About

Design and storytelling have the power to radically transform and elevate movements, people and their stories.

Toni Cade Bambara said, “The role of the artist is to make the revolution irresistible.” The world is on the brink of ecological collapse, and I see the role of creatives as visionaries to make just and sustainable transformations of our systems irresistible.

I’m most drawn to solving complex problems in a beautiful and meaningful way—and am committed to excellence in all my work.
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From reimagining companies and elevating their identities to wearing many hats creating firms from the ground up, I thrive most when I am challenged. My favorite projects are collaborating with diverse experts to together create work that is greater than the sum of us.

Designer + Strategist

We All Rise

2.23-Now

Working with We All Rise and We Architecture to create content (currently confidential) for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. This has included visual design and communication strategy.

Brand Strategy Consultant

We All Rise

7.22-Now

Working with We All Rise to create and implement a new brand identity and strategy.

This has included designing brand strategy and guidelines, designing and building a new website, and creating company collateral.

Lead Designer, Brand + Strategy

Industrial Craft

7.22-10.22

Led, created and executed the vision and strategy of the Industrial Craft Store.

This is included a brick and mortar location, an online store, and organic and paid marketing across all physical and digital platforms.

Designer + Strategist, Project Lead

Roam

7.20-6.21

Project completed at and by Industrial Craft. Worked with Industrial Craft and Roam team to conceptualize and design the Roam connected bike lock.

This included ideating product and business models, designing the product and connected experience, working with diverse stakeholders in government, community and private organizations, designing the Roam branding and website, user testing, and designing the story and pitch for venture capital investment.

Industrial Designer

Industrial Craft

7.20-7.22

Was the first employee of Industrial Craft—a design store and studio—and played integral role in designing and establishing the company.

For the store, this included creating the brand, developing business strategies, designing and building out the physical space (a brick and mortar retail store, design studio and workshop).

On the studio side, this included working on clients projects, leading clients relations, designing, building and maintaining the studio websites, writing articles aimed at bringing in new clients, and designing and creating all company collateral ranging from strategic pitch decks to promotional posters.

Industrial Design Intern

HTC Creative Labs

6.19-9.19

Assisted on various projects ranging from initial product definition to product architecture exploration and prototyping. Designed physical products, functional prototypes, strategies, product presentations and renderings.

Graphic Designer

WWU

9.17-4.18

Worked on the marketing team at the Western Washington University Campus Recreation Center. Conceptualized a new design language and designed diverse marketing content for various rec programs and events. Worked with staff to keep signage and content relevant and cohesive.

Fusion 360 Community Intern

Autodesk

6.17-8.17

Focused on diverse projects strengthening Autodesk social platforms.

Drove increased activity on Autodesk community properties. Conducted research and data analysis to develop a comprehensive experience design strategy, then designed experiences to provide a more connected and interactive web community.

Founder + Designer

Space Cradle

6.16-1.17

Worked independently. Designed and engineered a hand rest for 3D mice. Prototyped and manufactured versions using CNC routers, shop and hand tools. Successfully launched, managed and fulfilled crowdfunding campaign through Kickstarter.

Mechanical Designer

Orbis Wheels

9.15-3.17

Worked on a startup team designing, engineering and prototyping spokeless mobility vehicles.

Designed and engineered a ring gear and brake system for a centerless car wheel (patented) and various other spokeless vehicles.

We All Rise

Designer + Strategist

2.23-Now

We All Rise

Brand Strategy Consultant

7.22-Now

Working with We All Rise to create and implement a new brand identity and strategy.

This has included designing and building a new website, creating new brand guidelines and creating company collateral.

Industrial Craft

Lead Designer, Brand + Strategy

7.22-10.22

Roam

Designer + Strategist, Project Lead

7.20-6.21

Industrial Craft

Industrial Designer

7.20-6.22

HTC Creative Labs

Industrial Design Intern

6.19-9.19

WWU

Graphic Designer

9.17-4.18

Autodesk

Fusion 360 Community Intern

6.17-8.17

Space Cradle

Founder + Designer

6.16-1.17

Orbis Wheels

Mechanical Designer

9.15-3.17

"I hired Ben to join my company Industrial Craft at its inception. Being the first employee, Ben played a pivotal role in helping me establish the company, which included branding and messaging, physical space design, web design, industrial design, and visual design.

Ben is an exceptional designer and strategic thinker and contributed copy for pitches, presentations, and article writing. He is committed to excellence in everything he does and takes considerable care to deliver outstanding work over and over.

In addition to his intellectual skills, his hands-on design skills are top-notch. He can handle whatever is given to him, from strategy and research to concept generation and detailed product design, prototyping, and design for manufacturing. Ben has professional skills and is thoroughly honest, ethical, and professional. Ben would complement any team in a corporate role or design agency."

- Max Burton

Founder, Industrial Craft