10. Designing for factory records with John Macklin

10. Designing for factory records with John Macklin

Author: Bryan Dowley July 18, 2021 Duration: 1:10:41

In the tenth episode of Pirated radio I speak to graphic designer John Macklin about his work for the now infamous record label Factory records, his time working as a lecturer at Manchester metropolitan university and why Manchester has been able to re-invent itself from an industrial workhorse of a city into one of Englands creative hubs.


Bryan Dowley's Pirated Radio operates on a frequency all its own, drifting through the eclectic intersections of art and design. This isn't a lecture series or a formal interview circuit; it feels more like tuning into a late-night broadcast from a studio where creative ideas have no borders. Each episode is a curated transmission, built around the raw and often unseen processes that fuel visual culture, from the initial sketch in a designer's notebook to the final piece in a gallery. You'll hear conversations that meander through the practical struggles and unexpected inspirations behind creative work, offering a sense of eavesdropping on a candid dialogue between maker and curator. The atmosphere of this podcast is intentionally unpolished, prioritizing the genuine exchange of ideas over slick production. It’s for anyone who finds fascination in the how and why of artistic expression, not just the finished product. Dowley guides these explorations with a presenter's ease, making complex or niche topics feel accessible and immediately engaging. If your interests lean toward the crafted, the visual, and the thoughtfully unconventional, this signal is worth searching for.
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