Timothy Samara

Timothy Samara is an American graphic designer, educator, and author. Holding faculty positions at leading design institutions, he specializes in typography, editorial design, and visual communication theory.

He is internationally recognized as the author of authoritative design textbooks, including Making and Breaking the Grid and Design Elements: Graphic Style Manual.

Samara’s rigorous analytical approach to graphic design principles has educated generations of professional designers worldwide. His publications are essential industry references.