Best Type Foundry Podcasts (2025)

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Certified Letter Nerds with Alanna Munro of Arcane Type Foundry 37:38

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Send us a text Today’s conversation is with Alanna Munro of Arcane Type Foundry. She is a certified letter nerd, designer, and educator. In this conversation you’ll hear about Alanna’s creative process for designing type, the importance of squinting, and common misconceptions about independent foundries. You’ll also hear helpful, actionable advice …

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S02/E12 - Kieron Anthony Lewis on Editorial Design, Identity, and Finding Meaning Through Work 1:06:16

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Kieron Anthony Lewis is an editorial designer, speaker, educator, and Adobe Live host whose work is deeply rooted in culture, community, and meaning. In this conversation, we go far beyond design portfolios and talk about the life experiences that shaped how he works and why he creates. We discuss the monumental Lagos publication, designing books a…

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S02/E11 - James Barnard on Creativity, Speed, and Designing a Life You Love 1:05:44

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James Barnard is one of the most recognizable logo designers working today, but this conversation goes far beyond logos. We talk about how he entered design at 25, why he left agency life, and how freelancing became the turning point that gave him freedom and clarity in his work. James shares how a single TikTok changed everything, why he only pres…

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S02/E10 - The Creative Life of Angela Lyons: Visibility, Intent, and Showing Up 1:11:27

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In this episode of CAPTN OffScript, I sit down with UK based designer, creative director, and community builder Angela Lyons for a grounded and deeply honest conversation about the creative life. Angela has worked in the industry for more than 20 years across branding, editorial design, magazine design, web design, and podcasting. She is also the c…

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Books as Art with Andrew Huot of Big River Bindery 28:12

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Send us a text Today I’m joined by Andrew Huot, who is book making royalty: a book artist, bookbinder, printer, and conservator whose artists’ books are in collections across the US, from the Art Institute of Chicago to Yale University. In this conversation, you’ll hear what the term “book arts” means. You’ll learn what a typical day in Andrew’s st…

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S02/E09 - David Airey on Creativity, Calm, and a Life Built With Intention 1:03:01

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In this episode of CAPTN OffScript I sit down with David Airey, a designer whose books, thinking, and calm perspective have shaped how countless creatives approach identity design. But we go far beyond the craft in this conversation and explore the human side of a long creative life. David talks openly about growing up during the Troubles in Northe…

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Emerging Typeface Designers Ivana Vukmirovic & Mahrukh Saeed 24:08

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Send us a text Meet emerging typeface designers, Ivana Vukmirovic and Mahrukh Saeed! Ivana designed a typeface called Lindworm and Mahrukh designed a typeface called Khabartoon. In the following conversation, you'll get to hear about each typeface, their perfect type pairings, sensory descriptions of each, as well as what each of these emerging typ…

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S02/E08 - Mat Voyce on Anxiety, Creativity, and Finding Your Thing 1:01:25

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In this episode of CAPTN OffScript I sit down with Mat Voyce, the designer known for his expressive type animation work and his instantly recognizable visual language. We go far beyond the craft in this conversation and dive into the emotional and personal side of being a creative today. Mat talks openly about growing up as an introverted kid, find…

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Choose Your Own Adventure with George Wylesol 34:54

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Send us a text Down the rabbit hole we go! Each conversation in this series connects in unexpected ways; each new episode spurring a new line of inquiry, like a tunnel turning off in a different direction, each with an origin that’s traced back to episode 273. This episode features George Wylesol who is an artist and author based in Baltimore, Mary…

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S02/E07 - From Magic Tricks to Iconic Brands – The Bill Gardner Story 1:06:32

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Bill Gardner has reviewed more logos than almost anyone on the planet — over 450,000 through his work with LogoLounge. But behind the numbers is a deep-thinking, long-game designer who believes that real identity design isn’t about trends — it’s about clarity, consistency, and curiosity. In this episode of CAPTN OffScript, Bill shares the winding s…

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Humanizing the Experiences of Dementia Using Disappearing Ink Technology with Rachel Arthur of boom saloon 32:22

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Send us a text Today’s guest and her team’s most recent book project is truly emotional and inspiring. In this conversation, you’ll hear from Rachel Arthur, Founder and Editor of boom saloon, “an independent publisher dedicated to democratizing creativity for good”. You’ll hear about their most recent publication (and deeply personal project) that …

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S02/E06 - Redefining Indigenous Design: Jennifer Taback on Leading with Culture, Story, and Courage 1:03:49

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Jennifer Taback didn’t set out to become the co-founder of one of Canada’s leading Indigenous creative studios — but that’s exactly what she’s built with Design de Plume. In this episode of CAPTN OffScript, Jennifer shares her journey from tech burnout to co-leading a values-driven design agency that works with clients like Indigenous Tourism Ontar…

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Making Time with Author Maria Bowler 35:08

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Send us a text This episode features Maria Bowler, author of ‘Making Time: A New Vision for Crafting a Life Beyond Productivity’. In this conversation, Maria clarifies the way we orient to the world, either as “the producer” or “the maker”. She dives deep into the problematic ideas around productivity, the ways in which these ideas reinforce coloni…

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S02/E05 - Destination: Design – A Conversation with Adrien Piro, CEO of Creative Market 1:02:16

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From art teacher to tech CEO, Adrien Piro has taken one of the most unconventional paths to the top of the design world — and she’s now leading one of the most recognized creative platforms on the planet: Creative Market. In this episode of CAPTN OffScript, we talk about what it really takes to lead with purpose in an industry where growth is often…

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On a Trip with Amanda Breeze of TRIPPER Magazine 49:55

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Send us a text In this conversation, you’ll hear from Amanda Breeze, a cannabis writer based out of Toronto, Canada, who documents international cannabis culture and explores new smells. This year she launched Tripper Magazine, an adventure travel guide to the world’s cannabis friendly destinations. In this conversation, you’ll learn about the proc…

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S02/E04 - How SNASK Built a Creative Empire Without Playing by the Rules 58:33

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From zero agency experience to global design legends, Erik and Freddie of SNASK have built one of the boldest, loudest, and most unforgettable creative studios in the world – and they did it all by breaking the rules. In this episode of CAPTN OffScript, we head to Stockholm (via pink offices and sarcastic banter) to hear how SNASK became a creative…

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Living at the Intersection of Art, Design & Digital Media with Julian Brown 52:49

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Send us a text Julian Brown is an independent motion designer and augmented-reality artist. In this conversation, you'll hear how Julian and his wife, Amy Shackleton, work together to merge the worlds of fine art and digital media to create interactive installations. You'll also hear how the design space and the fine art space differ in terms of ho…

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S02/E03 – From Ponies to a 7-Figure Brand: Kristy Campbell’s Journey to Pink Pony Creative 54:05

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From galloping around the backyard as a pony-obsessed kid to running a globally recognized creative studio, Kristy Campbell is living proof that embracing your weirdness can lead to wild success. In this episode of CAPTN OffScript, Kristy shares how she turned a 100-day design challenge into Pink Pony Creative, a bold and playful brand that’s now a…

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Brave Creative Humans: Living a Brave Creative Humanity 19:42

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Send us a text Welcome to the Brave Creative Humans series! This is the final episodes in the series featuring some of the many past Talk Paper Scissors guests who exemplify brave creative living: Allison MacKenzie, Kevin Shaw, Vincent Wanga, Meg Lewis, Emad Saedi, and Justine Abigail Yu. In this episode, the 6 answer this question: “In your opinio…

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S02/E02 - The Current State of Design - Part 2 43:01

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In this episode of CAPTN OffScript, I continue the conversation with James Martin (Made By James), James Barnard, Angela Lyons, and Jennifer Taback to explore how AI is transforming the creative industry. We discuss the difference between generative and assistive AI, the ethics of AI-generated design, and how technology is changing creativity, sust…

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Brave Creative Humans: Colouring Outside the Lines 23:11

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Send us a text Welcome to the Brave Creative Humans series! This is the fifth of 6 episodes featuring some of the many past Talk Paper Scissors guests who exemplify brave creative living: Allison MacKenzie, Kevin Shaw, Vincent Wanga, Meg Lewis, Emad Saedi, and Justine Abigail Yu. In this episode, the 6 answer this question: “How do you ‘colour outs…

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S02/E01 - The Current State of Design - Part 1 47:23

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In this Season 2 opener of CAPTN OffScript, I bring together four leading creatives from around the world to explore the current state of design. The industry has shifted dramatically over the past two decades – from the fall of print and the rise of digital platforms to the emergence of AI and the constant pressure of personal branding. This round…

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Brave Creative Humans: Comparison 32:00

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Send us a text Welcome to the Brave Creative Humans series! This is the fourth of 6 episodes featuring some of the many past Talk Paper Scissors guests who exemplify brave creative living: Allison MacKenzie, Kevin Shaw, Vincent Wanga, Meg Lewis, Emad Saedi, and Justine Abigail Yu. In this episode, the 6 answer this question: “What is your approach …

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Brave Creative Humans: Failure (Part 2) 30:41

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Send us a text Welcome to the Brave Creative Humans series! This is the second of 6 episodes featuring some of the many past Talk Paper Scissors guests who exemplify brave creative living: Allison MacKenzie, Kevin Shaw, Vincent Wanga, Meg Lewis, Emad Saedi, and Justine Abigail Yu. In this episode, the 6 answer this questions: “When is a time when y…

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Brave Creative Humans: Failure (Part 1) 19:29

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Send us a text Welcome to the Brave Creative Humans series! This is the second of 6 episodes featuring some of the many past Talk Paper Scissors guests who exemplify brave creative living: Allison MacKenzie, Kevin Shaw, Vincent Wanga, Meg Lewis, Emad Saedi, and Justine Abigail Yu. In this episode, the 6 answer this questions: “How do you sense fail…

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Brave Creative Humans: Perfection 24:34

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Send us a text Welcome to the Brave Creative Humans series! This is the first of 6 episodes featuring some of the many past Talk Paper Scissors guests who exemplify brave creative living: Allison MacKenzie, Kevin Shaw, Vincent Wanga, Meg Lewis, Emad Saedi, and Justine Abigail Yu. In this episode, the 6 answer these questions: "What are your thought…

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Brave Creative Human Book Launch Day! 24:03

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Send us a text Surprise! Brave Creative Human is here one month early. In this episode, I share the serendipitous story behind the book, why it exists, and who it’s for. There's a special guest appearance by Creativity Professor and Drag Queen, Guy Anabella, who wrote the book’s foreword and joins me to talk about brave creative humanity. Themes in…

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50. Season Finale: Thank You, See You Soon 6:17

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Fifty episodes. Countless lessons. One unforgettable season. In this special finale of Season One, I look back on the wild, inspiring, and emotional journey that has been The Type Convo. From honest chats and surprising insights to creative breakthroughs and personal stories, this season has been so much more than I ever imagined. I take a moment t…

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Accessible Digital Publishing with Laura Brady 56:00

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Send us a text It’s the final episode before Talk Paper Scissors takes a break until September and we have one of the best with us today, talking all about accessibility in digital publishing. Laura Brady is an accessible publishing expert who works with eBound Canada, the Accessible Books Consortium, the International Publishers Association, and A…

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Making Magic 13:44

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Send us a text Let’s make magic! In this episode you’ll hear about Diana’s latest collaborative making project (that could involve you!) called Making Magic; a collection of creativity kits that anyone can use to experience a bit of everyday joy and wonder. You’ll hear about the first batch of kits ready to share (Upcycled Zine Kits), as well as th…

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49. The Monday Break(Through) 032 - Keep What Gives, Let Go of What Doesn’t 6:56

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This Monday Break(Through) began with a simple late-night conversation that turned into a life philosophy: keep what gives you something back, and gently let go of what doesn’t. In this episode, I’m unpacking what that really means – how we often carry emotional weight out of guilt or habit, how to define what “gives” in your life, and why staying …

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A Home for Zines: The Toronto Zine Library & Archive 30:32

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Send us a text A home for zines! From makers near and far, with small and large publications, you’ll hear about the exciting medium of zines where anything can happen at the intersection of art and independent publishing. This is the 4th and final episode in the series, featuring the Toronto Zine Library. The Toronto Zine Library & Archive (TZL) is…

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Zines to Feel Seen with Sisley Mark 25:30

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Send us a text Yesssss zines! From makers near and far, with small and large publications, you’ll hear about the exciting medium of zines where anything can happen at the intersection of art and independent publishing. This is the 3rd of 4 episode in the series, featuring Sisley Mark. Sisley is a Chicago-based artist and creative. She primarily wor…

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48. From Fear to Front Stage: A Real Life with Liz Mosley 1:02:27

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What happens when a simple “no” becomes the launchpad for a whole new mindset? In this episode of The Type Convo, I talk to the brilliant Liz Mosley - designer, educator, podcast host, and Adobe Express Ambassador - about how she turned the fear of rejection into a superpower. We dive into the story behind her 100 Rejections Challenge, why your ‘no…

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47. The Monday Break(Through) 031 - Work Like a Pro, Laugh Like a Kid 5:21

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We often hear “work hard, play hard” – but what does that actually look like when you’re building a creative career? In this solo episode, I reflect on one simple but powerful idea shared by designer Alex Center: “Take the work seriously, not yourself.” It’s the kind of mindset that separates burnout from brilliance. In this talk, I dive into: • Wh…

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(Feeling All the) Feels Zine with Hannah and Sarah 44:36

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Send us a text Zines! Zines! Hooray for Zines! From makers near and far, with small and large publications, you’ll hear about the exciting medium of zines where anything can happen at the intersection of art and independent publishing. This is the 2nd of 4 episode in the series, featuring Hannah and Sarah of Feels Zine. In this episode, you’ll hear…

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46. Take the Work Seriously, Not Yourself: Lessons from Alex Center 1:04:54

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In this episode of The Type Convo, I chat with designer, brand builder, and CENTER studio founder Alex Center - whose career journey spans from shaping billion-dollar brands at Coca-Cola (hello, vitaminwater and smartwater) to launching one of today’s most culture-conscious design studios. We dive into what it really means to lead a creative life t…

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Life is Collage with Ioana of Artizine UK 53:21

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Send us a text Welcome to a 4-part publishing series all about the world of zines! From makers near and far, with small and large publications, you’ll hear about this exciting medium where anything can happen at the intersection of art and independent publishing. First up we have Ioana Simion, who is an artist-educator and facilitator based London.…

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45. The Monday Break(Through) 030 - The Healthiest Designer in the Room Is Doing Less, Not More 9:52

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What if the key to better creativity wasn’t doing more - but doing less? In this episode of The Monday Break(Through), I dive deep into the real foundations of sustainable creativity: your mental health, physical habits, and the systems you build to protect your energy. From breaking free of hustle culture and burnout to practical ways you can reth…

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Emerging Typeface Designers Paulina Marin & Darrab Qureshi 30:54

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Send us a text Meet emerging typeface designers, Paulina Marin and Darrab Qureshi! Paulina designed a typeface called Funky Pants and Darrab designed an Arabic typeface called Qalam in GCM 806 Advanced Typography at Toronto Metropolitan University. In the following conversation, you'll get to hear about each typeface. You'll also hear their perfect…

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44. The Monday Break(Through) 029 - Labels Are for Folders, Not Designers 6:55

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Feeling stuck between being a “specialist” and wanting to explore it all? You’re not alone. In this deeply personal episode, I’m unpacking my own journey through years of creative reinvention - from web design, branding, SEO, and templates to finally landing on type design (and even that doesn’t cover it all). This episode is for anyone who’s ever …

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Be The Glitch You Want to See in the Matrix with James McCrae 43:54

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Send us a text Welcome to a thought-provoking and paradigm-shifting conversation with James McCrae, author, poet, and teacher who empowers creators to live with purpose and turn imagination into reality. In this conversation you’ll hear how James’ career has always been rooted in both art and writing, including his navigation through various facets…

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Toronto Tourism, Graffiti Culture & Emotional Infrastructure with Alex Sein 59:22

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Send us a text Today we have educator, storyteller and Toronto tourism go-to, Alex Sein @BeardedProf416. In this conversation, you’ll hear Alex’s story of becoming a Torontonian, including his link to graffiti culture in the city and how he accidentally became intwined in this community. You’ll hear about the history of graffiti, why it matters and…

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43. The Monday Break(Through) 028 - Turning 39 and Letting Go of the Timeline Trap 8:01

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Birthdays can feel like pressure points. We reflect, we compare, we wonder if we’re “on track.” But what if the number doesn’t matter at all? In today’s episode, I’m turning 39 – and instead of looking back with regret or rushing toward future goals, I’m pausing to talk about how age is just a marker, not a deadline. I share thoughts on comparison,…

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Nature x Creativity with Paige Deasley 34:34

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Send us a text Today’s conversation features Paige Deasley, photographer, storyteller, and creative strategist passionate about helping people reconnect with nature. In this conversation, you’ll hear about Paige’s life that exists at the intersection of nature and creativity. You’ll hear how she handles working remotely while immersing herself in n…

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42. Why ‘Iconic’ Is More Than a Buzzword – Scott Fuller Gets Real on Timeless Design 55:30

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In this episode of The Type Convo, I sit down with Scott Fuller – the one-man dynamo behind The Studio Temporary and the Instagram handle @studiotemporary. From leaving a mechanical engineering scholarship to launching his own studio from the back of a sign shop, Scott’s journey is all about grit, faith, and the relentless pursuit of iconic design.…

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Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr., Citizen Printer 44:03

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Send us a text Today we have the one, the only, Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr., an American printer, book artist and papermaker who has been puttin’ ink on paper since 1949. He is a citizen printer, which you’ll hear much more about very soon. In this conversation, you’ll hear about Amos’ incredible book, Citizen Printer, including how it came to be, what …

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41. The Monday Break(Through) 027 - Why Being a Great Designer Just Isn’t Enough Anymore 6:07

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In this solo episode of Monday Break(Through), I dive into a truth many creatives are quietly struggling with: being a great designer just isn’t enough anymore. From brand strategy to video editing, SEO to motion graphics, designers today are expected to wear every hat in the creative studio—and it’s exhausting. I talk about why the industry shifte…

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40. The Monday Break(Through) 026 - Everyone’s Just Figuring It Out (Even the Pros) 8:33

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In this episode of The Monday Break(Through), I dive into a truth that keeps surfacing in almost every conversation I’ve had with my podcast guests - and in my own life: no one really has it all figured out. Not the viral creatives, not the award-winning designers, not even the people we admire most. Behind every beautiful portfolio and curated Ins…

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39. Obsessed with Letters: Ian Barnard on Mastery, Mistakes & Making Fonts 1:08:11

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What do you do when your wife is watching Downton Abbey, your newborn needs feeding, and your creative spark is burning out? If you’re Ian Barnard—you pick up a “Calligraphy for Dummies” book and unknowingly set yourself on a path that leads to Creative Market bestsellers, fonts spotted in Starbucks, and a global community of lettering lovers. In t…