Creative matters
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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.
Webinar: Avoid font fiascos with better licensing literacy.
Licensing fonts can often feel like a confusing process, but it doesn’t have to be.
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 S4 E2
Creative Characters S4 E2: Talking type that melts in your heart (not in your hand) with Steffi Marti.