Comments on: Doyald Young, 1926-2011

By: Doyald Young Memorial Scholarship Established « Dotted Line | Official Blog of Art Center College of Design | Pasadena, CA | Leading by Design

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:36:07 +0000

[...] graphic and logotype designer, alumus, mentor and revered faculty member Doyald Young, who passed away in February, will be honored by his alma mater with the Doyald Young Memorial [...]

By: Martha Brundage

Martha Brundage — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:49:27 +0000

I first met Doyald Young while working for Mary Sheridan in 1959. He was always a Texas gentleman. He was also my lettering instructor at night. Many wonderful people worked there, and among them were other Art Center graduates, students and faculty, such as David Solon, Claire McMinamin, Doris Coleman, John Kiil, and Bill Franks. Midge Quenell and many others freelanced for her. Bill and Doyald went to Trade Tech together and remained good friends. Doyald was always kind, witty, and had a great story telling voice. Mary Sheridan provided a civil and professional environment, and I only have good memories of those years working for her and knowing her design team. Rest in peace, Doyald. You leave behind your magnificent work, and will continue to be an inspiration to others.

By: Doyald Young, typographer extraordinaire, remembered : samgrantdesign

Doyald Young, typographer extraordinaire, remembered : samgrantdesign — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 21:57:19 +0000

[...] design community all too soon. Doyald Young, a designer, writer, teacher and mentor, regrettably passed away February 28th from complications during heart surgery. Although this extremely talented and [...]

By: Gary M. Corbett

Gary M. Corbett — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:16:26 +0000

In 1965 Mr. Young was my lettering teacher at Art Center. He was one of the best! I took what he taught me and used it throughout my 30 years as a graphics/packaging desinger and as a lettering teacher myself at Art Center years later. He will be missed by the many who knew him.

By: Perry Korse

Perry Korse — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:08:46 +0000

I am saddened. Don Young was a professional’s professional. He was measured. He was disciplined. He was also compassionate about teaching and won the respect of every student who had the pleasure of being in his class. I will not ever forget his love for the Caslon typeface. He said every Caslon character has a personality of its own, alive, full of dynamics. But what is etched in my mind is his warmth and coolness when the news was brought from a student arriving somewhat late for class that President Kennedy had been shot. That stance of balanced reaction carried me through and is with me today.

By: Jeff Kahn

Jeff Kahn — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:57:09 +0000

I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. I purchased many of his books, and they are a treasure – overflowing with typographic brilliance. I was very fortunate to have Doyald as my lettering teacher at Art Center in the summer of 1976, my first semester. He was a gifted teacher – patient, kind, disciplined and as we all know, a perfectionist. I’m pretty sure no one got an “A” in our class. I was very proud of my “B”. I earned it and worked very hard for it. I’ll never forget what he said to me in class, “I only know one way to draw letters well and that is slowly.”
Doyald loved drawing letters and that is his legacy. He passed on his love of letters, and creating a font is what I did today to inject a little fun into my hectic week. I corresponded with him recently. I shared how appreciative I was of his contributions and that he was my typographic mentor. I will miss him.

By: Nick

Nick — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:27:13 +0000

my condolences. what an inspirational character.

By: Doyald Young Passes Away At Age 84 | The FontFeed

Doyald Young Passes Away At Age 84 | The FontFeed — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:56:58 +0000

[...] College for Design in Pasadena, CA, where Young graduated with a degree in Advertising in 1955, testifies: Doyald was a gifted artist, an astonishingly powerful teacher and well-deserving of the many [...]

By: DOYALD YOUNG REMEMBERED — LetterCult

DOYALD YOUNG REMEMBERED — LetterCult — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:14:00 +0000

[...] ART CENTER PRESIDENT LORNE BUCHMAN from ART CENTER’S BLOG [...]

By: David Niles White

David Niles White — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:51:02 +0000

lynda.com is honored to present the entire Doyald Young documentary free to anyone who wishes to view it. Those of us from the documentary team who created this film are saddened by his passing but so pleased we were able to have spent time with him and share those moments with the world.

Please watch and share this film.

http://www.lynda.com/Print-Design-tutorials/doyaldyounglogotypedesigner/62371-2.html

David Niles White
Producer, Documentaries
lynda.com