Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) with Oen Michael Hammonds

Is The Wrath of Khan (TWOK) the very best of the Star Trek franchise? What can it teach us about artificial intelligence and design thinking? Master and Commander, Saving Private Ryan, Prey, and Echo come into the discussion too with AIGA Austin Fellow and IBM Distinguished Design Executive Oen Michael Hammonds, who works at the intersection of design and business to create meaningful, valuable products and services for people.

My Octopus Teacher (2020) with Anna Jordan

Award-winning book cover designer Anna Jordan, who’s also a competitive swimmer, believes in having a life outside of design. She reveals why My Octopus Teacher means so much to her and how she sets goals in the classroom as a teacher herself, plus we learn why Backstreet Boys altered her life.

What’s Coming Soon in June 2024

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Excalibur Bonus Memories with Bill Childs

Accomplished marketing leader Bill Childs shares even more memories about 1981’s Excalibur, explaining how John Boorman’s (cult) classic inspired Bill’s own creative process, plus teaching yourself to be a filmmaker, wedding cinematography, and early technology like 1984’s Apple Macintosh.

Excalibur (1981) with Bill Childs

STAND BACK! Be silent! Be still as Bill Childs analyzes this fantastical take on Le Morte d'Arthur, with a little Highlander (1986) thrown in, plus practical versus digital effects, and movie posters.

The Sword in the Stone (1963) with Amy Hood

WHIZ-BANG GADZOOKS! Amy Hood talks about Disney’s classic take on the Arthur Legend, along the way learn about animation styles, lettering, title design, and the value of every tiny design detail.