Type Speaks

In this episode, we speak with Mario Bocanegra Martinez about the process of purposeful play leading to new ideas. We also learn what percentage of design is a happy accident, how he cultivates a creative space that nurtures experimentation, and why you should never lose your inner kid.

Mario Bocanegra is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Auburn University, where he teaches courses in interactive media, imagemaking, photo communications, and typography. He earned both his B.F.A. and M.F.A. in Graphic Design from Oklahoma State University. Mario works with intuitive processes—experimental imagemaking, assemblage video, typography, and motion design—to create poetic visual outcomes. 

What is Type Speaks?

From the subtleties of typography to the emotional impact of color, and the way everyday objects influence our lives, our guests share their unique perspectives on the power of design. Through candid interviews, we’ll get a closer look at the challenges they’ve faced, the breakthroughs they’ve had, and how design is not just about aesthetics, but about problem-solving, communication, and making an impact.

Join host Rae, as Type Speaks aims to inspire, inform, and showcase the voices behind the visuals.

This podcast is supported by WEGL 91.1 FM, Auburn University’s radio station. weglfm.com