
Underscore is a podcast by the Chicago Graphic Design Club that brings you conversations with Chicago’s creative community. On this podcast, host, Christian Solorzano, explores the craft, theory, and practice of graphic design, plus discusses ideas that cultivate a more inclusive and thoughtful creative community.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 110 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DesignArts | |||

Our guest is Jo-Nell Sieren, a photographer, designer, and educator who spent fifteen years at Columbia College Chicago before moving into her current role at Northwestern, where she focuses on industry strategy and connecting design and engineering ... more
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This show centers on the Chicago design scene, featuring conversations with designers, educators, and creators who shape visual culture in the city. Episodes explore typography, branding, architectural photography, urban design, and the role of design in community spaces and social impact. Guests share creative processes, project backstories, and the ways personal experiences, culture, and place influence their work. A notable throughline is inclusivity and collaboration—whether highlighting community-driven projects, education, or cross-disciplinary work—often weaving in reflections on technology, AI's place in design, and the value of preserving local heritage while pushing the field forward.
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Underscore launched 4 years ago and published 110 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Underscore include:
1. Betsy Schuster
2. Chris Mora
3. Aliona Solamadina
4. Barry Deck
5. Jamie Gannon
6. Wendy Robles
7. Aggie Toppins
8. Jeffrey Hitchens
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