CAPTN OffScript
Episodes
Kieron Anthony Lewis on Editorial Design, Identity, and Finding Meaning Through Work
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kieron Anthony Lewis is an editorial designer, speaker, educator, and Adobe Live host whose work is deeply rooted in culture, community, and meaning. ...
S02/E11 - James Barnard on Creativity, Speed, and Designing a Life You Love
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Barnard is one of the most recognizable logo designers working today, but this conversation goes far beyond logos. We talk about how he entered ...
S02/E10 - The Creative Life of Angela Lyons: Visibility, Intent, and Showing Up
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of CAPTN OffScript, I sit down with UK based designer, creative director, and community builder Angela Lyons for a grounded and deeply...
S02/E09 - David Airey on Creativity, Calm, and a Life Built With Intention
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of CAPTN OffScript I sit down with David Airey, a designer whose books, thinking, and calm perspective have shaped how countless creat...
S02/E08 - Mat Voyce on Anxiety, Creativity, and Finding Your Thing
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of CAPTN OffScript I sit down with Mat Voyce, the designer known for his expressive type animation work and his instantly recognizable...
S02/E07 - From Magic Tricks to Iconic Brands – The Bill Gardner Story
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Gardner has reviewed more logos than almost anyone on the planet — over 450,000 through his work with LogoLounge. But behind the numbers is a d...
S02/E06 - Redefining Indigenous Design: Jennifer Taback on Leading with Culture, Story, and Courage
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Taback didn’t set out to become the co-founder of one of Canada’s leading Indigenous creative studios — but that’s exactly what she’...
S02/E05 - Destination: Design – A Conversation with Adrien Piro, CEO of Creative Market
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From art teacher to tech CEO, Adrien Piro has taken one of the most unconventional paths to the top of the design world — and she’s now leading on...
S02/E04 - How SNASK Built a Creative Empire Without Playing by the Rules
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From zero agency experience to global design legends, Erik and Freddie of SNASK have built one of the boldest, loudest, and most unforgettable creativ...
S02/E03 – From Ponies to a 7-Figure Brand: Kristy Campbell’s Journey to Pink Pony Creative
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From galloping around the backyard as a pony-obsessed kid to running a globally recognized creative studio, Kristy Campbell is living proof that embra...
S02/E02 - The Current State of Design - Part 2
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of CAPTN OffScript, I continue the conversation with James Martin (Made By James), James Barnard, Angela Lyons, and Jennifer Taback to...
S02/E01 - The Current State of Design - Part 1
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Season 2 opener of CAPTN OffScript, I bring together four leading creatives from around the world to explore the current state of design. The ...
50. Season Finale: Thank You, See You Soon
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fifty episodes. Countless lessons. One unforgettable season. In this special finale of Season One, I look back on the wild, inspiring, and emotiona...
49. The Monday Break(Through) 032 - Keep What Gives, Let Go of What Doesn’t
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Monday Break(Through) began with a simple late-night conversation that turned into a life philosophy: keep what gives you something back, and gen...
48. From Fear to Front Stage: A Real Life with Liz Mosley
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a simple “no” becomes the launchpad for a whole new mindset? In this episode of The Type Convo, I talk to the brilliant Liz Mosl...
47. The Monday Break(Through) 031 - Work Like a Pro, Laugh Like a Kid
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We often hear “work hard, play hard” – but what does that actually look like when you’re building a creative career? In this solo episode, I r...
46. Take the Work Seriously, Not Yourself: Lessons from Alex Center
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Type Convo, I chat with designer, brand builder, and CENTER studio founder Alex Center - whose career journey spans from shapin...
45. The Monday Break(Through) 030 - The Healthiest Designer in the Room Is Doing Less, Not More
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to better creativity wasn’t doing more - but doing less? In this episode of The Monday Break(Through), I dive deep into the real fou...
44. The Monday Break(Through) 029 - Labels Are for Folders, Not Designers
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck between being a “specialist” and wanting to explore it all? You’re not alone. In this deeply personal episode, I’m unpacking my ...
43. The Monday Break(Through) 028 - Turning 39 and Letting Go of the Timeline Trap
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Birthdays can feel like pressure points. We reflect, we compare, we wonder if we’re “on track.” But what if the number doesn’t matter at all? ...
42. Why ‘Iconic’ Is More Than a Buzzword – Scott Fuller Gets Real on Timeless Design
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Type Convo, I sit down with Scott Fuller – the one-man dynamo behind The Studio Temporary and the Instagram handle @studiotem...
41. The Monday Break(Through) 027 - Why Being a Great Designer Just Isn’t Enough Anymore
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of Monday Break(Through), I dive into a truth many creatives are quietly struggling with: being a great designer just isn’t eno...
40. The Monday Break(Through) 026 - Everyone’s Just Figuring It Out (Even the Pros)
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Monday Break(Through), I dive into a truth that keeps surfacing in almost every conversation I’ve had with my podcast guests ...
39. Obsessed with Letters: Ian Barnard on Mastery, Mistakes & Making Fonts
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when your wife is watching Downton Abbey, your newborn needs feeding, and your creative spark is burning out? If you’re Ian Barnard—...
38. The Monday Break(Through) 025 - Mindful Minutes - How I Took Back My Time From Instagram and Email
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Monday Break(Through), I share the results of a simple challenge I gave myself last week: break the phone habit. After limiting Ins...
37. The Monday Break(Through) 024 - The Cost of Cat Videos
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Monday Break(Through), I’m reflecting on a surprising insight I had after reviewing my digital wellbeing stats—I’ve been spending nearly...
36. Designing Dreams: Harbor Bickmore on Life, Type, and Courage
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply honest conversation, Harbor Bickmore — the creative force behind That That Type — joins The Type Convo to share his incredible jour...
35. The Monday Break(Through) 023 - Launch Before You’re Ready
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Monday Break(Through), I take you behind the scenes of a major milestone — the launch of my new Type Foundry website. But this is...
34. The Monday Break(Through) 022 - Feel the Fear. Start Anyway.
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this unscripted Monday Break(Through), I finally take a leap I’ve avoided since the start of this podcast—recording solo without a script. It’...
33. The Monday Break(Through) 021 - How Many Tries Does It Take to Make a Masterpiece?
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We live in a world obsessed with the highlight reel — the bestselling book, the viral moment, the overnight success. But what if the real magic is i...
32. The Monday Break(Through) 020 - The Clichés That Actually Matter
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m talking about the one thing that keeps coming up in almost every Type Convo I’ve done so far—the so-called cliché of “lo...
31. From Surf Life to Type Boss: Creative Hustle & Font Fame w/ Tom Cunningham
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring and laid-back conversation, I sit down with Tom Cunningham, the founder of Tropical Type, to talk about his seven-year journey from ...
30. The Monday Break(Through) 019 - Copying Won’t Take You There
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about something we don’t address enough: creative copying. After Jen Wagner shared a recent example of font theft, I reflect...
29. The Monday Break(Through) 018 - Build First, Perfect Later
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Monday Break(Through), I’m sharing a simple principle that has shaped my entire creative journey: Build first, perfect later. Whether y...
28. The Art Of Learning by Doing w/ WILL PATERSON
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Type Convo, I had the pleasure of chatting with Will Paterson—a logo & brand designer, lettering artist, and YouTube educ...
27. The Monday Break(Through) 017 - One Conversation Can Change Everything
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Monday Breakthrough, I’m talking about the power of conversations—how they shape careers, relationships, and unexpected opportu...
26. The Monday Break(Through) 016 - Time Is Running—Are You in Control?
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Monday Break(Through), I reflect on a simple but crucial question: Are you truly in control of your time, or is it slipping away un...
25. Legacy Written in Letters – The Art Of Making It w/ Martina Flor
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Type Convo, I’m joined by the incredible Martina Flor—lettering artist, author, mentor, and someone who’s built a life an...
24. The Monday Break(Through) 015 - Behind the Scenes of My Weekly Workflow
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After I shared why I stopped setting New Year’s resolutions in this episode, so many of you reached out asking “Okay, but how do you actually plan...
23. The Monday Break(Through) 014 - No Luck, No Shortcut, No Problem!
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Effort doesn’t have a price tag, but it changes everything. In this episode of Monday Break(Through), I dive into a powerful mantra from my recent c...
22. “EFFORT IS FREE” – The Unfiltered Design Talk w/ James Martin
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Type Convo, I sit down with one of the most influential voices in branding and logo design—James Martin, better known as Made...
21. The Monday Break(Through) 013 - Are You in It for Love?
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Monday Break(Through), I reflect on a simple yet powerful question that hit me out of nowhere during lunch the other day: Am I in t...
20. The Monday Break(Through) 012 - Handling Creative Burnout
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout is something every creative faces at some point, and yet, we rarely talk about how to handle it. It’s not just about working too much—it’...
19. Jack Chitty on Building Chittco, Overcoming Challenges & Mastering Branding
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Type Convo, I sit down with Jack Chitty, the designer and creative force behind ChittCo (www.chitt.co). Jack’s journey into d...
18. The Monday Break(Through) 011 - Imposter Syndrome: The Sign You’re Ready to Grow
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Monday Break(Through), I’m diving into a feeling we’ve all faced at some point—imposter syndrome. But what if I told you it’s not a si...
17. The Monday Break(Through) 010 - Why Yearly Goals Fail and How to Fix Them
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of setting New Year’s resolutions that fall apart by February? In this episode, I dive into the game-changing concept of The 12 Week Year by B...
16. Letters, Murals, and Coffee: Behind the Scenes with Adam Vicarel & Carly Salzman
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Type Convo, I’m joined by two incredible creatives who’ve inspired me for years: Adam Vicarel, the mastermind behind Vicare...
15. The Monday Break(Through) 009 - Embracing Change
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Monday Break(Through), I talk about the challenges of dealing with change and how embracing it can lead to creativity and growth. U...
14. The Monday Break(Through) 008 - Giving Up… and Coming Back
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Type Convo, I reflect on my decision to step away from designing hand-drawn fonts and what led me to rediscover my passion for ...
13. Design, Positivity, and Basketball Nets with Adam Bosley
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Type Convo, I chat with Adam Bosley, better known as Adam the Illustrator. Adam shares his journey from a track scholarship stu...
12. The Monday Break(Through) 007 - Unscripted: Do Better Every Day
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this unplugged episode of Monday Break(Through), I share my personal approach to staying on track when life doesn’t go as planned. From why I’v...
11. The Monday Break(Through) 006 - Time to Recharge
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I recently realized how easy it is to get swept up in the whirlwind of the design world, always striving for the next project, the next deadline. But ...
10. Timeless Principles of Elliot Jay Stocks
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Type Convo Podcast, I sit down with the multi-talented Elliot Jay Stocks—a creative force whose influence spans over two deca...
09. The Monday Break(Through) 005 - One Thing No One Tells You About Selling Digital Products
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Monday Break(Through), I’m diving into the truth behind selling digital products—what it really takes to succeed and why the id...
08. Bold Moves With Sam Parrett
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a truly inspiring conversation with Sam Parrett, the creative genius behind Set Sail Studios. Sam’s fonts have shaped the visual ident...
07. The Monday Break(Through) 004 - The Art of Font Pairing
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling with font pairing and feel like it’s more of a headache than it should be? You’re definitely not alone. In this week’s Monday...
06. The Monday Break(Through) 003 - Why Kindness Is More Powerful Than Criticism
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Monday Break(Through) episode, I’m challenging the toxic culture of unnecessary critique and self-doubt in the design world. Let’s talk ab...
05. The Monday Break(Through) 002 - AI vs. Creativity: The Truth About Staying Relevant as a Designer
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Monday Break(Through), I dive into one of the biggest debates in the design world: the rise of AI. Will it replace designers, or is...
04. The Monday Break(Through) 001 - Just Start
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kick off your week with the very first Monday Break(Through) episode of The Type Convo! In just a few minutes, I share a simple yet powerful idea that...
03. Breaking The Rules With Cihan Tamti
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Type Convo, I sit down with the bold and innovative designer Cihan Tamti. Known for his groundbreaking work with brands like Ni...
02. Behind The Type With Stacy Terry
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Type Convo, I sit down with Stacy Terry from Blanc Salvage, a type designer with an inspiring journey from brand design to crea...
01. Meet & Greet - Hello World!
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of The Type Convo, I go live for the very first time on Instagram, sharing my story and insights as a type designer with all of y...