Design Beyond Pixels

Design Beyond Pixels

Welcome to Design Beyond Pixels! The podcast that uncovers the thinking behind today’s most impactful design leaders. Hosted by Matt Carter, Senior Design Talent Manager at TDA, this series brings you candid conversations with some of the most influential design voices across the U.S.

Hosted by Matt Carter, Senior Design Talent Manager at TDA

Welcome to Design Beyond Pixels, the podcast that dives deep into the minds of today’s most influential design leaders across the U.S.

Hosted by our very own Matt Carter, this series goes beyond the surface to explore what really drives impactful, people-led design. Through candid, thoughtful conversations, Matt uncovers the stories, career journeys, challenges, and ideas shaping the future of design today.

With 8 episodes and more on the way, each one offers a fresh perspective on leadership, creativity, and what it really means to shape products that matter.

Whether you’re a designer, leader, or just design-curious, Design Beyond Pixels will inspire you to think differently, lead with intention, and grow your impact.


Want to be a guest?

If you’re a design leader with something to say about the future of design, Matt would love to hear from you.
Email: mattcarter@wearetda.io

For our eighth episode of TDA Design Beyond Pixels, Matt Carter, Senior Design Talent Manager at TDA, is joined by Kai Haley, VP of Design and Research at Alto Pharmacy.

For our seventh episode of TDA Design Beyond Pixels, Matt Carter, Senior Design Talent Manager at TDA, is joined by Josh Payton, VP of Design at Wise!

For our first episode of the series, Matt Carter, Senior Design Talent Manager at TDA, is joined by Doug Powell – Executive Design Leader, Consultant, Coach, and former VP of Design at IBM & Expedia.

Doug has decades of experience shaping design leadership at some of the biggest names in the game, and he’s bringing the insights you need to hear.

In this episode, Matt Carter, Senior Design Talent Manager at TDA, is joined by Katrina Alcorn, Global Design Executive.

Katrina discusses AI and what business leaders can do to help set up designers for success!

In this fourth episode of TDA Design Beyond Pixels, Matt Carter, Senior Design Talent Manager at TDA, is joined by Richard Banfield, VP of Design Leadership at Knapsack.

Richard discusses all the support within your teams at your organisation.

In this second episode of TDA Design Beyond Pixels, Matt Carter, Senior Design Talent Manager at TDA, is joined by Ryan Leffel, Head of Design at Priceline.

Ryan Leffel discusses all things landing your first job as a designer, getting promoted, transitioning careers and how to build motivated teams.

In this second episode of TDA Design Beyond Pixels, Matt Carter, Senior Design Talent Manager at TDA, is joined by Bob Baxley, Executive UX Leader.

Bob Baxley discusses all things AI, where design is going in the next few years and what keeps designers going.

In this first episode of TDA Design Beyond Pixels, our very own Matt Carter is joined by Dane Howard, VP of Product Design at G2 who discusses the surfacing analogy used in Product Design.

If you would like to be featured on an episode to share your opinions and views on today’s design market, please fill out the form below!