Michu is a creative strategist and partner at creative studio In-House International. She'll be sharing how world-building brings the studio foundry's typefaces to life.

Ian is an independent Brand and Lettering designer, and he runs StudioPlums. He'll talk about his journey into design and lettering, along with insights into his creative process.

Cyla Costa is a graphic artist and type designer shaped by the complex mix of cultures that is Brazil. She shares how embracing her cultural identity became central to her voice and her work.

David Oku is a London based illustrator and animator with German Nigerian Italian roots, and I transform my multicultural heritage into vibrant digital art that bursts with life and energy. From those first pencil sketches I made on scrap paper as a kid to the dynamic animations I create today, my journey has been about more than just making art it's about inviting you to see the world through optimistic eyes. Each piece I craft celebrates diversity, builds bridges between cultures, and spreads joy through art that knows no boundaries.

Olivia King is an independent Creative Director and type designer based in Sydney. With over 13 years’ experience in design, she works across identity and typography, creating brands and custom typefaces that help express distinct personality and voice. She is the designer of Inclusive Sans, an open-source typeface focused on accessibility and used globally, and has developed custom type for clients including Penguin Random House and SFMOMA.

Jackson Alves is a Brazilian graphic designer and type designer based in Orlando, FL. He specializes in custom lettering and brand identity, working with clients such as Apple, Coca-Cola, Montblanc, and Penguin Random House.

Christina owns and operates X & Co., her creative studio based in Brooklyn, NY. She specializes in branding, commercial illustration, lettering and mural projects. She'll be sharing her experience developing a distinct creative voice as a designer and illustrator.

Snooze One is a lettering artist who has a passion for experimenting with letters. He loves finding new styles and new ways to write.

Katie and Ilana are your hosts and the co-owners behind Goodtype! They met after some serious DM’s and started working together to help educate artists on growing their creative businesses.

Sophie is a graphic designer and typographer who loves blending design and language through mediums like illustration, visual art, stop motion, craft and 2D animation. She'll be shouting from the rooftops about why prioritising play is so important.

Carl Cozier, AKA Holy Moly, is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Bristol. Originally from a small town in Oxfordshire he comes from a fine art / graphic design background but switched to illustration later in his career.

Britt is the owner of Swell Press, a woman-run Southern California Letterpress Studio known for pushing the proverbial envelope through distinctive wedding and event stationery.

Latinotype is a renowned type foundry based in Chile. Since 2008, it has contributed to redefining global type design — building a portfolio of 5,000+ fonts used in advertising, branding, and digital design worldwide.

Lynne is a typeface designer, illustrator, and educator. She co-runs Space Type, a type foundry, design studio, and risograph press based in Brooklyn, NY. For Kernference, she'll be providing a brief overview of the history of Latin type, and how research can serve as inspiration for your creative practice.

Zachary Winterton is a Creative Director, brand builder, and educator whose work has helped shape globally recognized brands including Nike, Wieden+Kennedy, and Adobe. From leading design for international campaigns to building a growing personal platform, he bridges creative leadership with accessible industry insight.

Pauline is a freelance motion and graphic designer trusted by global brands to create standout content for social, campaigns, and TV. She’ll be sharing how she creates work that captures attention and builds visibility.

Veronica Fuerte is the founder and creative director of Hey, an independent graphic design studio based in Barcelona. Since founding the studio in 2007, she has led projects for global brands including Apple, Google, Nike and Coca-Cola, developing bold, system-driven identities known for their geometric language and strong use of color. Verònica is a member of Alliance Graphique Internationale, an ADC Board Member at The One Club for Creativity, and serves on the advisory board of Canva. Through her work, talks and podcast Women at Work by Hey, she advocates for a more human, honest and accessible approach to design.