P. Scott Makela

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P. Scott Makela (1960–1999) [1] was a graphic designer, multimedia designer and type designer. Among other work he was especially noted for the design of Dead History, a postmodern typeface (issued by the Emigre digital type foundry) that combined features of a rounded sans serf typeface and a crisp neo-classical serif typeface.

Makela created a notable body of work before his early death at the age of 39 in May 1999. His obituary was penned by design critic Steven Heller for the New York Times. [2]

Makela's graphic design was featured in Eye magazine (No. 12, Vol. 3, 1994). Makela and Laurie Haycock were the co-recipients of an AIGA Medal in 2000.

[edit] External links

• AIGA medalists Haycock and Makela
• Emigre short biography

[edit] References

• Eye, No. 12, Vol. 3, edited by Rick Poynor, Wordsearch Ltd, London, 1994.