EXCLUSIVE FACES V5 REVEAL: ALEXANDER WRIGHT

Alexander possesses that rare thing in a young designer, a unique vision, combined with a creative take on things which he pours in abundance into his type, identity and printed work. Although he now lives in Venezuela, Alexander was born in the UK, so maybe you’ll spot a little British mixed with South American sexiness in his designs too. We love his typography work and we think you will too!So with the introduction out of the way, let’s kick things off with a brief Q&A…1. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF?I was born 30 years ago in Swindon, England. I was raised and spent most of my life in the oil-driven, South American country, Venezuela. Infamous for its socialist/communist leader and high crime rate, but also known for its beautiful beaches and delicious rum. I originally attended a British school, and then a German school in Caracas and I went on to study graphic design at Pro-Diseño (also in Caracas). I left design school early to become an art director at an Arts & Culture magazine called plátanoverde where I worked for a 4/5 years. This opportunity allowed me to experiment a lot and definitely shape my love and interest in editorial and print design. We worked on developing the publication from scratch and I learnt about the many steps involved in the conceptual, design and print process. It also marked the beginning of my life as a professional designer. I went on to design several publications including: Medio Informativo (architectural publication for Venezuela’s Central University) and more recently Gopher Illustrated (ongoing project with business partners at our new Caracas-Austin based studio In-House International). Along the years I also developed a strong interest in logo design which goes hand in hand with my interest for typography. Other than that I just enjoy spending time with family, my two kids and my girlfriend. I am just trying to earn a decent living in a country where the annual inflation rate is around 30%.2

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