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178: Aligning Type and Aligning Values with Melanie Johnsson
This is the fifth episode in a 5-part guest lecture series, speaking with type professionals from all over the world! We just finished up...
Diana Varma
Mar 8, 20242 min read
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177: Chalk Paper Scissors with Andrea Cataro
This is the fourth episode in a 5-part guest lecture series, speaking with type professionals from all over the world! We just finished...
Diana Varma
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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172: Stories on Stories on Stories with Raymond Biesinger
Today I share a story about stories within stories pertaining to the illustration and written work of my guest, Raymond Biesinger....
Diana Varma
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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171: Constructing Invert with Anna Khorash
In this final episode of 2024, I sit down with type designer, Anna Khorash. Anna is currently based in The Hague, Netherlands, where she...
Diana Varma
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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167: Canada's Home for Graphic Designers with RGD's Hilary Ashworth and Nicola Hamilton
The final stop on our journey hearing from those in industry who make space for others through community-building, we have the...
Diana Varma
Dec 5, 20232 min read
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166: Living the Goodtype with Katie Johnson and Ilana Griffo
Next on our journey hearing from those in industry who make space for others through community-building, we have Katie Johnson and Ilana...
Diana Varma
Dec 1, 20232 min read
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160: Celebrated Book Design with Coralie Bickford-Smith
I have a special episode for you today! In this conversation, you’ll hear from the iconic illustrator, storyteller, designer and Book...
Diana Varma
Oct 26, 20232 min read
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155: Showing Up & Growing Up as a Commercial Illustrator with Mr. Tom Froese
I met Tom at DesignThinkers Vancouver in May of this year where he was facilitating an illustration workshop. After the day’s events, he...
Diana Varma
Sep 21, 20232 min read
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149: Micro Trends in Magazine Publishing with Nicola Hamilton of Issues
It’s that time of year again: magazines, magazines, magazines! I’m thrilled to bring you 6 new episodes recorded over two semesters with...
Diana Varma
Jun 15, 20232 min read
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148: Art Meets Science for Better Tomorrows with Camilo Saenz and Kristin Lewis
Let's do a quick association test. What pairs best with the following? Salt and... pepper! Peanut butter and... jam! Macaroni and......
Diana Varma
Jun 13, 20233 min read
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145: Brand New: Identity Design for Medieval Torture Devices with Parcel
This is the final episode in the Brand New series where you’ll hear from Richard Nalli-Petta of Parcel in Toronto chat about his work for...
Diana Varma
May 17, 20232 min read
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144: Brand New: Design for Social Good with Loop
Welcome to the second episode in our Brand New series all about brand identity design. Today’s episode features the passionate and...
Diana Varma
May 15, 20232 min read
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143: Brand New: Meg!
I am thrilled to introduce our guest in today’s episode: It’s Meg! Meg Lewis is a designer, illustrator, artist and all-around creative....
Diana Varma
May 10, 20232 min read
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141: Jorge Gomez of The Money Studio
This year’s Advanced Typography class at Toronto Metropolitan University had the chance to sit down with two talented voices in type, the...
Diana Varma
Apr 19, 20231 min read
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133: Inspiration Framework: Time to ACE It
This is the third and final episode in the series all about inspiration. Here I will share with you my thoughts on the topic of...
Diana Varma
Dec 12, 20228 min read
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132: Inspiration Matters Featuring MDM 11.0
I felt inspired to focus on the topic of inspiration for an entire class, based on a previously inspired moment. Welcome to Part 2 of our...
Diana Varma
Nov 15, 20223 min read
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131: Inspiration and Digital Media with Reilly Stephens of Pinterest
Before each new semester begins, I take a step back to see the big-picture view of my upcoming courses for the semester. For courses I’ve...
Diana Varma
Nov 9, 20223 min read
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130: Graphic Design is Fun Meets Talk Paper Scissors
Dan Alan is a Canadian graphic designer specializing in brand identity design. Passionate about all things design and typography, Dan's...
Diana Varma
Oct 27, 20222 min read
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120: Mags 2022: Designing Magazines with Lonelle Selbo of LIFE AU LAIT
Meet Lonelle Selbo, publisher and designer of LIFE AU LAIT Magazine, a digital publication serving Prince Edward County (PEC), Ontario,...
Diana Varma
Jun 23, 20222 min read
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118: Big Emotions in Creative Living with Lisa Anchin, Picture Book Author & Artist
In this last episode of this three-part miniseries all about big emotions in creative living, I sit down with Lisa Anchin, children’s...
Diana Varma
Jun 21, 20223 min read
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