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Type Speaks

Rae Nawrocki

Arts

Frequency: 1 episode/25d. Total Eps: 16

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 visuals. This podcast is supported by WEGL 91.1 FM, Auburn University’s radio station. weglfm.com

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02.15 // Video Games, Storytelling, and Change // Quinns Smith

Episode 15

Sunday, November 2, 2025 • Duration 51:03

iIn 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 making the pot.

Quintin “Quinns” Smith is a journalist, critic, and creator whose work has helped shape modern games media. After co-founding Shut Up & Sit Down, one of the most influential board game platforms of the past decade, he launched Quinn’s Quest, an independent project exploring role-playing games, media history, and the aesthetics of play through research-driven storytelling and sharp cultural critique.

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02.14 // Telling Stories Through Games // Maguey Baker

Episode 14

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 • Duration 58:21

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 meaning, why constraints make play powerful, and why joy is not frivolous, but necessary.

Meguey “Mother of the Apocalypse” Baker is a tabletop role-playing game designer, independent publisher, and quilt historian whose work has significantly shaped modern narrative game design. Along with her partner Vincent Baker, she co-created Apocalypse World, the groundbreaking game that launched the now-widespread Powered by the Apocalypse system.

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

Episode 13

Monday, October 20, 2025 • Duration 35:20

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 power of human connection and referrals, and why having agency over your time and creative decisions can fundamentally change your relationship to design.

Will Dove is a designer based in New York City whose independent studio practice centers typography, identity systems, and image-making across art, film, and music. A graduate of Auburn University’s graphic design program, his creative direction and design have supported clients including PepsiCo, the Golden State Warriors, and The Washington Post. Rooted in craft and driven by relationships, his work merges precision with instinct, proving that independence isn’t the absence of structure, but the freedom to build your own.

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

Episode 12

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 • Duration 49:38

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, and how creative work can stay playful, curious, and alive.

Mitch Goldstein is a designer, artist, and educator whose work bridges graphic design, photography, sculpture, and furniture design. A professor in the School of Design at Rochester Institute of Technology and author of How To Be A Design Student (And How To Teach Them), he brings over two decades of teaching experience at institutions including RISD, VCUarts, and MICA. His practice and writing explore the messy, human side of creative process, encouraging designers to embrace experimentation and the complexities of making.

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

Episode 11

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 • Duration 42:26

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, thoughtful, and alive.

Nolen Strals is a designer, writer, and educator whose practice spans branding, lettering, and cultural design. A co-author of Lettering & Type and former partner in the Baltimore-based studio Post Typography, his work combines research, strategy, and visual craft for clients ranging from local breweries to national political movements. His essays on design have appeared in The Washington Post and beyond, and his teaching and mentorship continue to inspire designers to start on paper, trust their instincts, and stay connected to the communities that shape their work.

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

Episode 10

Friday, October 3, 2025 • Duration 45:08

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 today’s digital-first world. Along the way, Zach shares how “building to think” fuels his process, why play leads to his most exciting work, and how balancing corporate projects at IDEO with personal passion work keeps him creatively fulfilled.

Zach Hobbs is a designer, artist, and Communication Design Director at IDEO, where he has spent over a decade leading transformative projects across branding, culture, and innovation. His work ranges from rebranding humanitarian organizations to creating fan experiences for sports teams, while his personal practice includes exhibiting in the U.S. and Europe and designing posters and album art for punk and experimental bands. A dedicated mentor and speaker, Zach champions creativity as both craft and play, encouraging designers to embrace experimentation, imperfection, and the freedom to make work that feels alive.

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02.09 // Scope Creep, Destination, and Saying No // Josh Carnley

Episode 9

Monday, September 22, 2025 • Duration 42:56

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 recognized creative studio specializing in branding systems and campaigns that are rooted in strategy and impossible to ignore. Featured on delish.com, thedieline.com, Communication Arts, and Wildsam, Matey’s work spans from comprehensive hospitality and resort experiences to branding the next great “third place.” With a focus on immersive design that transports audiences to unique states of mind, Matey creates glimmers of escapism that challenge the mundane and bring joy and freshness to everyday life.

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02.08 // Design as Ideology // Jarrett Fuller

Episode 8

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 • Duration 01:01:56

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 belief systems, and why sameness in design might be more threatening than AI. Plus, we dive into teaching as practice, the dangers of Pinterest mood boards, and the importance of embracing weird, personal work that stands out.

Jarrett Fuller is an assistant professor of graphic design at North Carolina State University, director of the design and editorial studio twenty-six, and host of the podcast Scratching the Surface. He has co-edited four books, with writing featured in Fast Company, Eye Magazine, Design Observer, Design & Culture, and more. His design work has received recognition from Communication Arts and The Type Directors Club. Previously, he worked as an editor at Eye on Design and as a designer at Facebook, Warby Parker, and The Whitney Museum of American Art.

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

Episode 7

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 • Duration 55:50

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 at Portland State University. Levit’s feature-length documentary, Graphic Means: A History of Graphic Design Production, which follows design production from manual to digital methods, established an obsession with design history—particularly aspects not in the canon. She currently collaborates with Louise Sandhaus, Brockett Horne, and Morgan Searcy on The People’s Graphic Design Archive. She recently edited a book of essays for Princeton Architectural Press called Baseline Shift: Untold Stories of Women in Graphic Design History.

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01.06 // Preserving Stories Through Type // Tré Seals

Episode 6

Friday, April 4, 2025 • Duration 01:07:26

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 storytelling, his work explores the intersection of typography, activism, and identity—creating type systems that preserve history while shaping the future. Beyond Vocal Type, his projects span brand identity, editorial design, and cultural research, with collaborations ranging from global brands to independent artists. Whether designing for political campaigns, museum exhibitions, or major publications, his work challenges convention, making space for underrepresented narratives in the visual landscape.

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