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Alexander Isley
Alexander Isley (born ) is an American graphic designer and educator.
Early life and education.
Alexander Isley was born in Durham, North Carolina and studied at Durham Academy, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (high school visual arts diploma). Isley initially wanted to become an architect like his father but discovered design upon enrolling in North Carolina State University, where he received a degree in Environmental Design. He later attended the Cooper Union School of Art in New York and received a
BFA in graphic design.
In 1994, Isley married Veronica Burke.
Career.
In 1984, Isley joined Tibor Kalman's influential M & Co. as senior designer. He held this position until 1987, when he joined "Spy" Magazine in 1987 as the first full-time art director. At "Spy", he was tasked with implementing Steven Doyle's formatting and was awarded gold and silver medals from the Society of Publication Designers. In 1988, he founded Alexander Isley Inc. in New York City.