Design Matters with Debbie Millman
Design Matters with Debbie Millman, hosted by Debbie Millman, is an independent arts and design interview show about how creative people shape their working lives. It has 694 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 70 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of roughly $90 to $625 per episode.
Long-running design interview show with a loyal, highly rated creative audience
- Over 690 weekly episodes since 2009 give sponsors a long, consistent presence.
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,233 ratings averaging 4.5 stars.
- Long-form interviews with designers, artists and writers suit considered brand messages.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, best-of rebroadcast
- Tone
- thoughtful, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 85 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
No explicit flag set; recent titles are interviews with artists, writers and designers about creative work.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.designmattersmedia.com/designmatters |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id328074695 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/DesignMattersWithDebbieMill… |
Benchmark score: 98 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Elimeliah | 2026-10-12 | 59 min |
| Françoise Mouly | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 15 min |
| Best of Design Matters: Ada Limón | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 11 min |
| Best of Design Matters: Kim Hastreiter | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 18 min |
| Best of Design Matters: Lidia Yuknavitch | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 21 min |
| Best of Design Matters: Gloria Steinem | 2026-09-07 | 1 h 14 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Design Matters with Debbie Millman is one of the world’s very first podcasts. Broadcasting independently for over 15 years, the show is about how incredibly creative people design the arc of their lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Design Matters with Debbie Millman
Design Matters with Debbie Millman is an interview podcast in which host Debbie Millman talks with artists, designers, writers and other creative people about how they design their working lives. According to the show's website and Acast feed, it has broadcast independently for over fifteen years and has released 694 episodes, with a new episode each week and a median running time of about 70 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 1,233 ratings with an average of 4.5 stars. Based on those ratings and the show's age and cadence, the audience is estimated at roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the listener profile is likely weighted toward designers, artists and creative professionals. No sponsors appear in the feed.
At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits design software, creative education and brands seeking a considered, culture-focused audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Design Matters with Debbie Millman can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Design Matters with Debbie Millman
How much does Design Matters with Debbie Millman charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Actual pricing depends on the terms agreed with the show.
What is Design Matters with Debbie Millman about?
It is an interview podcast in which Debbie Millman talks with artists, designers and writers about how they build creative careers and lives, released weekly since 2009.
How do I contact Design Matters with Debbie Millman 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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