--- product_id: 274951652 title: "Why Design Matters: Conversations with the World's Most Creative People" price: "₨50388" currency: LKR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.lk/products/274951652-why-design-matters-conversations-with-the-worlds-most-creative-people store_origin: LK region: Sri Lanka --- # 4.7/5 star rating 80 curated interviews 100 vivid portraits Why Design Matters: Conversations with the World's Most Creative People **Price:** ₨50388 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✨ Unlock the secrets of creativity with every page turned! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Why Design Matters: Conversations with the World's Most Creative People - **How much does it cost?** ₨50388 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.lk](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/274951652-why-design-matters-conversations-with-the-worlds-most-creative-people) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Endorsed by Roxane Gay:** Foreword by a cultural icon adds depth and credibility. - • **Perfect for mindful inspiration:** Ideal for quick, energizing reads that spark fresh perspectives. - • **Dive into 80 exclusive interviews:** Gain insider access to the minds shaping creativity today. - • **A 15-year creative journey distilled:** Benefit from insights gathered over 400+ podcast episodes. - • **Visual storytelling with 100 portraits:** Experience each visionary through stunning photography and artistic pull quotes. ## Overview Why Design Matters is a beautifully illustrated anthology by Debbie Millman, featuring 80 of her best interviews with the world’s most creative minds. With 100 portraits and a foreword by Roxane Gay, this book distills 15 years of award-winning podcast conversations into an inspiring, must-have collection for anyone passionate about design, creativity, and living a meaningful life. ## Description Foreword by Roxane Gay “Debbie Millman brings her Design Matters podcast, ‘about how the most creative people in the world create their lives,’ to the page with this excellent interview anthology. Sharpened by Millman’s penetrating commentary, the candid musings teem with insight and empathy. This sparkling collection is one to be savored slowly.”― Publisher’s Weekly The author, educator, brand consultant, and host of the widely successful and award-winning podcast Design Matters showcases dozens of her most exciting interviews, bringing together insights and reflections from today’s leading creative minds from across diverse fields. “Debbie Millman has become a singular voice in the world of intimate, enlightening conversations. She has demonstrated time, and again, why design matters.”―Roxane Gay, from the foreword Over the course of her popular podcast’s fifteen-year reign, Debbie Millman has interviewed more than 400 creative minds. In those conversations, she has not only explored what it means to design a creative life, but has, as Millman’s wife, Roxane Gay, assesses in her foreword, “created a gloriously interesting and ongoing conversation about what it means to live well, overcome trauma, face rejection, learn to love and be loved, and thrive both personally and professional.” In this illustrated, curated anthology, Millman includes approximately 80 of her best interviews with visionaries from across diverse fields. Grouped by category―Legends, Truth Tellers, Culture Makers, Trendsetters, and Visionaries―these eye-opening, entertaining, and enlightening conversations―offer insights into new ways of being and living. Accompanying each entry is a brief biography, a portrait photographed by Millman, and a pull quote written in Millman’s artistic hand. Why Design Matters features 100 images and includes interviews with: Marina Abramovic, Cey Adams, Elizabeth Alexander, Laurie Anderson, Lynda Barry, Allison Bechdel, Michael Bierut, Brené Brown, Alain de Botton, Eve Ensler, Shepard Fairey, Tim Ferriss, Louise Fili, Kenny Fries, Anand Girhidardas, Cindy Gallop, Malcolm Gladwell, Milton Glaser, Ira Glass, Seth Godin, Thelma Golden, Gabrielle Hamilton, Steven Heller, Jessica Hische, Michael R. Jackson, Oliver Jeffers, Saeed Jones, Thomas Kail, Maira Kalman, Chip Kidd, Anne Lamott, Elle Luna, Carmen Maria Machado, Thomas Page McBee, Erin McKeown, Chanel Miller, Mike Mills, Marilyn Minter, Isaac Mizrahi, Nico Muhly, Eileen Myles, Emily Oberman, Amanda Palmer, Priya Parker, Esther Perel, Maria Popova, Edel Rodriguez, Paula Scher, Amy Sherald, Simon Sinek, Pete Souza, Aminatou Sow, Brandon Stanton, Cheryl Strayed, Amber Tamblyn, Christina Tosi, Tea Uglow, Chris Ware, and Albert Watson. Review: Inspirational - This is a most amazing book. I find it perfect to read in small bites when life is a bit bluuuh or I'm feeling submerged. The interviews energize me and get me excited about living and seeing the world in new ways. Brilliantly put together. Love it. Review: The book is more than what the title promises - One of my favourite books! Such a wealth of different ideas and creativity. Absolutely love reading it and the layout makes it a beautiful gift too. ## Features - Item Trademark: HARPER DESIGN - manufacturer: Harper Design - Item Weight: grams, pounds, 4.51727174838, 2049. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 75 Reviews | ## Images ![Why Design Matters: Conversations with the World's Most Creative People - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LnHGtK18S.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspirational *by S***L on 16 August 2022* This is a most amazing book. I find it perfect to read in small bites when life is a bit bluuuh or I'm feeling submerged. The interviews energize me and get me excited about living and seeing the world in new ways. Brilliantly put together. Love it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The book is more than what the title promises *by A***N on 4 April 2025* One of my favourite books! Such a wealth of different ideas and creativity. Absolutely love reading it and the layout makes it a beautiful gift too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Most Beautiful Book!!! *by A***R on 28 February 2022* I've been a long time listener and fan of Debbie Millman's podcast Design Matters and was so excited to have my copy delivered last week! IT IS GORGEOUS!!! I could not be happier with this gigantic book filled with wisdom from some of the greatest creatives on the planet. The design is perfection and the photography is stunning! I put all my other coffee table books on the shelf for this baby. Totally worth the money. Thank you Debbie Millman for always delivering such incredible work. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.lk/products/274951652-why-design-matters-conversations-with-the-worlds-most-creative-people](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/274951652-why-design-matters-conversations-with-the-worlds-most-creative-people) --- *Product available on Desertcart Sri Lanka* *Store origin: LK* *Last updated: 2026-08-27*