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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 27, 20252 min read


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 25, 20252 min read


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 16, 20252 min read


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 6, 20252 min read


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 3, 20252 min read


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 30, 20252 min read


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 15, 20252 min read


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 12, 20252 min read


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 5, 20254 min read


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 1, 20252 min read


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 28, 20252 min read


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 15, 20253 min read


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 7, 20253 min read


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 1, 20253 min read


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 18, 20252 min read


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 3, 20252 min read


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 27, 20252 min read


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 21, 20253 min read


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 19, 20252 min read


222: Mindfully Creative with Radim Malinic
Welcome to the next stop on our international tour with guests from across the pond. This time, we’re headed to the UK to speak with...

Diana Varma
Dec 16, 20241 min read
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