The Daily Telegraph has stated that he is "the most highly regarded graphic design of his generation, and probably one of the most prolific". Of course Fletcher is a British graphic design & was alive from 27 September 1931- 21 September 2006.
Studying at a variety of art schools he earnt himself some amazing connections. Starting from Hammersmith School of Art in 1949, then he moved onto the teachings of Anthony Froshaug at the Central School of Art where he also made connections with Collin Forbes, Theo Crosby, Derek Birdshall & Ken Garland. He then attended the Royal College of Art for three years starting from 1953 where he met Peter Blake, Joe Tilson, Len Deighton, Denis Bailey, David Gentleman & Dick Smith.
After his extensive education he formed a design firm with past colleagues & they became Fletcher/Forbes/Gill in 1962. Eventually Gill left the company & others joined to eventually form the Pentagram.
Years later in 1992 he left the Pentagram & returned to to Nottingham assisting his daughter with her own clients.
Once again I do find how he formed such an impressive buisness is admirable however I do not find his design work an inspiration to myself.
References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Fletcher_(graphic_designer)
http://designmuseum.org/design/alan-fletcher
[All electronically accessed & submitted]
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