Monsters of Design

Monsters of Design is a podcast, hosted by Jon Sontag, Adrian Crabtree, and Jon Delman. Each episode features a guest from the the design industry. Together we call out a specific monster that keeps us from doing our best work. We also talk about comic book stuff, movies, and other random current events.

Monsters of Design is a arts podcast hosted by Jon Sontag, Adrian Crabtree, and Jon Delman, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jon Sontag, Adrian Crabtree, and Jon Delman hosts Monsters of Design, a arts show with 18 episodes published.

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  Episode #18

  Gatekeeper

  Aug 6, 20251h 37mS0

  <p>In this episode of Monsters of Design, the core trio—Jon Sontag, Adrian Crabtree, and Jon Delman—march into the labyrinth to face the dreaded GATEKEEPER. This isn’t your friendly neighborhood doorman; this is the hip, pencil-wielding minotaur guarding the gates of design, deciding who gets in and who gets left wandering outside. The three dig deep into the monsters that keep brilliant talent out: sky-high barriers to entry, overcomplicated tech requirements, and the cult of “culture fit” that ignores the magic of true culture adds. Most importantly, they shine a spotlight on the interview process as the arena wher...

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  Episode #17

  CX

  Apr 22, 202543 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Monsters of Design, the Tenacious Trio—Jon Sontag, Adrian Crabtree, and Jon Delman—join forces with Karen Piper, Head of Brand Strategy at Code and Theory, to confront a particularly moody menace: CX, the monster that emerges when Customer Experience goes bad. This isn’t the warm, fuzzy kind—it’s the version dripping in frowny face emojis and weighed down by heavy thumbs downs. It shows up when brands make big, shiny promises but fail to deliver where it counts. Together, they dig into why beautiful content and sleek design aren’t enough—brands must follow th...

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  Episode #16

  The Brand

  Mar 26, 20251h 50mS0

  <p>In this episode of Monsters of Design, a new era begins. Adrian and Jon, weary from battling creative beasts alone, have summoned an old ally to the frontlines—Jon Delman, a past guest turned permanent co-host. From this point forward, it’s a trio of minds, a triumvirate of design nerds, wielding wit, insight, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting. Some episodes will welcome brave guests into the fray; others will feature the three of them, sparring in the arena of ideas. Their first battle as a full unit? THE BRAND. A big, bold, and unruly monster that...

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  Episode #15

  Return of the Jed A.I.

  Oct 31, 202440 minS0

  <p>Alright, monster slayers, it’s time for the grand finale of our three-part A.I. adventure! This time, Jon and Adrian sit down with Craig Elimeliah, Chief Creative Officer at Code and Theory. Craig is a master of blending tech and creativity, and he’s here to share a treasure trove of wisdom from his vibrant, boundary-pushing career. He’s built teams and ideas in this wild A.I. era, where innovation meets a dash of chaos. We dive into how A.I. is shaking up the design world and why curiosity and experimentation are now our superpowers—especially with mac...

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  Episode #14

  The Prompt Strikes Back

  Aug 12, 20241h 23mS0

  <p>The MOD dudes are back. It's been a minute, but Jon and Adrian are ready to go! They continue their epic three part battle with the Artificial Intelligence monster. Marcus Thompson – Senior Copy and Content Designer at Code and Theory, jumps right in as their guest, giving us some key insights into the wonderful (but often scary and overwhelming) world of the prompt. His creative mind and silver tongue help us navigate a new and improved road to a much more inspired generative A.I. output. Get ready to watch this crew unearth and unlock a powerful creative process. Th...

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