 2014 This week we answered a listener email about inspiration. We mentioned: No Man’s Sky Harley-Davidson Project Livewire DesignLab at MailChimp PatternTap Graphic Ambient Eyes, Eyes, and Filters Tag Savage: A Man

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Episode 68: The Distant Future 44:34

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recorded May 29, 2014 This week we answered a listener’s email about designing for the near future. And hopefully our discussion extends to the distant future as well. Also: Chocodiles Flutie Flakes In Defense of Pink Slime Xbox SmartGlass