CRANBROOK ACADEMY OF ART
Rory King is currently in Cranbrook Academy of Art’s 2D Design MFA program, and teaches typography and design at Wayne State University. Previously, he has worked as a designer at Pratt Institute and 2×4. His work involves creating dark aesthetics with the intention of engendering spaces of public intimacy.
WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?
Born in Bethlehem PA and now live outside of Detroit MI
LEFTY OR RIGHTY?
Right-handed
MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL?
Night owl
FICTIONAL OR HISTORICAL CHARACTER YOU IDENTIFY WITH?
Dogs
FAVORITE MOVIE?
The Sandlot
FAVORITE TV BINGE WATCH?
Freaks and Geeks
FAVORITE TYPE OF MUSIC?
Goth or Eno
FAVORITE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM?
Twitter
FAVORITE PODCAST?
None
FAVORITE FINE ARTIST?
Mark Fisher
FAVORITE CHARITY/CAUSE?
Gun control
FAVORITE FREE TIME ACTIVITY?
Dancing If you were a designer, what would you do? Dog walker
A MANTRA OR SAYING YOU LIVE BY?
“I know I’m going to get got, but I’m going to get mine more than I get got, though.” – Marshawn Lynch
