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263: Making Magic
One of my very favourite ways to produce creative work is when it unfolds naturally, like a constant flicker of ideas lighting each step...

Diana Varma
Jun 306 min read
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262: A Home for Zines: The Toronto Zine Library & Archive
A home for zines! From makers near and far, with small and large publications, you’ll hear about the exciting medium of zines where...

Diana Varma
Jun 272 min read
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261: Zines to Feel Seen with Sisley Mark
Yesssss zines! From makers near and far, with small and large publications, you’ll hear about the exciting medium of zines where...

Diana Varma
Jun 252 min read
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259: Life is Collage with Ioana of Artizine UK
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...

Diana Varma
Jun 162 min read
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257: Be the Glitch You Want to See in the Matrix with James McCrae
Happy Friday and welcome to a thought-provoking and potentially paradigm-shifting conversation with James McCrae , author, poet, and...

Diana Varma
Jun 62 min read
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Toronto Tourism, Graffiti Culture & Emotional Infrastructure with Alex Sein
It has been on my radar for many years, at this point, that I’ve wanted to dive into and learn more about graffiti culture. There’s so...

Diana Varma
Jun 32 min read
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255: Nature x Creativity with Paige Deasley
I’ve been fascinated by the concept of biomimicry for years and years. Biomimicry helps uncover natural answers to human problems because...

Diana Varma
May 302 min read
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253: Talk Paper Scissors meets... Talk Paper Scissors?!
Talk Paper Scissors meets...Talk Paper Scissors?! Today’s guest is internet artist, Nolen Royalty . He's interested in getting strangers...

Diana Varma
May 152 min read
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252: Creative Meets Technical with James Rowan
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...

Diana Varma
May 122 min read
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250: I Wrote a Book!
Welcome to episode 250 of Talk Paper Scissors! For whatever reason, 250 feels like a big milestone. I started this podcast 5 1/2 years...

Diana Varma
May 54 min read
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249: The Art of Direction with Vincent Wanga
From actionable leadership strategies to creative direction to AI, this episode is for all of the creative change makers! Our guest is...

Diana Varma
May 12 min read
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248: Playing Racquetball in the Bathroom with Artist Kara Dunne
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...

Diana Varma
Apr 282 min read
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244: Serving Up Magazines with Nicola Hamilton
Magazine love is in the air! This 3 part mini-series features 3 designers who bring different kinds of magazines to life. First up we...

Diana Varma
Apr 153 min read
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242: Design as Creative Midwifery with Rupsha Mutsuddi
Welcome back! This is a 3-part mini series about new ways of thinking about education, assessments, grading and ungrading with 3...

Diana Varma
Apr 73 min read
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241: Success Through Failure with Dom Prevost
Yes, I do love printing and design, typography and branding, books and publishing. I feel grateful that I get to chat with so many...

Diana Varma
Apr 13 min read
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234: Baselines and Basslines with Jamie Chang of Manic Type
Welcome back! This is the fourth episode in a 5-part guest lecture series, speaking with a diverse range of design and typography pros...

Diana Varma
Mar 182 min read
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230: Behind the scenes with Mufasa (Oren Williamson on Creativity, Collaboration and Comedy)
Wow, wow, wow I have an exciting conversation for you today! A few months back, I found out that one of my high school drama pals was in...

Diana Varma
Mar 32 min read
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229: Creating as a Designer AND AN Artist with Zach Litoff
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...

Diana Varma
Feb 272 min read
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227: Portfolio Advice You Need to Hear with Robert Smith
Let’s talk portfolios! I’m often asked about portfolio creation, so joining us today to help us navigate building and maintaining a...

Diana Varma
Feb 213 min read
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226: Career Breaks and World Travel with Eden Kim
Today is a great day! You’ll meet one of my best friends, Eden Kim (or you might already know her… I’m convinced that she’s the most...

Diana Varma
Feb 192 min read
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