DeepSummary
Scott Dadich, a designer, magazine editor, and filmmaker, shares his journey from being an anorexic engineering student in Texas to becoming the creative director at Texas Monthly and later Wired magazine. He discusses his collaboration with Apple and Adobe to create the Wired tablet edition, his tenure as editor-in-chief of Wired, and his experiences working with guest editors like Barack Obama.
Dadich talks about his multi-Emmy nominated Netflix series 'Abstract: The Art of Design,' which explored the creative processes of various designers. He also reflects on his decision to start his own brand strategy and design company, Godfrey Dadich Partners, and some of the notable projects he has worked on, such as films for Nike.
Throughout the interview, Dadich shares insights into his creative process, his obsessive tendencies, and his thoughts on the impact of AI and extended intelligence on design and work. He also discusses his future aspirations, including directing a narrative feature film.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Scott Dadich's journey from battling anorexia as a student to becoming a successful designer, magazine editor, and filmmaker is inspiring.
- Collaboration and embracing creative discourse have been key elements in Dadich's career, from working with tech giants like Apple and Adobe to guest editors like Barack Obama.
- Dadich's obsessive tendencies and attention to detail have contributed to his success in design and storytelling.
- The Netflix series 'Abstract: The Art of Design,' created by Dadich, provided a unique glimpse into the creative processes of various designers.
- Dadich's current venture, Godfrey Dadich Partners, combines strategy, design, and storytelling to build brands.
- Dadich's thoughts on AI and 'extended intelligence' highlight his forward-thinking approach to design and work.
- Despite his achievements, Dadich remains driven by new creative challenges, including his aspiration to direct a narrative feature film.
- Dadich's experiences demonstrate the importance of embracing change, taking risks, and continuously pursuing one's passions in a creative career.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “There are more people like you, Debbie. Yes, I am one of them.“ by Scott Dadich
- “That was an issue that came about in the spring of 2016. And looking back, I'm actually shocked how much much cooperation and collaboration we got not only from the president, but from his team at the White House.“ by Scott Dadich
- “There were about 300 folks at Skywalker Ranch in Marin county, this legendary place, and it fostered a really warm embrace for creative discourse.“ by Scott Dadich
- “I want to direct a feature film, a narrative film. One of my heroes is a guy named Jeff Nichols, very, very dear friend of mine, and he has a new movie coming out just a couple of weeks called the bike riders that I've been talking to Jeff about that film, probably eight or ten years that she's been trying to make.“ by Scott Dadich
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Design Matters with Debbie Millman
Design Matters Media
6/17/24
Scott Dadich is a designer, magazine editor, and filmmaker. Formerly the Editor-in-Chief of WIRED Magazine, he now runs Godfrey Dadich Partners, a brand strategy and design company, where he is the Co-Founder and CEO. He joins to discuss his illustrious career and the multi-Emmy nominated series he created and produced, Abstract: The Art of Design.