Doyald Young, Graphic Designer & Teacher

“Doyald advocated a high level of craftsmanship that he believed had been lost. In so doing, he challenged a new generation to reject so-called grunge design in favor of precision”

“An education with Doyald Young would be to learn from one of the most precise hands and knowledgeable eyes of our time. His understanding of the form of the letter, the arc of the curve and the subtleties of logotypes, is unsurpassed in North America.”

“Part of what made him a good teacher was that he embraced new technology. None of these things were ever easy. He embraced new styles of lettering as they came along, not that he incorporated them himself, but he acknowledged them and welcomed them, and new people, like Marian and myself.”

“Without a doubt, Doyald Young has had a remarkable career—and all of us who are working in design today owe much to a body of work that is endlessly inspiring and always instructive. Letter by letter, logo by logo, it’s the best education there is in the art and craft of type.”

“At all the Art Center faculty meetings it was a fight to see who got to sit at Doyald’s table. The way he engaged you in conversation, he would look right at you and fold his hands together and listen. He’d hang onto every word you said. He made you feel like you were the most important person in the world.”

“If you really knew Doyald, he gave you the gift of his razor sharp wit. That’s when I really started learning. He could slice right though hubris and cut it into a dozen perfectly spaced pieces. Ruthless riposte.”

“In the master’s hand a 2H pencil became a magic wand. He was remarkable, elegant, and kind and was loved by so many in San Diego and around the world. He leaves the great legacy of his teaching, forever changing students and teachers through his books, generosity and extraordinary work.”