Interview: Pierre-Yves Brun

Good day! How are things going?

I am fine. I am at my desk answering to you and my English is not very good. (Editor's Note: We want to especially thank Pierre-Yves for taking the time to answer our questions since his first language is not English, but French.)

How did you get your start in design?

My graphic design started back with graffiti when I was young. After that, I went to an applied to art school and since this time, my best friend is my iMac!

What inspires your work?

My graffiti background influences my work, but I like to search for new ways -- new influences -- always with a "street touch". All things you can see outside, on the TV, around you, etc., are inspirations for me.

What types of projects do you most like working on?

I like working on projects with a bit of freedom; and working with typography and working with a funky theme.

In some of your work, I see the influence of the psychedelic poster art movement of the 60s. Does that work interest you?

I love the aesthetic of the old posters of the 50's and 60's. The colors and the graphics are so sensitive. There is a human side on these old stuff. When you associate that with a kaleidoscope, you have an amazing graphic result.

But there's also a strong element of graphic art and anime. Would you say that's your main inspiration?

I work mainly with Illustrator. For me, vector is graphism. My illustrations are influenced by my graffiti background. It is the same kind of work, just the media is not the same. I exchanged my spray can for a computer.

How would you describe your style?

My style is incredible! No, seriously I just try to realize funky graphics with vector.

What's in the future for you?

I am preparing a poster exhibition soon, but first I go to sleep because it is time!

Thanks for chatting with us!

For more of Pierre-Yves's work check out his Carbonmade portfolio: http://piksel.carbonmade.com/