Every film, every tv show, starts from the same place: the dark void of the camera lens with infinite possibilities of how the story can be told.
Designing the Void is a podcast that explore film design and how it’s utilized as a storytelling tool. Hosted by me, Sarah Cogan, I talk with fellow designers about their creative process and what storytelling through design means for them.
Hear amazing tips, tricks and perspectives on all visual areas of design.
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EPISODE LIBRARY
Ep. 9: Malgosia Turzanska on Costume Design and Fabric as Her Key into the World of a Story
Malgosia Turzanska, of Stranger Things talks about Costume Design, how she uses fabric modification as a major part of her design process, and the interesting tricks she's learned along the way.
Ep. 8: Shari Besanceney on Hair Design, the Beauty of OUr REalness, and Tricks She Uses in a Pinch
Hair Stylist, Shari Besanceney, talks about her journey into hair design, what she looks at, and the tricks she's learned along the way.
Ep. 7: Michael Ground Talks Building Worlds and Maximizing Your Budget
As the costumer designer for the Netflix series Frontier, Michael Ground builds kingdoms out of vintage furs, careful color choices, and a mixture of historical fact and fashionable fiction. He tells us all about it, with insight from his experience on episodic projects and getting the most out of a tight budget.
Ep. 6: Annie Simon & Sarah Cogan Talk Our Responsibility as Storytellers
Host, Sarah Cogan, and guest, Annie Simon, talk about our responsibilities we have as storytellers.
Ep. 5: Annie Simon Talks Costume Design and the Stories We Tell
Costume Designer Annie Simon talks about costume design as a storytelling tool and how she views her craft and the bodies she adorns.
Ep. 3: Jeanie Cheek on Creative Costume Problem Solving and Design
Emmy-Nominated Costume Designer, Jeanie Cheek dives into what inspires her as a costume designer, ways to think about costume design, and creative costume problem solving when on a tight budget.
Ep. 1: Katie Irish of The Americans Talks Costume Design
Costume Designer, Katie Irish, talks about what costume design means to her, how she approaches her work and the details she pays attention to as a designer.
Help Keep Designing the Void Thriving
Every dollar donated supports the creation of each episode and allows these insightful conversations to keep happening.