#3 A real Graphic Designer

#3 A real Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer  I survived the foundation course, happily with the top marks, which also earned me a voucher for one of Manchester’s academic book shops. I knew exactly the title of a book that I wanted; one that I’d noted on the desks of some older students....
#2 Blame it on the Bauhaus

#2 Blame it on the Bauhaus

As we strived to make sense of our foundation course, it was explained that we followed the principles of the Bauhaus – in line with design education in most colleges at the time. Many people when they think of design, would be surprised by the depth and history...
#1 How it all began

#1 How it all began

“Hey, this kid can’t half draw!”  That was Alan. One of the older patients in the children’s hospital. ‘Older’ is a relative term. He was probably twelve, clad in pyjama trousers and a fairisle pullover. He was leaning over the shoulder of ‘the kid’. That was me....