How long have you been designing?
I graduated form art college in Montréal a bit over three years ago – was in school for two, so in total about five years.
Who or what turned you on to graphic design?
Probably my parents of all people – even though they thoroughly discouraged me from entering the arts, they instilled in me a hardcore work ethic and curiosity for life – both of which have been more pivotal to my design practise than any other personality characteristics.
Who or what are your influences?
More varied than I care to name, but here’s a go: love, black/white, politics, talent, sleeping pills, restrictions, These New Puritans, loss and failure, Littl’ans, computational origami & EE, passion, Lundun’s slate gray skies, William Blake, how moving your mouse helps speed up computer functions, Byron, graphite sheen, Foals, how sadness can be joyful…
What is your favorite typeface?
At the moment Akkurat – but I only use the bold weight – no less than 13 pt for body text — for me it’s the only true sans-serif successor to Helvetica.
What is your favorite color palette to work with?
Black to white, and Victorian Rose.
Can you explain your creative process from brief to completion?
Boredom – Motivation – Idea – Thinking – Questioning – Doubting – Self-Loathing – Momentary Elation – Emptiness – Iteration – Trying Too Hard – Iteration – Flow – Flow – Fortuitous Circumstance – Denial – Determination – Capitulation – A Momentary Sense of Satisfaction.
Do you use a grid system when designing and how do you feel about them?
Grids are great – particularly when you design all elements to fit into them and then make countless optical adjustments off the grid.
Interview conducted by Aisle One
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