Semadar Megged

Giuseppe Castellano talks to Semadar Megged, former Art Director at Penguin Random House, about her approach to art direction; what makes good illustrators good; why it’s important to not just look at art, but to be curious about it; and more.To learn more about Semadar, visit semadarmegged.com.Artists mentioned in this episode include: Loren Long, Maurice Sendak, Renata Liwska, David Elliot, David Small, Christian Robinson; Ben Shahn, David Stone Martin, Andy Warhol, R.O. Blechman, and Will Hillenbrand 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.