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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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Signup to Generate a PitchFail. 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.
Fail. Hard. with Will Hall is hosted by Will Hall. The show has published 42 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Bonus Episode 1 of 2: Prediction Results" (21 January 2025, 22 minutes), "036, Giorgia Lupi" (18 December 2024, 53 minutes), and "035, Mike Perry" (4 December 2024, 65 minutes).
Fail. Hard. with Will Hall publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 42 episodes.
Booking probability for Fail. Hard. with Will Hall is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Fail. Hard. with Will Hall requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Fail. Hard. with Will Hall's contact route on record: public web form.
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Will Hall hosts Fail. Hard. with Will Hall, an arts podcast with 42 episodes published.
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Fail. Hard. with Will Hall
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 forecast about TikTok’s...
Episode #36
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, and data. From her...
Episode #35
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 playful animations of...
Episode #34
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 Memphis Pyramid, a...
Fail. Hard. with Will Hall
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!
Episode #33
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, shape, and even...
Episode #32
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 "suckiness" in his work, The...
Episode #31
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 that remain largely...
Episode #30
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 ephemera. From the...
Episode #29
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 Breaking Bad and Mad Men...
Episode #28
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 own design studio in...
Episode #27
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 experiences that...
Episode #26
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 Hall unpacks this...
Episode #25
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 Hall shares his...
Episode #24
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, professional advancement...
Episode #23
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 to expression and...
Episode #22
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 50-year legacy is...
Fail. Hard. with Will Hall
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Episode #21
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 episode, Christian...
Fail. Hard. with Will Hall
In this short teaser, host Will Hall gives an update on travel and next episodes.
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Chief Design and Innovation Officer & Founding Partner, B&L Heating and Air
designer, author, educator, curator, artist, pioneering podcast host, School of Visual Arts
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