48 Episodes

  1. 040. Tomoko Miho and Jessica Strelioff: Designing Space with Soul

    Published: 4/29/2025

  2. 039. Alex Proba on Persistence: From Pools to Posters and More

    Published: 4/15/2025

  3. 038. Tamara Mellon: The Woman Behind Jimmy Choo (w/ Rachelle Bergstein)

    Published: 4/1/2025

  4. 037. Susan Kare and Amy & Jennifer Hood: Pixel Pushing and Powerful Branding

    Published: 3/18/2025

  5. 036. Gee's Bend Quilters and Francine Thompson: Threads of Resistance

    Published: 3/4/2025

  6. 035. Jeanetta Gonzales on Mentorship

    Published: 2/18/2025

  7. 034: Ti Chang on Designing for Human Connection

    Published: 2/11/2025

  8. 033. Nanna Ditzel and Kate Arends: Furniture That Sparks Conversation

    Published: 2/4/2025

  9. 032. Elsa Schiaparelli: Where Fashion and Surrealism Began (w/ Darrian Wright)

    Published: 1/28/2025

  10. 031. Mary E. J. Colter: Fred Harvey’s Architect and the Fate of Altadena’s Past

    Published: 1/21/2025

  11. RERUN 006. Gail Anderson: On Racism, Resilience, and the Power of Mentorship

    Published: 1/14/2025

  12. 030. Mary Blair: Designing Disney’s Worlds (w/ Mike Asay)

    Published: 1/7/2025

  13. 2024 Rewind: Highlights and Insights

    Published: 12/31/2024

  14. 029. Corita Kent and Britt Rohr: Peace & Love & Printmaking

    Published: 12/24/2024

  15. 028. Jacqueline Casey: Shaping the MIT Style (w/ Michael Bierut)

    Published: 12/17/2024

  16. 027. Marget Larsen: Revolutionizing Mid-Century Advertising (w/ Sean Adams)

    Published: 12/10/2024

  17. Extra Sketches: The Oppression of Women

    Published: 12/3/2024

  18. 026. Ellen Raskin and Briar Levit: Storytelling through Design and Writing

    Published: 11/26/2024

  19. 025. Eileen Gray and Emily Farnham: Protecting Stories in Modernist Architecture

    Published: 11/19/2024

  20. 024. Agnes Martin and Michelle & Ellen: Creative Risks, Process, and Balance

    Published: 11/12/2024

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Redesigning history by celebrating women. Amber Asay (host and designer) highlights groundbreaking contributions of women designers who have shaped the world we live in today. From graphic designers to architects, industrial designers to fashion icons, we explore the inspiring stories of the women who came before us, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations. There's a dual approach in each episode, with a designer as a featured guest, we'll uncover the remarkable journey of a historical figure, shedding light on their innovative designs, their challenges, and their triumphs. The goal is to make these extraordinary women household names, ensuring that their legacies are rightfully celebrated and recognized for their profound impact on design history.