I've been lucky to be featured in a few books over the years, but when David Airey asked me to be in his new book, I jumped at the chance!
I've been a huge fan of his previous work, two of which I own.
Identity Designed: The Process
Identity Designed
So, to be in his new 'Logo Design Love - A Guide to Creating Iconic Brand Marks' is nothing short of awesome!
If you're not already familiar with his, I recommend getting at least one. His books are the kind you buy for yourself and then end up gifting to everyone you know. Identity Designed and Identity Designed: The Process are industry staples that shaped how alot of us think about brand identity.
And if that wasn't enough, I'm placed right next to Paula Scher! I had to read that twice. π
Placed next to Paula Scher in David Airey's new book - that's an absolute honour! Identity Designed is a must-have π Congratulations Alex, you've earned that spot!
I explored a portfolio website for Meriot, a product designer based in the Netherlands who wanted a digital presence that felt more personal, editorial, and design-focused.
The challenge was to avoid the typical portfolio formula and create something that communicates personality within the first few seconds.
The direction
β Bold editorial typography
β Strong personal photography
β Minimal black-and-white foundation
β Warm orange accent for CTAs
β Simple, structured navigation
β Clear positioning as a product designer
β A portfolio experience that feels like a personal brand
The idea was to make the website feel confident without being complicated.
Rather than leading with a long introduction, the hero immediately communicates who Meriot is, what he does, and where the visitor should go next.