Episodes 311
Avg. Duration 32m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Nov 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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!

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S1E309 Emerging Typeface Designers: Juliette Bifolchi & Jasmin Gulati

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Talk Paper Scissors has published 311 episodes since November 2019, covering topics in Arts, Design.

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Talk Paper Scissors is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 32m.

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