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May 2024
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055 • JOHNNY MEI

The Chicago Graphic Design Club
About this episode

Our guest is graphic designer and photographer Johnny Mei.

In this episode, Johnny speaks with host ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Solorzano⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ about his unconventional path into the world of graphic design — starting with his fascination with browsing magazines at Tower Records. Johnny’s creative output is multidisciplinary, and we learn about his approach to self-initiating projects such as his photography series, Imperfect Day, T-shirts for Charity, and most recently, his online archive of inspiration, Internet Found. We also discuss the graphic design industry, the importance of both breaking and following rules and so much more. 

Music by the band ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eighties Slang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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