About

For over two decades, Design Observer has sparked vital conversations about design and its role in shaping culture, commerce, society, and the planet. Design Observer’s mission has always been simple: to expand the definition of design in the service of a better world. Here’s how to pitch a story.

Founders
Michael Bierut
William Drenttel
Jessica Helfand
Rick Poynor

Editor-in-Chief
Ellen McGirt

Art Director
Sarah Gephart

Deputy Editor
Rachel Paese

Director of Partnerships
Cindy Jones-Nyland

Audience Engagement Manager
Grace Knowles

Contributors
Delaney Rebernik

Justice: L’Oreal Thompson Payton

Film: Alexis Haut

Audio Producers
Alexis Haut, DBBD

Adina Karp, Design As

Justin D. Wright and Jessamine Molli, Seaplane Armada, Draw The Line (in development)

Video Editor
Daniel Paese

Podcast Hosts
The Design of Business | The Business of Design
Ellen McGirt

Design As, The Futures Archive
Lee Moreau

Contact

General Questions:
hello@designobserver.com
Submissions:
submissions@designobserver.com