Incomplet Design History Podcast
1) The Mimeo Revolution
The mimeograph democratized printing by enabling artists, writers, and activists to control their own publishing, linking technological innovation with the rise of independent design, literary, and so...Show More
2) Medieval Heraldry
Medieval heraldry, originating in 12th-century Europe, was a sophisticated system of visual identity that combined symbolism, strict design rules, and legal significance to distinguish individuals and...Show More
3) Cuban Posters
Cuban graphic design, particularly through poster art, reflects a powerful fusion of creativity, politics, and cultural identity, serving as both a mirror of societal change and a tool for activism. T...Show More
4) Underground Newspapers
Underground newspapers of the 1960s and ’70s were vital tools of political and cultural resistance, blending radical content with experimental graphic design to support movements like the New Left, Bl...Show More
5) Drummer Magazine
Drummer magazine, launched in 1975 amid post-Stonewall resistance and LGBTQ+ repression, became a groundbreaking platform for gay leather and BDSM subcultures, amplifying radical queer voices and chal...Show More
6) Willi Smith & WilliWear
Willi Smith was a pioneering Black fashion designer who revolutionized casualwear with his “Street Couture” aesthetic, blending affordability, inclusivity, and artistic collaboration. His visionary wo...Show More
7) Women In Magazines
This podcast episode explores the transformative impact women have had on the magazine industry, from early print to digital formats, through design, editorial leadership, and cultural influence. It h...Show More
8) Prostitutes, Penitents, Printers (guest host - Ela Egidy)
Between 1557 and 1561, a group of former sex workers living in a Venetian convent operated one of early modern Europe’s first female-run printing presses, producing at least twenty-five works out of n...Show More
9) Kustom Kulture
Kustom Kulture was a 1950s–60s American subculture centered around hot rods and custom cars, reflecting a distinctly masculine identity and influencing mainstream car design. Though short-lived, it le...Show More
10) Jackie Ormes
Jackie Ormes was a pioneering African-American cartoonist whose groundbreaking comic strips, like Patty Jo ’n’ Ginger and Torchy Brown, tackled social and political issues with wit and style. She also...Show More