Each year, host Will Hall makes six predictions about tech, design, and innovation. In this first of two bonus episodes, Will shares the results from his predictions last year and revisits his forecast about TikTok’s looming ban. Don’t miss this journey through the past, present, and what’s next!

Host: Will Hall
https://www.willhall.co
https://www.instagram.com/willhall.co/
https://www.youtube.com/@willhallco
LAST YEAR'S tech predictions videos: https://bit.ly/4iE83z8
(New predictions coming in the new year!)

Associated with ByDesign
https://www.bydesign.global/

Sponsored by Adobe.

In the season finale of Fail Hard, host Will Hall welcomes Giorgia Lupi, partner at Pentagram and the visionary behind data humanism, for a conversation that bridges the worlds of creativity, design, and data.

From her groundbreaking Dear Data project to her celebrated work at Pentagram, Giorgia reveals how she turns raw, impersonal data into deeply human stories. They explore her architectural roots, the art of balancing precision with playfulness, and why “design-driven data” holds the power to uncover beauty and meaning in a quantified world.

Recorded at Pentagram’s iconic New York office, this episode captures not just Giorgia’s insights but the heartbeat of the city itself—complete with a cameo from some perfectly-timed sirens. Because New York.

Whether you’re a designer, a data lover, or someone who’s just trying to find beauty in life’s noise, this conversation will change the way you see the world around you—one detail at a time.

CREDITS
Guest: Giorgia Lupi
https://giorgialupi.com/
https://www.instagram.com/giorgialupi/
https://www.pentagram.com/
Her new TED talk: https://bit.ly/4gAWPJR

Host: Will Hall
https://www.willhall.co
https://www.instagram.com/willhall.co/
https://www.youtube.com/@willhallco
LAST YEAR'S tech predictions videos: https://bit.ly/4iE83z8
(New predictions coming in the new year!)

Engineer: Martin Nayeri
https://kariom.art/
https://www.instagram.com/kariomart/

Associated with ByDesign
https://www.bydesign.global/

Sponsored by Adobe.

What does it mean to create without compromise? Emmy-winning artist and designer Mike Perry joins host Will Hall to unpack just that. From the hand-drawn charm of his early work to the endlessly playful animations of Broad City, Mike has carved out a career brimming with creativity, joy, and unapologetic authenticity.

In this episode, we discuss trusting your intuition, navigating success without losing your sense of self, and why handmade art continues to hold value in an increasingly digital world. Mike also shares insights into his current projects with Hermès and his growing art practice, where joy remains a central theme in everything he creates.

Recorded in Mike’s inspiring studio, this conversation is full of insights, laughter, and possibly a few chipmunks. Stay tuned.

CREDITS
Guest: Mike Perry
https://www.mikeperrystudio.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mikeperrystudio/

Host: Will Hall
https://www.willhall.co
https://www.instagram.com/willhall.co/
https://www.youtube.com/@willhallco

Engineer: Martin Nayeri
https://kariom.art/
https://www.instagram.com/kariomart/

Associated with ByDesign
https://www.bydesign.global/

Sponsored by Adobe.