Scratching the Surface

Overview Scratching the Surface is a podcast about design criticism and practice. Host Jarrett Fuller interviews designers, architects, educators, and writers about their work, thinking, and the broader discipline of design. The show tackles topics including information design, data visualization, architecture, climate, social justice, and the politics of design. It is listener-supported and releases episodes with guests such as Giorgia Lupi, Marco Ferrari, and Alan Ricks. Key Benefits Features conversations with established practitioners like Pentagram partners and MASS founding members. Explores design criticism beyond surface-level topics, addressing climate, politics, and social justice. Releases episodes with professionals working in information design, architecture, and spatial research. Made possible entirely by listener support, with no paywalled episodes. How It Works Listeners subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, Soundcloud, or RSS. New episodes are published regularly and can be streamed or downloaded from the show website. Listeners can support the show through a Substack subscription. Use Cases Design students and educators who want to hear practitioners discuss theory and practice. Information designers seeking perspectives on data storytelling and visualization. Architects and spatial designers interested in climate-responsive and community-engaged work. Design critics and writers looking for in-depth conversations about the state of the profession.