1986 Penn State graduate Chip Kidd is best known for designing the cover of Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park. The uber-talented graphic designer shares many perspectives and stories in this podcast, including his "no-style" style, a book he wrote based on experiences at Penn State and why he values printed books over digital versions.

Jump right in:

(7:09) - Style of work

(9:03) - Importance of a book's cover

(10:35) - Influence of comic books

(13:03) - The process of designing a book's cover

(19:10) - Proudest artwork

(22:05) - Books that he values the most

(23:55) - Branching out into writing and music

(25:46) - Student Question of the Episode presented by The Daily Collegian: Advice to an art student who wants to make it a career

(30:20) - Lions Den presented by Lions-Pride.com: Penn State Experience

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