Women Designers You Should Know

By Amber Asay

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Episodes: 53

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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.

Episode Date
045. Clara Porset and Lindsey Colhoun: Frida Kahlo’s Favorite Chair
Jul 08, 2025
044. Rachel Saunders: From Burnout to Alignment
Jun 24, 2025
043. Edith Head: Hollywood Costumes & Controversies
Jun 10, 2025
042. Justina Blakeney: Creative Evolution
May 28, 2025
041. Maria Giudice: Design Superpowers, Burnout, Big Tech
May 13, 2025
040. Tomoko Miho and Jessica Strelioff: Designing Space with Soul
Apr 29, 2025
039. Alex Proba on Persistence: From Pools to Posters and More
Apr 15, 2025
038. Tamara Mellon: The Woman Behind Jimmy Choo (w/ Rachelle Bergstein)
Apr 01, 2025
037. Susan Kare and Amy & Jennifer Hood: Pixel Pushing and Powerful Branding
Mar 18, 2025
036. Gee's Bend Quilters and Francine Thompson: Threads of Resistance
Mar 04, 2025
035. Jeanetta Gonzales on Mentorship
Feb 18, 2025
034: Ti Chang on Designing for Human Connection
Feb 11, 2025
033. Nanna Ditzel and Kate Arends: Furniture That Sparks Conversation
Feb 04, 2025
032. Elsa Schiaparelli: Where Fashion and Surrealism Began (w/ Darrian Wright)
Jan 28, 2025
031. Mary E. J. Colter: Fred Harvey’s Architect and the Fate of Altadena’s Past
Jan 21, 2025
RERUN 006. Gail Anderson: On Racism, Resilience, and the Power of Mentorship
Jan 14, 2025
030. Mary Blair: Designing Disney’s Worlds (w/ Mike Asay)
Jan 07, 2025
2024 Rewind: Highlights and Insights
Dec 31, 2024
029. Corita Kent and Britt Rohr: Peace & Love & Printmaking
Dec 24, 2024
028. Jacqueline Casey: Shaping the MIT Style (w/ Michael Bierut)
Dec 17, 2024
027. Marget Larsen: Revolutionizing Mid-Century Advertising (w/ Sean Adams)
Dec 10, 2024
Extra Sketches: The Oppression of Women
Dec 03, 2024
026. Ellen Raskin and Briar Levit: Storytelling through Design and Writing
Nov 26, 2024
025. Eileen Gray and Emily Farnham: Protecting Stories in Modernist Architecture
Nov 19, 2024
024. Agnes Martin and Michelle & Ellen: Creative Risks, Process, and Balance
Nov 12, 2024
Design Dialogues: Creative Burnout (w/ Badal Patel)
Nov 05, 2024
023. Ray Eames and Amanda Jane Jones: Modernism and Motherhood
Oct 29, 2024
022. Charlotte Perriand and Adi Goodrich: Redefining Spaces Through Design
Oct 22, 2024
021. Susan Skarsgard: On Calligraphy, Cars, and Designing Your Career
Oct 15, 2024
020. Elaine Lustig Cohen and Steven Heller: Rewriting Design History
Oct 08, 2024
019. Zelda Wynn Valdes: Mermaid Silhouette Master (w/ Tobi Ashiru)
Oct 01, 2024
Extra Sketches: Design & Murder
Sep 24, 2024
018. Lella Vignelli and Giorgia Lupi: Designing for Humanity
Sep 17, 2024
Extra Sketches: Men Who Amplify
Sep 10, 2024
017. Anni Albers and Marian Bantjes: Modern Takes on Weaving and Ornamentation
Sep 03, 2024
016. Phyllis Madonna and Emily Heyward: Iconic Branding like the Madonna Inn
Aug 27, 2024
Extra Sketches: The Hidden Half
Aug 22, 2024
015. Betty Cooke and Ellen Lupton: From Jewelry to Typography
Aug 20, 2024
014. Louise Fili and Kevin Cantrell: Masters of Lettering & Typography
Aug 13, 2024
013. Iris Apfel and Adam Vicarel: Creativity Fueled by Travel
Aug 06, 2024
012. Ann Lowe: A Trailblazing Black Couturier (w/ Elizabeth Way)
Jul 30, 2024
Karmele Leizaola with Faride Mereb and Oriana Nuzzi: Pioneering Venezuelan Design
Jul 23, 2024
010. Pum Lefebure: On Process, Philosophy, and Parenthood
Jul 16, 2024
009. Norma Merrick Sklarek and Tobi Ashiru: Celebrating Black Women in Architecture
Jul 09, 2024
Design Dialogues: Submit Your Story
Jun 25, 2024
008. Muriel Cooper and Kelli Anderson: From Print to Pixels
Jun 13, 2024
007. Roanne Adams: On Sustainable Fashion and How Women Are Leading the Charge
Jun 06, 2024
006. Gail Anderson: On Racism, Resilience, and the Power of Mentorship
May 30, 2024
005. Gere Kavanaugh and Lisa Congdon: Creativity at Any Age
May 23, 2024
004. Barbara Kruger and Catherine Casalino: Challenging the Status Quo
May 16, 2024
003. Barbara Stauffacher Solomon and Rachel Gogel: Defining Design, Then and Now
May 09, 2024
002. Evelyn Ackerman: Mid-Century Designs for Home (w/ Laura Ackerman)
May 03, 2024
001. Gunta Stölzl and Meryl Vedros: Redefining Textiles and Living to Design
Apr 15, 2024