Welcome to This is HCD
Access 364 podcast episodes, connect with 333+ designers, and manage your newsletter — all in one place.
How It Works
Simple, straightforward access to everything
Subscribe with Email
Enter your email on any episode to unlock all 364 transcripts, full audio, and weekly newsletter. Free forever.
Access All Content
Listen to episodes, read transcripts, and watch videos. Search across all content to find exactly what you need.
Manage Preferences
Control which emails you receive: weekly newsletter, podcast alerts, blog posts, training, and community updates.
Browse Directory
Connect with 333+ human-centered designers worldwide. Filter by country, expertise, or search by name.
Publish Your Profile (Optional)
When you subscribe, we create a private directory profile. Add your photo, bio, and expertise to appear in the public directory.
That's It!
No complex features, no subscription tiers, no upsells. Just access to all content and an optional community directory.
What You Get
Everything you need, nothing you don't
📚 Full Content Access
- 364 episode transcripts
- Full audio players
- YouTube videos
- Search across all content
- Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google
- Download episodes
✉️ Newsletter Control
- Weekly newsletter (optional)
- New podcast alerts (optional)
- Blog post notifications (optional)
- Training announcements (optional)
- Community updates (optional)
- Unsubscribe anytime
👥 Community Directory
- Browse 333+ designer profiles
- Filter by country & expertise
- Private profile created for you
- Publish when ready (optional)
- Add photo, bio, links
- Control your visibility
⚙️ Personal Dashboard
- Manage newsletter preferences
- Edit directory profile
- View profile analytics
- Track episode views
- Manage consent (if podcast guest)
- Download your data anytime
100% Free. Forever.
No credit card required. No subscription tiers. No upsells. Just enter your email and get access to everything.
- All 364 episode transcripts
- Full audio + video access
- Weekly newsletter
- Directory profile
- Newsletter preferences control
- Personal dashboard
Common Questions
Do I need to create an account?
No traditional account needed. Just enter your email and we'll send you a magic link to access your dashboard. No password required.
Is my directory profile public?
Not until you publish it. When you subscribe, we create a private profile for you. You can add your photo, bio, and expertise whenever you're ready, then publish it to appear in the public directory.
Can I unsubscribe from emails?
Absolutely. You can customize exactly which emails you receive in your dashboard, or unsubscribe completely. You'll still have access to all content even if you unsubscribe from emails.
What if I was a podcast guest?
If you've appeared on the podcast, you'll see your episodes in your dashboard and can approve them for publication, add your own links, and include show notes. This is completely optional.
Will this always be free?
Yes. This is HCD has been providing free podcast content since the beginning, and that won't change. This platform is simply making that content more accessible and adding an optional community directory.