Pictured above: Alex Tyrer
Illustration Graphics student from Coventry University, Alex
Tyrer, has had his work displayed on a grand scale - covering the
hoardings around the University's new Engineering and Computing
building.
The work was part of a self-initiated brief for Alex's course.
Alex approached staff in Estates, Marketing and Engineering and
Computing to offer his design skills.
Liz Smith, Faculty Support Manager in Engineering and Computing,
described to Alex the type of work which would be carried out in
the building and provided him with three themes to base his design
on. These were Aerospace, Computing and Automotive. Alex was also
asked to work with colours from the University's brand palette.
For the aerospace element of the design, Alex based his
illustration on features from aircraft including the engine and
blades. The computing element - which is Alex's favourite of the
three - is based on a computer tower and the contents within the
tower. The automotive elements incorporate the hexagonal themes on
the exterior of the building.
Alex said:
"My original plan was to hand draw my designs straight onto the
hoarding, but the scale of the project was too big and it would
have taken me months to complete. The designs were still hand
drawn, although on a smaller scale and then scanned and enlarged to
fit the hoardings.
"I am very pleased with how the designs look. I was a little
worried that they might not look as good when they were up but I am
happy with the way they look now. I have had some great feedback
about the work and it's something different to add to my
portfolio."
Alex is currently working on an illustrated children's book for
Macmillan Cancer Care.
He is also exhibiting in the University's art and design degree
show in June and the prestigious Free Range exhibition until
July.
For more information about Coventry University, please visit
their website here: www.coventry.ac.uk