Creative Characters

This week, host Graham Sturt sits down with Jim Sutherland to talk about London-based Studio Sutherl&—a design practice built on ideas, collaboration, and joy.

Jim explains why he avoids a fixed house style, why discomfort can lead to better outcomes, and how a spontaneous trip to Wales led to his involvement in MTTR, a sustainable denim brand.

Follow Jim's work at https://studio-sutherland.co.uk or on Instagram @studio_sutherland.

In this episode, we enter the world of serial tinkerer, Matt Holmes. A world where printing presses are rebuilt with 3D-printed parts and the finer points of typography are mastered through the trial and error of making physical type.

Tune in for a conversation about curiosity, experimentation, and why learning sometimes works best when we slow down and make things with our hands.
You can find blog posts for this and other episodes at https://www.monotype.com/resources/podcast

This week, Graham Sturt sits down with legendary British designer Ben Kelly to explore the ideas, collaborations, and creative philosophy behind a career that has shaped British design culture.

From the iconic Hacienda nightclub to museums, exhibitions, and public spaces, Ben reflects on designing for longevity rather than fashion, finding inspiration in unexpected places, and why context is the starting point for great design.

You can find blog posts for this and other episodes at https://www.monotype.com/resources/podcast.

What if design tools helped you make smarter design decisions?

This week, Dan Rhatigan talks with Typogram co-founders Hua Shu and Wenting Zhang about typography, side projects, AI, and the thrill of building tools for other creatives.
Hua and Wenting share how New York's visual landscape shaped their love of type, how experimental side projects led them to entrepreneurship, and why publishing imperfect ideas can open unexpected doors.

They also dig into Typogram's two design tools: Typogram, a guided branding tool for non-designers, and Typogram Studio, a typography-first tool built for designers who want to explore the hidden richness inside fonts.

Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about curiosity, craft, and what happens when designers build the tools they wish existed.

As a special thank-you for listening, we're giving away a mystery font pack. Inside, you'll get three premium font families to use for commercial projects. All for free. Claim yours at https://typogram.co/launch.

You can find blog posts for this and other episodes at https://www.monotype.com/resources/podcast.

In this episode, Tom Foley speaks with Pentagram Partner Hugh Miller about creativity, collaboration, and the experiences that shape a design career.  
From music and typography to sketchbooks, record sleeves, and creative partnerships, Hugh reflects on the importance of self-critique, surrounding yourself with people who push you, and why great ideas rarely come from the first solution.
You can find blog posts for this and other episodes at monotype.com/podcast.