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Jul 2, 2024 50 min

Michael Mrak

from The Illustration Department Podcast Hosted by Giuseppe Castellano

Giuseppe Castellano talks to Michael Mrak, Creative Director for Scientific American, about how often (and where) he looks for illustrators; why he chooses not to not use AI for SciAm’s illustration needs; why the need for good, smart, human-made illustration isn’t going away anytime soon; and more. Michael can be found on LinkedIn. Artists mentioned in this episode include: Jerome Snyder, Boris Artzybasheff, Heath Robinson, Roger Hayward, Ben Shahn, Stanley Meltzoff, Yuko Shimizu, Brian Stauffer, and Sam Falconer If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack, or a supporter on Patreon. On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello.

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