Back to Show
Roadtrip Nation
Roadtrip Nation Season 12 Trailer
Follow the journeys of three students—all drawn to design—as they travel the country interviewing leaders in the field of design to gain insight into their own future paths. The road-trippers talk to everyone from animators to guitar-makers and jet-pack entrepreneurs to hear the challenges they faced, the fears they tackled, and the conviction that carried them in their quest for meaningful work.
Sign up now for inspiring and thought-provoking media delivered straight to your inbox.
Support Provided By

25:14
The team’s journey takes them into Silicon Valley, the hub for innovation in technology.

25:10
Three computer science students embark on a road trip to meet leaders in their field.

24:42
The journey ends in NYC with designer swissmiss and Helvetica director Gary Hustwit.

24:42
The team meets an exhibition designer in Chicago, an inventor-turned-entrepreneur in NYC.

24:42
Breaking out of comfort zones with glassblowing, palm readings, and impromptu interviews.

24:42
The team explores the Experience Music Project and talks indecision with Michael Franti.

24:42
The road-trippers talk fear, failure, and taking chances at Skywalker Ranch and Pixar.

24:42
To NorCal with Snap Judgment host Glynn Washington and Santa Cruz Guitar’s Richard Hoover.

24:43
The team meets the creator of Frozen’s Elsa and encounters West Coast work lifestyle.

24:43
The new road-trippers kick-start their cross-country journey at LA’s Two Bit Circus.

24:55
The team interviews Growing Power's Will Allen and finishes their journey on the Green RV.

24:55
Writer Beverly Donofrio; spoken word poet Airea Dee Matthews; Professor David Stovall.