
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!
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 321 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Today’s conversation is a fun one! We have the one, the only James Martin, who is a British designer, author, and educator best known as Made By James. For more than 20 years, he has helped thousands of creatives, founders, and brands build recogniza... more
Discussions of AI are everywhere today; it’s the culture in which we’re all currently swimming (sometimes drowning!). But today’s guest is the best of the best as it relates to the intersection of AI, the law, and digital publishing. He offers fresh ... more
Happy summer everyone! This marks the final episode of Talk Paper Scissors before I head on my summer/social media sabbatical until September.
Today’s episode contains a compilation of voices from DesignThinkers Vancouver from May 2026. The theme of... more
We’re having conversations with magazine-makers— big and small, new and seasoned, independent and commercial—from all over the world, who are sharing what they do and how they do it. This year’s line up includes folks making magazines for kids, art a... more
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This show features in-depth conversations with designers, educators, editors, and publishers who explore typography, print, publishing, and the broader design ecosystem. Episodes typically unpack the guest's practice, the business of independent publishing or design education, and the intersection of craft and technology—from zines and kids' magazines to NASA's digital storytelling strategies. A standout throughline is a human-centered approach to storytelling, craft, and community, often with practical takeaways on production, distribution, and collaboration that are valuable for aspiring designers, publishers, and educators alike.
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