Final year student leaves a lasting impression on the University

April 18, 2011 - PRLog -- 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.

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Note to editors:

The CSAD 2011 Degree Show dates are as follows:

5th May – Performing Arts festival launch event, 7pm (open to public, booking required)
9th May to 4th June – Performing Arts festival – Spectrum (various sites)
2nd June – Industrial Design Industry Night, 6pm (invitation only)
3rd June – Degree Show Private View, 6pm (invitation only)
4th – 8th June Degree Show (open to public) – various locations within the University
12th June – Fashion Show (tbc)

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