Ellen McGirt

Ellen McGirt|Analysis

Authoritarian by design

The “America by Design” initiative proposes that one man alone can define “design” for the country.

Ellen McGirt|Essays

Lessons in wandering

Explore the lessons in wandering, how small gestures, humility, and human connection shape meaningful travel experiences.

Ellen McGirt|Audio

On Location at the Aspen Institute Part 1: Diving Into Disruption

Ellen McGirt|Fresh Ink

Introducing ‘AI Observer’

A new channel to meet the moment we’re in, using the tools we’ve always relied on: reporting, conversation, critique, context, discernment, community, and play.

Ellen McGirt

Red, white, and much ado

A witty July 4th reflection on vintage postcards, American myth-making, and what a modern "Safe and Sane" movement might look like today.

Ellen McGirt|Audio

Candace Parker & Michael C. Bush on Purpose, Leadership and Meeting the Moment

Ellen McGirt|Audio

Compassionate Design, Career Advice and Leaving 18F with Designer Ethan Marcotte

Ellen McGirt|Audio

Love Letter to a Garden and 20 years of Design Matters with Debbie Millman

Ellen McGirt|Audio

Redesigning the Spice Trade: Talking Turmeric and Tariffs with Diaspora Co.’s Sana Javeri Kadri

Ellen McGirt|Audio

Making Space: Jon M. Chu on Designing Your Own Path

Ellen McGirt|Audio

The New Era of Design Leadership with Tony Bynum

Ellen McGirt

Design is at a turning point

At MoMA’s Pirouette event, Ellen McGirt explores design’s messy brilliance, urgent challenges, and the power of turning—and dancing—through it all.