Alex Westgate Illustration

Alex Westgate is a freelance illustrator and designer out of Toronto, ON. Though he’s only recently graduated from the Ontario College of Art & Design (OCADU), he has already worked with such clients as The BBC, The Royal Canadian Mint, AT&T and Western Union to name a few. I’ve admired some of Alex’s work around the internet for a while now, and his latest projects below will show you exactly why.

Book Jacket Design: S.E. Hinton

For his senior thesis project, Alex illustrated a series of book covers for three of S.E. Hinton’s coming of age novels. Even if nothing gold can stay, this series is a 24 karat take on the works of one of literature’s greats.

Alex Westgate Illustration / on Design Work Life

Alex Westgate Illustration / on Design Work Life

Alex Westgate Illustration / on Design Work Life

Alex Westgate Illustration / on Design Work Life

Alex Westgate Illustration / on Design Work Life

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BBC Philharmonic: Journey Through Music

Alex had the chance to do some freelance illustration for the BBC Philharmonic’s annual children’s concert, Journey Through Music. If the concert’s music is as fun as Alex’s illustrations, this seems like an event that can bring out anybody’s joyful inner child.

Alex Westgate Illustration / on Design Work Life

Alex Westgate Illustration / on Design Work Life

The Erudite Alphabet

Another of Alex’s senior thesis projects, The Erudite Alphabet goes beyond the typical children’s alphabet book to include “the world of academia, craft, profession, and bizarre pseudoscience.” While the illustrations are beautiful in their own right, the true beauty of the book is that it serves as an educational tool for both children and parents alike, creating a satisfying experience for everyone. Alex’s simple and entertaining illustration work could inspire your young one to become the world’s next great nidologist!

Alex Westgate Illustration / on Design Work Life

Alex Westgate Illustration / on Design Work Life

Alex Westgate Illustration / on Design Work Life

Alex Westgate Illustration / on Design Work Life

Alex Westgate Illustration / on Design Work Life

Alex Westgate Illustration / on Design Work Life

Alex Westgate Illustration / on Design Work Life

Alex Westgate Illustration / on Design Work Life

Explore more of Alex’s great projects on his website and pick up a few prints in his online shop.

Garth

Garth

<p>Garth is a do-it-all digital marketer/designer born and raised in the “City of Destiny,” Tacoma, Washington. He lives in Seattle, has a beard, enjoys pizza and coffee (not together) and tries to spread as much positivity as he can. He's at his best in a light, collaborative environment; he's at my worst when losing at Scrabble. Above all, he's always looking for ways to grow his brain.</p> <p>Formerly the community manager for <a href="http://smile.amazon.com" target="_blank">AmazonSmile</a> and digital marketing manager at <a href="http://www.drysoda.com" target="_blank">DRY Soda</a>; he can now be found doing freelance graphic design, social media and marketing consultation.</p>