Joel Johnson interviews Syd Mead: part 2 (BBtv)

Today on BBtv, part 2 of Boing Boing Gadgets editor Joel Johnson's interview with his hero, futurist and artist Syd Mead, on the evolution of conceptual design.
In this installment, we go inside Syd's studio in Pasadena, CA, and learn more about the creative process behind his work for movies, television, and automobile design -- both Hot Wheels and life-sized -- and how Syd feels about design in the video game industry.
Mead is a former designer for Ford Motor Company and US Steel. His designs have appeared in many movies, including Aliens, Tron, and Blade Runner.
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[@Splatterpunk_OldNewYork]

This man was an Art God.

[@achivemore]

That is so awesome, thanks for sharing. he's our favorite

[@3UZFE]

Thanks for that interview.

[@onprint4868]

I love Syd Mead personality, I´m sure he is in God´s places. Bless.

[@dougg1075]

The man

[@Illumirage]

he is very intelligent

[@SeeBillyRun]

Syd is right when he made that comment about the proper lack of art training in the education system. As a graduate of the Industrial Design program at the Ontario College of Art & Design 2008 I can confirm he's observation. I don't know about other art/design schools, but I know we did not have any drafting, drawing for design, or SolidWorks/Rhino 3D classes (for the Industrial Design students). However, we were taught great conceptual/methodology skills..., but still.... :\

[@SocksWithSandals]

Legend

[@Tellin08]

I love your interviews with syd mead. do you have any longer uncut videos with him or better yet raw whole footage? I'm learning so much from him.

[@Dinkymod]

What's the music? Good stuff. Also Syd Mead is incredible.

[@morgs2020]

Can't wait to see Aliens Colonial Marines

[@seanwieland9763]

RIP Syd Mead

[@kentallard8852]

There is another Aliens vs Predator game coming out early 2010, so it would be after that for reasons of marketing.

[@TalkernateHistory]

@DivineStrike00 I know right? That thing is rad.

[@OpticalHaze]

well is this gonna ever come out then?

[@andyr0ck]

Anyone else find the background music a little loud? Ace interview though.

[@Wolvend]

I feel optimistic for a future retroism revival with the Tesla Cyberpunk Truck. Its showing the whole industry there's a want for things that push aesthetic beyond.

[@OpticalHaze]

what videogame that he worked for is he talking ?

[@peng9179]

Can anyone tell me what game it was he worked on?

[@madwez]

Rip :(

[@MrCantStopTheRobot]

Don't be sad it's over. Be glad it happened!

[@MOOEMAN]

Instead of going to ryerson I should've went to OCAD =(

[@kentallard8852]

Aliens: Colonial Marines

[@Usulplokoon]

I love Mass Effect.... but they sorta ripped Syd off lol