Patrick Burke obituary

My friend Patrick Burke, who has died aged 92, was a crusading and inspirational designer, teacher, novelist and sculptor who was head of graphic design at Ravensbourne College of Art in London for 12 years.He was born in Ealing, west London, the elder son of Patrick Burke, an engineer’s toolmaker, and his wife, Leonora (nee Maud-Humfrey). Leaving Hayes county grammar school aged 17, he enrolled at Camberwell School of Art, specialising in graphic design and typography. Continue reading...