Anyone who has ever looked up and wondered about an inscription, sign, storefront or engraving on a building owes a debt to Professor Phil Baines, who has died at the age of 65. A talented graphic designer and typographer, Baines’ career combined teaching with a passion for chronicling the history of signage, in all its forms. For 32 years, Baines was a valued and inspirational teacher at Central Saint Martins (CSM), London, helping shape generations of young designers and inspire them to look to the art and craft of lettering, its history and evolution.
