“Type, type, type.” John Boardley’s description of his work says it all. And so does the name of his popular blog, “I Love Typography.” As a British-born graphic designer and writer living in Japan, John has dedicated his life’s work to exploring how our letters originate and what makes for good type. He recently published Codex: The Journal of Typography, a quarterly print magazine with feature articles, book and type reviews, interviews, tips, type history, new and notable faces, essays, and type design from typography experts. See what else inspires this type-A fanatic in his 10 ANSWERS below.
1. How would you describe your work in three words?
Type, type, type.
2. Who is your creative role model?
Role models are overrated.
3. If you had an extra hour each day what would you do with it?
Study sixteenth-century Italian typefaces.
4. What place in the world most inspires you and why?
Japan, my home; Rome, and Avignon. Japan for its eclecticism and food, Rome for its history and coffee. Avignon for its climate, food, people, and coffee.
5. If you could do a different job for a day what would it be and why?
I wouldn’t.
6. What is your favorite homemade gift to give?
Homemade. O, I don’t do that.
7. What is your favorite object in your home?
My largest bookcase.
8. What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Don’t trust advice.
9. What websites do you use for inspiration?
swissmiss, itsnicethat, brainpicker, coudal.com and many more.
10. When do you consider a piece of your work complete?
When it’s sent to the printer.
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