Type Thursday Phoenix

Type Thursday Phoenix Type Thursday Phoenix is a monthly gathering of designers, typographers, and letterform lovers. Bold ideas. Thoughtful feedback. Sans ego.

We meet to share in-progress work, give and receive constructive criticism, and build a genuine creative community.

TONIGHT!! Join us for an evening of dialogue, critique, and community connection as we explore the power of typography a...
05/28/2026

TONIGHT!! Join us for an evening of dialogue, critique, and community connection as we explore the power of typography and visual storytelling. The night will feature presentations, engaging conversations, and opportunities to connect with fellow designers, students, and creative thinkers from across the Phoenix design community.

RSVP now to join us and help grow a design community that’s shaping the next chapter of Arizona creativity.

We have three incredible speakers:

Shireen Dooling. A visual science communicator whose work lives at the intersection of design, storytelling, and discovery. With degrees in both Graphic Design and Astrophysics from Arizona State University, she has spent nearly a decade translating highly technical concepts into compelling visual communication across academic, commercial, and government sectors.

Nicole Stumphauzer. For more than a decade, she has created design work across the entertainment industry, developing visual assets for major brand partnerships, live events, and on-air experiences. She currently serves as a Senior Designer at Paramount Skydance, specializing in branding, motion-forward graphics, and visual storytelling for large-scale entertainment audiences.

Marco Carcamo. The Lead Graphic Designer for Sun Devil Athletics, brings a dynamic blend of graphic design, art direction, and photography to sports and brand storytelling. Known for his versatility, strong visual instincts, and attention to detail, Marco has helped shape compelling creative work for a wide range of organizations and brands.

Type Thursday is your space. Let’s keep building something that reflects the talent, passion, and potential of our Arizona design community. See you there!

Just 2 Nights Away!! Join us for an evening of dialogue, critique, and community connection as we explore the power of t...
05/27/2026

Just 2 Nights Away!! Join us for an evening of dialogue, critique, and community connection as we explore the power of typography and visual storytelling. The night will feature presentations, engaging conversations, and opportunities to connect with fellow designers, students, and creative thinkers from across the Phoenix design community.

RSVP now to join us and help grow a design community that’s shaping the next chapter of Arizona creativity.

We have three incredible speakers:

Shireen Dooling. A visual science communicator whose work lives at the intersection of design, storytelling, and discovery. With degrees in both Graphic Design and Astrophysics from Arizona State University, she has spent nearly a decade translating highly technical concepts into compelling visual communication across academic, commercial, and government sectors.

Nicole Stumphauzer. For more than a decade, she has created design work across the entertainment industry, developing visual assets for major brand partnerships, live events, and on-air experiences. She currently serves as a Senior Designer at Paramount Skydance, specializing in branding, motion-forward graphics, and visual storytelling for large-scale entertainment audiences.

Marco Carcamo. The Lead Graphic Designer for Sun Devil Athletics, brings a dynamic blend of graphic design, art direction, and photography to sports and brand storytelling. Known for his versatility, strong visual instincts, and attention to detail, Marco has helped shape compelling creative work for a wide range of organizations and brands.

Type Thursday is your space. Let’s keep building something that reflects the talent, passion, and potential of our Arizona design community. See you there!

We’re back again for the next Type Thursday Phoenix. It’s happening on Thursday, May 28, at Dialog in Downtown Phoenix!J...
05/22/2026

We’re back again for the next Type Thursday Phoenix. It’s happening on Thursday, May 28, at Dialog in Downtown Phoenix!

Join us for an evening of dialogue, critique, and community connection as we explore the power of typography and visual storytelling. The night will feature presentations, engaging conversations, and opportunities to connect with fellow designers, students, and creative thinkers from across the Phoenix design community.

RSVP today to join us and help grow a design community that’s shaping the next chapter of Arizona creativity.

We have three incredible speakers:

Shireen Dooling. A visual science communicator whose work lives at the intersection of design, storytelling, and discovery. With degrees in both Graphic Design and Astrophysics from Arizona State University, she has spent nearly a decade translating highly technical concepts into compelling visual communication across academic, commercial, and government sectors.

Nicole Stumphauzer. For more than a decade, she has created design work across the entertainment industry, developing visual assets for major brand partnerships, live events, and on-air experiences. She currently serves as a Senior Designer at Paramount Skydance, specializing in branding, motion-forward graphics, and visual storytelling for large-scale entertainment audiences.

Marco Carcamo. The Lead Graphic Designer for Sun Devil Athletics, brings a dynamic blend of graphic design, art direction, and photography to sports and brand storytelling. Known for his versatility, strong visual instincts, and attention to detail, Marco has helped shape compelling creative work for a wide range of organizations and brands.

Type Thursday is your space. Let’s keep building something that reflects the talent, passion, and potential of our Arizona design community. See you there!

We’re excited to welcome Marco Carcamo to Type Thursday Phoenix on Thursday, May 28, at Dialog.Marco is the Lead Graphic...
05/14/2026

We’re excited to welcome Marco Carcamo to Type Thursday Phoenix on Thursday, May 28, at Dialog.

Marco is the Lead Graphic Designer for Sun Devil Athletics, bringing a dynamic blend of graphic design, art direction, and photography to sports and brand storytelling. Known for his versatility, strong visual instincts, and attention to detail, Marco has helped shape compelling creative work for a wide range of organizations and brands.

In addition to his work with Arizona State Athletics, his experience includes projects for the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Office of Tourism, Giant Food, STP, Armor All, United Food Bank, and more, creating impactful visual campaigns that connect with audiences across sports, retail, nonprofit, and commercial spaces.

Marco’s presentation will offer insight into designing within high-energy brand environments, balancing creative storytelling with fast-paced production, and bringing visual systems to life across multiple platforms.

Join us for an evening of typography, critique, and creative conversation with designers, students, and creatives from across the Phoenix community.

🎟 RSVP now — link in bio!
🗓 Thursday, May 28
⏰ 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Dialog — 1001 N Central Ave.

We’re excited to welcome Nicole Stumphauzer to Type Thursday Phoenix on Thursday, May 28, at Dialog.For more than a deca...
05/14/2026

We’re excited to welcome Nicole Stumphauzer to Type Thursday Phoenix on Thursday, May 28, at Dialog.

For more than a decade, Nicole has created design work across the entertainment industry, developing visual assets for major brand partnerships, live events, and on-air experiences. She currently serves as a Senior Designer at Paramount Skydance, specializing in branding, motion-forward graphics, and visual storytelling for large-scale entertainment audiences.

Beyond her work in television and entertainment, Nicole also collaborates with creators and small businesses through freelance branding projects, creative direction, and YouTube thumbnail design, bringing strategic visual thinking to both corporate and independent creative spaces.

Nicole’s presentation will offer insight into designing within fast-paced entertainment environments while balancing brand consistency, audience engagement, and creative adaptability.

Join us for an evening of typography, critique, and creative conversation with designers, students, and creatives from across the Phoenix community.

🎟 RSVP now — link in bio!
🗓 Thursday, March 28
⏰ 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Dialog — 1001 N Central Ave.

We’re excited to welcome Shireen Dooling to Type Thursday Phoenix on Thursday, May 28, at Dialog.Shireen is a visual sci...
05/14/2026

We’re excited to welcome Shireen Dooling to Type Thursday Phoenix on Thursday, May 28, at Dialog.

Shireen is a visual science communicator whose work lives at the intersection of design, storytelling, and discovery. With degrees in both Graphic Design and Astrophysics from Arizona State University, she has spent nearly a decade translating highly technical concepts into compelling visual communication across academic, commercial, and government sectors.

Her work spans engineering, earth science, biology, climate research, and space exploration, including designing the 35th anniversary identity mark for the Hubble Space Telescope and leading the recent brand refresh for Star Catcher.

Shireen’s presentation will explore how design can bridge the gap between complexity and clarity, helping audiences engage with science through thoughtful visual storytelling.

Join us for an evening of typography, critique, and creative conversation with designers, students, and type lovers from across the Phoenix community.

🎟 RSVP now — link in bio!
🗓 Thursday, March 28
⏰ 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Dialog — 1001 N Central Ave.

Type Thursday Phoenix returns to Dialog on Thursday, May 28, for another evening of typography, design, and creative con...
05/14/2026

Type Thursday Phoenix returns to Dialog on Thursday, May 28, for another evening of typography, design, and creative conversation.

Type Thursday is a welcoming space for designers, students, educators, and creative thinkers to share in-progress work, explore ideas, and grow through thoughtful critique. Whether you’re deeply into type or simply curious about the role it plays in design, you’re invited to join the conversation.

We’ll start with time to connect, then move into our signature TypeCrit, where presenters share works in progress, and the room engages in open, supportive dialogue.

Mark your calendar and join us as we continue building a strong, connected design community here in Phoenix.

🎟 RSVP now — link in bio!
🗓 Thursday, March 28
⏰ 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Dialog — 1001 N Central Ave.

Here is a quick update with our Type Thursday Phoenix community.Our April 23 event at Dialog will be postponed as we tak...
04/17/2026

Here is a quick update with our Type Thursday Phoenix community.

Our April 23 event at Dialog will be postponed as we take a moment to reset and prepare for what’s next.

The good news is we’ll be back on Thursday, May 28, with a strong lineup and a renewed focus on bringing you the thoughtful critique, connection, and creative energy you’ve come to expect.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We’re looking forward to gathering again soon and building something even stronger together.

Stay tuned for speaker announcements and more details.

Type Thursday Phoenix at Dialog is tonight!! Thursday, March 26 is another evening of typography, design, and creative c...
03/26/2026

Type Thursday Phoenix at Dialog is tonight!! Thursday, March 26 is another evening of typography, design, and creative conversation.

Type Thursday is a welcoming space for designers, students, educators, and creative thinkers to share in-progress work, explore ideas, and grow through thoughtful critique. Whether you’re deeply into type or simply curious about the role it plays in design, you’re invited to join the conversation.

We’ll start with time to connect, then move into our signature TypeCrit, where presenters share works in progress, and the room engages in open, supportive dialogue.

Mark your calendar and join us as we continue building a strong, connected design community here in Phoenix.

Our Speaker Lineup:

Jenn Monroy – With going on 20 years of design experience, Jenn spends her days as Associate Creative Director at AZ-based agency, LAVIDGE, and her nights grinding for small biz clients through ReJennerate Creative.

Javier “Spawk” Cordova – Spawk & Co is a multi-media design company founded by Javier “Spawk” Cordova, specializing in sign painting, pinstriping, graphic design, and public art.

Anaïs Cooper-Hackman – Anaïs is the Programming and Partnerships Director at RAY. Before joining the company, she worked as the Associate Director of HOT•BED, an art gallery, event venue, and artist studios in Philadelphia.

Megan Hershman – Megan Hershman is the Design Director at RAY. Prior to joining RAY, she was the Design Director at Common Living, a multifamily residential brand, where she led the design and ex*****on of a portfolio of over 10+ projects nationwide.

🎟 RSVP now — link in bio!
🗓 Thursday, March 26
⏰ 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Dialog — 1001 N Central Ave.

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