Clever is an award-winning, independent podcast that offers a window into the humanity behind the design of the world around us.In each... more
Branding & design strategist Jessie McGuire was born in El Salvador and adopted by a “wholehearted feminist” single mother. She... more
Artist, creative technologist, and educator, Idris Brewster grew up in Brooklyn, being filmed for a documentary about his education as... more
CEO of digital experience studio, ustwo, Nicki Sprinz, was born in London and attended a convent primary school with strict... more
John Christakos, co-founder and CEO of Blu Dot, grew up taking road trips with his father to textile mills, skipping... more
Fashion designer Mary Ping was influenced at a young age by a stylish grandmother who taught her to sew. Always... more
Alma Jimenez Lopez is a creative force — a designer, artist, and curator who builds bridges between cultures and communities.... more
Clever Confidential is Clever’s offshoot series where we dig into the lesser told stories of the darker side of design;... more
In the heart of downtown Los Angeles sits Hollywood’s undisputed architectural superstar — the Bradbury Building. The imposing structure’s character... more
Clever Confidential is Clever’s offshoot series, where we dig into the darker side of design - the shadowy, sometimes sordid... more
Clever Confidential is Clever’s offshoot series, where we dig into the darker side of design - the shadowy, sometimes sordid... more
Clever Confidential is Clever’s offshoot series, where we dig into the darker side of design - the shadowy, sometimes sordid... more
On the morning of August 19th, 1993, mid-century architect, Norman Jaffe, parked his car in his client’s driveway, walked to... more
Ben Clymer grew up in a New York suburb, raised by middle-class public school teachers and enamored by his grandfather’s... more
Clever Confidential is Clever’s offshoot series, where we dig into the darker side of design - the shadowy, sometimes sordid... more
Founder and CEO of Canoa, Federico Negro, was born in Uruguay during a time of political turmoil and lived in... more
Clever Confidential is Clever’s offshoot series, where we dig into the darker side of design - the shadowy, sometimes sordid... more
Custom surface artists Lisa Donohoe and Brynn Gelbard met and fell in love in the queer underbelly scene of San... more
Co-Founder of Deem Journal, designer Nu Goteh was born in Liberia and came to the US with his family as... more
Founder and President of ThinkLab, Amanda Schneider, grew up outside of Chicago, inspired by a blend of engineering and design.... more
Legendary visual artist Cey Adams grew up in NYC immersed in the excitement and danger of graffiti, embellishing buildings and... more
Natsai Audrey Chieza spent her youth in Zimbabwe in a close-knit extended family where she and her cousins were “in... more
Sound Designer Dallas Taylor picked up the trumpet in grade school and a whole new world opened up. After a... more
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Product Specialist, Ana Arriola-Kanada, grew up in ‘the valley’ just north of LA, watching Robotech... more
Lionel Ohayon was born in Canada to a family spanning Morocco, Israel, and Spain. This multi-cultural upbringing armed him with... more
Here’s my Valentine to you, Clever listeners. This episode is all about love and how to intentionally design and build... more
Josh Rubin and Evan Orensten fell in love at first sight when they met in the office of Razorfish in... more
For our very special 200th episode, we’re joined by world-renowned architect and designer Patricia Urquiola. While she’s now known internationally,... more
Polymath Holly Howard has lived many lives. A former professional ballet dancer, bassoonist, medical researcher and board-certified music therapist, she’s... more
Clever Ep. 181: Furniture Designer Jomo Tariku is Changing the Canon [rebroadcast]Furniture designer Jomo Tariku grew up in Ethiopia in... more
Interior designer and lifestyle expert Kerrie Kelly is known for her distinctive California-inspired design philosophy. She got her start at... more
Lionel Ohayon was born in Canada to a family spanning Morocco, Israel, and Spain. This multi-cultural upbringing armed him with the ability... more