Podcast · 13 episodes
By Design
by Fast Company · English
Design is no longer just about aesthetics—it's shaping the way we live, work, and interact with the world. Join ‘Fast Company’ senior editor Liz Stinson and global design editor Mark Wilson as they dive into the latest innovations in the world of user experience and product and architectural design. ‘By Design’ focuses on the macro impacts of design trends, covering topics like the future of wearable technology, how AI is affecting product design, and, more broadly, how design intersects with business, tech, politics, and culture.
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Meet the godfather of the protein boomPeter Rahal, co-founder of David Protein (gold-foil protein bars), explains how design and brand identity drive attention in the protein market, why David is “agnostic” and measurable…17 Jun 2026 · 43 min
Tim Heidecker’s plan to get you off social media and onto InfoWarsThe episode is about The Onion’s ongoing legal/asset takeover of InfoWars after Alex Jones filed for bankruptcy following Sandy Hook defamation damages (~$1.4B).3 Jun 2026 · 25 min
Life, love, and design with Samsung’s Mauro Porcini + Mark’s big newsBy Design episode mixing (1) Mark Wilson’s departure and his move to Hark, (2) design-industry fallout from Anthropic’s Claude Design, (3) Joe Gebbia’s appointment of a “chief brand architect” for…20 May 2026 · 1 h 16 min
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Meet the godfather of the protein boomPeter Rahal, co-founder of David Protein (gold-foil protein bars), explains how design and brand identity drive attention in the protein market, why David is “agnostic” and measurable…17 Jun 2026 · 43 min · 17 chapters
Tim Heidecker’s plan to get you off social media and onto InfoWarsThe episode is about The Onion’s ongoing legal/asset takeover of InfoWars after Alex Jones filed for bankruptcy following Sandy Hook defamation damages (~$1.4B).3 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 7 chapters
Life, love, and design with Samsung’s Mauro Porcini + Mark’s big newsBy Design episode mixing (1) Mark Wilson’s departure and his move to Hark, (2) design-industry fallout from Anthropic’s Claude Design, (3) Joe Gebbia’s appointment of a “chief brand architect” for…20 May 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 38 chapters
Why furniture designer Tyler Hays is ‘obsessed’ with AITyler Hays, founder of BDDW, discusses his obsession with AI alongside a long career in artisanal furniture, plus reflections on craft vs commoditized design and how design fairs (Milan Design Week)…29 Apr 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 28 chapters
What is a design job in 2026? Plus, Anthropic’s head of design gets an unexpected critiqueHow AI is changing what “design jobs” look like in 2026, including whether design is declining vs PM/engineering, and how Anthropic’s design approach shapes Claude’s conversational “friction” and UI.1 Apr 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 39 chapters
Behind the Oscar-nominated design: How ‘Sinners’ makes you believe its worldHannah Beachler, production designer for *Sinners*24 Feb 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 20 chapters
Apple robs Google, Joe Gebbia goes to the White House, and Ikea's CEO on what matters more than profitApple robs Google, Joe Gebbia goes to the White House, and Ikea's CEO on what matters more than profit27 Jan 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 25 chapters
The 7 biggest design trends of 2025In this year-end episode of "By Design," hosts Liz Stinson and Mark Wilson reflect on the most significant design trends that shaped 2025.23 Dec 2025 · 50 min
Architecture for the AI age: How a major design firm approaches data centersArchitecture for the AI Age: How a Major Design Firm Approaches Data Centers25 Nov 2025 · 1 h
Mamdani’s poster designer breaks down modern political aestheticsIn this episode, Tyler Evans, a prominent political poster designer, discusses the complexities of modern political design, including the influence of AI, the challenges faced by leftist campaigns in…28 Oct 2025 · 1 h
Starbucks' $100 million man shares his visionStarbucks' $100 Million Man Shares His Vision30 Sep 2025 · 1 h
Why Trump just hired Airbnb’s cofounder, Figma’s big moment, and the Cracker Barrel logo that everyone hatesThe episode covers (1) Trump’s executive order creating a national “design studio” to overhaul federal digital services, led by Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia; (2) the culture-war backlash to Cracker…26 Aug 2025 · 1 h · 22 chapters
Inside Superman: How do you make another superhero movie stand out?How to make a new Superman movie stand out, focusing on production design choices that create a comic-book-like, timeless world.30 Jul 2025 · 55 min · 19 chapters