Illustrator Will Kemp

Checked out the new consortium shop today and found some pretty nice stuff, sweet tee-shirt graphics by Parra and other prohibitively expensive but awesome stuff. One of the reasons I used to love the old consortium shop was the various free magazines with loads of illustration and graphic inspiration so I was disappointed not to see any out. However those who don't ask don't get and they had some Carhartt brand book thingys behind the counter which I thought was being given to me but later saw a £4 price on the cover which leaves me in a situation whereby I am unsure whether I casually shoplifted (was it just to look at or for keeps? I will never know....)

Ah well, if I did they'll make it back x100 if they sell a jacket.

Anyway the point is the Carhartt book is awesome. Beautifully designed with some interesting stuff about their brand heritage (in-keeping with the current trend for reputable, well established companies visually returning to their roots, I didn't know they've been around since 1910) as well as some insightful interviews with their designers.

One of these really struck a chord. I found it pretty motivating and positive to read graphic illustrator Will Kemp talking about how jaded he was with uni work and how his work improved as he resolved to be more natural in his approach to work.

I also got into visual communication at a young age because of skateboard graphics (and football kits) and similarly think that alot of people at the AUCB are pretentious sods who spend far too much time worrying about their haircuts.

Read the interview here and check out his clothing label Second Son.