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We live in a world awash in typography - whether we realize it or not. From the road signs that lead us home to the phones in our pockets, typography is front and center in nearly every waking moment of our day. Come meet the people and hear the stories behind the letters that shape our world.
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- 3 weeks ago51 min
Raven Mo on chop suey fonts, multilingual type, and the myth of authenticity.
This week, host Dan Rhatigan talks with NYC-based identity designer and type researcher Raven Mo. Raven studies cultural essentialism in typography and dives into her research on chop suey fonts—a Latin style of letterform that is meant to visually signal "Chineseness"—and why they are problematic. Raven and Dan also discuss multilingual typography, the importance of local expertise, and why translation alone doesn't make a design resonate. Check out Raven's work at ravenmo.info or follow her on Instagram @ravenmodesign. You can find blog posts for this and other episodes at monotype.com/resources/podcast.
- Aug 27, 202653 min
From Rio to Barcelona: Naipe Foundry on making Brazilian-inspired type.
This week, host Dan Rhatigan catches up with Felipe Casaprima and Álvaro Franca of Barcelona-based Naipe Foundry. Felipe and Álvaro met while studying typography in Rio de Janeiro and launched Naipe in 2018 with a goal of telling Brazilian stories through type. The two tell the story behind their retail font that's inspired by stone-carved letters at São Paulo's Pacaembu stadium; share how they built the foundry across continents and time zones; and discuss how community and collaboration have helped their foundry grow. Check out Naipe's work at https://naipefoundry.com You can find blog posts for this and other episodes at https://www.monotype.com/resources/podcast
- Aug 12, 202644 min
Jim Sutherland on slowing down to make things that matter.
This week, host Graham Sturt sits down with Jim Sutherland to talk about London-based Studio Sutherl&—a design practice built on ideas, collaboration, and joy. Jim explains why he avoids a fixed house style, why discomfort can lead to better outcomes, and how a spontaneous trip to Wales led to his involvement in MTTR, a sustainable denim brand. Follow Jim's work at https://studio-sutherland.co.uk or on Instagram @studio_sutherland.
- Jul 29, 202650 min
Matt Holmes on tinkering, type, and the joy of making.
In this episode, we enter the world of serial tinkerer, Matt Holmes. A world where printing presses are rebuilt with 3D-printed parts and the finer points of typography are mastered through the trial and error of making physical type. Tune in for a conversation about curiosity, experimentation, and why learning sometimes works best when we slow down and make things with our hands. You can find blog posts for this and other episodes at https://www.monotype.com/resources/podcast
- Jul 14, 202643 min
Ben Kelly on designing spaces that shape culture.
This week, Graham Sturt sits down with legendary British designer Ben Kelly to explore the ideas, collaborations, and creative philosophy behind a career that has shaped British design culture. From the iconic Hacienda nightclub to museums, exhibitions, and public spaces, Ben reflects on designing for longevity rather than fashion, finding inspiration in unexpected places, and why context is the starting point for great design. You can find blog posts for this and other episodes at https://www.monotype.com/resources/podcast.
- Jul 1, 202653 min
Typography, AI, and the future of design tools with Typogram.
What if design tools helped you make smarter design decisions? This week, Dan Rhatigan talks with Typogram co-founders Hua Shu and Wenting Zhang about typography, side projects, AI, and the thrill of building tools for other creatives. Hua and Wenting share how New York's visual landscape shaped their love of type, how experimental side projects led them to entrepreneurship, and why publishing imperfect ideas can open unexpected doors. They also dig into Typogram's two design tools: Typogram, a guided branding tool for non-designers, and Typogram Studio, a typography-first tool built for designers who want to explore the hidden richness inside fonts. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about curiosity, craft, and what happens when designers build the tools they wish existed. As a special thank-you for listening, we're giving away a mystery font pack. Inside, you'll get three premium font families to use for commercial projects. All for free. Claim yours at https://typogram.co/launch. You can find blog posts for this and other episodes at https://www.monotype.com/resources/podcast.
- Jun 3, 202643 min
Crafting thoughtful designs with Hugh Miller of Pentagram.
In this episode, Tom Foley speaks with Pentagram Partner Hugh Miller about creativity, collaboration, and the experiences that shape a design career. From music and typography to sketchbooks, record sleeves, and creative partnerships, Hugh reflects on the importance of self-critique, surrounding yourself with people who push you, and why great ideas rarely come from the first solution. You can find blog posts for this and other episodes at monotype.com/podcast.
- May 20, 202634 min
Marta Cerdà Alimbau on why design needs time.
What happens to creativity when designers are expected to work faster? In this episode, host Phil Garnham speaks with Barcelona-based designer and typographer Marta Cerdà Alimbau about the growing tension between speed, technology, and creating meaningful design work. Known for blending typography and illustration into expressive visual systems for global brands like Vogue, Nike, and The New York Times, Marta reflects on why doubt, memory, craft, and process still matter in an era shaped by automation and AI. You can find blog posts for this and other episodes at monotype.com/podcast.
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