
TypeCraft
Proof&Co.
Welcome the TypeCraft, the podcast that reveals the untold stories of type design! Season One of TypeCraft focuses on the world of Custom Type, the branding and lettering that drives so much business and marketing, but that we take so much for granted. We interviewed eight industry leaders over six episodes about their experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives creating custom typography and innovative brands.
Credits:
Interviews conducted by Kyle Read
Audio edited by Andrew Sfiris
Audio assistance and music production by Eric Read
Produced by Joshua Dick
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Lila Symons Full Interview
TypeCraft
06/28/24 • 64 min
Our full interview with Lila Symons from Season One conducted on 8/16/23.
Credits:
Interviews conducted by Kyle Read
Audio edited by Andrew Sfiris
Audio assistance and music production by Eric Read
Produced by Joshua Dick

06/21/24 • 69 min
Our full interview with Mark Jamra and Neil Patel from Season One conducted on 8/9/23.
Credits:
Interviews conducted by Kyle Read
Audio edited by Andrew Sfiris
Audio assistance and music production by Eric Read
Produced by Joshua Dick

Edd Harrington - Colophon Foundry
TypeCraft
10/19/23 • 13 min
Edd Harrington is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Colophon, a human-centric agency for typography based in London. Colophon has developed typographic solutions for some of the largest brands around the world, including Instagram, Cadillac, and Burger King. For TypeCraft, Edd discusses with us about the process of working with such large scale clients, where there is room for risk-taking in brand differentiation, and what it's like to see your work out in the world.
Subscribe to TypeCraft Season One at the Proof&Co. Store to receive full interviews and a comprehensive visual companion to all interviews throughout the season.
Credits:
Interviews conducted by Kyle Read
Audio edited by Andrew Sfiris
Audio assistance and music production by Eric Read
Produced by Joshua Dick

Ben Kiel & Jesse Ragan - XYZ Type
TypeCraft
10/12/23 • 12 min
Ben Kiel and Jesse Ragan launched their digital type foundry XYZ Type in 2017 to craft typefaces and lettering for major brands, cultural institutions, and publications. XYZ Type draws original typefaces and logotypes from scratch, and often make their custom client commissions available for retail sale. For TypeCraft, Ben and Jesse share their experiences of working with clients, designing the Polymode family for Polymode Studio, and what it is like running a small independent foundry in the wild times of today.
Subscribe to TypeCraft Season One at the Proof&Co. Store to receive full interviews and a comprehensive visual companion to all interviews throughout the season.
Credits:
Interviews conducted by Kyle Read
Audio edited by Andrew Sfiris
Audio assistance and music production by Eric Read
Produced by Joshua Dick

Ryan Bugden
TypeCraft
10/05/23 • 13 min
Ryan Bugden is an independent type and graphic designer based in Brooklyn. He teaches type design through his own workshop Type Sessions and is an adjunct professor of typography at School of Visual Arts in New York City. For TypeCraft, Ryan tells us about his experience reimagining the Rhode Island School of Design identity, building a family of typefaces rooted in conceptual thinking, collaborating with agencies, and what it's like doing custom design work as an individual designer.
Subscribe to TypeCraft Season One at the Proof&Co. Store to receive full interviews and a comprehensive visual companion to all interviews throughout the season.
Credits:
Interviews conducted by Kyle Read
Audio edited by Andrew Sfiris
Audio assistance and music production by Eric Read
Produced by Joshua Dick

Introducing TypeCraft
TypeCraft
09/29/23 • 3 min
Allow us to introduce TypeCraft, the podcast that reveals the untold stories of type design! TypeCraft sets out to pull back the curtain around type design by talking to the industry's leaders about their work, their processes, and their experience.
Episodes come out weekly starting Oct 5th!
Subscribe to TypeCraft Season One at the Proof&Co. Store to receive full interviews and a comprehensive visual companion to all interviews throughout the season.
Credits:
Interviews conducted by Kyle Read
Audio edited by Andrew Sfiris
Audio assistance and music production by Eric Read
Produced by Joshua Dick

Ryan Bugden Full Interview
TypeCraft
05/31/24 • 62 min
Our full interview with Ryan Bugden from Season One conducted on 7/20/23.
Credits:
Interviews conducted by Kyle Read
Audio edited by Andrew Sfiris
Audio assistance and music production by Eric Read
Produced by Joshua Dick

Mark Jamra & Neil Patel - JamraPatel
TypeCraft
10/26/23 • 14 min
JamraPatel is a studio creating innovative typeface systems for use in under-served communities around the world. Run by Mark Jamra and Neil Patel, JamraPatel uses research and historical knowledge to create useful designs that are respectful of the needs and cultures of specific language communities. For TypeCraft, Mark and Neil went behind the scenes of Kigelia, a typeface system created by JamraPatel that provides typographic richness and technical functionality previously unavailable for several languages on the African continent.
Subscribe to TypeCraft Season One at the Proof&Co. Store to receive full interviews and a comprehensive visual companion to all interviews throughout the season.
Credits:
Interviews conducted by Kyle Read
Audio edited by Andrew Sfiris
Audio assistance and music production by Eric Read
Produced by Joshua Dick

Edd Harrington Full Interview
TypeCraft
06/14/24 • 59 min
Our full interview with Edd Harrington from Season One conducted on 8/2/23.
Credits:
Interviews conducted by Kyle Read
Audio edited by Andrew Sfiris
Audio assistance and music production by Eric Read
Produced by Joshua Dick

Tré Seals Full Interview
TypeCraft
07/05/24 • 53 min
Our full interview with Tré Seals from Season One conducted on 8/28/23.
Credits:
Interviews conducted by Kyle Read
Audio edited by Andrew Sfiris
Audio assistance and music production by Eric Read
Produced by Joshua Dick
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FAQ
How many episodes does TypeCraft have?
TypeCraft currently has 13 episodes available.
What topics does TypeCraft cover?
The podcast is about Branding, Graphic Design, Art, Visual Arts, Interview, Design, Podcasts, Education and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on TypeCraft?
The episode title 'Tré Seals - Vocal Type' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on TypeCraft?
The average episode length on TypeCraft is 35 minutes.
How often are episodes of TypeCraft released?
Episodes of TypeCraft are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of TypeCraft?
The first episode of TypeCraft was released on Sep 29, 2023.
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