Curtis Fox

Producer

5 articles · Apr 2025Apr 2026

Studios:TED Audio CollectiveDesign Matters

Articles & interviews

  • Pum Lefebure on Design, Creativity, and AI’s Future

    This episode of Design Matters, hosted by Debbie Millman, features Pum Lefebure, co-founder and chief creative officer of Design Army. Lefebure discusses her creative journey from Bangkok to Washington, DC, her philosophy on design as a language, and her perspective on how AI is reshaping creativity and human value in the design industry.

    Design ArmyNetflixPepsiCobranding
  • Design Matters with Santiago Carrasquilla

    This episode of Design Matters, hosted by Debbie Millman, features Colombian-born designer and director Santiago Carrasquilla, founder of Art Camp. Carrasquilla discusses his global upbringing, creative evolution, and collaboration with Stefan Sagmeister on a large-scale mural made from 35,000 cigarette papers. The conversation explores his multidisciplinary approach blending illustration, animation, and technology to create emotionally resonant work.

    Art CampSagmeister & WalshChicago Cultural Centerenvironmental
  • Timothy Snyder on Freedom, Democracy, and Moral Courage

    This episode of Design Matters, hosted by Debbie Millman and produced with the TED Audio Collective, features historian Timothy Snyder discussing the moral dimensions of freedom, democracy, and empathy. Snyder reflects on his upbringing, linguistic background, and intellectual influences, emphasizing the importance of moral courage and understanding in sustaining democratic societies.

    Design MattersPRINT MagazineTED Audio Collectiveeditorial
  • Debbie Millman Marks 20 Years of Influential Design Matters Podcast

    The article celebrates 20 years of Debbie Millman’s pioneering podcast Design Matters, reflecting on its origins, evolution, and enduring mission to explore creativity. Millman discusses the early challenges of launching a design-focused show in 2005, her most meaningful interviews, and the upcoming 20th anniversary event at Symphony Space in New York City. She emphasizes her continued passion for storytelling and connecting with creative minds across disciplines.

    Design MattersSterling Brandsdigital
  • Cy Gavin Explores Uncertainty in Painting and Perception

    This episode of Design Matters, hosted by Debbie Millman, features painter Cy Gavin in a live conversation at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Gavin discusses his upbringing, his shift from drawing to painting, and his exploration of uncertainty, perception, and material in his work. The discussion delves into his creative philosophy and how his early experiences shaped his artistic approach.

    fine_art