Early Life and Education
Goslin was born on February 23, 1932 in Attleboro, Massachusetts to Florence Pauline Guyot and Herbert Hyland Goslin. He is a descendant of Numa Guyot, a Swiss master engraver. Growing up, Goslin was interested in ministry and law, particularly as a defense attorney ("Clarence Darrow was a great hero of mine.") He was also interested in "calling Boston Braves baseball games." However, his main focus was in art and drawing which led him to RISD.
While at RISD, Goslin notes instructor James Pfeufer as an important influence. "Jim critiqued design projects with the utmost respect. He taught me how to value graphic design." After graduating with a BFA in 1954, Goslin declined a scholarship to Yale Graduate School. ("Great university. Lousy art school.") At the time, he was eligible for mandatory military service but was excused.
Goslin was married in 1955 to Caroline Millicent Ryder for ten years.
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