Listening

A wise person once said, “hearing is through the ears, but listening is through the mind.”

Whether it’s on my daily commute, or a lunchtime walk to clear my mind, these podcasts serve as a good dose of inspiration and motivation.

If you have any suggestions of what to listen to, get in touch.


99% Invisible

hosted by Roman Mars

Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration of the process and power of design and architecture.


Being Human

hosted by Richard Atherton

Being Human is for people who want go deep on what it means to be a human making a difference. Guests discuss how to be better humans at work and in life. They explore leadership, relationships and how to make changes in ourselves and our environments.


Creative Confidence

hosted by Suzanne Gibbs Howard and Coe Leta Stafford

The IDEO U Creative Confidence Series hosts candid conversations with some of today’s most inspiring change makers and design thinkers who believe in leading through creativity. Guests talk about their approach to leadership, creativity, innovation, and growth.


d.MBA – Beyond Users

hosted by Alen Faljic

Beyond Users explores relevant business concepts that helps us become better designers who not only solve user challenges but also achieve business goals.


Design Better

hosted by Aarron Walter and 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.


Design Details

hosted by Marshall Bock and Brian Lovin

Design Details is a weekly conversation about design process and culture.


Design Matters

hosted by Debbie Millman

Design Matters with Debbie Millman is one of the world’s very first podcasts. Broadcasting independently for over 14 years, the show is about how incredibly creative people design the arc of their lives.


Exponent

hosted by Ben Thompson and James Allworth

Simply, Exponent is a podcast about tech and society.


Finding our way

hosted by Jesse James Garrett and Peter Merholz

UX design pioneers and Adaptive Path co-founders Peter Merholz and Jesse James Garrett discuss the evolving challenges and opportunities for design leaders.


Layout

hosted by Kevin Clark and Rafael Conde

Layout is a weekly podcast about design, technology, programming and everything else.


Mixed Methods

hosted by Aryel Cianflone

Mixed Methods is a podcast interested in the how’s and why’s of user experience research. Through interviews with industry experts and hands-on trial and error, they indulge in and celebrate curiosity. Aryel and her guests test assumptions, examine methods, and engage in some old fashion experiments.


Re:considering

hosted by Meredith Black, Bob Baxley and Aarron Walter

Re:considering explores how to navigate your career, relationships, and the values that guide you through the inevitable changes of life. Each episode co-hosts Bob Baxley, Meredith Black, and Aarron Walter talk with people who’ve figured a few things out about living a satisfying life filled with meaning and show you how you can too.


Service Design Podcast

hosted by Laurens Somers and Jeroen Depuydt

In collaboration with the Service Design Network, the Service Design Podcast, unsurprisingly, includes conversations about Service Design with practitioners from around the world.


Service Design Show

hosted by Marc Fonteijn

The Service Design Show hosts light hearted conversations with the people that are shaping Service Design field, discussing the current state of the industry, exciting new developments and challenges up ahead.


The Design of Business | The Business of Design

hosted by Jessica Helfand, Ellen McGirt and Michael Bierut

The podcast interviews fascinating people from a range of industries—from music and retail to journalism and technology—who are exploring their creative practices, inventing new ways of working, and helping shape a more inclusive world.


The Growth Equation

hosted by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness

Performance coaches and bestselling authors Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness host a podcast on peak performance and well-being that is different than all others. Instead of focusing on "hacks" or nonsense bro-science they delve deep into what actually works—according to years of science, wisdom, and the experiences of the world's best. A mix of news analysis, concrete tips, and interviews, The Growth Equation podcast is a must-listen for those interested in getting the most out of themselves, success, and fulfillment.


The Knowledge Project

hosted by Shane Parrish

The Knowledge Project quite simply helps you master the best of what other people have already figured out. The podcast features a regular dose of insightful perspectives on life and success from people with a huge range of backgrounds and experiences.


This is HCD – Human-Centred Design

hosted by Gerry Scullion, Andy Polaine, Jay Hasbrouck, Adrienne Tan and Dr. John Curran

This is HCD brings together thought-leaders from various disciplines such as service design, user experience, interaction design, and product management to discuss the craft, and to better understand what it means to work within a human-centric method.


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