YES! Andrew Byrom

I attended Andrew Byrom’s talk last Friday and it was awesome! (totally worth skipping my class for). He talked a lot about how designers work with constraints and how these constraints allowed him to create his successful designs such as the kites, chair letters, and neon typeface. He emphasized how constraints are important and how a designer should use them to affect their designs.

Furthermore, I found it interesting how he was able to observe everyday objects and turn them into typography! Whether it be desks, chairs, curtains, or even kites, he was able to successfully mold them into an incredible design. What’s even more inspiring is how he didn’t use any photoshop for his works; he built all the designs and took multiple pictures in order to get the right shot. It might have been easier to simply edit them on a program, but the hard work he put in his work clearly shows and further amplifies the design.

Byrom definitely inspired me to continue to plan and work on my designs, but also be open to failure and be willing to scrap all the work I’ve put in if a better design comes to mind.

Some great quotes from Byrom:

“Experiment for fun, give yourself time to fail.”

 “Graphic design shouldn’t have easy answers.”

 “Letters are things, not drawings of things.”

“It might be great, but it might not be the answer.”

 “The uncommon beauty of common things.”

“Allow constraints to shape your design.”

“Be memorable yourself.” (In regards to Business Cards)

His site: http://www.andrewbyrom.com/

-Ivan
Design 102 

Tues & Thurs 9-12