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