Copying in Art and Design

The podcast episode explores the topic of copying in art and design, inspired by Austin Kleon's book, 'Steal Like an Artist.' The hosts discuss personal experiences with having their work copied and the initial shock and annoyance that comes with it. However, they also find silver linings in realizing that the copies often lack the same quality and artistic vision of the original. They touch upon the importance of complexity and the difficulties in replicating intricate designs. The hosts explore the dilemmas of copying, questioning if it is okay to copy and what distinguishes right and wrong ways of copying. They believe that copying is part of the learning process and promotes growth as an artist, provided it eventually leads to personal expression and evolution of the idea.