Fail. Hard. with Will Hall

Fail. Hard. with Will Hall

Will Hall

Episodes 42
Avg. Duration 23m
Activity Dormant
Since Jun 2021
Latest Episode Jan 2025

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
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rss.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

Fail. Hard. is a By Design podcast that explores the relationship between fear, failure, and creativity. Each week, host Will Hall sits down with top designers and makers to explore the various ways that failure and iteration can lead to breakthrough ideas and remarkable creative executions. Sponsored by Adobe.

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S3 Bonus Episode 1 of 2: Prediction Results

Jan 21, 2025 22m Bonus

Each year, host Will Hall makes six predictions about tech, design, and innovation. In this first of two bonus episodes, Will shares the results from his predictions last year and revisits his…

S3E36 036 — Giorgia Lupi

Dec 18, 2024 52m

In the season finale of Fail Hard, host Will Hall welcomes Giorgia Lupi, partner at Pentagram and the visionary behind data humanism, for a conversation that bridges the worlds of creativity, design,…

S3E35 035 — Mike Perry

Dec 04, 2024 1h 5m

What does it mean to create without compromise? Emmy-winning artist and designer Mike Perry joins host Will Hall to unpack just that. From the hand-drawn charm of his early work to the endlessly…

S3E34 034 — Memphis Pyramid: The Great Indoors

Nov 27, 2024 39m

What happens when a city’s grand vision for an architectural icon goes hilariously—and gloriously—off the rails? In this episode of Fail Hard, we unpack the bizarre and captivating tale of the…

S3 Travel Update

Nov 04, 2024 2m Bonus

We're on the road this week filming Hotels by Design, so are away from the recording studio. We'll see you next week with a shiny new episode!

S3E33 033 — Tim Shih

Oct 28, 2024 31m

In this episode, we dive into the power of storytelling in design and innovation. Host Will Hall speaks with Tim Shih, a visionary designer in the automotive industry, as they explore how we live,…

S3E32 032 — THE SUCKLORD

Oct 21, 2024 37m

In this episode of Fail Hard, host Will Hall dives deep into the world of subversive pop art with none other than THE SUCKLORD, a pioneer in the art of bootleg toys. Known for embracing the…

S3E31 031 — Wisdom

Oct 14, 2024 16m

We're living in a time where the pace of innovation is accelerating so rapidly that it feels almost instantaneous. The systems we're building—especially in AI—are often black box, with consequences…

S3E30 030 — Angelina Lippert // Poster House

Oct 07, 2024 36m

In this episode of Fail Hard, Will Hall sits down with Angelina Lippert, executive director and curator of New York’s Poster House, to dive into the fascinating world of posters, design, and…

S3E29 029 — Frank Ockenfels III

Sep 30, 2024 31m

In this episode of Fail Hard, host Will Hall sits down with legendary photographer Frank Ockenfels III, whose iconic imagery has shaped some of the most defining moments in entertainment. From…

S3E28 028 — Scott Henderson

Sep 23, 2024 29m

In this episode of Fail Hard, host Will Hall sits down with acclaimed industrial designer Scott Henderson for a conversation about design, intuition, and the creative process.  Scott, founder of his…

S3E27 027 — The Night

Sep 16, 2024 11m

In this episode of Fail Hard, host Will Hall dives deep into the creative chaos of insomnia and the strange beauty of late-night life. Will reflects on his lifelong struggle with sleep, the surreal…

S3E26 026 — Friction

Sep 09, 2024 12m

What does it truly mean to be a professional? Beyond dedication, discipline, and perseverance, there's another key factor that often goes overlooked: mindset. In this episode of Fail Hard, host Will…

S3E25 025 — Creative Seasons

Sep 02, 2024 12m

After a two-year hiatus, Fail Hard is BACK! In this season three premiere, we dive into the idea of creative seasons—those periods of intense growth, reflection, and everything in between.  Host Will…

S2E24 024 — Listener Mail

Sep 02, 2022 23m

We answer some listener mail in this Season Two Finale (Season Three is just around the corner!). Questions covered the pesky topic of procrastination, promoting iteration within organizations,…

S2E23 023 — Matters of Time

Jul 28, 2022 14m

Creativity is born from constraints. And of all the limitations we have to deal with, the restriction of time is the most profound. In this episode, we explore the topic of time and its relationship…

S2E22 022 — 'Owe' Canada // Learning from Montreal

Jun 28, 2022 25m

Montreal's Olympic Stadium is often considered the most poorly managed construction project ever. What started as a $140 million project ballooned to over $3 billion. Every moment of this stadium's…

S2 Covid? Covid! Covid.

Jun 14, 2022 1m Bonus

Caught the 'vid. Be back next week!

S2E21 021 — 1924us // Christian Watson

May 31, 2022 37m

Internet fame is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, having a large audience opens doors and builds influence. On the other, it can also become a burden and warp everything around you. In this…

S2 Travel Update

May 10, 2022 3m Bonus

In this short teaser, host Will Hall gives an update on travel and next episodes.

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Fail. Hard. with Will Hall has published 42 episodes since June 2021, covering topics in Arts, Design.

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