

Women Designers You Should Know
Amber Asay
Redesigning history by celebrating women. Amber Asay (host and designer) highlights groundbreaking contributions of women designers who have shaped the world we live in today. From graphic designers to architects, industrial designers to fashion icons, we explore the inspiring stories of the women who came before us, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations.
There's a dual approach in each episode, with a designer as a featured guest, we'll uncover the remarkable journey of a historical figure, shedding light on their innovative designs, their challenges, and their triumphs. The goal is to make these extraordinary women household names, ensuring that their legacies are rightfully celebrated and recognized for their profound impact on design history.
- 20 episodes
- Updated Sep 9, 2025
Episodes20
Sep 9, 2025 · 47 min
Aug 19, 2025 · 59 min048. Lorraine Wild: Redefining Design Education (w/ Louise Sandhaus)
Aug 5, 2025 · 56 min047. Claire McCardell: Inventor of Casual Fashion (w/ Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson)
Jul 22, 2025 · 45 min046: Sharon Werner: Imposter Syndrome
Jul 8, 2025 · 47 min045. Clara Porset and Lindsey Colhoun: Frida Kahlo’s Favorite Chair
Jun 24, 2025 · 35 min044. Rachel Saunders: From Burnout to Alignment
Jun 10, 2025 · 53 min043. Edith Head: Hollywood Costumes & Controversies
May 28, 2025 · 44 min042. Justina Blakeney: Creative Evolution
May 13, 2025 · 49 min041. Maria Giudice: Design Superpowers & Big Tech
Apr 29, 2025 · 56 min040. Tomoko Miho and Jessica Strelioff: Designing Space with Soul
Apr 15, 2025 · 40 min039. Alex Proba on Persistence: From Pools to Posters and More
Apr 1, 2025 · 38 min038. Tamara Mellon: The Woman Behind Jimmy Choo (w/ Rachelle Bergstein)
Mar 18, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min037. Susan Kare and Amy & Jennifer Hood: Pixel Pushing and Powerful Branding
Mar 4, 2025 · 48 min036. Gee's Bend Quilters and Francine Thompson: Threads of Resistance
Feb 18, 2025 · 25 min035. Jeanetta Gonzales on Mentorship
Feb 11, 2025 · 33 min034: Ti Chang on Designing for Human Connection
Feb 4, 2025 · 49 min033. Nanna Ditzel and Kate Arends: Furniture That Sparks Conversation
Jan 28, 2025 · 48 min032. Elsa Schiaparelli: Where Fashion and Surrealism Began (w/ Darrian Wright)
Jan 21, 2025 · 35 min031. Mary E. J. Colter: Fred Harvey’s Architect and the Fate of Altadena’s Past
Jan 14, 2025 · 33 minRERUN 006. Gail Anderson: On Racism, Resilience, and the Power of Mentorship