In my development years as a graphic designer, I had a mentor named Phil Meggs. Unfortunately, Phil is no longer with us. However, one lesson he instilled in me made an incredible difference in my career. I’d like to share it with you: Never pass up an opportunity to learn from a master. I know, you’ve probably heard that before — but it’s time to take it seriously. Successful practitioners in the graphic design discipline will all agree that you don’t know where you are going unless you know where you’ve been.
Never pass up an opportunity to learn from the masters. Attend a seminar; visit a gallery show; take a workshop — particularly if the event is by a master. There are lots of opportunities, but you have to go and find them. If you’re in New York, try to catch a seminar or workshop with Ed Benguait. Yes, he still teaches at NYU. There are others… Solumn Martin, Jan White, Ed Brodsky, Seymour Chwast, Martin Solomon, John Sposato or Greg Paul. These are icons of the industry — the guys who put the “design” into graphic design. Bask in their knowledge and insight. But do it as soon as possible because they won’t be around forever. In fact, the list is getting shorter every day. Time waits for no one.
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