Comments on: Remembering Doyald Young, 1926-2011

By: Laurent Muller

Laurent Muller — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:12:13 +0000

(Please excuse my English.)

I met Doyald Young in Paris 10 or 12 years ago. I gave him a few samples of my work. I’m just a french graphic designer, but he found the time to write me comments in an e-mail that I still keep today. It was so kind, and sensitiv. I’m very proud of it.

Since then we sometimes talked by mail, and he gave me precious advises about my work. He sent me his new books, and signed it with a few words.

I’m so sad to learn about his death. He was a great professional, and as far as I know him, a very nice person.

Paix à son âme.

By: David Niles White

David Niles White — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:37:47 +0000

We were on the road shooting our next Creative Inspirations when the news of Doyald’s passing reached us in Toronto.

Those of us who worked with Doyald on his documentary felt a special closeness to him as he sat with us and quietly unfolded the facets of an amazing life. His charm and grace washed over us as we tried to preserve each carefully chosen word he spoke.

We were honored to have known him and take some small amount of comfort that we were able to share these cherished moments with the world. All one needs to do is open up any of his books to feel his elegance, wisdom and presence on each page. In every letter form, Doyald will be with us always.

By: Rose (Lagler) Kelley

Rose (Lagler) Kelley — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:02:00 +0000

I just heard about Doyald’s passing.

I just viewed the video and when I saw it I was transported back to his house/studio in the 1980′s. We were friends back then. What the video didn’t show was the twinkle in his eye when he would laugh. It was like being in the room with a real life leprechaun.

He was indeed as elegant as his letters. He clearly self-taught himself manners, graciousness and kindness. He was a gentle man and a gentleman.

By: Weylon Smith

Weylon Smith — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:52:09 +0000

What a genuine and passionate person, with an unwavering dedication to craft. A humble genius with the heart of a teacher. He’ll be missed greatly.

By: Helen Thomas

Helen Thomas — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:13:11 +0000

Here is a man whose passion translated into greatness. Greatness is not about the number of people who acknowledge you, but about the way your passion acknowledges people.
Mr. Young is an example of what we are missing today: Knowing himself, being transparent and sharing his gift with joy, his life was more than days of living; it was a fullness of being.
What a treasure!
Thank you, lynda.com, for capturing the beauty of his spirit on film to continue his legacy.

By: Chicho

Chicho — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 17:07:01 +0000

Thank you for sharing his passion with your series…I chanced upon his segment, like some or most and was pleasantly surprised…truly an inspiration.

By: Connie Myres

Connie Myres — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:24:51 +0000

Sorry to hear about Doyald Young. I love the way he speaks about his beautiful letters. Very inspirational!

By: Jeff Carpenter

Jeff Carpenter — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:31:05 +0000

Doyald Young was an awesome person. I watched the creative inspiration series of his several times and I was inspired by every word he had to say. He will be missed by many and is a tragic loss to the creative community.

By: Von Glitschka

Von Glitschka — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:39:11 +0000

This should be required viewing for all designers. Great videos and impeccable process. He’ll be missed.

By: John Whitmore

John Whitmore — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:27:30 +0000

I had the opportunity of attending his one of his lectures; “The Art of The Letter” at the Magnolia theater in Dallas Texas which was presented by the local student AIGA. I was only just entering upon my new career. I had no clue who he was going into the lecture, but was completely convinced of who he was, and what he was too the craft after his lecture. I count myself lucky to have shaken his hand, received his autograph, and shared brief conversation with him.

That lecture opened my eyes and has had a positive impact upon my perception and evaluation. Just this past Dec/Jan I used the principals he taught, to craft an embossing die for a logo-type. When the machinist asked me to stroke the typeface, I simply grinned, and said thank you, I have another way. (Thank You (again) Mr. Young)