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21: Dick Bruna

21: Dick Bruna

FromThe Poster Boys


21: Dick Bruna

FromThe Poster Boys

ratings:
Length:
125 minutes
Released:
Aug 15, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On this month’s episode of The Poster Boys podcast, designers Brandon Schaefer and Sam Smith look at the inspiring life and iconic work of Dutch designer Dick Bruna, from his hundreds of book cover designs to his children’s books and characters, and his designs for his home town of Utrecht in The Netherlands, from whence host Sam brings a report from his recent trip. Plus: This month in The Flat File, the book covers and poster art for PSYCHO. SHOW NOTES & LINKS Dick Bruna / Miffy official website Original book covers by Dick Bruna Psycho Title Sequence Music selections: “Bass on Titles” opening theme; The Rainstorm from Psycho by Bernard Herrmann; La Vie En Rose by Edith Piaf. Follow Brandon Schaefer at @seekandspeak, and Sam Smith at @samsmyth. Special thanks to producer Adrian Cobb and to our presenting partner, AIGA’s Eye on Design blog.
Released:
Aug 15, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (60)

The Poster Boys are Brandon Schaefer and Sam Smith, two designers who get together and discuss all things graphic design, share their influences, and explore and celebrate the titans of poster design history. Schaefer and Smith both work as poster designers in today’s film industry, working with clients including The Criterion Collection, IFCFilms, Oscilloscope, Death Waltz Recording Company, and Janus Films. Look as you listen by following theposterboys.tumblr.com.