The It's Nice That Podcast

For Episode 10 and final podcast of the season, It's Nice That's news editor Liz Gorny sits down to chat with filmmaker, artist and writer Miranda July. We’ll hear how she is relearning how to move her body, the process of writing her new book, and how she is always thinking about the most beautiful way to present work. After that, we'll be hearing from artist and designer Lebassis as he pays homage to the magic of his neighbourhood of Sao Paulo. To hear a longer version of our interview with Miranda July, sign up to Extra Nice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Episode 9 of the new podcast, our editor-in-chief Matt Alagiah sits down with the multi-faceted graphic designer, Eddie Opara. Eddie is a partner at Pentagram in New York and senior critic at the Yale Institute of Art. We’ll hear about his journey across education, technology, and constructing design identities. We'll also hear how he recovers from projects that go wrong, how Yale helped him become a more cerebral thinker, and the underrated power of the letter e. After that, we head over to Oakland, California to hear about its potential for inspiration from artist and illustrator Jocelyn Tsaih. To hear a longer version of our interview with Eddie Opara, sign up to Extra Nice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Episode 8 of the new podcast, our editor-in-chief Matt Alagiah sits down with multi-disciplinary designer Camille Walala and discusses how to navigate crises of confidence, the joy of building installations that bring people together and the power of saying no. We also hear about how Camille lets her ideas run free to be inspired by colour palettes, texture, and architectural details that might be otherwise overlooked. After that, we head over to Falmouth in Cornwall to hear about its potential for inspiration from Johnny Paton, the creative director of Kingdom and Sparrow. To hear a longer version of our interview with Camille Walala, sign up to Extra Nice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this seventh episode of the podcast, our editor-in-chief Matt Alagiah speaks to Davis Ngarupe and JP Haynie, the co-founders of design studio and bookstore Actual Source. They talk us through the challenges of juggling client work and their more self-initiated publishing projects, and offer up a mini masterclass on the core principles of book design. After that, we head over to Frome to hear from an artist and designer who has put down roots in the Southwest of England. To hear a longer version of our interview with Actual Source, sign up to Extra Nice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Episode 6 of the podcast, we sit down with Caterina Bianchini, the founder and creative director of Studio Nari. She tells our editor-in-chief Matt Alagiah about how and why she decided to strike out on her own, and talks us through the studio’s unique approach to projects, focusing on her love of music and keen eye for beautiful typography. Then, later on, we’ll head over to Baltimore to hear from photographer and visual artist Shan Wallace, who is in love with the city’s Enoch Pratt Library. To hear a longer version of our interview with Caterina, sign up to Extra Nice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this fifth episode of the podcast, our editor-in-chief Matt Alagiah sits down with the acclaimed LA-based photographer and director Joshua Kissi. He discusses how he has approached the move from still photography to moving-image work, and talks us through some top tips on how to deal with the pressure of a big budget and crew. We also head to New York’s Tribeca district to hear from Margot Lévêque, a French type designer who has just moved to the Big Apple. To hear a longer version of our interview with Joshua, sign up to Extra Nice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Episode 4 of the new podcast, our senior editor Lucy Bourton sits down with Italian illustrator and artist Olimpia Zagnoli, and discusses the power of vulnerability and the importance of pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. We also hear about how Olimpia tackles research and where she goes searching for inspiration and new references. After that, we head over to West London to hear how a bustling cafe helps comic illustrator Lily Kong come up with her best ideas. To hear a longer version of our interview with Olimpia, sign up to Extra Nice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this third episode of the new podcast, our editor-in-chief Matt Alagiah speaks to the New York-based creative director and graphic designer Eric Hu, who explains how his career to date has been shaped by the evolving internet. We talk about his recent forays into the NFT space and why he believes it’s simply short-sighted to judge this emerging technology by the (admittedly fairly dire) art that often seems to predominate. To hear a longer version of our interview with Eric, sign up to Extra Nice. To learn more about the podcast and what to expect over the next weeks and months, have a read of this article: www.itsnicethat.com/features/new-its-nice-that-podcast-launch-230222See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this second episode of the It’s Nice That Podcast, we sit down with Gail Bichler, the creative director of The New York Times Magazine. She talks our editor-in-chief Matt Alagiah through five covers from her time at the publication that she is particularly proud of, and explains how her approach to magazine design has changed over time. We also whizz over to Mumbai to hear from the artist Sameer Kulavoor, who is besotted with the city’s historic fort district. To see the five covers Gail is going to discuss, head over to this link: www.itsnicethat.com/features/new-its-nice-that-podcast-launch-230222. To hear a longer version of our interview with Gail, sign up to Extra Nice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first episode of the new It’s Nice That Podcast, our editor-in-chief sits down with the renowned illustrator Christoph Niemann and discusses everything from the pressures of Instagram to the importance of finding a medium to match your message. We also head to the south of France to hear from Cécile Dormeau, who can’t help but feel inspired by a weird and wonderful boutique in Montpellier. To hear a longer version of our interview with Christoph, sign up to Extra Nice. To learn more about the podcast and what to expect over the next weeks and months, have a read of this article: www.itsnicethat.com/features/new-its-nice-that-podcast-launch-230222See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing the brand-new It's Nice That Podcast. This is the show where we talk to leading designers, illustrators, creative directors and photographers around the world about the delights – and dramas – of being a creative. In our first three episodes, launching at the end of February, we'll be hearing from renowned illustrator Christoph Niemann, New York Times Magazine creative director Gail Bichler, and the graphic designer Eric Hu. Subscribe to catch these interviews as soon as they're live, and to not miss a single episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.