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Afterschool Podcast, Episode 6 - Gary Hustwit (9/24)

Core77 Podcast · 4 Nov 2013 · 55m

What this episode covers

Documentary filmmaker Gary Hustwit discusses his 'Design Trilogy'—the films Helvetica, Objectified, and Urbanized—and his new Kickstarter project, The Complete Interviews, which publishes the unedited transcripts of those films. Hustwit explains how he transitioned from independent music production to documentary filmmaking, relying on his eye for design rather than professional training. He details his organic interviewing process, the logistical challenges of securing high-profile subjects like Jony Ive and Rem Koolhaas, and the narrative structure that evolved from typography to product design to urban planning.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Kickstarter, Core77
Products
Helvetica, Objectified, Urbanized
Also
Jony Ive, Rem Koolhaas

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