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