This is our last episode of Working File, at least for a little while. Linda and Maurice join Matt and Andy to go down the list of possible topics for shows that we never got to make. It's a Working File lightning round! Thanks to all of our co

25 — What the Future Holds

Nov 1st, 2017 55m 15s

This episode features Matt and Andy having a one-on-one conversation about the future of Working File and the difference between expressive and functional design projects.Links DiscussedOn the GridNumerologyThe Beginning of InfinityDavid Cole

24 — Too Short to Scoop the Ice Cream

Oct 17th, 2017 1h 5m

Matt is back for a lively discussion with Victoria and new contributor Daisy Sun about self-esteem and how to get a job when the world tells you that you're underqualified. Should you apply for a job if you don't meet the posted requirements? H

23 — Location, Location, Location

Oct 3rd, 2017 59m 38s

Matt and Andy take an episode off and Maurice wrangles three new contributors from all over the country to discuss how geography influences design community. Richard Wade Morgan, Kim Green, and Jamal Collins call in from Atlanta, Boseman, and C

22 — Something to Say

Sep 19th, 2017 1h 18m

Long time contributor Maurice Cherry organized this episode where Andy, Matt, and new contributor Jon Lewis discuss what it's like starting your own business as a designer. What are the reasons to start something new instead of getting a normal

21 — Don’t Hug your Phone

Sep 5th, 2017 53m 10s

We take a break from our normal topical panel shows this week for something different. Prompted by an interview with Simon Sinek, Andy and Linda have a one-on-one discussion about our generation's attitudes towards work and social media. How do

20 — Lessons Learned

Aug 22nd, 2017 1h 2m

This episode is all about education. Andy, Matt, Meg, and Maurice share their origin stories as we discuss the differences between being self-taught and learning about design through a formal, paid program. How do you find your voice when you b

19 — A Human Podcast

Aug 8th, 2017 1h 1m

Annie and Jon join us for a speculative discussion about the future of design. Will artificial intelligence and machine learning replace us in the future? How will we develop taste in automated systems? What will become of our industry when cap

18 — Maturity and Experience

Jul 25th, 2017 1h 2m

On this episode, Matt, Andy, and Kristy are joined by new contributor Sabrina Majeed to discuss what it means to be senior in any field. Find out what potential employers think of your years of experience and what it means to be a mature design

17 — Back and Forth Forever

Jul 11th, 2017 58m 4s

This episode reunites Matt and Andy with Dan Auer, cohost of On the Grid, the podcast that eventually led to the creation of Working File. We get caught up on developments in Dan's life and discuss how we've grown and changed in the five years

16 — I do Squiggles and Gradients

Jun 27th, 2017 1h 14m

Robyn and Chappell join us for an episode all about the presence or absence of “weird” sensibility in graphic design. We start off talking about the new art direction of Bloomberg Businessweek but end up discussing capitalism, Snapchat, and the

15 — Listener Questions

Jun 13th, 2017 1h 3m

Andy and Matt are joined by Lola and Kara to answer listener questions about design managers, creative staffing agencies, how user choice affects modern product design, and of course, whether or not design can change the world.LinksOn a tea

14 — A Room Full of Strangers

May 30th, 2017 1h 10m

Andy and Matt are joined by Cap and Maurice to talk about our relationship with conferences and other design events. Even though all four of us have spoken at events before, why is it that we almost never attend them ourselves? What responsibil

13 — Money Talks

May 16th, 2017 1h 3m

On this episode we’re tackling a potentially sensitive subject: money. Linda and Annie join Matt and Andy for a candid discussion about their past jobs and how much money they made doing them. When is it appropriate to negotiate for a higher sa

12 — Verbal Design

May 2nd, 2017 1h 12m

Chappell and Robyn join us for a lively episode wherein we discuss the language we use to describe ourselves and our work. With her recent transition to the private sector, Chappell gives us her take on agency life and the vernacular associated

11 — Comparing Notes

Apr 18th, 2017 1h 4m

Matt and Andy are on their own this week having a practical discussion about proposals and how we communicate with potential clients. What is the right amount of information to provide and the best way to provide it? Why do we keep sending 8.5″

10 — Institutional Value, Individual Agency

Apr 4th, 2017 1h 3m

This episode is all about our relationship with the AIGA and more general feelings about design community and discourse. Annie, Matt, and Andy are joined by new contributor Nicole Killian to discuss our relationship with the AIGA and centralize

9 — A System for Others to Succeed

Mar 21st, 2017 1h 6m

Matt and Andy are joined by Kristy Tillman and new contributor Cap Watkins to discuss design management. We learn about some of the traits of bad managers and discuss how to advocate for design within an organization. Should design work be dive

8 — Proving Yourself to Yourself

Mar 7th, 2017 57m 29s

Kara Haupt and Victoria Rushton join us on the eve of Matt’s wedding and the first day of Kara’s new job for a candid discussion about our confidence and sense of self-worth. As designers, our value is constantly measured against other designer

7 — Rearranging Deck Chairs on the Titanic

Feb 21st, 2017 1h 12m

This marks the beginning of a conversation that we’ll be continuing in the future: the relationship between design and politics. Maurice Cherry and Robyn Kanner join us to talk about whether or not design is inherently political, turning down j

6 — Using Yourself as a Constraint

Feb 6th, 2017 55m 39s

This episode, featuring Linda Eliasen and Jon Gold, addresses the relationship between the design process and production. Does an understanding of the materials and techniques used to manufacture your designs make you a better designer, or hold

5 — Who Gets to Say No

Jan 24th, 2017 56m 50s

Victoria Rushton and Annie Yiling-Wang join us to discuss criticism in a professional context. For many of us, what was once formal critiques with peers during our education has been replaced by a confusing array of criticism from a variety of

4 — Making Something that’s Missing

Jan 10th, 2017 53m 16s

Andy and Matt are joined by Kristy Tillman and Lola Landekic for a conversation about side projects and the culture that surrounds them. We talk about the virtues and pitfalls of pursuing a self-initiated projects and whether we should hold peo

3 — A Thing to be Seen

Dec 27th, 2016 52m 17s

On this episode of Working File, which is actually the first one we ever recorded, we’re joined by Satchell Drakes and Jen Mussari to discuss being a designer in the public eye. How is being a famous designer different than being a famous denti

2 — The Artist and the Problem Solver

Dec 13th, 2016 57m 6s

This episode is all about the distinction between working individually and working collaboratively. Gitamba Saila-Ngita and Meg Lewis join us for a discussion where we talk about our preferred work environments, the difference between design ed