Podcast appearances and mentions of malcolm garrett

Everything is on schedule The Comfortable Spot podcast season six in early February. I've got some amazing guests and great conversations and as always, some of them you will know, some maybe not but I know you'll find all of them intriguing. In the meantime, here is a bonus mini episode featuring more from my recent chat with graphic designer Malcolm Garrett. We review of three iconic album covers and the importance of collaboration. As with the main episode, Malcolm is engaging, knowledgeable and funny so I hope you are sitting comfortable and happy to stay with us.

In their heyday, album covers were veritable canvases, pored over by music lovers across the globe as they devoured the music therein. In this bonus broadcast I pay hommage to the lost art of the album cover with fellow album aesthete Dr. Andrew Webber.I hope you enjoy the podcast and do leave feedback if you like what you have heard.I look forward to seeing you in Season Three...Mathew WoodallThis episode is dedicated to Barney Bubbles, S. Neil Fujita, Reid Miles, Peter Blake, Stanley 'Mouse' Miller, Malcolm Garrett, John Berg, Norman Seeff, Robert Crumb, Neon Park, Mick Rock, Jim Flora, Peter Saville, Cal Schenkel, HR Giger, Andy Warhol, Jamie Reid, Trevor Key, Vaughan Oliver, Ian Wright and Hipgnosis, to name but a few.

Today my guest is graphic designer Malcom Garrett. For over forty years Malcom has been at the forefront of graphic design and has created iconic images for musicians and bands around the world. From the Rio album by Duran Duran to becoming a founder member of the 5D World Builders at 5D Institute at USC in California, Malcolm is noted for his collaborative approach to design and education and is an ambassador for the Manchester School of Art, and co-curator of the annual Design Manchester festival. When I was a teenager, Malcolm's work was a guide to me and allowed me to appreciate the importance of graphic design and how it is an integral part of making sound visible. I had no idea how our conversation was going to go, but from the very first minute I knew we were going to have a great chat. Malcolm is engaging, humble, and funny and it's an extended episode, so I hope you are sitting comfortably and happy to stay with us. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that the entire contents and design of this podcast are the property of Ken Sweeney, or used by Ken Sweeney with permission, and are protected under Irish and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this podcast may save and use information contained in the podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Ken Sweeney.

It's been two years and nearly a hundred episodes since we launched The Creative Boom Podcast. With 2023 fast approaching, we thought a Christmas Special might be in order. One that celebrates how far we've come and pays tribute to the people who helped us get here but also allows us to look ahead and consider what's next. What better way to do so than return to our very first guest? And that's Malcolm Garrett. The esteemed graphic designer and creative director also happens to be one of the co-founders of Design Manchester, an annual festival in our home city and one that holds a special place on the international design calendar. It's actually where we headed last month to meet Malcolm but also catch up with other former guests of our show plus meet some new names. It seemed particularly fitting to make our Christmas Special during Design Manchester, as this year's theme is about Legacy – something that honours the late great Professor David Crow of the Manchester School of Art, who was one of the champions and supporters of the festival. Held in the Benzie Building of the esteemed art school, the event meant that everyone was reflecting on the legacy of Design Manchester as well as their own creative journeys, and how that legacy plays into the future. It was an honour to capture some of that reflection for Creative Boom – much of which we'll share now. And to just add a little fun, we asked everyone for their own Christmas memories – a time of year that means something different from one person to the next. But whether good or bad, it was agreed that the festive season brings people together. And I also asked about new year resolutions and how they feel about 2023. We kicked things off with Malcolm but then also chatted with former Creative Review editor Patrick Burgoyne, creative director and stylist Harris Elliott, graphic designer and artist Ian Swift aka Swifty, graphic artist Anthony Burrill, designer and artist Sarah Boris, artist and illustrator Stanley Chow, designer and digital whizz Zoë Hitchen, material and performance artist and artistic director Naitiemu Nyanjom, designer and illustrator Jane Bowyer, designer Ian Anderson of The Designers Republic, and Sir Misha Black Awards Chairman and Arts University Bournemouth Honorary Fellow, Mary V Mullin. That's it for Season Five of The Creative Boom Podcast. We're going to take a short break, but we will be back in 2023 with lots of new guests, covering many different themes – topics important to you as a creative professional. Until then, from myself and everyone at Creative Boom, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous and peaceful New Year.

This is the second part of my conversation with Malcolm Garrett. It really is more of the same in a good way. The opinions are as strong, the energy is as high, the connections are great, and the stories are fascinating. In between a set of eclectic and considered song choices we cover a lot of topics including:  Malcolm's love of Sigue Sigue Sputnik and how influential and prescient they were. His fascination with the future, his Jerry Andersen collection and James Bond.The move into Digital & his role in merging & connecting the Digital & Analogue worlds. What makes bad design. The connection between Throbbing Gristle and Sex Pistol Getting an MBEThe work he does in Education & his desire to raise the profile of the Design Industry.Malcolm's song choices are: 30–40 Garbage               Stupid Girl                        199540-50    Rammstein        Engel                                   199750-60    X-TG                      All That Is My Own      201260-66    Billie Eilish         No Time to Die               2021Enjoy :-)

My guest in this episode is Malcolm Garrett MBE who rather modestly describes himself as ‘a UK-based graphic designer working across a variety of disciplines and media.'Malcolm has a global reputation for his influence on graphic design and popular culture, both through his landmark designs for clients including Buzzcocks, Duran Duran, Boy George, Simple Minds and Peter Gabriel, and through his pioneering role in championing interaction and digital communications since the early 1990s, with an approach he refers to as ‘connected communications'. He starts this episode by saying ‘I love music and talking about music' and given his deep involvement with the industry, and some of its biggest bands, over 40+ years, then he has a host of stories to tell. For that reason, this is a two-part episode as there was just too many great stories, observations and connections to squeeze into one. Given Malcolm's creative background it's no surprise that he also tweaked with the format. His choices are from his own decades (1-10, Teens, Twenties) rather than the 60's, 70's, 80's etc. and all are female artists or bands with female vocalists. In this Part 1 we go from Malcolm's birth in Northwich in 1956, the massive influence of Liverpool in the 60's, his first record at the age of 8 (Can't Buy Me Love) , education in Manchester, the impact of mind altering drugs, the life changing ‘collision point ‘ that was Punk  and working with bands such as Buzzcocks, Magazine, Duran Duran, Simple Minds and Culture Club. Enjoy

This exclusive episode of Electronically Ours (originally only available via our Patreon) is very special and features two old friends of Martyn, who are both luminaries at the top of their professions – Professor Malcolm Garrett, legendary graphic designer for an amazing range of artists including The Human League, Heaven 17, British Electric Foundation, The Buzzcocks, Simple Minds, Duran Duran, Peter Gabriel amongst literally thousands of others. He has been a close collaborator with Martyn for over 40 years, and will be onstage for the first time controlling images for the forthcoming Heaven 17 present Reproduction and Travelogue shows in September. Alex McDowell's career started in London, as an art student at the Central School of Art and Design and in 1975, he and Sebastian Conran staged the Sex Pistols first headline concert. His first commission as a designer was for Iggy Pop's Soldier album, and he has since become one of Hollywood's leading production designers, creating video designs for many famous 80's artists including Madonna, Michael Jackson, ZZ Top, Sade, Depeche Mode and Queen. This led to creating worlds for major Hollywood films - Minority Report, Fight Club, The Terminal, Corpse Bride and Man Of Steel, amongst many others. He now specialises in ‘world building' – designing complex digital worlds as a narrative tool when creating storylines for major movie makers. Immerse yourself in the incredible visual worlds of Malcolm Garrett and Alex McDowell… If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

There's an Anderson memory for each of the senses! Malcolm Garrett chronicles them all in his massive collection built up over a lifetime. His stockpile can be publicly accessed by appointment with the Museum of Art at Manchester Metropolitan University. It's just another way of expressing his love for childhood favourites like Fireball XL5, Stingray, and Joe 90! 01:07 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 04:45 Every Week There's a FAB Fact! 11:35 A Bumper Crop of Listener Emails 21:05 The Gerry Anderson News! See links below 28:28 Posts from the Podcast Facebook Group 35:14 Malcolm Garrett - Part 3 56:33 YouTube comments and Tweets 1:03:12 The Randomiser with Chris Dale 1:23:00 Wrapping things up! Links Mentionedhttps://www.malcolmgarrett.com/ (Malcolm Garrett Official Site) On Twitter @malcolmgarrett and @imagesco Instagram: @beingmalcolmgarrett https://www.art.mmu.ac.uk/visiting/ (Visit Malcolm Garrett's Collection) https://andr.sn/bfi (Gerry Anderson: A Life Uncharted at the BFI - SELLING OUT) 14th April - Gerry Anderson Day - FAB Live https://andr.sn/ElectricPodcast (Live Podcast Recording) https://andr.sn/standbyforaction (Stand by for Action Concert) https://andr.sn/links (Get the Anderapp for Exclusive Badges) https://andr.sn/ufo2 (UFO Comic Anthology Vol. 2) Never Miss An Episodehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/403736177096059/ (Join the Podsterons Facebook group) http://gerryandersonpodcast.com/listen (Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts) https://andr.sn/randomiser (The Randomiser with Chris Dale) Help The Showhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-gerry-anderson-podcast/id1396254711 (Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts) Tweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast @ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalek https://my.captivate.fm/andr.sn/insiders (Join the Anderson Insiders for Extra Content) Stay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.com https://andr.sn/email (Join the Email Newsletter)

The space race is on with Malcolm Garrett! Plus, Jamie and Richard investigate the possibility of a doppelganger form of Supermarionation. And the Randomiser? Well, let's just say it has all the usual trappings. Stay subscribed for more! andr.sn/podcast

James Bond! Emma Peel! And Troy Tempest? Malcolm Garrett MBE talks about how pop culture shaped his early understanding of branding in a way that would impact his entire career. The influence of Supermarionation can be felt throughout his design work and throughout his artistic oeuvre. Plus, Jamie undergoes another Quick Fire Five! Richard brings all the positivity and hard questions that the Podsteron Army can muster! Chris Dale gets Random with it! Next stop? The Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:07 Welcome to the Kinda Sweet Gerry Anderson Podcast! 03:47 FABus Factlode 09:44 Listeners Get in Touch! 17:00 The Gerry Anderson News! See links below 20:43 Podsterons Reaching Out! 29:47 Malcolm Garrett - Part 2 47:53 People at Home Tune In and Sound Off 51:44 Yup Yup it's the Randomiser with Chris Dale 1:16:01 Wrapping things up! Links Mentionedhttps://www.malcolmgarrett.com/ (Malcolm Garrett Official Site) On Twitter @malcolmgarrett and @imagesco Instagram: @beingmalcolmgarrett https://andr.sn/links (Get the Anderapp for Exclusive Badges) https://andr.sn/bfi (Gerry Anderson: A Life Uncharted at the BFI - SELLING OUT) https://andr.sn/new (UFO Comic Anthology Vol. 2 Coming Friday) https://andr.sn/new (New SHADO and Spectrum T-Shirts) https://andr.sn/TerrahawksTechTalk (Terrahawks Vehicles | Complete Technical Breakdown) Never Miss An Episodehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/403736177096059/ (Join the Podsterons Facebook group) http://gerryandersonpodcast.com/listen (Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts) https://andr.sn/randomiser (The Randomiser with Chris Dale) Help The Showhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-gerry-anderson-podcast/id1396254711 (Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts) Tweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast @ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalek https://my.captivate.fm/andr.sn/insiders (Join the Anderson Insiders for Extra Content) Stay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.com https://andr.sn/email (Join the Email Newsletter)

Malcolm Garrett talks about why Stingray is his favourite, Randomeister Chris Dale watches a random Gerry Anderson episode, and the Podsterons are writing in! There's only one place where you can find this much Gerry Anderson goodness every single week... it's the Gerry Anderson Podcast! andr.sn/podcast

Malcolm Garrett has so many interests he's almost on par with Leonardo DaVinci! A record sleeve designer for bands like the Buzzcocks, Duran Duran, and Peter Gabriel, he is an early adopter of computer and internet technology and an award-winning graphic and typographic artist. He even pioneered live podcasting and e-commerce for musicians! With such a wide ranging portfolio, where does he find inspiration? One source is the futurism of Gerry Anderson. Whether working on experimental cinema in Canada or building an online store for Oasis, Malcolm always flashes back to watching Supercar in his youth. 01:07 Welcome to the non-Award Winning Gerry Anderson Podcast! 05:09 Purple FAB Facts 13:18 Listeners Get In Touch 17:50 The Gerry Andergland News! See links below 28:00 Posts from the Podcast Facebook Group 35:46 Malcolm Garrett - Part 1 55:34 Time for Tweets 59:12 The Randomiser with Chris Dale 1:40:45 Wrapping things up! Links Mentionedhttps://www.malcolmgarrett.com/ (Malcolm Garrett Official Site) On Twitter @malcolmgarrett and @imagesco Instagram: @beingmalcolmgarrett https://www.electricbirmingham.com/ (Live Podcast Tickets On Sale!) https://andr.sn/links (Anderapp Now Available! App Store or Google Play Store) https://andr.sn/timebomb (Spectrum Comic from Timebomb Comics) https://www.electricbirmingham.com/ (Stand by for Action Standard Tickets Selling Out) https://andr.sn/new (Thunderbirds T-Shirts and Badges) https://andr.sn/bfi (Gerry Anderson: A Life Uncharted) Never Miss An Episodehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/403736177096059/ (Join the Podsterons Facebook group) http://gerryandersonpodcast.com/listen (Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts) https://andr.sn/randomiser (The Randomiser with Chris Dale) Help The Showhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-gerry-anderson-podcast/id1396254711 (Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts) Tweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast @ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalek https://my.captivate.fm/andr.sn/insiders (Join the Anderson Insiders for Extra Content) Stay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.com https://andr.sn/email (Join the Email Newsletter)

In the 17th episode of Pirated radio I speak to Malcolm Garrett (yes, the actual Malcolm Garrett MBE RDI FRSA) about his earliest influences, the future of technology, student portfolios, Peter Saville and dropping acid.

In the 17th episode of Pirated radio I speak to Malcolm Garrett (yes, the actual Malcolm Garrett MBE RDI FRSA) about his earliest influences, the future of technology, student portfolios, Peter Saville and dropping acid.

In a change to our regular programming, instead of a documentary about an iconic band this month, I bring you the first in what I hope will be a regular feature of the podcast peppered between the documentaries.In this episode I sat down over Zoom to chat with Paul Lally, Paul Banks and Ellie Porter from the Pete Shelley Memorial Campaign.Lally set the group up two years ago after Shelley passed away in order to commemorate the singer with a blue plaque on his childhood home. £12,000 and a lot of fundraising activities later, the plaque was unveiled on 4th December 2020 by Malcolm Garrett, the artist who was recently awarded an MBE and designed early Buzzcocks album and single covers.The Campaign isn't stopping there though, in this interview you'll find out what other plans they have for the years ahead as well as some personal stories including how they each discovered the music of Pete Shelley, Buzzcocks and punk in general.Visit their site to find out how you can help out either financially or as a volunteer: peteshelleymemorial.com  Contact:Twitter: @BannedBiogsFacebook: @BannedBiographiesInstagram: @bannedbiographiesE-mail: bannedbiographies@gmail.com

Design influences society by provoking action that changes minds, inspiring new opinions, instilling values, and translating experiences across space and time by enabling people to communicate with each other through images, sounds, and stories. It is an expression of the soul that connects emotionally with a lasting lifetime impact.Professor Malcolm Garrett MBE RDI is a graphic designer who has mastered the art and science of creativity manifested through a diverse portfolio that spans four decades, creating landmark designs for musicians and bands including Buzzcocks, Duran Duran, Simple Minds, Boy George, Peter Gabriel, Oasis, and Pulp; numerous innovative digital projects for clients such as Apple, Virgin, Warner Brothers, Transport for London, Christian Aid, and Design Manchester; and with publishing, film and TV companies to reimagine their businesses through new media platforms and immersive technologies.Malcolm is currently Creative Director of the design consultancy Images&Co. Founder and Artistic Director of the annual Design Manchester festival. He was one of the first 10 designers to be inducted into the Design Week ‘Hall of Fame’ in 2015, and in 2017 he was nominated as one of Creative Review’s 50 ‘Creative Leaders.’ He is an Ambassador for Manchester School of Art, a BAFTA member, and a Fellow of the Institute of Typographic Designers. In 2020 Malcolm was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for ‘services to design.’Twitter @malcolmgarrett Instagram @beingmalcolmgarrett Websites www.malcolmgarrett.comDesign Manchester www.designmcr.com Web: www.unknownorigins.comTwitter: UnknownOrigins9Instagram: unknownoriginsuo77

British designer Malcolm Garrett talks about designing album covers for bands like Buzzcocks, Duran Duran, and Peter Gabriel in the 1980s. He also shares his thoughts on technology and why his agency was the first to embrace digital in 1990. There's even some insight into what it was like to be an art student in the 1970s – we'll give you a clue, it involves a tin of black paint and jeans!

I put a mic in front of Seattle musician Lars Swenson (The Catheters, Bread & Butter) to discuss Buzzcocks designer Malcolm Garrett, our favorite interactive gatefolds, and old Seattle on the “Ave”. What nerds! – –Support the show (https://www.venmo.com/Clarita-Hinojosa)

I put a mic in front of Seattle musician Lars Swenson (The Catheters, Bread & Butter) to discuss Buzzcocks designer Malcolm Garrett, our favorite interactive gatefolds, and old Seattle on the “Ave”. What nerds!Theme Music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John DwyerOther Music: "Surrender" by ONONOS, courtesy of ONONOSSources:Malcolm Garrett on his first ever Buzzcocks artwork, and his advice to emerging graphic designershttps://www.itsnicethat.com/news/malcolm-garrett-buzzcocks-love-battery-orgasm-addict-g-f-smith-graphic-design-200318https://www.itsnicethat.com/news/malcolm-garrett-drme-orgasm-addict-graphic-design-131017The Malcolm Garrett Collectionhttps://thenorthernquota.org/entertainment/exhibition-malcolm-garrett-collectionhttps://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2019/apr/25/punk-never-dies-celebrating-the-revolutionary-art-of-an-erahttp://www.malcolmgarrett.com/https://www.buzzcocks.com/((( PETE SHELLEY FOREVER )))

Launching soon is The Creative Boom Podcast, featuring fun and honest conversations with creatives from all walks of life. Hosted by Creative Boom's founder and editor, Katy Cowan, you can expect guests such as Malcolm Garrett, Anthony Burrill, Lisa Maltby, Barney Ibbotson & Stan Chow, Jane Bowyer, Rankin, Emma Reynolds, Jon Burgerman, Abbey Lossing, and many more. In the same spirit as Creative Boom magazine, this podcast aims to celebrate, inspire and support the creative community.

This edition of our Creative Lives podcast features an edit of a conversation recorded live between graphic designer Malcolm Garrett and Will Hudson. The discussion was part of an event that took place at G . F Smith’s Showspace in London, to coincide with Malcolm’s exhibition Orgasm Addict Reframed. Raised in Cheshire, Malcolm grew up alongside fellow designers Peter Saville and Keith Breeden, who all simultaneously discovered graphic design as a career path during their school days. Studying in Manchester, Malcolm was still at college when he embarked on his love for punk culture and music. Becoming embedded the UK’s early punk scene, it was during his second year of college, in 1977, that he created a record sleeve for the Buzzcocks, serving to kick-start his career in design. His work for music continued, and later became his passport to London from Manchester, once he’d graduated. He speaks about how opportunities arose through relentless hard work and curiosity, and why he thinks you have make your own luck. ... This episode of Creative Lives was was presented by Indi Davies, the interviewer was Will Hudson and the editor was Ivor Manly. Lecture in Progress is made possible with the support of a number of brand patrons – they include ustwo, GF Smith, Squarespace and The Paul Smith Foundation. Check out lectureinprogress.com for more details.

An exclusive conversation with iconic graphic designer Malcolm Garrett as part of the first in the new X series of unplanned episodes. Released on the day that the 'Orgasm Addict Reframed' exhibition opens at the G.F Smith Show Space in central London, I talk to Malcolm in the midst of hanging the work about his roots, early punk days, work in music and the benefit of restriction. Malcolm shares his love of Design Manchester and why it's important to share local talent globally. We talk technology, politics and THAT Buzzcocks record cover! A big thanks to G.F Smith and Jane Crowther for letting me into their home to make this happen. Orgasm Addict Reframed can be seen from 7-16th March at G.F Smith Showspace, 27-28 Eastcastle Street, London. https://www.malcolmgarrett.com/ https://www.gfsmith.com/ https://designmcr.com/ http://www.buzzcocks.com/site/index.html https://www.instagram.com/beingmalcolmgarrett/ https://twitter.com/malcolmgarrett

Via Malcolm’s first choice of music, early German experimental electronic music, we stumble upon a fascination for all things German. Malcolm feels a little disappointed with current bands, but he does admire Rammstein and Kraftwerk. He explains how this German fascination influences his design work and way of thinking. As he embraced digital technologies early on, going hand in hand with his interest in mass communication, he saw it rather as an opportunity to explore new disciplines and ways of thinking. And things will keep on changing dramatically, also the role of the designer. New media have been democratised. Malcolm doesn’t care about the technology, he is much more interested in how people communicate. (Recorded at Typeradio’s Sweet16) Krautrock :: Malcolm Garrett interview :: File Download (13:01 min / 12 MB)

Malcolm believes that new generations growing up with the latest digital technology will keep surprising us in the future. He foresees that the change of expectations and usage with this generation will stun us all. Malcolm thinks a lot about what he does and why he does things, sometimes too much. He tries to add layers to it. He prefers to think twice and act once, and tries not to think too much about creativity and intuition. Design just something he does. Malcolm talks about current projects like the Dublin Public Transport system and Dynamo London. He finally explains why he doesn’t really care how he is going to be remembered. (Recorded at Typeradio’s Sweet16) Malcolm’s studio AIG :: Dynamo London :: File Download (10:14 min / 9 MB)

Typeradio talked on the phone to Malcolm Garrett. As religion is the root of all evil Malcolm doesn’t want any part of it. He doesn’t trust himself as he is easily persuaded and difficult to convince. He is weary of heroes and currently questions the value of his possessions, although he does have a quite specific collection. Malcolm was once invited to join a punk band but never aspired to be a musician. Actually, he doesn’t even hold musicians in very high regard. (Recorded at Typeradio’s Sweet16) Malcolm Garrett bio :: Malcolm’s former studio AMX :: Seditionaries shop :: File Download (12:42 min / 12 MB)