Balancing expressiveness and readability with Cyla Costa.

Om avsnittet

Cyla Costa's work feels alive. Hailing from Curitiba, Brazil, she's an award-winning graphic artist and type designer known for expressive lettering and vibrant color palettes. Feminism, strength, inclusivity, and culture are a few of the themes her work explores.

This week, Cyla chats with host Molly Doane about building a creative career and studio in Brazil, her approach to type design, and why letters are not only meant to be read.

You can find blog posts for this and past episodes at monotype.com/podcast

Om avsnittet

Fler avsnitt

From Rio to Barcelona: Naipe Foundry on making Brazilian-inspired type.

Jim Sutherland on slowing down to make things that matter.

Matt Holmes on tinkering, type, and the joy of making.

Ben Kelly on designing spaces that shape culture.

Typography, AI, and the future of design tools with Typogram.

Crafting thoughtful designs with Hugh Miller of Pentagram.

Marta Cerdà Alimbau on why design needs time.

John Trauscht on what it takes to design at Pixar.

The Stone Twins on craft, conflict, and creative chemistry.

Sofie Beier breaks down legibility for designers.