In this A&T Talks episode, designer, teacher, and author, Michael Shumate joins us to talk about the concepts in his new book Logo Design Theory: How Branding Really Works. He taught graphic design and illustration for twenty-five years and is now generously sharing his discoveries on the principles of logo design with the world.
Read MoreIn this A&T Talks episode, we chat with Chris Do, Emmy award-winning designer, director, and CEO & founder of The Futur, an online education platform with the mission of teaching 1-billion people how to make a living doing what they love. Chris has been thinking about reimagining education since his early years of teaching at ArtCenter College of Design and Otis College of Art and Design in California. His work at the helm of his startup The Futur is making learning accessible, exhilarating, inclusive, innovative, and most importantly, radically transformative. To better understand his vision for how education could be fully supported in the digital age, we discuss the challenges that come with upending outdated systems, how to revolutionize education via tech & social media, and how to shift priority towards students and teachers, and away from bureaucracy. You can find Chris on Instagram, and The Futur on all online platforms (starting here).
Read MoreZachary Lombardi is a sculptor, designer, motorcycle enthusiast, and visual arts teacher. As an artist, he is quickly bringing his unique vision for furniture design as sculptures and elements of environmental advocacy to the forefront. He recently wrapped up a residency with The National Audobon Society, an American non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitat. In this episode, we talk about harnessing creativity, finding a balance between multiple practices, and making work with purpose.
Read MoreViktor Baltus is a type and graphic designer. From his Netherlands design studio, he works with brands all over the world to craft brand stories with illustrations and lettering that reflect history, heritage, and authenticity. His Instagram account turned design course—Type Design Class—is geared toward educating designers on the elements and principles of type design, and officially launches in November. In this episode, we talk about his beginnings and how it has led up to founding and operating a full creative design studio.
Read MoreBrad Swartz is an award-winning architect whose namesake architecture firm specializes in bespoke residential and commercial projects. His Australia-based firm is quickly redefining the possibilities of inner-city living by intervening with good and sustainable design in both small and large living quarters. His work has been featured in a variety of books, magazines, and online platforms such as Never Too Small, a media company focused on highlighting award-winning designers. In this episode, we talk about innovation in inner-city living design, the vision of the Brad Swartz Architects firm, and sustainable living as the way forward.
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