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$60 USD / Hour
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United States (9:44 PM)
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Joined on March 8, 2011
$60 USD / Hour
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Firstly, I would like to share a little about myself. I was born in Warrnambool, Australia and living by the ocean, I adopted the culture and aesthetics of my surroundings. My main passion is graphic arts, influenced by typography, print media, and logo design. I attended Deakin University where I was fortunate to refine my skills by undertaking studies in Graphic & Studio Arts. Upon graduating, like most Australian’s I was struck with the desire to see the world. Through my experiences abroad I have had exposure to both print and digital media. Initially working as a freelancer for promotion companies in Melbourne, I branched out to undertake the roles of the creative director for an English publication in Amsterdam. Through these roles I was fortunate to be able to refine my skills resulting in a more creative and strategic approach. Additionally, during this phase I was exposed to all levels of the design spectrum, that is, from the initial stages of conceptual thinking, through the progressive stages of design evolution, and finally the achievement of creating an effective and complete design solution. Adding to my experience, I have dealt with the emerging concept of utilizing ‘Augmented Reality’ to add impact to print media. This exposure has allowed me to understand alternatives that can be initiated to give design more depth and the creative edge.
Verifications
On time
100%
On budget
100%

Solar Empire

Solar Empire

Solar Empire

Logos

Logos

Logos

Logos

Seaeyes

Seaeyes

Seaeyes

Organic

Mojo

Mojo

Mojo

Solar Empire

Solar Empire

Solar Empire

Logos

Logos

Logos

Logos

Seaeyes

Seaeyes

Seaeyes

Organic

Mojo

Mojo

Mojo

Great work and great person, gave me the artwork specified and more. You made a big effort it was exactly what our company needed! I would use again and recommend to anyone
Luke A.
@hearnsy
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Cessnock, Australia
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Great quick work!
thecrownvegas
@thecrownvegas
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Las Vegas, United States
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Thanks again Ben, great job!
Steve B.
@steve5000
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whitby, Slovenia
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Amazing work. I meant to have the competition open for 1 week, but after a few hours the design for my business cards and logo came in and I stopped the competition early. I didn't need to see anything else. I will be using again. A real catch.
Tim S.
@friscovideo
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San Francisco, United States
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Experience
Art Director
Sep, 2011 - Present
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14 years, 3 months
AmsterDO
Sep, 2011 - Present
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14 years, 3 months
Art Director for an English Publication based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The publication is called AmsterDO
Sep, 2011 - Present
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14 years, 3 months
Graphic Designer
Sep, 2009 - Present
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16 years, 3 months
BLN Design
Sep, 2009 - Present
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16 years, 3 months
Working as a freelancer under my own name, I have been traveling and working as a freelancer all over Europe, and at present based in the US. Through my travels I have been exposed to varying forms of design and have applied it to redine my own style. My works can be seen @ www(dot)blndesign(dot)com(dot)au
Sep, 2009 - Present
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16 years, 3 months
Graphic Designer
Sep, 2008 - Jun, 2010
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1 year, 9 months
Logos-A-Head
Sep, 2008 - Jun, 2010
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1 year, 9 months
Worked as a graphic designer/signwriter, producing signage from conception to completion (internship)
Sep, 2008 - Jun, 2010
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1 year, 9 months
Education
Deakin University
2005 - 2008
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3 years
Arts

Australia
2005 - 2008
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3 years
Qualifications
Graphic Design / Studio Arts Studies
2008
National Gallery of Victoria
Award for outstanding achievement in Graphic Design / Studio Arts
2008
Publications
AmsterDO
Currently I am the Art Director for an English Publication in Amsterdam, Netherlands, titled, AmsterDO. The publication can be seen in more than 600 locations, and is printed in runs of 100,000 copies. Being mostly targeted at expat groups, and an international demographic, the newspaper can be seen as a extensive resource for information. See www.amsterdo.com for more information.
Certifications
US English
Freelancer Orientation