Creative Characters S5 E12: From Tennessee to typography with David Jon Walker.
David Jon Walker.
On Creative Characters, we meet creative people working at the intersection of type and everyday life. You can listen below, or on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and wherever quality podcasts are available.
This week, we sit down with designer David Jon Walker and talk about his journey from Nashville to Yale.
We explore how David’s roots, family inspirations (his quilting grandmother!), and a persistent drive to learn have shaped his style and career in typography and design. David candidly shares the sacrifices, risks, and leaps of faith that brought him to where he is today, including starting a new MFA mid-life and juggling fatherhood.
Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with insights and a reminder that the creative process is full of unexpected turns — and endless possibilities.
Check out David’s work at davidjonwalker.com.
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