# Travis Kochel Interview

By Software And Technology · Published 2023-01-01 · Updated 2026-07-23 · Software & Technology on MarketScale
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> Ashley, the social media manager for Extensis, and Travis, the owner of Vectro Type Foundry, are discussing Travis’ experience as a type designer and the launch of foundry search. Travis has been designing typefaces for around 12 to 13 years. Travis got into type design after attending a design school and being inspired by a…

## Key points

- Travis Kochel has over 12 years of experience in type design.
- Travis was inspired to enter type design after attending a design school and a conference in New Zealand.
- Vectro Type Foundry is launching a foundry search feature.

[Ashley](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleygarth/), the social media manager for Extensis, and Travis, the owner of Vectro Type Foundry, are discussing Travis’ experience as a type designer and the launch of foundry search. Travis has been designing typefaces for around 12 to 13 years. 

Travis got into type design after attending a design [school](https://marketscale.com/industries/education-technology/empowering-schools-with-innovative-color-coded-visual-notifications-for-inclusive-learning/) and being inspired by a type conference in Wellington, New Zealand. He enjoyed the creative process of type design and the freedom it provided compared to client work. 

Travis shares his [experiences](https://marketscale.com/industries/pro-av/infocomm-2023-integrators-are-this-years-litmus-test-for-designing-launching-quality-av-products/) and perspective in this informative interview with Ashley.

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