Talk Paper Scissors

Join host, Diana Varma, as she explores the wonderful world of design and printing, typography and branding, books and publishing. Diana loves nothing more than getting creative with Creatives about all things creative. Ready to have some fun? Let's Talk Paper Scissors!

Podcasting since 2019 • 307 episodes

Talk Paper Scissors

Latest Episodes

Personal and Peoples Histories Held in Letterforms with Tré Seals of Vocal Type

This is the third episode in a 4-part guest lecture series, speaking with an incredible range of design and typography pros from across North America! In this eye opening look into the history of typography, signage, prote...

May 19, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 306 • 45:59

First Things First 2020 with Marc O’Brien and Benjamin Gaydos

This is the second episode in a 4-part guest lecture series, speaking with an incredible range of design and typography pros from across North America! This episode features 2 of the 3 authors of the First Things First 202...

May 12, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 305 • 49:53

Designing Systems of Type (Mistakes and All!) with James Edmondson of OH no Type Co.

This is the first episode in a 4-part guest lecture series, speaking with an incredible range of design and typography pros from across North America! This episode features type designer and founder of OH no Type Co., Jame...

May 07, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 304 • 32:03

The Library Loiterers - Vol. I: Following the Fear with Tim Miller at Robarts Library

Welcome, dear friends, to The Library Loiterers.Each episode finds Diana loitering in a library with a special guest in a library location of their choosing. We comb the stacks and have a ...

May 05, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 303 • 44:14

Sabotaging Self-Sabotage with Lauren Hortie of Oasis Skateboard Factory

It’s a high school experience like no other — Welcome to Oasis Skateboard Factory in Toronto, Canada where students make, design, and sell custom boards for real clients all while receiving high school credits. This altern...

April 28, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 302 • 41:48