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Alex Trochut: Binary Prints
Today kicks off the much-anticipated site launch for Alex Trochut‘s Binary Prints project. Exploring the duality that can be represented in one two-dimensional work on paper, he invented a process through which two completely separate images could be shown on one surface– one which appears in light, and one which appears only in the dark. What followed ...
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Alex Trochut: g
The letter ‘g’ is brought to you today by type-guru Alex Trochut. The image was created for a group show held in Caracas, Venezuela called Simple Tipografica, exhibiting the work of 38 world-class lettering and type designers. L/L: What attracts you to the letter ‘g’? AT: I like her flow, curves, and friendly attitude. L/L: What is your favorite quality ...
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Alex Trochut: Kid Robot
As part of a new series, the folks at Kid Robot are working with a select group of artists to design pieces for their clothing line. For the Spring/Summer 2013 collection, Alex Trochut created these electric t-shirt graphics that can be purchased beginning February 7th on www.kidrobot.com. Click here to see a full interview on ...
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Alex Trochut: NY Times Magazine
Alex Trochut developed this organic type for The New York Times Magazine article titled, “Is the Cure for Cancer Already Inside You?” With so many intricate details in each letter, it made for an eye-catching 2-page spread.
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Alex Trochut: Wallpaper
Wallpaper hired illustrator/typographer Alex Trochut to create typefaces throughout their September 2012 fashion issue. Wallpaper writes, “Trochut’s human touch is what drew us to his work” to which Alex responded, “‘Lettering and calligraphy are perfect for our present times… because they’re about celebrating nature and the beauty of imperfection.”
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Alex Trochut: The Mill
Alex Trochut was the guest of honor for the second installment of The Mill Lecture Series this month. Alex presented a variety of imagery and individuals that have influenced him as well as his portfolio of work ranging from album covers for The Rolling Stones to print ads for Absolut and Adidas, to editorial work for ...
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Alex Trochut: Gotye
Alex Trochut collaborated with photographer Javier Tles and CGI artist Gerardo del Hierro to create this gig poster for Gotye’s show at the Greek Theater. The medley of hand-crafted stones by Todoazul work in tandem with a variety of textures, making the image feel practically tangible.
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Alex Trochut: Puma
Alex Trochut was commissioned by GBH to illustrate these international t-shirt graphics for Puma. Alex combined his acute design sense and expert typography skills to create a tee for folks who want to rock their nation’s colors in style.
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Alex Trochut: Aster
Hivern Discs have released the first installment in their trilogy of releases from Aster, with the lovely speckled artwork created by artist Alex Trochut. A few words about the project from Alex: “Aster is a catalan electronic music duo formed by Pedro Rufi and JMII. Their name comes from an old astranomy observatory by one ...
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Alex Trochut: Happy
Artist Alex Trochut created this happy little piece for New York Magazine’s article on the joys of anti depressants.
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Alex Trochut book giveaway on Booooooom!
Today Booooooom! is giving away a copy of type specialist Alex Trochut’s new book More is More. To win the book, simply leave a comment on the Booooooom! site with a quote from your favorite movie, winners will be selected on Monday.
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Alex Trochut’s Neo Deco on Stylist Magazine
Coinciding with London fashion week, Stylist magazine launched its annual fashion issue with three striking split-run covers – all featuring Alex Trochut’s Neo Deco font. In an interview with Computer Arts Magazine, art editor Clare Ferguson answers a few questions about the font choices for this special issue. Computer Arts: Why did you choose Neo ...
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Absolut Blank by Alex Trochut
TBWA/Chiat/Day New York commissioned a group of top artists, including Alex Trochut, to produce large-scale installation works with the brief “Absolut Blank.” Under the tagline “It all starts with an Absolut Blank,” the campaign blends print, interactive, digital, and installation art as the artists used the blank canvas of the bottle to indulge their creative ...
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Interview with artist Alex Trochut on FormFiftyFive
Alex Trochut is featured on FormFiftyFive in an interview from Barcelona’s OFFF Festival in which he discusses his work as a “digital craftsman.” You can see more work by Alex Trochut on the Levine/Leavitt site.
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Alex Trochut: More is More
Just 30 years old, Alex Trochut is one of the most internationally renowned Spanish designers. Typographer and illustrator, Trochut shows us in this book his most intimate, most personal and, at the same time, professional side. Trochut talks about his professional influences such as Dalí and Miró and of course about his work, but also ...
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OFFF Barcelona with Alex Trochut and Brosmind
Alex Trochut and Brosmind are very excited to be part of this year’s OFFF Festival, taking place this week in Barcelona, Spain. Alex will be speaking tomorrow about different sources of inspiration and workflow, through the explanation of various projects. Also, touching on his forthcoming book titled ‘More is More’. Brosmind will be speaking on ...
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Typography Tuesday: More is More by Alex Trochut
A sneak peek at illustrator and typographer Alex Trochut’s forthcoming book titled ‘More is More’, published by Index Book. The book will include Alex’s body of work to date, with the illustration and richly ornamented lettering that makes him one of the most sought after talents. Alex has worked with the likes of Wired and ...
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Typography Tuesday: Manel by Alex Trochut
Type specialist Alex Trochut collaborated with Marta Cerda to create this piece for the band Manel, an indie pop band from Barcelona who sing in Catalan and are a synthesis of pop and folk music. You can see more of Alex Trochut’s work on the Levine/Leavitt site.