The Developing Life Podcast

Making Design Matter: From Punk Rock to Print | ft. Rick Griffith

• Davron Bowman | Heather Crank | Tru Adams • Season 2 • Episode 2

🎙️ From Punk Rock to Design Revolution: The Radical Mind of Rick Griffith

What happens when you mix punk rock rebellion, radical design, and a relentless commitment to community? You get Rick Griffith—a typographer, cultural instigator, and creative force reshaping the future of design.

In this episode of Developing Life, Rick takes us on a journey through his evolution—from growing up in the underground punk scene to challenging the status quo in the design world. He shares raw insights on:

🔥 Why the best ideas STILL have to compete for attention
🔥 How punk rock shaped his philosophy on creativity & activism
🔥 Why design should serve the people, not just corporations
🔥 How to build a movement, not just a career

If you’ve ever felt like an outsider, a disruptor, or someone who wants to create work that actually matters—this episode is a must-listen. 🎧

Hit play and get ready for an unfiltered conversation that just might change the way you think about design, creativity, and community forever.

🚀 Listen now & share your biggest takeaway! #RickGriffith #DesignForChange #PunkRock #CreativeRevolution #DevelopingLifePodcast

Connect with Rick- https://www.instagram.com/rickgriffith/?hl=en

Explore More Matter- https://morematter.com/

The Black Astronaut Project- https://blarp.org/about/

Rick Griffith's Visual Galleries on Display- https://mcadenver.org/blog/interview-exhibiting-denver-based-visual-artist-rick-griffith

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