Exceptionally Experimental, Eclectic and Expressive Exercises with Phong Nguyen

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Tiffany Yu is the CEO & Founder of Diversability, an award-winning social enterprise to elevate disability pride; the Founder of the Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter, a monthly micro-grant that has awarded $92.5k to 93 disability projects in 11 countries; and the author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World. As a person with visible and invisible disabilities stemming from a car crash, Tiffany has built a career on disability solidarity. Now that she has found success, she works to expand a network of people with disabilities and their allies to decrease stigmas around disability and create opportunities for disabled people in America. Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:26 When do we choose to share our disability stories? 4:12 Jay’s disability story 8:35 Visible and invisible disabilities 13:10 What does an ally to the disability community look like? 16:34 NoBodyIsDisposable and 14(c) 21:26 How does Tiffany’s investment banking background shape her advocacy? 27:47 Goodbye and outro For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…

about a year ago 29:14

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In this episode you’ll hear author Phong Nguyen’s playful approach to his work that harnesses ‘beginner mind’. You’ll learn more about Phong’s 4th book, ROUNDABOUT: An Improvisational Fiction that has a clever narrative, fascinating process and incredible constraints… there are no letter e’s found within the 60,000 word book! (More accurately, there’s a single e, which you’ll hear about in the episode.) This book project is all about constraints, as well as yes-anding; applying the foundations of improvisational theatre to writing.

We talk subconscious, we talk speed and we talk space in the act of creative making. You’ll also learn about his next book project that’s almost complete. Phong is delightful and I trust you’ll enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I enjoyed having it.

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Exceptionally Experimental, Eclectic and Expressive Exercises with Phong Nguyen

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Accessible Digital Publishing with Laura Brady 56:00

5 days ago56:00

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Send us a text It’s the final episode before Talk Paper Scissors takes a break until September and we have one of the best with us today, talking all about accessibility in digital publishing. Laura Brady is an accessible publishing expert who works with eBound Canada, the Accessible Books Consortium, the International Publishers Association, and Adobe among other organizations. She teaches, she consults, and she advocates for accessible publishing on a global scale. In this conversation, you’ll hear all sorts of examples of accessible digital publishing, including the ways to think proactively about creating and publishing content that’s ready to be enjoyed by a wide audience. You’ll get thinking about the tools and processes used in accessible digital publishing, including the way human interaction are still critical in the process. Finally, you’ll hear about the newly-enacted EU accessibility legislation that’s fundamentally changing accessible publishing for the better. This episode is a guest lecture in DG 8111 - Digital Publishing in the Master of Digital Media Program at Toronto Metropolitan University. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Making Magic 13:44

7 days ago13:44

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Send us a text Let’s make magic! In this episode you’ll hear about Diana’s latest collaborative making project (that could involve you!) called Making Magic; a collection of creativity kits that anyone can use to experience a bit of everyday joy and wonder. You’ll hear about the first batch of kits ready to share (Upcycled Zine Kits), as well as the three alternative creative economies on which this project is built (no money need be exchanged!). You’ll also hear about the three nodes of knowledge planted recently in Diana’s mind that fit together to allow this project to come forth, as well as how you can become involved in making magic. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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A Home for Zines: The Toronto Zine Library & Archive 30:32

10 days ago30:32

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Send us a text A home for zines! From makers near and far, with small and large publications, you’ll hear about the exciting medium of zines where anything can happen at the intersection of art and independent publishing. This is the 4th and final episode in the series, featuring the Toronto Zine Library. The Toronto Zine Library & Archive (TZL) is a physical library space run by a collective of zine readers, zine makers and librarians who strive to make zines accessible for the Toronto community. They believe that zines are an important medium of communication, and that they should be cherished, protected, and promoted. In this conversation, you’ll hear from Toronto Zine Library volunteers, Silvia and Miles. You’ll hear how the library got started and its goals as a volunteer-run space. You’ll also hear how Sylvia and Miles define ‘zines’ and why zines can be both a stepping stone, as well as an independently-published art form in their own right. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Zines to Feel Seen with Sisley Mark 25:30

12 days ago25:30

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Send us a text Yesssss zines! From makers near and far, with small and large publications, you’ll hear about the exciting medium of zines where anything can happen at the intersection of art and independent publishing. This is the 3rd of 4 episode in the series, featuring Sisley Mark. Sisley is a Chicago-based artist and creative. She primarily works with acrylic or ink on canvas and paper. Her work is deeply rooted in the belief that art isn't about the polished end result. It is about the stories, experiments, and emotions that unfold along the way. In this conversation, you’ll hear about Sisley’s at practice and her summer camp start in zine making as a kid and why sharing physical art is so powerful. You’ll hear her love-hate relationship with boredom (a gateway into noticing), as well as her focus on the process—for better or for worse. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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(Feeling All the) Feels Zine with Hannah and Sarah 44:36

17 days ago44:36

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Send us a text Zines! Zines! Hooray for Zines! From makers near and far, with small and large publications, you’ll hear about the exciting medium of zines where anything can happen at the intersection of art and independent publishing. This is the 2nd of 4 episode in the series, featuring Hannah and Sarah of Feels Zine. In this episode, you’ll hear how Feels Zine came to be, as well as hear more about the interdisciplinary nature of the Feels Zine team duo, Hannah and Sarah. You’ll hear what it feels like to produce Feels, including engaging in the more challenging emotional themes, as well as the lighter ones. You’ll hear the process through which each issue travels and why Sarah and Hannah still (mostly) consider Feels a ‘zine’(including why existing in the middle of the publishing spectrum can be beneficial). Finally, you’ll hear how Feels is funded, the live event aspect of each issue, as well as big dreams for the zine. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Life is Collage with Ioana of Artizine UK 53:21

21 days ago53:21

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Send us a text Welcome to a 4-part publishing series all about the world of zines! From makers near and far, with small and large publications, you’ll hear about this exciting medium where anything can happen at the intersection of art and independent publishing. First up we have Ioana Simion, who is an artist-educator and facilitator based London. She runs community workshops under the artistic identity of Artizine. In this conversation, you’ll hear how to Ioana’s zine making evolved from solitary practice through to creating in community, and how she experiments in her zine making. She shows us what type of magic can happen when we take formal design practice and marketing out of the equation and focus solely on making in a community space. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Emerging Typeface Designers Paulina Marin & Darrab Qureshi 30:54

25 days ago30:54

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Send us a text Meet emerging typeface designers, Paulina Marin and Darrab Qureshi! Paulina designed a typeface called Funky Pants and Darrab designed an Arabic typeface called Qalam in GCM 806 Advanced Typography at Toronto Metropolitan University. 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), as well as what was easy and difficult about the process. Let the type geekery begin! I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Be The Glitch You Want to See in the Matrix with James McCrae 43:54

4 weeks ago43:54

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Send us a text Welcome to a thought-provoking and paradigm-shifting conversation with James McCrae, author, poet, and teacher who empowers creators to live with purpose and turn imagination into reality. In this conversation you’ll hear how James’ career has always been rooted in both art and writing, including his navigation through various facets of the design industry. You’ll hear why James believes that social media is an art form in its own right and how making mistakes have been some of his greatest moments of learning. We talk about the role ego plays in creative practice, and the importance of planting intentional seeds, allowing quality ideas to grow and mature in our subconscious. We also talk about trust and control in creative processes. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Toronto Tourism, Graffiti Culture & Emotional Infrastructure with Alex Sein 59:22

5 weeks ago59:22

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Send us a text Today we have educator, storyteller and Toronto tourism go-to, Alex Sein @BeardedProf416. In this conversation, you’ll hear Alex’s story of becoming a Torontonian, including his link to graffiti culture in the city and how he accidentally became intwined in this community. You’ll hear about the history of graffiti, why it matters and how graffiti is often a collaborative process. You’ll not only hear about physical infrastructure of a place (including the idea of a 15-minute city), but also the emotional infrastructure that signage, advertising and graffiti help shape. You’ll hear the surprising ways that graffiti is deeply-rooted in history of places all over the world and both consciously and subconsciously connect and foster belonging. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Nature x Creativity with Paige Deasley 34:34

5 weeks ago34:34

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Send us a text Today’s conversation features Paige Deasley, photographer, storyteller, and creative strategist passionate about helping people reconnect with nature. In this conversation, you’ll hear about Paige’s life that exists at the intersection of nature and creativity. You’ll hear how she handles working remotely while immersing herself in nature, how she found her photographic voice, as well as what about the natural world inspires her and what it’s like to swim with an octopus. Finally, you’ll hear about Paige’s ideal vision of a life that allows her to explore creativity in the natural world. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr., Citizen Printer 44:03

6 weeks ago44:03

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Send us a text Today we have the one, the only, Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr., an American printer, book artist and papermaker who has been puttin’ ink on paper since 1949. He is a citizen printer, which you’ll hear much more about very soon. In this conversation, you’ll hear about Amos’ incredible book, Citizen Printer, including how it came to be, what it means to be a citizen and Amos’ vision for citizenship today and tomorrow. You’ll hear about activism, humanism, materialism, capitalism, environmentalism, and the need for a new system. And in the wise words of Amos, “participation changes the system”. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Talk Paper Scissors Meets...Talk Paper Scissors?! 47:16

8 weeks ago47:16

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Send us a text Today’s guest is internet artist, Nolen Royalty. He's interested in getting strangers to interact over the internet in unusual ways and in pushing mundane technology to its limits. Projects of his include stranger video (a website that shows you live, silent video of a stranger's face until one of you blinks), One Million Checkboxes (a website with a million global checkboxes), and games that run inside Google Calendar, MacOS Finder, and your unclosed browser tabs. And he’s also created a game called Talk Paper Scissors, which is how we—by happenstance—connected. In this conversation you’ll hear how Nolen brings strangers together for spontaneous joy on the Internet. You’ll better understand why Nolen prefers creating experiences that foster collaboration rather than competition, how building constraint facilitates participation, as well as the role multi-level storytelling plays in his work. Also, you’ll hear an epic rock paper scissors showdown of monumental proportions to decide the ultimate Talk Paper Scissors champion…. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Creative Meets Technical with James Rowan 36:08

8 weeks ago36:08

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Send us a text Could you collaborate to make an award-winning professional short film with a team from start to finish in just 48 hours? Our guest today has done just that! James Rowan is a technologist, educator, and researcher working at the intersection of film, television, and emerging technology. You’ll hear James talk about the ways in which both creativity drives technology and technology drives creativity. He provides advice about how to develop both creative thinking skills, paired with the technical skills necessary to make a vision come to life, and what’s needed to bridge the gap between these two states of being. We chat about the inventible failures that will occur in figuring things out as you go, and that failure is simply data. We talk about collaboration and the power of the hive mind; diverse individuals with different areas of expertise coming together to push innovation through experimentation. Here's the link to watch James and team's incredible 48-hour film project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPRe2bVe27o I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Type Up Your Life with Elliot Jay Stocks 39:34

9 weeks ago39:34

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Send us a text Elliot Jay Stocks is a designer and musician, known in typographic circles thanks to his time as Creative Director of Adobe Typekit, founder of typography magazine 8 Faces, and for his recent collaboration with Google that lead to the creation of Google Fonts Knowledge. In this conversation, you’ll hear about Elliot’s prolific career in type. We talk passion projects and opportunities to broaden skills sets and unique opportunities that can happen from following one’s genuine interests. Elliot also shares his process for writing and designing my very favourite typography textbook, as well as the entry point for students who are just beginning to formally explore the world of letterforms. A quick note that this episode isn’t sponsored — as always I’m just a curious human trying to connect with interesting, creative people and projects out in the world. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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I Wrote a Book! 9:27

9 weeks ago9:27

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Send us a text Welcome to 250th episode of Talk Paper Scissors where I celebrate YOU the listeners, chat about podcasting milestones and share info about the upcoming release of my book called Brave Creative Human: Reframe imposter syndrome, embrace failure and be unapologetically you, with the foreword written by the one and only Drag Artist & Creativity Professor, Guy Anabella! Release date: September 28, 2025! Here’s to the celebrating the small successes that turn out to be not so little with time and consistency. *Note: The Book above is not my book; it’s a delightful read by author Keith Houston that’s “a cover-to-cover exploration of the most powerful object of our time”. I couldn't agree more! I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Baselines and Basslines with Jamie Chang of Manic Type 30:29

16 weeks ago30:29

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Send us a text This is the fourth episode in a 5-part guest lecture series in GCM 806 Advanced Typography, speaking with design typography pros from across North America! This episode features Jamie Chang, founder of Manic Type in Toronto, Canada. You’ll hear Jamie draw parallels between brand identity design and type design, better understand his process and hear about ways that designing a typeface can get out of hand (in a both a good way and bad way). You’ll hear how Jamie decides what kind of type to design next, demystifying the licensing of his fonts, and why he doesn’t use AI in his process. Finally you’ll hear why creativity shouldn’t always be the goal. The thread that travels throughout the conversation is a brilliant analogy comparing the type design industry to the music industry. You’ll never look at a font (or a guitar!) the same way again. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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A Legacy in Lettering with Jessica Hische 32:17

17 weeks ago32:17

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Send us a text 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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Lettering, Signs and Graphic Design with Chris Rouleau 30:26

17 weeks ago30:26

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Send us a text This is the second 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 you’ll hear about Chris’ recent projects, the magic to be found in creative constraints, and helpful advice about where to find inspiration. You’ll hear about Chris’ typical process, his thoughts on how many is too many typefaces and advice for muralists looking to scale up and transfer designs onto a wall. Lastly, you’ll hear the role that failure plays in Chris’ process and what Chris is up to next. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Illustration and Brand Collaboration with Fiorella Granda 37:07

18 weeks ago37:07

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Send us a text This is the first 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 you’ll hear design, illustrator and content creator, Fiorella Granda, discuss her relatively recent shift to full-time illustration, her creative process and the way passion projects fuel her work with big brands (including details about her project in Toronto with the WNBA). You’ll also learn about Fiorella’s love/hate relationship with social media, tips for pricing and licensing your work, as well as the magic to be found in showcasing your heritage to others. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Behind the Scenes with Mufasa (Oren Williamson on Creativity, Collaboration and Comedy) 55:11

18 weeks ago55:11

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Send us a text On the heels of his debut as Mufasa in Mirvish’s The Lion King last Friday night, Oren Williamson is here to chat all things creativity, collaboration and comedy! In this episode, you’ll hear Oren’s origin story moving through his non-linear creative journey. You’ll hear him explain the process to play a role in The Lion King’s production, as well as a moment-by-moment account of what was going on in his mind on stage as Mufasa for the first time. We talk all of my favourite topics: facing failure, combatting perfectionism, the necessity of vulnerability and the magic of curiosity. You’ll also hear about the Wild West of theatre school, including crying day and naked day. Yes, naked day. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Creating as a Designer AND an Artist with Zach Litoff 30:24

19 weeks ago30:24

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Send us a text Have you ever found yourself straddling the world of art and the world of design, not sure if you should commit fully to one or the other? Enter Zach Litoff, a multi-media artist AND designer whose work blends art and design to create visually compelling narratives. He’s here to chat about existing in both worlds and the benefits he’s found in living in multiple creative spaces. In this conversation you’ll hear about Zach’s multi passionate interests in art, science and athletics. You’ll hear an interesting idea about the ways in which the historically significant painters were, in fact, designers. You’ll hear about the mind shift that’s helpful to blur the lines of commissioned design and artistic practice and Zach’s approach to different types of creative projects. Finally, you’ll hear about a few recent, meaningful projects Zach’s most proud of and Zach’s approach to failure. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Branding Trends and Trending Brands with Amelia Nash 47:58

19 weeks ago47:58

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Send us a text We’re talking about brands with multi award winning designer Amelia Nash, Brand & Marketing Manager for the School of Visual Arts Masters in Branding program and Senior Staff Writer for PRINT Magazine. In this conversation, you’ll hear about Amelia’s predictions in branding through 2025 related to strategy, design and emerging practices.She shares her excitement about typographic revival in brand identity design and sustainable practices in packaging. You’ll hear about the way branding is an ecosystem, balancing trendiness with timelessness and the influence of local design on global brand strategy, and Amelia shares a range of examples throughout. We end the conversation with Amelia’s hope for the future of branding (which is her hope for humans everywhere!). I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Portfolio Advice You Need to Hear with Robert Smith 45:49

19 weeks ago45:49

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Send us a text 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. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Career Breaks and World Travel with Eden Kim 43:54

20 weeks ago43:54

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Send us a text In this episode, you’ll meet one of Diana's best friends, Eden Kim, who talks about her recent career break travelling around the world and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Eden considers herself a global citizen, with home being wherever her heart happens to be visiting at any given time. Over the years, she’s transformed from a 21-year-old from South Korea who didn’t speak English to someone who moved to Canada alone, built a cross-border career, and became a fearless networker. This conversation is anchored around an event, a lesson and a story Eden’s learned over the past 1+ year. You’ll hear small world stories and profound learnings. You can follow Eden’s journey on instagram at @edenkimfromkorea. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Little Canada, Big Team Effort 27:07

21 weeks ago27:07

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Send us a text Back your bags, we’re going on a trip! Today I am speaking with Mark Domanski, Director of Destinations, who oversees the build and expansion of the immersive miniature exhibits at Little Canada. In this conversation, you’ll hear about the design and creative collaboration within Little Canada, as well as the attraction’s origin story. You’ll learn about the interdisciplinary nature of the build team, and materials and techniques used to create the models. You’ll hear how storytelling happens in the space, including the incorporation of Indigenous voices, in consultation with Indigenous communities. Finally, Mark shares his ‘not to be missed’ list of what to see when you check out the space for yourself. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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The Signs That Define Toronto with Kurt Kraler 37:59

21 weeks ago37:59

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Send us a text Today we are talking about signs that define Toronto! Featured today is Kurt Kraler, a registered Architect (OAA) and project manager at ERA Architects and co-creator of the book “The Signs That Define Toronto”. In this episode you’ll better understand how and why signs can tell us so much about the changing culture of a city, including iconic signs like Honest Ed’s, Tip Top Tailors and Zanzibar (and why the latter is particularly unique). You’ll learn how signs can shape community identities, Queer signage in Toronto, and why signs in Toronto changed after 1911. You’ll hear Kurt’s big a-ha moment in the final stages of finishing his book, the importance of shifting policy around historical sign preservation, and a San Fransisco advocacy group’s approach to restoring and preserving neon signage within their city. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Delicious Web Typography with Oliver Schöndorfer of Pimp My Type 56:11

29 weeks ago56:11

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Send us a text This final episode of 2024 features Austrian interface and app designer and fellow type geek, Oliver Schöndorfer. In this episode, you’ll learn LOTS about web typography, specifically: How Oliver defines web typography Web font hierarchy The ins and outs of choosing a typeface for the web The difference between ‘web fonts’ and ‘web safe fonts’ A brief history of web typography The crossovers between typography for print and typography for the web The way that screen size plays a role in setting type Why variable fonts are a game-changer for the web, including how optical sizing works Best practices for accessible web typography The difference between absolute and relative units and why this matters Why we shouldn’t trust AI-generated type (yet) And finally, Oliver indulges Diana’s improv game to summarize key takeaways about web typography in to a dessert metaphor (yum!) I encourage you to check out my two previous episodes with Oliver, Episode 134: Pairing Type with Oliver of Pimp My Type and Episode 156: Untapped Typography Potential. Check out the show notes for some links to articles Oliver mentions in the episode at www.talkpaperscissors.info . I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Mindfully Creative with Radim Malinic 48:03

29 weeks ago48:03

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Send us a text This episode features Radim Malinic, the creative director and designer at the helm of award-winning branding and creative studio Brand Nu Studio and the independent publishing firm Brand Nu Books. In this episode, you’ll hear about Radim’s journey and evolution with mindfulness techniques, why Radim is a self-described ‘Eternally Curious Idiot’, what his unbalanced existence used to look like versus what his more balanced existence looks like now. We chat about failure, opportunity and fear. Finally, you’ll hear about Radim’s 7th, forthcoming book, including the book he decided not to write and the one he’s writing instead. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Breaking the (Printing) Mold with Alec Vivier-Reynaud 27:32

29 weeks ago27:32

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Send us a text This episode features Alec Vivier-Reynaud, a french bio-designer and graphic designer. At the intersection of biology and graphic design, his biodesign researches propose a new paradigm where images become living entities. You’ll hear about Alec’s love of printmaking and how Alec’s proprietary process works. If you think combining cyan, magenta, yellow and black is cool, you’ll be fascinated by what happens when you combine bio inks (think beyond colour to texture, volume, shine and more). Finally, you’ll hear what happens to type when Alec prints letterforms. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Women of Type with Jess Goldsmith 20:51

30 weeks ago20:51

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Send us a text This episode features Jess Goldsmith, founder of Women of Type ! In this episode, you’ll hear about Jess’ role in the world of type, including the community she’s created, uplifting and amplifying the work of women and non-binary artists in the typography and lettering industry. You'll also hear about recent features that Jess is jazzed about and ways to get featured on the women of Type page. Finally, Jess shares great advice for creative professionals everywhere. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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The Art of Direction with Vincent Wanga 47:52

10 weeks ago47:52

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Send us a text From actionable leadership strategies to creative direction to AI, this episode is for all of the creative change makers! In this conversation, you’ll hear from creative leader, Vince Wanga, author of "The Art of Direction” with a distinguished two-decade career. He shares the benefits of long-term goal setting and he shares his next audacious goal. You’ll hear about his book and the important and deeply personal stories about creative leadership he shares in it. You’ll hear why creative leadership isn’t the only ‘path to success’, as well as what Vince believes are the most pressing challenges of our time as designers and creatives. Vince makes a compelling case for using AI ‘as a tool, not a crutch’ and the ways that he sees this technology integrating into creative processes. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Playing Racquetball in the Bathroom with Artist Kara Dunne 44:24

10 weeks ago44:24

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Send us a text Have you ever dressed up as a life-sized paper doll, used a typewriter in a public bathroom or traveled to multiple continents to learn more about sheep? Meet Kara Dunne, who has done all of the above and more in the name of art. In this conversation, you’ll learn more about why and how many artistic modalities are part of Kara’s artistic practice, as well as about her most challenging project to date: a book called ‘Shopping Cart Shepherds’ and all of the serendipity leading to its creation. You’ll hear about the importance of following the breadcrumbs in a creative project, no matter if you know where they’ll lead, as well as what Kara’s up to now and next. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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A Rosie Life in Italy with Rosie Meleady 38:53

11 weeks ago38:53

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Send us a text Today’s guest is Rosie Meleady, Irish author and my first cousin once removed! Rosie is currently having a fabulous midlife crisis in Italy, running women’s writing retreats in Italy twice a year, and hosting women solo travellers and creatives in her Umbrian villa guest house. She writes humorous living memoir and humorous fiction. Through this conversation, you’ll better understand Rosie’s journey as both an independent and traditionally published author, her process for writing ‘living memoir’ (or ‘reality TV in book form’, as she calls it), and the advice she has for new authors. You’ll also learn why your new favourite creative hobby could be eavesdropping. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Snacky Sidebars with Magazine Designer Kyle Schruder 39:43

11 weeks ago39:43

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Send us a text This 3 part mini-series features 3 designers who bring different kinds of magazines to life. In this third and final episode, we have Creative Director and magazine designer, Kyle Scrhuder. In this conversation, Kyle straddles the line between printed magazines and digital magazines. You’ll also hear about a project early in Kyle’s career that fundamentally changed the way he approached magazine design from that day forward. Kyle maps out a framework to balance readability and creativity, digging into actionable techniques to move through a magazine design process, including what magazine designers can learn from UX/UI designers. You can find visuals discussed in the show notes at talkpaperscissors.info . This episode is part of a guest lecture series in GCM 720 Magazine Production & Publishing at The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Digital Tools for Magazine Creation with Alexandra Golubeva of Readymag 34:18

12 weeks ago34:18

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Send us a text This 3 part mini-series features 3 designers who bring different kinds of magazines to life. In this second episode, we have Alexandra Golubeva, Designer at Readymag! In this conversation, Alexandra takes us through what Readymag is all about, as well as a series of projects that showcase the platform’s capabilities. You’ll better understand what’s possible with digitally published magazines, as well as how Alexandra thinks about working with type on the web and lots of tips around accessibility for publication design on the web. You can find visuals discussed in the show notes at talkpaperscissors.info and definitely check out all the links to the projects to follow along with eh conversation and explore with us in real time. This episode is not sponsored in any way (just a cool tool!) and is part of a guest lecture series in GCM 720 Magazine Production & Publishing at The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Serving Up Magazines with Nicola Hamilton 37:52

12 weeks ago37:52

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Send us a text This 3 part mini-series features 3 designers who bring different kinds of magazines to life. First up we have Art Director and Issues Magazine Shop owner, Nicola Hamilton! In this conversation, you’ll hear Nicola share what it means to work on projects that manifest in print, as well as how she approaches the design of Serviette magazine to serve the content and audience, including working with a number of design constraints. Nicola shares insights about how she believes current students keen on being part of the magazine industry can work on achieving this reality. We talk about what it means to try and fail in magazine making, as well as communication and collaboration necessary to make a magazine happen. Nicola also chats about her ‘clubhouse for print’, Issues Mag Shop, and you’ll hear what she’s most excited about in Magazine Land. You can find visuals discussed in the show notes at talkpaperscissors.info . This episode is part of a guest lecture series in GCM 720 Magazine Production & Publishing at The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Communities of Care with Patricia Ki 56:06

13 weeks ago56:06

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Send us a text This is the third and final episode in a 3-part mini series about exploring creative education, both as a noun and a verb; new ways of thinking about assessments, grading and ungrading with 3 brilliant educators who work and teach in the spaces of communication, design, creativity, art and art therapy. In this episode, you’ll hear from Art Therapist and Educator, Patricia Ki, who brings a rich understanding of therapeutic practice and educational pedagogy informed by her practice to this conversation. She discusses how traditional grading systems are in misalignment with the communities of care art therapists are aiming to foster. Patricia dives into the concepts of individualism and competition that lie at the centre of a colonial education system, as well as the connection between capitalism and traditional grading systems, all of which are in direct opposition to the goal of collective care. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Design as Creative Midwifery with Rupsha Mutsuddi 52:46

13 weeks ago52:46

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Send us a text This is the second episode in a 3-part mini series about exploring creative education, both as a noun and a verb; new ways of thinking about assessments, grading and ungrading with 3 brilliant educators who work and teach in the spaces of communication, design, creativity, art and art therapy. In this episode, you’ll hear from researcher, educator, designer and artist, Rupsha Mutsuddi, about her upbringing in a variety of school systems and the ways it’s led to her current path. You’ll hear about the unique interdisciplinary nature of Rupsha’s cohort in the PhD in Global Health program at York University and how they use grades to support students through a pathway of their choice using a pass/fail model. Rupsha shares how important it is for designers to be able to articulate their value, the benefits of iteration and the importance of staying in the divergent stage of thinking for longer than we think we have to. Finally, you’ll hear ideas about encouraging vs. stifling creativity in the classroom. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Success Through Failure with Dom Prevost 46:11

14 weeks ago46:11

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Send us a text This is the first episode in a 3-part mini series about exploring creative education, both as a noun and a verb; new ways of thinking about assessments, grading and ungrading with 3 brilliant educators who work and teach in the spaces of communication, design, creativity, art and art therapy. First up is Dom Prevost, Group Creative Director at Resonance and also teaches at IDEA School of Design (Capilano University) and Miami Ad School. With a multi-disciplinary approach and years of international experience, Dom has created award-winning, fully-integrated campaigns for some of the world’s most iconic brands including Nike, adidas, Benetton, lululemon, Foot Locker, Mercedes, Ford, Johnnie Walker, Red Bull, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Ministry of Sound, Playstation and Ubisoft. In this episode, you’ll hear about a course Dom teaches that, at its core, is helping students succeed through embracing failure, by removing control and providing space for things to go wrong. Dom explains what he hopes to instil in his students about failure, iteration and pushing past the first ideas, as well as how he uses grades not as a means of control and power, but as a means of relinquishing control and power, handing it back to students to show up with good, bad and ugly ideas. Finally, Dom gives us a sneak peek at his upcoming new workshop at DesignThinkers Vancouver, May 13-14, 2025. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Lora: An Incomplete History of Type 5:43

14 weeks ago5:43

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Send us a text 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 5!) This episode is guest hosted by Natalie Annabelle. Name: Lora Release Date: 2022 Designers: Cyreal, (Type Designer) Alexei Vanyashin, (Photographer) Olga Karpushina Classification: Serif font Owned By: Open Source / SIL Open Font License Claim to Fame: A classic serif typeface that exudes sophistication and readability. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Eurostile: An Incomplete History of Type 9:28

15 weeks ago9:28

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Send us a text 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 5!) This episode is guest hosted by Sam Weinberg. Name: Eurostile Release Date: 1962 Designer: Aldo Novarese Classification: Geometric Owned By: URW Type Foundry Claim to Fame: Popular in Sci-fi media and space exploration branding. Used in the original Dr Who title sequence. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Abhaya Libre: An Incomplete History of Type 5:11

15 weeks ago5:11

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Send us a text 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 5!) This episode is guest hosted by Joanne Liao. Name: Abhaya Libre Release Date: 2015 Designer: Sol Matas Classification: Serif Owned By: The Abhaya Libre Project Authors Claim to Fame: It’s a redesigned version of the existing FM Abhaya typeface made suitable for the Latin alphabet. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Lexend: An Incomplete History of Type 10:40

15 weeks ago10:40

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Send us a text 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 5!) This episode is guest hosted by Matthew Karton. Name: Lexend Release Date: 2019 Designers: Bonnie Shaver-Troup, Linnea Lundquist, and later Thomas Jockin, Santiago Orozco, Héctor Gómez Classification: Sans-Serif Owned By: The Lexend Project Claim to Fame: An early typeface designed for people with Dyslexia, and low reading fluency. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Georgia: An Incomplete History of Type 8:47

15 weeks ago8:47

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Send us a text 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 5!) This episode is guest hosted by Darrab Qureshi. Name: Georgia Release Date: 1996 Designer: Matthew Carter Classification: Transitional Scotch Roman style Owned By: Microsoft Corporation Claim to Fame: A font created and tailored for on-screen display, Georgia was designed to be highly legible at small sizes on low-resolution screens. Its distinctive serifs and generous spacing make it a popular choice for digital reading and web typography. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram . :)…

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Looking Past the Brush with Koy Suntichotinun 42:28

15 weeks ago42:28