Elizabeth Goodspeed On Finding New Ideas in Old Things
From DesignThinkers Podcast by The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
February 25, 2026 · 50 min · Season 4 · Episode 1
About this episode
Elizabeth Goodspeed discusses her approach to design and the interplay of history and visual culture.
This week on the DesignThinkers podcast, I’m joined by Elizabeth Goodspeed. Elizabeth is an independent designer, art director, writer, and educator oscillating between Providence, Rhode Island and New York City. Her work riffs on history and visual culture in ways that feel both smart and weirdly intimate. She’s a devoted generalist: branding, packaging, book & editorial design. She’s also known for her sharp writing on the culture of design as the American editor-at-large for It’s Nice ...
People in this episode
Guest: Elizabeth Goodspeed
Topics covered
- design
- history
- visual culture
- branding
- packaging
- book design
Keywords
- design
- art direction
- branding
- packaging
- visual culture
- editorial design
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: It’s Nice
Places: Providence, Rhode Island, New York City
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