Read Between the Leading - Episode #27 with Scott Thomas

RBtL fans, Matt has started a new podcast. Here is episode 1. If you like, check out http://onthegrid.co and subscribe at http://feeds.feedburner.com/onthegridpodcast

On this episode we talk with Elliot Jay Stocks. We discuss his web work, his book, and his upcoming periodical “8 Faces,” as well as a few other things. In addition, this episode talks about some RBtL news and evolutions, including new segments we plan on introducing. For more detailed shownotes visit: http://rbtl.us/post/473842913

On this episode we got a chance to talk to Scott Thomas, design director of the Obama campaign. We talked about his work on the campaign, his new book Designing Obama, and the Post Family. For more detailed shownotes visit http://rbtl.us/post/341667057

This episode takes a turn from our previous episode’s very specific topic. In episode 26, we discuss some lofty ideas concerning design sustainability in all matters (social, economic, environmental, etc.) as well as design altruism. We tackle three specific examples, including Cradle to Cradle, and two inventions that are helping developing nations and people. We go in-depth to discuss our consumption, poke fun at laptop stands, and try to begin to peel the bandaid to see how designers can help. We ask that you let us know too. At the end, we pose a few questions, and now more than ever, we’d love to hear from you. This is a big topic that, comparatively, the two of us know nothing about. The question, though, is pretty simple—how can we help? In addition, we’d love to have you, dear viewers, on the show. Send us an email. Let us know what times during the week you’re available. Maybe you’ll hear back and be invited on a future episode. Finally, we’d like to thank Jos for our acknowledgment in his recent Museo Slab spec book. You can check it out in the shownotes, and the face should be available soon. For more detailed shownotes visit http://rbtl.us/post/276326909

This week on the show we’re talking about web fonts again. A lot has happened since the last time we’ve talked about it. We’re joined by our friend and fellow designer Dan Auer. For more detailed notes visit http://rbtl.us/post/272239993

This week on the show we interviewed type designer Jos Buivenga, designer of Museo and Calluna. We talked to him about his background, his journey from designing free fonts to selling them through Exljbris, and his recent work with Martin Majoor. For more detailed shownotes visit http://rbtl.us/post/223238836

On this episode, we speak with Robyn Waxman. We discuss Robyn’s role in the design and education world, as well as the paradigm shift leading design to new realms of activism, protest, and plainly supporting a cause, whatever it may be. We touch on her role in The Designer’s Accord, as well as her thesis and FARM project. For more shownotes visit http://rbtl.us/post/210965141

We kick off Season 2 with an interview with David Airey. We talked to David about identity design, his blog, and his new book. You can find more detailed shownotes at http://rbtl.us/post/192887764

This week on the show we had a conversation with Veronika and José of TypeTogether. We talked to them about their education at Reading, designing type for different media, custom type work, and type on the web. As always you can email us at [email protected] and find us on twitter @rbtlshow. You can find more detailed shownotes at http://rbtl.us/post/146485185

This week on the show we had a conversation with Nick Sherman of MyFonts. We got a chance to talk to him about his work at MyFonts, woodtype, pizza, and his move from student to teacher at MassArt. As always you can email us at [email protected] and find us on twitter @rbtlshow. You can find more detailed shownotes at http://rbtl.us/post/133836685