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We learn our ABCs as preschoolers, writing down our alphabet, combining letters into words into sentences and eventually into stories. When entering into a new industry, it can be like learning a whole new language to understand the technical jargon and specific buzzwords thrown around. The graphic communications industry is no different and in this 3-part series, Diana takes a stroll through the alphabet that we all know and love, using it as a framework to explore the ABCs of GCM. In this final episode, we explore the letters S - &: Saddle Stitch, Trim Size, UV Coating, Virgin Paper, Watermark, X-height, Yellow, Zip File and Ampersand. 

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We learn our ABCs as preschoolers, writing down our alphabet, combining letters into words into sentences and eventually into stories. When entering into a new industry, it can be like learning a whole new language to understand the technical jargon and specific buzzwords thrown around. The graphic communications industry is no different and in this 3-part series, Diana takes a stroll through the alphabet that we all know and love, using it as a framework to explore the ABCs of GCM. In this episode, we explore the letters J - R: Justified, Kilobyte, Leading, Makeready, Newsprint, Offset, PPI, Quire and Ream. 

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We learn our ABCs as preschoolers, writing down our alphabet, combining letters into words into sentences and eventually into stories. When entering into a new industry, it can be like learning a whole new language to understand the technical jargon and specific buzzwords thrown around. The graphic communications industry is no different and in this 3-part series, Diana takes a stroll through the alphabet that we all know and love, using it as a framework to explore the ABCs of GCM. In this episode, we explore the letters A - I: Author's Alterations, Bar Codes, Creative Cloud, Descenders, Endpapers, Fifth Colour, Grain, Hickies and Imposition. 

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Micha Powell is an Olympian, public speaker, model and producer. In our conversation and through the power of story, Micha helps us understand the emotional rollercoaster of elite-level competition as a track and field athlete. You’ll also hear about Micha’s podcast, People Behind the Performance, and why she felt compelled to create it. You’ll hear Micha talk about her incredible Mom, her thoughts on the link between creativity and athletics, and… you’ll hear Diana cry (in the best way possible).

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In this Olympic-themed episode, designer and illustrator, Paul Twa, generously shares his knowledge about the history of the design of the Olympic Games and the ways it  mirrors graphic design trends, techniques and tools at-large. Controversial Olympic emblems, incredible pictogram systems and a deconstruction of the Beijing 2022 Olympic design are all discussed. We also look ahead to the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games and Paul shares his thoughts on democratization of design.

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Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect.

In this episode, you will meet woodworker, Babette the Builder, who shares how she fell into woodworking by accident, the way resourcefulness is an important skill in creative work and her belief that sometimes formal education and training dampens creativity. Babette’s experiences intersect with Katherine (determination in creativity) and Diana (spontaneity of her process), coming full circle back to the very first episode, 077: Intersection Primer.

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Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect.

In this episode, you will meet watercolour artist, Katherine Klimitas, who shares the unique process she uses to paint, the way she manages her time to pursue both artistic projects and graphic design work, and the great story of how she came to work for Rod Stewart on a project. Katherine’s experiences intersect with Erin (entering a flow state) and Babette (determination in creativity).

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Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect.

In this episode, you will meet digital paper artist, Erin Sass, who shares the way she uses the app Procreate to add layers and texture to create realistic digital paper creations, how her future will ideally include a blend of engineering and design, as well as learn the subject matter that fuels her. Erin’s experiences intersect with Kate (creating work that’s meaningful) and Katherine (entering a flow state). 

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Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect.

In this episode, you will meet LEGO artist, Kate Hunter, who shares how she entered into the world of LEGO, the ways she reimagines her favourite famous art pieces in LEGO mosaic and how she’s paving the way for future female art and LEGO enthusiasts to follow their passions and never settle. Kate’s experiences intersect with Sarah Dennis (the power of play) and Erin (creating work that’s meaningful). 

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Intersection is a series exploring the creative practices of 17 diverse female artists and discovering the ways in which their experiences intersect.

In this episode, you will meet paper cut artist, Sarah Dennis, who reveals how she creates her paper cut masterpieces by focusing on negative space, the ways that she works with simple tools and simple materials to make extraordinary creations, as well as the importance of setting time goals in creative work. Sarah Dennis’ experiences intersect with Sarah Wright (balancing creative callings) and Kate (the power of play). 

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