Meet Gina Alessi, a renowned graphic designer making waves in the film and TV industry, and armed with a deep understanding of visual narratives. Her notable partnerships include collaborations with Netflix and the FX Network.
With a decade-long illustrious career, Gina’s creative genius has left a stamp on her works that captivates worldwide audiences. Her unique blend of creativity, deep work ethics, and productive collaborations ensures her continued rise in the world of graphic design.
One striking example of her remarkable talent is the acclaimed series “Manhunt”. Gina revealed an unyielding dedication to historical accuracy, such as accurately reflecting the 19th-century designs on props and other visual elements. What’s incredible was also the fact that despite its historical settings, ‘Manhunt’ resonated with modern viewers, thanks to her compelling storytelling.
To bring the historical setting to life, Gina and her team recreated vanished design elements with an extraordinary level of detail, from textile patterns to wallpapers.
Gina Alessi: Shaping narratives in graphic design
They dug deep into archives to resurrect forgotten designs, showcasing her team’s meticulousness and respect for past aesthetics.
Needless to say, Gina considers “Manhunt” as her most ambitious endeavor. In this project, she embraced the task of recreating historical facts with such depth and complexity, thereby developing a storyline that deftly wove U.S. national history. Her unique storytelling style that pays rich attention to backdrop details has set a high bar within the industry.
As the lead graphic designer for “Manhunt”, Gina spent nine months recreating Civil War crime scenes, investing considerable effort to ensure utmost accuracy. Here, her main resources were historical photographs and records, which helped her understand the then physical context, architecture, and environment.
Ultimately, Gina’s work as a designer goes beyond her own successes. Through her website, she nurtures aspiring graphic designers by offering mentorship and training programs. This speaks volumes of Alessi’s dedication to her craft, not just in mastering it, but in passing on the knowledge and inspiring the next generation of graphic designers.
