Oct 30 2024 76 mins
This week Daisy and Francis are joined by graphic designer David Rudnick to discuss the evolution of album covers, digital solipsism and the imagery behind Megalopolis.
Tickets for the event: https://dirrrt.fyi/paywriters
David's Strelka talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ejp4AvetSA
00:00:00 Introducing David Rudnick and his work
00:01:10 Raising Funds for Freelancers and Worker-Owned Media
00:03:40 The Future of Journalism and Media Impartiality
00:08:52 Exploring the Intersection of Literature and Graphic Design
00:10:33 David's Journey to Ghent and His Studio Practice
00:18:03 The Value of Small, Sustainable Design Studios
00:24:58 The Evolution of Album Art in Design
00:28:14 The Impact of Digital Primacy on Visual Culture
00:37:17 The Dangers of Cultural Solipsism and Customization
00:46:22 Exploring Architectural Narratives in Film
01:03:09 The Myth of Immortality in Storytelling
01:09:11 Confronting Death in Modern Society