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Talk Paper Scissors
Designing Systems of Type (Mistakes and All!) with James Edmondson of OH no Type Co.
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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., James Edmondson.
In this conversation you’ll hear James’ typography origin story (he’s still an 8-year-old at heart!), how he uses “Pen Logic” to help construct systems of type, and how he knows when a typeface is complete. You’ll hear some great questions from students asking for all the juicy details about mistakes in his work, as well as what James hates about the process.
This episode was recorded as part of a guest lecture series in GCM 806 - Advanced Typography in winter 2026 at The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University.
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