Debbie Millman

Debbie Millman is a renowned designer, author, educator, and brand strategist. As the founder and host of the pioneering podcast "Design Matters," she has interviewed over 400 creative luminaries since 2005, earning the show a Cooper Hewitt National Design Award in 2011. Millman's expertise in branding has led her to work with major corporations and write several influential books on design and branding, including "Brand Thinking and Other Noble Pursuits".

With over 25 years of experience in the design industry, Millman has served as the President of the design division at Sterling Brands, working with iconic brands like Pepsi and Procter & Gamble3. Her academic contributions include chairing the Masters in Branding program at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where she continues to shape the next generation of brand strategists2.

Millman's work extends beyond the corporate world into cultural criticism and artistic pursuits. She has been named "one of the most creative people in business" by Fast Company and is a frequent speaker at conferences worldwide. Her writing has appeared in publications such as The New York Times and New York Magazine.

A prolific author, Millman has published several books on design and branding, including "How to Think Like a Great Graphic Designer" and "Look Both Ways: Illustrated Essays on the Intersection of Life and Design". When not immersed in the world of design, Millman resides in New York City, where she continues to explore the intersection of creativity, culture, and commerce through her various projects and collaborations.