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Talk Paper Scissors

Diana Varma
Typography
Creativity
Storytelling
Graphic Design
Failure
Toronto
Design
Art
Creative Process
Community Engagement
Brave Creative Human
Zines
Success
Social Media
Design Education
Personal Growth
Sign Painting
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Artificial Intelligence
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Join host, Diana Varma, as she explores the wonderful world of design and printing, typography and branding, books and publishing. Diana loves nothing more than getting creative with Creatives about all things creative. Ready to have some fun? Let's Talk Paper Scissors!

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Tre Seals
Founder of Vocal Type and designer specializing in archival-inspired typography
Vocal Type
Episode: Personal and Peoples Histories Held in Letterforms with Tré Seals of Vocal Type
Marc O'Brien
Award-winning creative director and strategist; co-founder of Climate Designers; senior adjunct faculty at California College of the Arts
Climate Designers; California College of the Arts
Episode: First Things First 2020 with Marc O’Brien and Benjamin Gaydos
Benjamin Gaydos
Detroit-based designer and educator; co-founder of Goodgood; professor at University of Michigan-Flint
Goodgood; University of Michigan-Flint
Episode: First Things First 2020 with Marc O’Brien and Benjamin Gaydos
James Edmondson
Type designer, OH no Type Co
OH no Type Co
Episode: Designing Systems of Type (Mistakes and All!) with James Edmondson of OH no Type Co.
Tim Miller
High school educator with 20 years in drama, music, history
Independent/Education
Episode: The Library Loiterers - Vol. I: Following the Fear with Tim Miller at Robarts Library
Lauren Hortie
Teacher at Oasis Skateboard Factory
Oasis Skateboard Factory
Episode: Sabotaging Self-Sabotage with Lauren Hortie of Oasis Skateboard Factory
Kate Robson
Registered psychotherapist in Toronto, Ontario; author of Something to Hold Onto
Private practice, author
Episode: The Magic of Metaphor with Psychotherapist and Author Kate Robson
Jordan Grey
Graphic Communication Management student
University course with Diana Varma
Episode: Clarendon: An Incomplete History of Type
Marci Stepak
Library lover and walker launching a 100-branch walking journey in Toronto
Being Marci; Toronto Public Library Foundation
Episode: Marci Stepak on Walking 300 km Through Grief, Connection, and Library Joy (Every Library TO)

Host

Diana Varma
Host of Talk Paper Scissors, design educator and host of the show

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
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    I'm loving this podcast. Diana has great guests on the show and she is a solid interviewer. I like that she speaks with many different creatives. It is a really fun and interesting listen.

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    Cwamne
    United States3 years ago

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Guests consistently bring expertise across design and publishing.
The host anchors strong conversations with practical insights.
The show's mix of academia and industry feels authentic and well-curated.
Listeners likely value the accessible yet deep discussions on craft and culture.
Diana brings in diverse guests and asks thoughtful, engaging questions.

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#64
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
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#181
Canada/Arts/Design
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#214
Germany/Arts/Design
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#244
France/Arts/Design
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#152
South Korea/Arts/Design
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#198
South Africa/Arts/Design

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Personal and Peoples Histories Held in Letterforms with Tré Seals of Vocal Type
Q: What challenges do you see for new designers in pricing and licensing fonts?
Tre discusses the gray areas of licensing, the multiplier concept for perpetual ownership, and the broader need for education and resources around licensing and pricing.
Personal and Peoples Histories Held in Letterforms with Tré Seals of Vocal Type
Q: Where do you see your Martin typefaces used today, and what is the goal for their ongoing relevance?
Tre explains how VTC Martin and its display variant have appeared in Black Lives Matter murals and campaigns, and emphasizes using the fonts to diversify design and bring cultural stories into new contexts.
Personal and Peoples Histories Held in Letterforms with Tré Seals of Vocal Type
Q: What is your type origin story?
Tre describes his early exposure to cursive and calligraphy, starting businesses in school, and how those experiences shaped his path into typography and founding Vocal Type.
First Things First 2020 with Marc O’Brien and Benjamin Gaydos
Q: What type of projects are you working on besides the manifesto?
Marc discusses teaching a climate and culture course, branding work for climate-related clients, and running climatedesigners.org, illustrating how practice, teaching, and impact projects intersect in his work.
First Things First 2020 with Marc O’Brien and Benjamin Gaydos
Q: Why make the 2020 edition a living, open-source document?
To democratize influence, invite diverse voices, and reflect the rapidly evolving climate and social-pjustice landscape so that design can respond to real-world needs rather than stay fixed in the past.

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What is Talk Paper Scissors about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A design-focused conversation series that brings in designers, typographers, artists, and publishing professionals to unpack creative practice, branding, and the history of making. Episodes frequently center on process, from type design and letterpress to branding systems and design justice, often weaving in hands-on techniques, industry perspectives, and cultural context. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on still-relevant crafts (like typography and letterpress) and thoughtful discussions about ethics, accessibility, and the evolving relationship between design and technology. Listeners can expect practical insights for creatives, researchers, and design thinkers who enjoy deep dives into making, culture, and publishing.

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