Design Matters with Debbie Millman

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Design Matters with Debbie Millman is one of the world’s very first podcasts. Broadcasting independently for over 15 years, the show is about how incredibly creative people design the arc of their lives.

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Debbie Millman

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4.6

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123 Ratings

Bright, warm and compassionate

30/04/2020

EarthlingSprite

I love you, Debbie Millman! Just listened to your interviews with Ira Glass and Marilyn Minter... both totally inspiring, as usual. Your thoughtfulness, insight, intelligence and compassion are so enjoyable to behold. Thank you
Favourite Podcast

24/02/2020

cocolaco

Debbie asks interesting questions and she gets interesting answers. This is my go-to podcast when I have a spare moment. I love her attitude and I always learn something!
Debbie Dives Deep

01/11/2017

Shona H

Debbie Millman is one of THE best interviewers on the planet. She dives right in at the start of each interview and has clearly done ALOT of research ! What I love the most is how she uses it to ask questions that not only enthral the listener but bring out the best in her guests. Like a miner who finds little gold nuggets, Debbie Millman digs deep and enlists a quirky sense of humour to bring Design Matters into a league of its own ! Can you tell it’s my fave podcast?!!
Amazing Podcast.

14/11/2016

- LJ.

truly an amazing podcast. Each podcast is deliveried in an ingaging and entertaining way and I love seeing whats happening around the world in regards to design

Design Matters with Debbie Millman is one of the world’s very first podcasts. Broadcasting independently for over 15 years, the show is about how incredibly creative people design the arc of their lives.