Open Canvas | Jack Stutchbury

 I feel that my style as a designer is always developing so it’s a hard question! Currently, my work looks at combining traditional printing techniques with digital design; usually with a focus on typography. As well as this I enjoy working with shape, form and structure and applying it to my work.

 

 I feel I find inspiration in a lot of places! I usually look on the internet, read books and revisit archived design projects, but sometimes I get a bit overwhelmed with all the information on there. So I would say, the majority of my inspiration comes from talking with my friends and people around me - conversations about creativity, projects and ideas. Whether it’s crazy ideas or just small talk, communication is such an inspirational tool.

I would probably say that collaborating with graphic design studio Futur Neue. As a designer, I have always been in awe of their work, and by having the opportunity to work together on a project was amazing. We created a range of limited edition t-shirts I screen-printed myself. I had to build an entire screen-printing set up at my house. . . this was a totally new experience but was good fun.

 

 

I guess one of the obstacles in my work is embracing mistakes and problems. Life is a constant learning opportunity, and things that don’t go to plan are all part of the process! It used to get me down but now I think of it as an essential part of a project.