6 design and photography podcasts to give a try
«Hey, why don’t we record ourselves talking and make a podcast? I bet lots of people would be willing to listen to it!»
With podcasts popping up everywhere, this has likely been one of the most popular quotes in recent years.
And it’s no wonder. Podcasts have quickly become one of the most streamed media formats. Their flexible and easy-to-consume nature allows thousands of people to entertain themselves or learn about different subjects while working, cleaning, driving, or simply relaxing.
The number of themes podcasts talk about is almost infinite: plant care, learning new languages, self-growth, or even paranormal phenomena. Today, however, we want to show you the most inspiring design and photography podcasts. Grab your headphones and tap play.
1. The messy truth – Conversations on photography
The British photographer Gem Fletcher hosts the first podcast on our list. Throughout each episode, which lasts around 30-60 minutes, Gem holds conversations with different professionals related to photography, both emerging and leading artists, curators, and critics, about the state of photography and their work.
2. The honest designers show
Being a designer is anything but easy. It takes a lot of time to learn how to navigate one of the most stressful yet beautiful and rewarding jobs out there. In The Honest Designers Show, hosted by Tom Ross, Ian Barnard, Dustin Lee, and Lisa Glanz, you will travel around all the corners of the design world only to discover the best pieces of advice to thrive as a designer.
3. The candid frame
Ibaroniex Perello, a street and portrait photographer with over 20 years of experience, interviews different photography artists and learns about their work, tips, and experiences.
4. Adventures in design
Adventures in Design is a platform that goes beyond graphic design, with different sections dedicated to other creative fields like music or fashion. Under the graphic design section, Mark Brickley explores how other designers have managed to create a space for happiness in their lives.
5. Great big photography world
This podcast is a true love letter to photography for all beginners, intermediates, and experts from every type of photography. Alongside different photographers, cinematographers, or visual artists, this podcast offers inspiration, no matter what kind of photography you specialize in.
6. The logo geek podcast
As mentioned earlier, there’s a podcast for almost every subject. Logo design finds its own space in The Logo Geek Podcast, where award-winning logo designer Ian Paget dives deep into the guests’ creative process. From getting clients or how much you should charge them to the most common mistakes to avoid, Ian covers everything you need to know if you want to create the perfect logo.
These are just some of the podcasts you can enjoy, but so many hidden gems are waiting to be discovered.
And if none of them really interest you, you can always grab a mic and create your own podcast. We would love to be among your first listeners!
See you in the next article.
