Alex J Fowkes is an award-winning graphic designer and artist renowned for his bold, colourful typographic driven work across branding, murals, installations, and visual storytelling.
Hailing from the heart of the UK, Alex earned a First Class Honours degree in Graphic Communication from Nottingham Trent University before launching his career in London’s dynamic creative industry. In 2013, he stepped into the freelance world, where his practice has flourished globally. Alex’s large-scale type installations and bespoke designs transform physical spaces ranging from music venues, retail environments and office interiors into immersive visual experiences. His clients include major names such as Sony Music, Lululemon, and Urban Outfitters, and his work has been featured in international advertising campaigns and commercial spaces worldwide.
Hailing from the heart of the UK, Alex earned a First Class Honours degree in Graphic Communication from Nottingham Trent University before launching his career in London’s dynamic creative industry. In 2013, he stepped into the freelance world, where his practice has flourished globally. Alex’s large-scale type installations and bespoke designs transform physical spaces ranging from music venues, retail environments and office interiors into immersive visual experiences. His clients include major names such as Sony Music, Lululemon, and Urban Outfitters, and his work has been featured in international advertising campaigns and commercial spaces worldwide.
With a deep belief that "artwork on surfaces commands attention like no other," Alex thrives on creating context-aware design solutions that resonate with their environments. While known for his commanding murals and installations, he also brings his distinctive aesthetic to branding, packaging, illustration, and advertising always approaching each project as a visual problem-solver at its source.
In addition to his commercial work, Alex is the author of two widely celebrated books on typography, Drawing Type and Expressive Type, published by Rockport Publishing, reflecting his passion for the expressive power of letterforms.
In addition to his commercial work, Alex is the author of two widely celebrated books on typography, Drawing Type and Expressive Type, published by Rockport Publishing, reflecting his passion for the expressive power of letterforms.
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“Alex is a master at creating technically excellent visuals which crackle with personality but don’t ever feel forced in their fun-seeking.”
Rob Alderson – Editor-In-Chief – It’s Nice That
“Alex has a unique blend of illustration and typography, his style showcases an unmerciful level of accuracy, as well as a playful character that brings his works to life.”
Mark Lawrence – European Display Manager – Urban Outfitters
"Alex is a gifted designer, he listens, he understands creative briefs, he understands people and he understands spaces. He is incredibly professional and is an absolute joy to work with."
Zoe Allen - Director - Artistic Statements
Zoe Allen - Director - Artistic Statements