​03.05.2025

Podcast Tip: Creative Capes

by Eyes & Ears of Europe

What do top creatives really think about the state of design today? What mistakes taught them the most? And how do they lead creative teams in fast-changing industries?

If you're curious about the minds behind the world’s most exciting creative work, the Creative Capes Podcast by Future London Academy is a must-listen. Named one of Wallpaper Magazine’s 20 Best Design Podcasts of 2025, this show invites you to eavesdrop on open, often personal conversations with design leaders, founders, and innovators from around the globe.

Each episode dives into the human side of design: from failure to breakthroughs, from managing studios to launching your own agency. Guests speak honestly about the realities of creative leadership and what it takes to stay relevant in today’s fast-paced world.

Recent highlights include:

• Don Norman on why being wrong can be the smartest thing you ever do
• Stefan Sagmeister on why not scaling your agency might be the best decision
• Talia Cotton on what it’s like to leave Pentagram and start fresh
• Emily Heyward on growing a design agency from 2 to 100 people
• Travis Isaacs on becoming a company’s first Chief Design Officer

Whether you’re a designer, strategist, creative leader, or just endlessly curious, Creative Capes offers a behind-the-scenes look at how today’s design thinkers are shaping tomorrow’s world — with plenty of practical wisdom along the way.

And it’s all created by Future London Academy, an institution known for immersive learning experiences with some of London’s most visionary creatives. Their mission? To connect people, ideas, and innovation in ways that push the creative industries forward.

You can find the Podcast here: futurelondonacademy.co.uk/en/articles/dl-creative-capes