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Talk Paper ScissorsServing Up Magazines with Nicola HamiltonSend us a textThis 3 part mini-series features 3 designers who bring different kinds of magazines to life. First up we have Art Director and Issues Magazine Shop owner, Nicola Hamilton! In this conversation, you’ll hear Nicola share what it means to work on projects that manifest in print, as well as how she approaches the design of Serviette magazine to serve the content and audience, including working with a number of design constraints. Nicola shares insights about how she believes current students keen on being part of the magazine industry can work on a...2025-04-1537 min
DesignThinkers PodcastIntroducing Season Two of the DesignThinkers Podcast, Coming March 26thWe’re back and so excited to bring you a second season of the DesignThinkers Podcast! DesignThinkers is Canada's largest graphic design conference. Since the year 2000, the Association of Registered Graphic Designers has been bringing together visionaries from a range of disciplines to explore creativity and the design process live and on-stage. This podcast is an extension of that mission. We’re here to talk about process, creativity and the business of design with past and present DesignThinkers speakers. Join me, Nicola Hamilton, for a season of candid conversation with creative legends like Meg Lewis, Carson...2025-03-0501 min
Everything Cookbooks118: Nicola Lamb on Writing the Book You Want to ReadKate and Kristin speak with Nicola Lamb her debut cookbook, Sift, and writing the book you want to read. Nicola talks about her passion for baking, learning and teaching before diving into the book creation process. She shares the lengthy proposal writing process, working from her Substack and a post-it wall, the importance of trusting your team and the resources she used while writing. She also speaks on the differences in releasing a book in the US versus the UK, some insights into the Americanization of the project and some astute advice for enjoying the everyday process....2025-01-2252 min
MagazeumMax Meighen & Nicola Hamlton (Founder & Designer: Serviette)FARM-TO-NEWSSTAND PUBLISHING—The pandemic screwed a lot of businesses over, but it did a real number on the restaurant industry. Beset by low margins at the best of times, Covid was to the business what a neglected pot of boiling milk is to your stove top. But Max Meighen, a restaurant owner in Toronto decided to fill in his down time by … creating a magazine. Because of course he did.And so he cooked up Serviette, a magazine about food that feels and looks and reads unlike any other food title around.Ni...2025-01-1732 min
Catch Up with Louise McSharryCatch up on Techology and Kids with Dr. Nicola Fox HamiltonSend your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!As many children enjoy their new gadgets post-festive season, I thought it would be good to chat to an expert about how to ensure your children are safe online. Dr. Nicola Fox Hamilton holds a PHD in Cyberpsychology and a lecturer in applied psychology and cyberpsychology in the Institute of Art, Design and Technology. She generously offered some guidance this week, which I personally found very helpful and hope you will too. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes (including my brand new monthly...2025-01-0338 min
The Full-Bleed PodcastMax Meighen & Nicola Hamilton (Founder & Designer: Serviette)FARM-TO-NEWSSTAND PUBLISHING—The pandemic screwed a lot of businesses over, but it did a real number on the restaurant industry. Beset by low margins at the best of times, Covid was to the business what a neglected pot of boiling milk is to your stove top. But Max Meighen, a restaurant owner in Toronto decided to fill in his down time by … creating a magazine. Because of course he did. And so he cooked up Serviette, a magazine about food that feels and looks and reads unlike any other food title around. Nico...2024-11-0132 minEverything Cookbooks102: Lara Hamilton of Book LarderMolly and Kate speak with Lara Hamilton, the owner of Book Larder Seattle's community cookbook store. Lara shares the motivations behind opening the store, why Seattle was the perfect base and how she sees the connection between food and books. We learn the origins behind the name, location and design of the store as well as some behind the scenes insights into ordering, event planning and curating its unique selection. Lara talks about her thoughts on trends, author platforms and building a space that is a must stop on author tour before revealing her most anticipated Fall titles.2024-09-2550 min
Over the Back FenceBig Seas & Massive Winds - A Sailor's Life Through The Eyes of Mark Richards, Stacey Jackson, Nic Douglass and Alice Parker at Hamilton Island Race WeekThis week we are bringing you something a little bit different - Nicola and Di recently headed off to Hamilton Island Race Week and interviewed a collection of world-class sailors whilst they were there. This week’s episode brings you all 4 of those inspiring chats. First up we talk to Alice Parker - a remarkable 30-year old navigator who’s raced in 4 Sydney to Hobarts, as the only female on an all-male crew, as well as several world championships that have taken her to many different countries. We hear about Alice’s best moment at sea, as well as...2024-09-081h 08
Confessions of a CyberPsychologistDr Nicola Fox-Hamilton - Dating Profiles: How We Present Ourselves OnlineDr Nicola Fox-Hamilton discusses her journey into cyberpsychology, from a career in graphic and web design to becoming a full-time academic. We explore her research on online behaviour – particularly online dating and how online relationships have changed over time. We also discuss how her Audible book aims to debunk myths about digital life.2024-08-1542 min
For Tech's Sakev3.8: You can’t mistake our cyberpsychologyWe often look at the mental and emotional effects of technology on For Tech’s Sake, and this episode we have expert help in understanding it all in the form of cyberpsychologist Dr Nicola Fox Hamilton, a lecturer on the topic at IADT.You can follow Nicola on Instagram @nicolafoxh and on X @foxnic, and check out her work on her website, NicolaFoxHamilton.com. And head to ForTechsSake.info for some relevant links and resources.For Tech’s Sake is a co-production from Silicon Republic and The HeadStuff Podcast Network, hosted by Elaine Burke and Jenn...2024-07-1043 min
Kate Hamilton Health Podcast#76 - Nicola Donnellan: the power of meditationIn this episode I chat with Nicola Donnellan. Nicola is a Reiki master, meditation expert and owner of Bre Reiki.Most of this conversation centres around meditation, it's benefits and why it is more necessary in today's society than ever before.We chat about:-meditation-breathwork-childhood trauma-inner child work-fear and the pain of life change-anxiety and how we can heal ourselves through meditation-self-discoveryI hope...2024-07-031h 01
Mindful Creative with Radim MalinicOpening the doors to the magic of making magazines - Nicola Hamilton"Working in magazines is an incredible privilege, with access to artists and thinkers."Nicola Hamilton, an editorial designer based in Toronto, Canada, shares her journey into editorial design and her passion for magazines. She started her post-secondary education in fine arts and cultural studies before transferring into a graphic design program. Nicola fell in love with editorial design during her studies and turned all her graduating portfolio projects into magazine projects. She then interned at a studio in Toronto and later joined The Grid, a weekly alternative city magazine, where she worked as a designer. N...2024-06-1754 min