From the perspective of a college senior, meeting and connecting with other people is crucial to the college experience. I can attest to this after meeting Alex Delany, a fellow graphic designer and blogger. Getting to know someone that has a shared love, respect, and understanding for design and creativity is highly inspiring. Alex is an interesting, humble, and personable individual. It became evident after talking for only a few minutes that we have a lot in common and that this incident may well be the start to an ongoing friendship. We even discussed the possibility of launching a blog series on the Elite website called “Blazers & Chinos.” We will use this series as a way to further express our inspirations, love for menswear, and style in general.
Name: Alex Delany, Graphic Design major, Marketing minor.
Describe your personal aesthetic? Do you have a word or a phrase that you think defines your style?
I like to think of my personal aesthetic as a fusion of classic American and Italian styles. It's a timeless, casual elegance; understated, but bold at the same time. I like mixing texture and pattern while keeping a relatively conservative color palette.
What’s the one piece in your wardrobe you couldn’t do without?
That's a tough one, but I would have to say chinos. I wear them almost every day of the week.
What is your favorite quote?
"Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication" - Leonardo da Vinci
Do you plan to give back to your community? if so how?
I believe that people should use their gifts to help their community and themselves. As a designer, I give my resources to charities, organizations, and other groups who need help in the field of design. It makes achieving a goal easier, if you have your information and materials presented in an attractive and relatable manner.
You can find more on our friend Mr. Delany by visiting his blog: http://mypantalones.tumblr.com/
