Questioning What We Inherit: Natalia Ilyin on Writing, Design, and Critical Thinking

Natalia Ilyin, writer, educator, and critic, explores how the stories and assumptions we inherit shape the way we think, create, and understand the world. She discusses the intersection of writing and design, the importance of questioning established narratives, and how critical thinking can lead to more thoughtful and meaningful creative work.

Timstamps:

01:36 Looking Beyond the Surface
04:27 Finding a Path from Design to History
05:32 Growing Up Surrounded by Stories
09:28 Creativity, Propaganda, and Psychological Warfare
11:20 Learning to Discern the Truth
14:52 Finding What Design History Leaves Out
18:59 Challenging the Constructs of Design
20:12 Teaching History Backwards
21:48 The Relationship Between Writing and Design
26:15 Writing Books and Balancing Two Cultures
28:00 What It Means to Be Unapologetically Creative
29:40 Finding and Protecting Your Creative Voice