It taught us the principles of typography: legibility, alignment, contrast, spacing, scale, proportion and balance. The first assignment he gave was perfectly designed. I didn’t know it then, but that class was about to fundamentally unlock the mysteries of design to me and my fellow classmates. His name was Simon Johnston and I was fortunate enough to have him as my Type I instructor. How is it that someone, who has access to the same tools, fonts and images as me, can do such incredible work? What’s the difference? How did they learn typography? What makes them so special and me less so? The answer came to me in the form of a petite, well dressed man with a British accent. Maybe you’ve seen a few portfolios on Behance or Pinterest and thought the same thing. I remember walking by the gallery and thinking to myself, one day, I hope my work will be as good as the work that I saw. After all, this was some of the best, most progressive work that was on display. It’s one that I’ve gone through personally.Īs a young student studying graphic design at ArtCenter College of Design, I felt intimidated by the work that I saw in the student gallery. This isn’t an experience that I’ve imagined. It’s mysterious, even intimidating for some.
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