Talk Paper Scissors
Diana Varma
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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Portfolio Advice You Need to Hear with Robert Smith
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02/21/25 • 45 min
Let’s talk portfolios!
Meet Robert Smith, a seasoned creative leader, branding strategist, and published author with over 30 years of experience in the design and marketing industry. He is the architect/creative director of the beloved Farm Boy brand. With a reputation for blending creativity with business acumen, Robert has been recognized with more than 100 industry awards for excellence in design and branding.
In this conversation full of rich insights, you’ll hear why even bad internships are successful in developing self-awareness, excellent advice for portfolio creation, as well as advice on where to have digital presence as a designer. You’ll better understand why storytelling is so important in a portfolio and how to approach it, portfolio upkeep, and concrete Ideas for standing out in a competitive space. Finally, you’ll hear what you can learn from a box of Fruit Loops about promoting your work.
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Lo-Res: An Incomplete History of Type
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10/12/23 • 10 min
From the middle ages to the Middle East, from Futura to Freight, join us on a journey across the type universe and go where no designer has gone before... welcome to An Incomplete History of Type (Part 3!).
This episode is guest hosted by Rebecca Karton.
Name: Lo-Res
Release Date: 1985
Designer: Zuzana Licko
Classification: Modular Sans-Serif Pixel Typeface
Owned By: Emigre, Inc.
Claim to Fame: Licko was one of the first designers to use a Macintosh 128K to create fonts for the computer as an art form, starting a revolution in digital type and layouts.
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Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. and The Pile of Bricks
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11/27/23 • 48 min
This is the fourth of 6 episodes where you’ll hear from movers and shakers in the printing, typography and design spaces who make space for others through their creation of national and global communities. In this episode, we have living print legend, Amos Paul Kennedy Jr.!
Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. is an American printer, book artist and papermaker who has been puttin’ ink on paper since 1949. You’ll hear how Amos describes himself and his work, his entry point into printing and his counter-cultural (wise!) advice of setting low-expectations. You’ll also hear Amos’ experimental approach to making multiples, the way in which his signature printing process was born, and how systemic injustices can negatively impact creative living and making. Finally, you’ll hear about Amos’ labour-of-love community printing space in Detroit, Michigan: The Pile of Bricks.
I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people!
Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)
Podcasting in Printmaking with Hello, Print Friend's Miranda Metcalf
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11/22/23 • 59 min
This is the second of 6 episodes where you’ll hear from movers and shakers in the printing, typography and design spaces who make space for others through their creation of national and global communities. You’ll hear from Hello, Print Friend’s Miranda Metcalf (my newly-found print twin!), her historical pathway to printmaking and her hugely thoughtful answer to why the printed medium intrigues her so much.
You'll learn how the podcast got started and how it’s evolved over time, including why and how it exists as a bilingual podcast. Learn about Miranda’s favourite recent guests, including a deep dive into Miranda’s conversation with a famous political activist. Finally, you'll be guided down a winding path to hear Miranda’s favourite question to ask her printmaking guests, a discussion about the science of readability and even a typographic connection to Thai letterforms!
I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people!
Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)
Inspiration 2.0 Featuring MDM 13.0
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11/07/23 • 58 min
In this episode, you’ll meet 6 Master of Digital Media students at Toronto Metropolitan University who share diverse perspectives on the topic of inspiration: where it comes from, what it feels like and how to channel it.
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Emerging Typeface Designers Max Berardi & Cecilia Ly
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05/03/24 • 32 min
Meet emerging typeface designers, Max Berardi and Cecilia Ly! Max designed a typeface called League Gothic and Cecilia designed a typeface called Verre Fondu and in the following conversation, you'll get to hear about each typeface. You'll also hear their perfect type pairings, sensory descriptions of each (sight, smell, touch, sound and even taste), what was easy and difficult about the process, including what they’d do differently next time. Let the type geekery begin!
I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people!
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Setting Magazine Precedent with Daniel Fish, Editor of Precedent Magazine
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06/14/24 • 50 min
This is the first episode in a 6-part magazine mini series. Here you’ll meet Daniel Fish, Editor of Precedent, a career and lifestyle magazine for lawyers. In this conversation, you’ll learn about Precedent, including the journey that Daniel and his team embark on with each issue, including a discussion of Daniel’s ‘print brain’ and how he’s shifting gears to a fully-online publication.
You’ll hear what it’s really like to be an Editor and how it’s similar and different from the way magazine Editorial roles are portrayed in popular culture. Also, you’ll hear what role Daniel feels is missing in smaller magazine teams and why it’s such a loss.
We talk AI, including what it’s really good at in the magazine space and what it can’t currently replicate. Finally, you’ll hear what Daniel continues to be excited about in the realm of magazines and journalism-at-large.
This episode is part of a guest lecture series in CGCM 720 Magazine Production & Publishing, as well as DG 8111 Digital Publishing in The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University. A special shout out to Master of Digital Media student, Crystal Chan, for her loyal listenership and fantastic questions towards the end!
I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people!
Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)
Intersection: Erin Sass, Digital Paper Artist
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02/10/22 • 14 min
Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect.
In this episode, you will meet digital paper artist, Erin Sass, who shares the way she uses the app Procreate to add layers and texture to create realistic digital paper creations, how her future will ideally include a blend of engineering and design, as well as learn the subject matter that fuels her. Erin’s experiences intersect with Kate (creating work that’s meaningful) and Katherine (entering a flow state).
I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people!
Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)
Intersection: Katherine Klimitas, Watercolour Artist
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02/10/22 • 32 min
Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect.
In this episode, you will meet watercolour artist, Katherine Klimitas, who shares the unique process she uses to paint, the way she manages her time to pursue both artistic projects and graphic design work, and the great story of how she came to work for Rod Stewart on a project. Katherine’s experiences intersect with Erin (entering a flow state) and Babette (determination in creativity).
I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people!
Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)
A Legacy in Lettering with Jessica Hische
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03/13/25 • 32 min
This is the third episode in a 5-part guest lecture series in GCM 806 Advanced Typography, speaking with design typography pros from across North America!
In this episode features the legendary, Jessica Hische. You’ll hear Jessica’s origin story in graphic design and illustration, how she works with sources of inspiration and what her process looks like (yes, verbal brainstorming!). You’ll hear how and why technology has changed Jessica’s process and how she thinks about the topic on so many creatives’ minds: AI. Finally, Jessica shares that it’s a small world, after all, and that, in fact, is a really big deal.
I’m also joined by Chris Rouleau, co-hosting this episode alongside me.
I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people!
Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)
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FAQ
How many episodes does Talk Paper Scissors have?
Talk Paper Scissors currently has 238 episodes available.
What topics does Talk Paper Scissors cover?
The podcast is about Brand, Branding, Publishing, Visual Arts, Design, Podcasts, Books and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Talk Paper Scissors?
The episode title 'Gratitude and Failure' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Talk Paper Scissors?
The average episode length on Talk Paper Scissors is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of Talk Paper Scissors released?
Episodes of Talk Paper Scissors are typically released every 4 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Talk Paper Scissors?
The first episode of Talk Paper Scissors was released on Nov 24, 2019.
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