Conversations with Paul Rand (

A short film by Preston McLanahan interviewing Paul Rand, the great American Modernist designer. Filmed in 1996, shortly before his death he talks about his process, art, aesthetics, and design in general. A very inspirational video and soon to be released on DVD.

[@kayaeki]

Here from Domesticka course, thank you so much Linus, this is so beautiful! I wish i could see more content similar to this, reading comments from 12 years ago is wonderful

[@moonjungjang]

Please add the following to the description>> A film by Preston McClanahan Cinematography: Peter O’Neill Sound Recordist: John Terry Music: Noel McClanahan Piano: Nathan Springhart Titles Yuichiro Nishizawa and Cyrus Highsmith Students: Rachel Kirby, Maureen Mulligan, Garland Lin, and Annie Sung Production Assistants: Jason O’Neill and Guus Floor Transcriptions: Debra McManus and Alison Childs Special Thanks to Paul Rand, Marion Rand, Hans Van Dijk, David Colvin, Jeffrey Kalin, and Bill Webster Funded by The Rhode Island School of Design Development Faculty Development Fund, Rhode Island Community Foundation, and Clarence Lee

[@RicardoDonoso-ub3vl]

Thanks for load the video

[@dlewand691]

The title is "Conversations with Paul Rand" and runs about 30 minutes. It's a full interview with him in his home and at school with students. Very awesome video.

[@habanerisimo]

Rand was a star!!

[@hobodivine]

I agree. On another note... I find it humorous how the average business is constantly reinventing themselves. Logos and all. Trying to front as if "To cool to care" but really terrified of being left behind and no real clarity on what they are (as a company). This probably doesn't even make sense... but I was so bewildered when I saw the New Ups logo. Why would you get rid of an amazing logo of a parcel and replace it with a sheild?

[@mrmatias2618]

Lectures studied. Greeting from ANgola.

[@voxieart]

Wow, at 2:59 - that typography style is still used to this day!

[@redazaki9598]

it's timeless suisse typography

[@rustledesign]

yes i agree although i still admire rand

[@dlewand691]

@UntitledNumbers NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD: “Conversations with Paul Rand” Directed by Preston McClanahan $40.00 (includes shipping) Check or money order only. Paypal purchasing coming in the near future. Visit paul-rand [dot com] for ordering info.

[@UntitledNumbers]

Is there a better quality version of this film anywhere?

[@Martin-xc5ti]

Hi Dan, is the movie available online ?

[@toiseywoisey]

Norman Rockwell has great compositional skills…

[@dlewand691]

NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD: “Conversations with Paul Rand” Directed by Preston McClanahan $40.00 (includes shipping) Check or money order only. Paypal purchasing coming in the near future. Visit paul-rand [dot com] for ordering info.

[@dlewand691]

True, his work is simple, but it's not about production times, it's about the idea. And if his words were "easily devised through ones own cognitive ability", why has no one else written or commented on design and art this way? I have to disagree, but everyone's a designer with an opinion these days.

[@ChrisM70]

"...soon to be released on DVD." What is the DVD called? Is the DVD all about Paul Rand? I'm guessing the video is much longer?

[@KarenP78912]

Ok.

[@voxieart]

Hehe, "...Art is: If you're lucky!"

[@toiseywoisey]

I love and respect Paul Rand and his work, but when he says Rockwell has "no form" he's dead wrong. The formal composition of some of Rockwells compositions are as sophisticated as the old masters. Rand has a point though, if he means that in Rockwell's painting the content dominates. Rand is a little bit jealous because he couldn't render and manner as well as Rockwell.

[@kamakozy13]

I wouldn't jump to that conclusion on the last part of your statement there lmao