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Creative Characters Reprint: Getting into the ‘heavy stuff’ with Aaron Draplin.
This week we revisit an conversation with design legend, Aaron Draplin, originally published in 2023. This insightful and candid episode offers inspiration and perspective for designers and creatives of all levels — tune in now.
Creative Characters S5 E14: From passion to Pink Pony with Kristy Campbell.
This week we chat with Kristy Campbell, founder of Pink Pony Creative, about building a bold, personality-packed design brand, juggling a business and a baby, and embracing failure as part of the creative process. Tune in now.
Creative Characters S5 E13: Inside Tipoteca Italiana with Sandro Berra.
Discover the magic of Tipoteca Italiana as host Dan Rhatigan chats with Sandro Berra, the passionate coordinator of this one-of-a-kind type museum and print shop nestled in the Italian countryside. Tune in now.
Creative Characters S5 E12: From Tennessee to typography with David Jon Walker.
Tune in to hear how designer David Jon Walker turned dusty iPads, pandemic lettering experiments, and a one-mile-a-day running streak into a transformative typographic journey from Nashville to Yale.
Creative Characters Reprint: Irreverent type design with James Edmondson.
This week we revisit an interview from 2021 with James Edmondson, founder of rebel foundry Ohno Type Company. Tune in to laugh, learn, and side-eye tradition as James talks irreverence, inspiration, and why fonts should never behave.
Creative Characters S5 E10: Designing beyond trends with Alex Swatridge of DutchScot.
In this week's episode, Alex Swatridge of DutchScot shares how her team combines bold ideas, a human touch, and a knack for bucking trends to craft award-winning work. Tune in now.
Creative Characters S5 E9: Bryan Edmondson on crafting simplicity.
Tune in to hear Bryan Edmondson, co-founder of SEA Design, chat about building the studio from the ground up, his design philosophy, and the beauty of minimalism in typography.
Creative Characters Reprint: Waves of summer inspiration.
Dive into the summer as we revisit South African beach calligraphy, off-season Jersey Shore nostalgia, and the quirky charm of the British seaside. Tune in for an episode all about art, memory, and the magic of the coast.
Creative Characters S5 E7: Sara Soskolne: A life shaped by letters.
This week, Sara Soskolne joins Doug Wilson to talk about the craft, challenges, and quiet joys of type design. Tune in now.
Creative Characters S5 E6: Women of Type: Crafting Community with Jess Goldsmith.
This week, Livia Halltari sits down with Jess Goldsmith, the one-woman-show behind Women of Type. Tune in for her inspiring story.
Creative Characters S5 E5: Trevor Jackson: How to remix your career and stay independent.
In this episode, Trevor Jackson shares his journey as a designer, music producer, and artist, providing an inside look at his creative philosophy and groundbreaking work. Trevor’s story is a masterclass in doing what you love, not what the industry thinks you *should* do. Tune in now.
Creative Characters S5 E4: How Kris Andrew Small found his groove: movement, color, and making art that matters.
On this week's episode, Kris Andrew Small talks about converting frustration into energetic creativity, coping with ADHD, and finding inspiration in 80s New York and his vibrant Sydney surroundings. Tune in now.
Creative Characters S5 E3: From Biden to Harris: rebranding at lightning speed with Shar Biggers.
Ready to dive into the world of political design? Tune in to hear Shar Biggers' wild ride designing for high-stakes presidential campaigns, from working on Hillary's 2016 run to the rollercoaster of the Biden-Harris rebrand.
Creative Characters S5 E2: Re:Vision 2025: Shaping the future through design.
Type is a mirror on culture — the themes of “now” create the visual cultures of tomorrow. Tune in to explore the themes in Re:Vision, a transformative approach to our annual trends report, and discover how type shapes the world around us.
Creative Characters S5 E1: Nerding out on 3D type and creativity with Taekyeom Lee.
Join us for a delightful chat with Taekyeom Lee, the graphic designer and educator who takes typography off the page and into the third dimension. Tune in now.
Creative Characters S4 E20: You’re going to need a passport: Simon Waterfall on sharpening and expanding your design practice.
Join us for our final episode of 2024, where host Bill Connolly catches up with Creative Director Simon Waterfall. The two discuss Simon’s storied career, and where luck has brought him to today.
Creative Characters S4 E19: Cat How on building a branding agency that stands out.
In this episode, host Tom Foley chats with Cat about building an ethical branding agency, tackling big projects, and having fun at work. Tune in now.