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....
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...
“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....