But Why? A Design Podcast
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 18
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: < 100
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: Australia
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
butwhyadesignpodcast@substack.com
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Host
Eugene Hooks - Co-host of an independent show exploring the stories, systems, and people behind everyday design.
Stirling Fletcher - Co-host of an independent show exploring the stories, systems, and people behind everyday design.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Pippa Hurst - Building Design Culture In Western Australia, Making Design Accessible, And The Role Of Imagination In Shaping Better Futures.
Justin Millar - How Project Management, Constraints, And Value Considerations Shape Design Outcomes.
Gavin Campbell - Design Awards, Judging Criteria, Professional Responsibility, And The Integrity Of Awards Programs.
Emily Wills - Clothing, Sustainability, Overconsumption, Responsible Materials, And The Environmental And Social Impacts Of Fashion.
Jonathan Lake - The Relationship Between Architecture And Interior Design, Human-centred Spaces, And Collaboration Across Design Disciplines.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Special Episode - Fremantle Design Week 2026
October 05, 2026
In this episode of But Why? A Design Podcast, Eugene and Stirling are joined by Pippa Hurst. Pippa is the Founder and Creative Director of DesignFreo and Fremantle Design Week - initiatives created to build design culture in Western Australia and help make design more visible, accessible and relevant to the broader community.In this episode, we explore Pippa’s journey into design and the origins of Fremantle Design Week, from recognising the gap between Western Australia’s strong creative com...
015 - Managing Design
September 11, 2026
In this episode of But Why? A Design Podcast, Eugene and Stirling are joined by Justin Millar, Director of Property Solve, to explore the relationship between design and project management, and ask: Why Manage Design?Justin brings an interesting perspective to the conversation. Trained as an industrial designer, his career has taken him from superyachts and high-end interiors to workplace design, construction and ultimately client-side project management. It means he understands both the crea...
014 - Design Awards
August 25, 2026
In this episode of But Why? A Design Podcast, Eugene and Stirling are joined by Gavin Campbell, a designer and design advocate with more than 40 years of experience across interior design, architecture, project leadership, branding and the broader design profession.Gavin’s career has included major commercial, healthcare and infrastructure projects, alongside longstanding involvement with the Design Institute of Australia (DIA), including as National President. Throughout that time, he has ma...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with But Why? A Design Podcast?
But Why? A Design Podcast is hosted by Eugene Hooks and Stirling Fletcher. Its publicly listed email is butwhyadesignpodcast@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for But Why? A Design Podcast?
The publicly listed email for But Why? A Design Podcast: butwhyadesignpodcast@substack.com.
How many listeners does But Why? A Design Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates But Why? A Design Podcast reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for But Why? A Design Podcast?
But Why? A Design Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Established design practitioners, educators, researchers, advocates, and founders with substantial experience or leadership in a relevant design field. Common among recent guests: Senior roles at design, architecture, or project-management organizations; Leadership in professional associations or design initiatives; Significant experience delivering design projects. Recent guests include Pippa Hurst, Justin Millar, and Gavin Campbell.
How hard is it to get booked on But Why? A Design Podcast?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does But Why? A Design Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainable Design, and Design Management. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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