Edmund Arnold, design legend

EDMUND ARNOLD, a typographer and educator who transformed the look of American newspapers, died on February 2.

He was 93. During his long career in journalism, he became known as the ‘Father of Modern Newspaper Design’ for his work in typography, helping newspapers across the US and Canada adopt more modern and readable formats.He began his career at the Frankenmuth News, where be became co-owner and editor.In 1954, he moved to New York City to become editor of Linotype News, a job in which he became influential as a writer and speaker on newspaper design.He worked with hundreds of newspapers including the Chicago Tribune, the Christian Science Monitor, Newsday, the Boston Globe, the Louisville Courier-Journal, the National Observer, the Toronto Star, the Kansas City Star, El Vocero and El Mundo in San Juan.He received the George Polk Memorial Award in 1957 for his contribution to American journalism through typographic redesign.In 1960 he joined the School of Journalism at Syracuse University, where he headed the graphic arts department.Almost unheard of in the academic world, he was named a full professor despite having no previous formal teaching experience and despite having only a bachelor’s degree.He retired in 1983 but continued his work as a consultant to publications.He wrote 27 books on typography, graphic arts and organisational publications; wrote regular columns for several professional publications; and served as a speaker and workshop leader for thousands of professional and educational groups.He conducted workshops in every US state and Canadian province, as well as Latin America and Europe.He was named to the Journalism Hall of Fames in Virginia and Michigan.In September, 2000 the Society for News Design awarded Arnold with a Lifetime Achievement Award.He was recognised for his outstanding contributions to newspaper design and graphics worldwide.sndDuring his long career in journalism, he became known as the ‘Father of Modern Newspaper Design’ for his work in typography, helping newspapers across the US and Canada adopt more modern and readable formats.He began his career at the Frankenmuth News, where be became co-owner and editor.In 1954, he moved to New York City to become editor of Linotype News, a job in which he became influential as a writer and speaker on newspaper design.He worked with hundreds of newspapers including the Chicago Tribune, the Christian Science Monitor, Newsday, the Boston Globe, the Louisville Courier-Journal, the National Observer, the Toronto Star, the Kansas City Star, El Vocero and El Mundo in San Juan.He received the George Polk Memorial Award in 1957 for his contribution to American journalism through typographic redesign.In 1960 he joined the School of Journalism at Syracuse University, where he headed the graphic arts department.Almost unheard of in the academic world, he was named a full professor despite having no previous formal teaching experience and despite having only a bachelor’s degree.He retired in 1983 but continued his work as a consultant to publications.He wrote 27 books on typography, graphic arts and organisational publications; wrote regular columns for several professional publications; and served as a speaker and workshop leader for thousands of professional and educational groups.He conducted workshops in every US state and Canadian province, as well as Latin America and Europe.He was named to the Journalism Hall of Fames in Virginia and Michigan.In September, 2000 the Society for News Design awarded Arnold with a Lifetime Achievement Award.He was recognised for his outstanding contributions to newspaper design and graphics worldwide.snd

EDMUND ARNOLD, a typographer and educator who transformed the look of American newspapers, died on February 2.

He was 93. During his long career in journalism, he became known as the ‘Father of Modern Newspaper Design’ for his work in typography, helping newspapers across the US and Canada adopt more modern and readable formats.He began his career at the Frankenmuth News, where be became co-owner and editor.In 1954, he moved to New York City to become editor of Linotype News, a job in which he became influential as a writer and speaker on newspaper design.He worked with hundreds of newspapers including the Chicago Tribune, the Christian Science Monitor, Newsday, the Boston Globe, the Louisville Courier-Journal, the National Observer, the Toronto Star, the Kansas City Star, El Vocero and El Mundo in San Juan.He received the George Polk Memorial Award in 1957 for his contribution to American journalism through typographic redesign.In 1960 he joined the School of Journalism at Syracuse University, where he headed the graphic arts department.Almost unheard of in the academic world, he was named a full professor despite having no previous formal teaching experience and despite having only a bachelor’s degree.He retired in 1983 but continued his work as a consultant to publications.He wrote 27 books on typography, graphic arts and organisational publications; wrote regular columns for several professional publications; and served as a speaker and workshop leader for thousands of professional and educational groups.He conducted workshops in every US state and Canadian province, as well as Latin America and Europe.He was named to the Journalism Hall of Fames in Virginia and Michigan.In September, 2000 the Society for News Design awarded Arnold with a Lifetime Achievement Award.He was recognised for his outstanding contributions to newspaper design and graphics worldwide.sndDuring his long career in journalism, he became known as the ‘Father of Modern Newspaper Design’ for his work in typography, helping newspapers across the US and Canada adopt more modern and readable formats.He began his career at the Frankenmuth News, where be became co-owner and editor.In 1954, he moved to New York City to become editor of Linotype News, a job in which he became influential as a writer and speaker on newspaper design.He worked with hundreds of newspapers including the Chicago Tribune, the Christian Science Monitor, Newsday, the Boston Globe, the Louisville Courier-Journal, the National Observer, the Toronto Star, the Kansas City Star, El Vocero and El Mundo in San Juan.He received the George Polk Memorial Award in 1957 for his contribution to American journalism through typographic redesign.In 1960 he joined the School of Journalism at Syracuse University, where he headed the graphic arts department.Almost unheard of in the academic world, he was named a full professor despite having no previous formal teaching experience and despite having only a bachelor’s degree.He retired in 1983 but continued his work as a consultant to publications.He wrote 27 books on typography, graphic arts and organisational publications; wrote regular columns for several professional publications; and served as a speaker and workshop leader for thousands of professional and educational groups.He conducted workshops in every US state and Canadian province, as well as Latin America and Europe.He was named to the Journalism Hall of Fames in Virginia and Michigan.In September, 2000 the Society for News Design awarded Arnold with a Lifetime Achievement Award.He was recognised for his outstanding contributions to newspaper design and graphics worldwide.snd

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