28. The Art Of Learning by Doing w/ WILL PATERSON

In this episode of The Type Convo, I had the pleasure of chatting with Will Paterson—a logo & brand designer, lettering artist, and YouTube educator with nearly a million followers. 🎙️We dived deep into:🔥 The power of backengineering in design – how Will deconstructed work to teach himself design from scratch.🎨 Why failing more makes you a better designer – embracing mistakes as part of the process.💡 The art of branding & typography – why Will creates fonts for clients and how it transforms brand identity.📣 Communication & creativity – the secret skill that separates good designers from great ones.👥 Working with his wife in design – the real challenges & benefits of building a business together.😈 Imposter syndrome & self-doubt – why it never fully goes away and how to use it as a superpower.Will’s journey from struggling in school to running his own agency and building a massive online presence is packed with insights for any designer, creative, or entrepreneur.📺 Watch Will on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WillPatersonDesign📸 Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willpat/🌐 Check out his work & agency: https://www.willpaterson.designLet me know your biggest takeaway from this conversation! 💬🔥 #TheTypeConvo #Branding #Typography #SelfTaughtDesigner #CreativeProcess

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The Type Convo is a podcast that dives into the world of typography, design, and creative journeys. Each episode brings you behind the scenes with top designers and type experts who share insights, challenges, and inspiration from their work. Hosted by SilverStag Type Foundry, this series is perfect for creatives eager to learn from the industry’s most innovative minds. Join us for real conversations that go beyond the surface of design.