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Type Speaks

From the subtleties of typography to the emotional impact of color, and the way everyday objects influence our lives, our guests share their unique perspectives on the power of design. Through candid interviews, we’ll get a closer look at the challenges they’ve faced, the breakthroughs they’ve had, and how design is not just about aesthetics, but about problem-solving, communication, and making an impact. Join host Rae, as Type Speaks aims to inspire, inform, and showcase the voices behind the

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02.15 // Video Games, Storytelling, and Change //...

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2025/11/02

In this episode of Type Speaks, Rae sits down with journalist and creator Quentin “Quinns” Smith, co-founder of Shut Up & Sit Down and host of Quinn’s Quest, to explore how storytelling, aesthetics, and criticism have evolved across two decades of games media. From the rise of short-form content to the resurgence of small, expressive indie titles, Rae and Quinns unpack how play, design, and culture intersect in the algorithm age, and why creativity thrives not in perfection, but in

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02.14 // Telling Stories Through Games // Maguey Baker

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2025/10/22

In this episode of Type Speaks, Rae sits down with game designer, publisher, and quilt historian Meguey Baker to explore the deep human roots of play, and why games are not an escape from reality, but a way of understanding it. From designing Apocalypse World to teaching through storytelling, Meg shares how tabletop games function as acts of connection, resistance, and care. She and Rae unpack the overlap between game design, graphic design, and experience design, how mechanics carry

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02.13 // Designing on Your Own Terms // Will Dove

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2025/10/20

In this episode of Type Speaks, host Rae sits down with designer and independent creative Will Dove to explore the realities, risks, and rewards of building a self-directed design practice. From juggling the intensity of Auburn’s swim team with the rigors of design school to eventually walking away from agency life to go fully freelance, Will shares how constraint, burnout, and curiosity all shaped his path toward independence. He and Rae unpack the evolving culture of freelance work, the

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02.12 // The Process Is the Point // Mitch Goldstein

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2025/10/15

In this episode of Type Speaks, host Rae sits down with designer, artist, educator, and author Mitch Goldstein to talk about the mess, magic, and meaning of the creative process. From failing out of architecture school to finding his voice through design and teaching, Mitch shares how experimentation, risk, and reflection have shaped his multifaceted practice. He and Rae dive into what it means to learn by doing (and sometimes crashing and burning), why process matters more than perfection,

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02.11 // Good Design Starts on Paper // Nolen Strals

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2025/10/08

In this episode of Type Speaks, host Rae talks with designer, writer, and educator Nolen Strals about punk, process, and the power of thinking through making. From hand-drawn flyers and DIY zines to branding cultural spaces and co-authoring a book on lettering, Nolen shares how his punk roots continue to shape his creative approach. He and Rae discuss his evolving process, from ballpoint sketches to full brand systems, and how writing, reflection, and curiosity keep his work sharp,

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2.10 // Play, Process, and Punk // Zach Hobbs

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2025/10/03

In this episode of Type Speaks, host Rae sits down with designer and artist Zach Hobbs for a wide-ranging conversation about punk, process, and the joy of making. We trace Zach’s beginnings in Alabama, from skateboarding and comic books to discovering punk music and realizing that design could merge his love of visuals and sound. He reflects on the distinction between art and design, the influence of DIY punk graphics, and why working with his hands gives his projects a unique voice in

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2.09 // Scope Creep, Destination, and Saying No //...

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2025/09/22

In this episode of Type Speaks, host Rae talks with Josh Carnley, co-founder of Matey, about building “destination-minded brands” that create meaningful experiences. Josh shares his journey from advertising to running a studio with his wife, navigating challenges like the pandemic, client red flags, and scope creep, while offering advice on pricing, freelancing, and why design is as much about people as it is visuals.Josh Carnley is Partner and Creative Director of Matey, a nationally

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02.08 // Design as Ideology // Jarrett Fuller

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2025/09/10

In this episode of Type Speaks, host Rae sits down with Jarrett Fuller to talk for a wide-ranging conversation about process, teaching, and the philosophies behind design. We trace Jarrett’s earliest memories of being fascinated with letterforms, his winding path from “wannabe architect” to discovering graphic design, and how he sees creative work as slow, organic, and resistant to rigid formulas. Exploring his idea of design as “ideology made artifact,” the way branding and politics reveal

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01.07 // Type, Time, and Thrift Stores // Briar Levit

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2025/04/16

In this episode of Type Speaks, co-hosts Ray and Emiko sit down with Briar Levitt. We dive deep into the origins and purpose of the People's Graphic Design Archive, the importance of saving design history, especially the ordinary and underrepresented, and how inspiration often comes from the tactile, the analog, and the unexpected. Plus, we talk about thrift finds, Oz books, quilt magazines, and the quiet power of uploading one artifact at a time.Briar Levit is a Professor of Graphic Design

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01.06 // Preserving Stories Through Type // Tré Seals

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2025/04/04

In this episode, we speak with Tré Seals a designer, typographer, and founder of Vocal Type. We talk about trade secrets in the type design community, the endangered skill of writing in cursive and knowledge sharing to build a better future. We also get an inside scoop on what is to come from Vocal Type!Tré Seals is a designer, typographer, and founder of Vocal Type, a type foundry dedicated to increasing diversity in design through culturally and historically inspired typefaces. Rooted in

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01.05 // Design, Politics, and Finding Your Creative...

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2025/03/21

In this episode of Type Speaks, Rae and Emiko sit down with Morgan Searcy, an art director and creative lead with a background in graphic design, advertising, and progressive politics. From working on major political campaigns to navigating the fast-paced world of branding, Morgan shares insights on the role of design in shaping public perception and creating meaningful change. They discuss the intersection of politics and design, the challenges of freelancing, and the evolving nature of

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1.04 // Southern Style, Storytelling, & The Art of...

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2025/02/28

In this episode, we speak with Aaron Gresham about his journey as a designer, creative director, and mentor. We explore his early influences growing up in a creative household, how southern vernacular design has shaped his work, and his experiences collaborating with major brands like Apple and Google, as well as artists like Vampire Weekend and Lady Gaga. Aaron shares insights on using synesthesia in his creative process, the importance of storytelling in design, and why embracing play

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01.03 // Design Accidents and Play // Mario Bocanegra...

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2025/02/21

In this episode, we speak with Mario Bocanegra Martinez about the process of purposeful play leading to new ideas. We also learn what percentage of design is a happy accident, how he cultivates a creative space that nurtures experimentation, and why you should never lose your inner kid.Mario Bocanegra is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Auburn University, where he teaches courses in interactive media, imagemaking, photo communications, and typography. He earned both his B.F.A

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01.03 // Designing Across Fields: AI, Biodesign, and...

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2024/12/18

In this episode, we speak with Devon Ward on various topics including codeswitching between disciplines, what Biodesign is and how it can be used, Globalization and design communication, using AI as a tool, and our controversial takes surrounding primates.Devon Ward is a designer, artist, and educator who works across multiple creative disciplines including print design, interactive media, biodesign, and experimental art. He is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Auburn University

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01.02 // Design, Education, and Impact // Robert Finkel

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2024/12/10

In this episode, we speak with Robert Finkel on various topics including the challenges and rewards of teaching, design ethics, why we like things and how to define good design, and design trends we secretly love. Robert Finkel is a designer and educator at Auburn University. As an Associate Professor of Graphic Design he teaches courses in Typography, Graphic Design History, and Visual Identity. He is the co-author of the book The IBM Poster Program: Visual Memoranda published by Lund

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01.01 // Who's Behind the Mic

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2024/10/22

In this episode, hosts Rae and Emiko introduce the podcast and speak on the ideas behind the creation of the podcast and future directions.Rae is a junior in the Graphic Design program at Auburn University, where they’re excited to dive into new design styles and explore emerging subgenres. As the station manager for WEGL 91.1 FM, Auburn’s student-run radio station, they merge their passion for design with a fascination for how ideas are shared, and how stories are told. Over the summer,

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