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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
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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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Jasmin Gulati
Typeface designer featured in the episode
TMU (Toronto Metropolitan University) student
Episode: Emerging Typeface Designers: Juliette Bifolchi & Jasmin Gulati
Juliette Bifolchi
Typeface designer featured in the episode
TMU student
Episode: Emerging Typeface Designers: Juliette Bifolchi & Jasmin Gulati
Sara Soskolne
Typeface designer and Executive Creative Director at Monotype
Monotype
Episode: Evolving Gotham: Sara Soskolne of Monotype on Expanding One of the World’s Most Recognizable Typefaces
Elliot Jay Stocks
Designer and author known for work with Google Fonts Knowledge, 8 Faces magazine, and Adobe Fonts
Adobe Fonts (formerly Typekit)
Episode: Fine Specimens with Elliot Jay Stocks of Adobe Fonts
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

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Diana Varma
Host of the show; design educator and facilitator of conversations with guests across typography, design education, and publishing.

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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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Host steers engaging conversations with diverse creatives.
Interviews pair technical depth with approachable storytelling.
Guests bring unique perspectives from typography to education.

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#54
Canada/Arts/Design
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#126
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
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#57
India/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#73
Denmark/Arts/Design
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#149
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#189
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Emerging Typeface Designers: Juliette Bifolchi & Jasmin Gulati
Q: What is the name of the typeface you made and what makes it unique?
Invertia is a modular, geometric, monospaced serif inspired by a six by six grid with 45-degree angles; it inverts traditional serifs to create a balance between rigid outer forms and curved inner joints, giving it a distinct mix of precision and depth.
Evolving Gotham: Sara Soskolne of Monotype on Expanding One of the World’s Most Recognizable Typefaces
Q: What does collaboration look like in your process, and where do the most interesting decisions tend to happen?
She explains the constant collaboration in professional settings, the need for multiple eyes and hands, and how complex families like Gotham require coordinated teamwork across disciplines to align design direction and execution.
Evolving Gotham: Sara Soskolne of Monotype on Expanding One of the World’s Most Recognizable Typefaces
Q: Could you describe your origin story in type design and when you felt type really clicked for you?
Sara describes her late-blooming realization of wanting to edit letter forms, her early exposure to a larger type library, and the moment when she saw how typography could change tone and communication, which set her on the path to a career in type design.
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.

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This show centers on design, typography, and publishing, driven by thoughtful conversations with designers, educators, and researchers. Episodes often explore typography workflows, type design processes, historical and cultural contexts of fonts, and the intersection of design with education and social impact. A standout is how the host blends technical depth with personal storytelling, often highlighting student work, open collaboration, and practical lessons for emerging designers. Listeners can expect approachable yet richly informed discussions that are useful for designers, educators, and brands aiming to understand typography and design culture from multiple perspectives.

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2. Juliette Bifolchi
3. Sara Soskolne
4. Elliot Jay Stocks
5. Tre Seals
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