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
Claim This Podcastby Jon Sontag, Adrian Crabtree, and Jon Delman
5.0(14 reviews)
18 episodes
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Engagement51
Podcast Overview
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.
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Publishing Since
5/14/2021
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Engagement51
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Recent Episodes
August 6, 2025
Gatekeeper
<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 where this monster can be slayed—where a surprising candidate could reveal themselves as the missing spark your team never knew it needed. As always, the episode ends with a romp through their latest monster sightings, including the one haunting Jon Sontag this week: Ben Affleck’s brooding performance in The Accountant 2.</p>
April 22, 2025
CX
<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 through with meaningful, consistent experiences or risk awakening this sulky, trust-breaking beast. And to keep things balanced, they end the episode swapping stories about their current favorite monsters, including aggressive wild turkeys, the cuddly enigma of Totoro, and a few unexpected legends lurking in the shadows.</p>
March 26, 2025
The Brand
<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 chases down designers, herding them away from the deeper truths of authentic storytelling. Together, they’ll break free from this monster and challenge what it really means to build a brand that matters. Also, we talk about why Thrifty Ice cream is (or isn’t) the best. Yeehaw!</p>
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