Five product design podcasts that keep me inspired
Podcasts are one my favorite ways to learn and discovering a new show that has the right mix of energy, insights, and advice is always exciting for me. However, finding new and relevant podcasts isn’t easy (when will there be an app for this??). So I put together a short list of inspiring podcasts for anyone looking to gain some fresh perspectives in the world of design.
New Layer
Hosted by Tanner Christensen & Jasmine Friedl
A conversation on everything related to digital product design, with hosts Tanner Christensen and Jasmine Friedl. Discussing design careers, tools, education, critique, and much more. New episodes on Wednesdays!
Recommended episode: Designing Responsibly
Design Better Podcast
Hosted by Aarron Walter & Eli Woolery
The Design Better podcast delivers insights from the world’s most renowned design leaders, empowering teams to transform their practice and build remarkable products.
Recommended episode: John Maeda: Working at the intersection of design, business, and technology
Creative Confidence Podcast
Hosted by Suzanne Gibbs Howard & Coe Leta Stafford
The IDEO U Creative Confidence Podcast hosts candid conversations with some of today’s most inspiring change makers, design thinkers, and creative minds. IDEO Partners and IDEO U leaders Suzanne Gibbs Howard and Coe Leta Stafford speak with guests about their approach to leadership, creativity, innovation, and growth
Recommended episode: David Kelley on the Design Abilities of Creatives
Design Life
Hosted by Femke van Schoonhoven & Charli Prangley
Design Life is a podcast about design and side projects for motivated creators. It was born after your hosts, two serial side project addicts, saw a gap in the podcast market for a conversational show about design and the issues young creatives face, that was hosted by two women.
Recommended episode: How to build your network
Cells and Pixels
Hosted by Koji Pereira
Cells and Pixels podcast is extracted from a weekly talk show on Instagram Live hosted by Koji Pereira, first gen asian-latino immigrant, Head of Design, Lyft Business (ex-Google) in Silicon Valley. The guests are range of professionals, scholars and authors that talk about product, UX, UX research, product design, inclusion, and diversity. Hear from people who create products that we love.
Recommended episode: Design as a role with Luke Wroblewski
