Alex Strange is a twenty-two year old
graphic illustrator from England.
When he's not showing Creative Suite who's boss, he enjoys playing guitar and watching shows like
Arrested Development.
We first met Alex a few months ago when he joined DesignCrowd and entered
special design contest we launched that invited new designers to submit a graphic that best depicted their own design aesthetic or style. Kinda like a mini advertisement for their services. Check out Alex's awesome design:
Design by Alex Strange
We wanted to find out more about our winning designer and invited Alex to share his creative process and here's what he has to say:
How do you usually start with your projects? Do you have a routine of sorts that you methodically go through?
Alex: I normally quickly read the brief and make notes to get an idea of what the project is about. Next I would look at an illustration book or search the Internet for inspiration on style, typography or just composition. If I’m really stuck on an idea, I’ll probably make a few mind maps then go for a walk and think in-depth about any of the issues.
Design by Alex Strange
How did your passion for illustration start?
Alex: I started my design career as a graphics student, who worked with all aspects of design. However when I was looking at universities I discovered illustration, and was blown away with the creative opportunities it presented.
How would you describe what you do to someone who hasn't seen your work yet?
Alex: I would like to describe my illustration style as vibrant, irregular & fun.
Design by Alex Strange
Is there a defining influence that made a huge impact on how you work? Who or what are the greatest influences on your creative style?
Alex: Once I bought myself one of those Wacom stylus pens for my iPad and found it easier to draw and flesh out my ideas, than solely using a computer. I feel the process of using my iPad meant I could work anywhere due to it’s portability.
In terms of artists, I admire Paul Blow and his clever editorial illustrations. I also like Jack Teagle and the comics he produces.
Alex's desk, as illustrated by him
How did you find DesignCrowd?
Alex: I've used other sites to find design work, and found that I wasn't getting enough projects per week. I researched similar websites and decided to join DesignCrowd to find new projects.
Design by Alex Strange
Thanks for your time Alex and good luck in future DesignCrowd graphic design projects!
Design by Alex Strange
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DesignCrowd page.
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Written by Aby A on Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Aby A is a DesignCrowd Designer Support Consultant at DesignCrowd. She is a senior graphic designer with more than 8 years experience and was most recently the senior art director for a private museum in Manila, Philippines. You can also find Aby trying her hand at photography at www.levicorpus.com.
