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:format(webp)/99designs-work-samples/work-sample-designs/2584369/c0e99829-556c-4035-89a6-7983661b90c0 "This is a series of five red and two white wines. The main theme of the series is Space.
We have tried to show the path of mankind to the Space. Past and future. From Leonardo da Vinci's wings to terroforming other planets.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/65/6522/652253/dfaacda8-63e2-4ea1-9f97-6d1b431326f0.jpg "It was the most difficult design in my practice. It is not about the illustration. It is about internal architecture. I had to take many nuances - one color printing, air valve, product storage features. Also wasn't easy to come up with the idea of how to make this product distinguishable to customers.. It was an interesting challenge. I think we did it.")
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:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/148/14892/1489218/b12374fa-5341-4915-b85f-0360564d861a.jpg "In working on this label, we were inspired by the hippie spirit. We needed symbols. So we chose a hippie bus, a pacifica sign, and bright, juicy colors.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/60/6021/602178/c1270603-68ac-431d-8dc0-04deb5488c76.jpg "This illustration is for merch: t-shirts, baseball caps, etc.")
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About
45pixels is the design & illustration studio of Alex V, focused on packaging for craft food & beverage brands.
I design bold, custom label systems and brand visuals that give products a clear face on the shelf — from clean coffee packaging to vivid, character-driven storytelling.
No stock. No templates. No generic solutions.
Just original design built to help brands launch strong, stand out, and grow with consistency.
More work at 45pixels.com and Instagram @45pixelsdesign.
Member since:
July 09, 2016
Reviews
"Working with Alex for the second time now, and he's become my go-to designer for my products. The first project was my coffee bag system - this time I brought him in to build a functional line product, which included a stand-up pouch and a stick pack de..."
"Working with Alex for the second time now, and he's become my go-to designer for my products. The first project was my coffee bag system - this time I brought him in to build a functional line product, which included a stand-up pouch and a stick pack design.
What sets Alex apart isn't just the quality of the work - it's how he thinks through the concept and design. Every design decision he made was considered in context of the existing coffee packaging, so the two lines feel related without being identical.
He also handles complexity well. The stick pack format alone involved tight compliance constraints, a very small printable area, and a lot of back-and-forth on what could live where. He worked through all of it methodically and found solutions that were both practical and visually clean. He didn't just execute instructions - he brought real perspective to every decision.
Communication is clear, he asks the right questions before diving in, and he's honest about his thinking rather than just telling you what you want to hear.
I'll be using Alex for every future SKU in this product line. If you're building a brand and want a designer who thinks at the system level, he's the one."
Anonymous client
reviewed 3 days ago
"Thank you — I really appreciate the thoughtful review.
I’m especially glad to hear that the thinking behind the work came through as clearly as the final result. This was a very interesting project to build, and I’d be happy to keep developing the Presence line with you going forward.
Thanks again — I truly appreciate the kind words."
45pixels
responded 3 days ago
"Alex is the best! He helped us adjust one of his existing designs for a coffee cup sleeve to a slightly new format for re-printing. He is always very communicative and efficient. And the results speak for themselves!"
jessie j
reviewed 3 days ago
"Thanks so much, Jessie - I really appreciate it. It was a pleasure working with you again, and I’m glad we were able to get the sleeve updated smoothly."
45pixels
responded 3 days ago
"FANTASTIC JOB!!!"
Anonymous client
reviewed 17 days ago
"Working with Alex was a great experience from start to finish. When I began this project, I had a very specific vision for what I wanted the product to look like. It was something I could see clearly in my head, but didn’t yet know how to really explain..."
"Working with Alex was a great experience from start to finish. When I began this project, I had a very specific vision for what I wanted the product to look like. It was something I could see clearly in my head, but didn’t yet know how to really explain it to have on paper. Alex did an excellent job helping bring that vision to life.
What initially drew me to him was his illustrative style. It stood out immediately and felt like the right fit for the direction of the brand, and he absolutely delivered on that. His process is thoughtful and thorough, and the system he builds into the design is really unique and cohesive.
He’s very collaborative, responsive to feedback, and clearly cares about getting the details right. Throughout the project, he was open to adjustments and worked with me to refine everything until it felt exactly right.
I’m extremely happy with how the packaging turned out and will definitely be working with Alex again as the next pieces of the brand come together. Highly recommend."
Anonymous client
reviewed about 1 month ago
"Thank you so much for the kind words — I really appreciate it.
It was a pleasure working with you on this project. I’m glad we were able to turn your vision into a complete, cohesive packaging system, and I’m especially happy you’re enjoying the final result.
Looking forward to helping with the next pieces as the brand continues to grow!"
45pixels
responded about 1 month ago
"Alex is the best! This project came about because he provided multiple sketches for a previous project, and I liked too many of them, so we had to turn one into a t-shirt. I'm so happy with how it turned out. As always, the quality of work and communica..."
"Alex is the best! This project came about because he provided multiple sketches for a previous project, and I liked too many of them, so we had to turn one into a t-shirt. I'm so happy with how it turned out. As always, the quality of work and communication is top-notch. "
jessie j
reviewed 6 months ago