We kick off season 2 with an exploration of the color purple through design history. And then we uncover the meaning of Prince’s “Love Symbol” with art director Mitch Monson. Also: the interpretations behind color theory and Olympics TV branding.

Produced and hosted by Brian Moore and Sam Malott Brown.

Story Editing by Jeffery Brown, Audio engineering and mixing by Julia Sikora.

Guest starring Mitch Monson. 

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Forming Function Season 2 is supported in part by grant funding from Michigan Architectural Foundation.