Did I Do That?: Making Graphic Design & Mistakes
Arts:Design
Good news, everyone! We just hit 25,000 listens—which is even more impressive considering that it's been less than a year since we hit 5,000! To celebrate (and not at all to cover a production gap caused by my having to move), I'm sharing the first episode of the limited series spin-off I made with my DES 399 class last term, Fontroversy! It's a really hilarious way to get anyone at all excited about fonts with a great mix of silly stuff and true history, and should be perfect for anyone who likes what we do here.
Too, I'd love some feedback on what you might want out of a Did I Do That? Patreon could look like! If you have ideas or would just want to show your support, drop me a line at ss3@pdx.edu!
If you want to show your support for DIDT, tell a friend about the show, either in meatspace or on MySpace, or consider a one-time "Buy Me A Coffee" tip—It'd mean a lot!
Fontroversy #1: "Wingdings: Cheugy Emoji?"
When Wingdings becomes a sore subject around the studio, Lena and Sean turn to guest expert Lea Thompson to help settle once and for all what good those dingbats are for.
Researcher: Lena Hall
Story Editor: Malia Masterson
Segment Producer: Lea Thompson
This episode was recorded Tuesday, May 23, 2023 and originally published July 20, 2023.
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PRODUCTION CREDITS
Fontroversy was created by the students of DES 399 Public Design Communication in the Spring of 2019 as part of Portland State University’s Graphic Design program in Portland, Oregon. You can learn more about PSUGD at psu.gd. You can learn more about the PSU School of Art+Design at pdx.edu/art-design.
Host: Lena Hall
Show Art: Robert Ditty
Social Media: Ashley Heeke
Producer: Sean Schumacher
Editorial Assistance by: Orion Cortez
Music: “How Can Things Be” by Holizna
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For more about Fontroversy, visit fontroversy.com or follow @fontroversy.psugd on Instagram.
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