FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (FIT)
Alex is a 22-year-old multi-disciplinary creative with a passion for experimentation and weird ideas. Born in Buffalo NY, and currently living in Brooklyn, Alex is finishing up his senior year at FIT with a BFA in graphic design. In his design work he values craftsmanship, loves combining the digital and physical worlds, and enjoys experimenting with non-traditional materiality. When he isn’t designing, he can be found exploring the city, shooting film photography, sketching in the park, grabbing food in China-Town, thrifting at his favorite vintage stores, and finding the best places to hear live jazz.
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
Music, books, movies, fashion, my friends, a really good meal, a walk in the park, the amazing city I get to live in, all of it. I think inspiration is everywhere. Sometimes I have to look for it, and other times it catches me by surprise when I least expect it.
WHAT AREA OR AREAS OF DESIGN ARE YOU HOPING TO WORK IN?
I would love to work in the music industry – particularly in motion. I think music is one of the most impactful methods of communication and emotional expression, and I enjoy bringing visuals to sounds.
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT YOU DID NOT EXPECT?
That there are infinite ways to design. Sometimes the solution isn’t found by opening another Illustrator file, but by creating something with your hands.
WHO IS SOMEONE YOU LOOK UP TO IN YOUR FIELD?
Tyler, the Creator. Although he is not a graphic designer by trade, his multidisciplinary creative endeavors really inspire me. I think in today’s world there’s a lot of pressure to find your niche and stick to it, so it’s refreshing to watch someone like Tyler not limit himself to one creative discipline. As someone with a “jack of all trades” mindset, Tyler makes me feel like it’s possible.
