The Design of Fear
From 1-800-SAD-DZGN by 1-800-SAD-DZGN
October 31, 2025 · 1h 19m · Season 2 · Episode 4
About this episode
In this episode, Ayden and Ty explore the aesthetics of horror and how design shapes fear.
This is 1-800-SAD-DZGN. Your creative hotline with Ayden Lindsay and Ty Yamamoto In Episode 26, "The Design of Fear," Ayden and Ty dive into the aesthetics of horror — how fear takes shape through design. From vintage slasher posters to minimal modern nightmares, we explore how visuals, typography, and mood turn terror into an art form. No SAD to RAD this week, we ran out of time. We also reviewed last week’s Font of the Week, Futura, and announced our next font pick, Elsewhere, available on Adobe. New episodes 9am MST every other Friday! Ready to dial into design? Hit play and let’s get started. Your inspiration is important to us. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @1800SADDZGN Discord Server: https://discord.gg/2rcRSBQHth Patreon: patreon.com/1800saddzgn Got a design question or a topic you want us to cover? Reach out at 1800SADDZGN@gmail.com.
People in this episode
Hosts: Ayden Lindsay, Ty Yamamoto
Topics covered
- design
- horror
- aesthetics
- typography
- visuals
- art
Keywords
- design
- fear
- horror
- typography
- art
- Futura
- Elsewhere
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Adobe, Instagram, Discord Server, Patreon, 1-800-SAD-DZGN
Books & works: Futura, Elsewhere
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