Design Better, hosted by Eli Woolery and Aarron Walter, explores design, technology and the creative process through conversations with guests across creative fields. It has 264 episodes released roughly weekly, typically 35 to 45 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read mid-roll rate of about $90 to $630 per episode.
Established design interview show reaching working designers and creative leaders weekly
- 264 episodes with a weekly cadence since 2017 give a long, steady archive.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 328 ratings, with most ratings at five stars.
- Guests include senior design leaders at Netflix, Samsung, OpenAI and Rivian, attracting a professional audience.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter
- Tone
- thoughtful, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles cover design, business and technology interviews with no sensitive content flagged.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | designbetterpodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1266839739 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/designbetter |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Flores: Find Your Inner Rebel | 2026-10-14 | 39 min |
| Randy Hunt: Notion and Etsy design leader on why the best design teams | 2026-10-07 | 40 min |
| Matt Owens: Athletics co-founder on keeping your creative fire lit | 2026-10-05 | 56 min |
| Blaine Billingsley: OpenAI designer on the collaboration problem AI ha | 2026-09-23 | 28 min |
| Mack Paul: Co-author of Miracle Road on designing places where innovat | 2026-09-17 | 44 min |
| Federico Casalegno: Samsung EVP and MIT Design Lab founder on what 20, | 2026-09-10 | 24 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Design Better co-hosts Eli Woolery and Aarron Walter explore the intersection of design, technology, and the creative process through conversations with guests across many creative fields, helping you hone your craft, unlock your creativity, and learn the art of collaboration. Whether you’re design curious or a design pro, Design Better is guaranteed to inspire and inform. Vanity Fair calls…
About Design Better
Design Better is a podcast hosted by Eli Woolery and Aarron Walter, published by The Curiosity Department. Each episode features a conversation with a guest from design, technology, business or the arts about the creative process and collaboration, according to the feed and the show's website.
The show has 264 episodes released about every seven days, with a median episode length of roughly 40 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 328 ratings with an average of 4.6, and the show's Substack page describes its audience as design practitioners. Download numbers are not published; Starbooked estimates 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate based on ratings and cadence.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $630 per episode. It suits design software, creative education and workspace brands seeking a professional listener base.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Design Better can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Design Better
How much does Design Better charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $90 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand.
What is Design Better about?
Design Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Eli Woolery and Aarron Walter. It features interviews about design, technology, business and the creative process with guests from across creative fields.
How do I contact Design Better about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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