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So Kanye West strolled through Harvard’s Graduate School of Design last Sunday evening and gave an impromptu speech about the importance of design and ensuring that things are properly “architected”.

The speech was transcribed by Lian Chikako Chang and posted on Archinect, the Graduate School of Design blog. Yeezus walked around with Kim, admired some models, invited everyone to the show that night, turned water into wine, and then delivered the following words of wisdom:

“So after walking through here I decided that I wanted to make sure for anyone that didn’t have tickets tonight that you all could have tickets to the show. So anybody who wants to come tonight, you can have tickets for the entire office!

“But I just wanted to tell you guys: I really do believe that the world can be saved through design, and everything needs to actually be “architected [sic].” And this is the reason why even some of the first DONDA employees were architects that started designing t-shirts instead of buildings. But just to see the work actually be actualised.

“If I sit down and talk to Oprah for 2 hours, the conversation is about realisation, self realisation, and actually seeing your creativity happen in front of you. So the reason why I turn up so much in interviews is because I’ve tasted what it means to create and be able to impact, and affect in a positive way.

And I know that there’s more creativity to happen. And I know that there’s traditionalists that hold back the good thoughts and there’s people in offices that stop the creative people, and [who] are intimidated by actual good ideas.

“I believe that utopia is actually possible—but we’re led by the least noble, the least dignified, the least tasteful, the dumbest, and the most political. So in no way am I a politician – I’m usually at my best politically incorrect and very direct. I really appreciate you guys’ willingness to learn and hone your craft, and not be lazy about creation.

“I’m very inspired to be in this space. Tonight, this show, if you come see it – um, I’m a bit self conscious because I’m showing it to architects. So the stage does have flaws in it. It’s an expression of emotion so give me a pass on that. And that’s basically all I have to say so thank you very much.”

Better yet, Virgil Abloh, the Creative Director of Kanye’s design house DONDA, posted a tweet that suggests that his was a part of a “DONDA design lecture series.” I’d really like to hear the rest of the lectures in the series. Thanks Yeezy, nice one.

[Via.]

Matt Derody

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