In this episode, we speak with Tré Seals a designer, typographer, and founder of Vocal Type. We talk about trade secrets in the type design community, the endangered skill of writing in cursive and knowledge sharing to build a better future. We also get an inside scoop on what is to come from Vocal Type!
Tré Seals is a designer, typographer, and founder of Vocal Type, a type foundry dedicated to increasing diversity in design through culturally and historically inspired typefaces. Rooted in storytelling, his work explores the intersection of typography, activism, and identity—creating type systems that preserve history while shaping the future. Beyond Vocal Type, his projects span brand identity, editorial design, and cultural research, with collaborations ranging from global brands to independent artists. Whether designing for political campaigns, museum exhibitions, or major publications, his work challenges convention, making space for underrepresented narratives in the visual landscape.
What is Type Speaks?
What is design? Who does it? And, more importantly, how and why do they do what they do?
From type and color to everyday objects and the games we play with friends, guests share their perspectives on the power of design. Through honest conversations, you’ll hear about the challenges and, the breakthroughs, and how design goes beyond looking good. It’s about solving problems…
Or, put simply: these are people Rae wants to talk to, and now you get to hear from them too!
Join host Rae on Type Speaks for conversations with the people behind the design.