Inspired by pride parades which take place annually around the world. The pride watch is a timepiece dedicated to those individuals who have bravely stood with pride for the rights of all people. The hands of the watch feature the six colors of the rainbow, which continually move about the face and create kinetic patterns. Twice a day, at both noon and midnight, the colors come together to create the shape of a rainbow. Beauty comes in all colors and is heightened by those colors’ alignment.
In addition to product design, he has practiced architecture at several internationally recognized design firms in both New York City and Washington, D.C. which include Skidmore Owings & Merrill (SOM), Pei Cobb Freed and SITE. He holds a professional Bachelor of Architecture, post-professional Master of Architecture and a Master of Real Estate. He conducts design studios at University of Maryland, College Park and George Washington University.
Alex Donahue is an internationally recognized designer, notably for accessory and product design. Donahue's designs are often minimal, but carry a deeper meaning or cause. Donahue has also practiced architecture at several internationally recognized design firms which include the office of Skidmore Owings & Merrill (SOM), Sculpture in the Environment (SITE) and Pei Cobb Freed, the architecture firm founded by I.M.Pei. The watch design titled pride watch was designed for Projects Watches.