"Who are you?"
Ben, a Graphic Artist and Designer based in Ireland. I've been a professional designer for over 5 years now. I'm passionate about print and digital design especially when it's supported by great illustration and animation.
"What are your strengths?"
I thrive in new mediums. I like to think of myself as flexible too. I enjoy getting involved in the nitty gritty, stepping away from the studio and getting my hands dirty. Then when stepping back in and polishing and refining the work. I try not to use the same solution twice which means I am constantly looking for new tools and mediums for design. I am a great communicator and am alway there to support the people I am working with.
"Why should I work with you?"
Did you read all those strengths?
"What are your weaknesses?"
It took me far too long to come up with these answers.
"What are your creative capabilities?"
Creating full brand identity systems, large scale print campaigns, logos, flyers, letterheads, business cards, signage, and all the other brand needs. Wireframing, building, and coding websites from artisanal portfolios and contact points to full e-commerce sites.
Hand-drawn animations, CGI created using After Effects, Rive, and Blender, and programmed animation using CSS and Cavalry.
I have illustrated webcomics, posters and worked with world famous comic artists on promotional pieces and I am always excited about projects in fields I have little to no interaction with before.
I even once hand-painted magnetic signage for a local children’s backpack charity.
I’m really up for anything.
"How do you deal with high pressure situations?"
Getting stuck into it and lots of coffee
"Who is your dream client?"
Someone who approaches projects with lots of enthusiasm, trusting me with their design needs. People who are open to taking creative risks and who's want to work with me to deliver exceptional work.
Other than that, I'm not looking for a client of a specific size or from a certain industry. I’ve worked with giant, multinational corporations and one person start-ups, telecoms firms, soap makers, restaurants, jewellers, personal fitness coaches, wholesalers, croissant bakers, and opticians.
"What is the last book you read?"
Fools Fate by Robin Hobb
"What are your rates?"
I estimate for each project based on the scope of the work.
If you Email me, or fill out a contact form, I can put together an estimate.
"What questions haven't I asked you?"
You didn't ask about my love of cooking, my obsession with the Concorde plane, or the names of my two cats, my hobbies (climbing,surfing,reading and improv comedy to name a few). But I hope we can get to that and more when we start working together
"That concludes this fake interview page. I'll be in touch soon"
Sounds Good! thanks for taking the time to read this silly old thing and I look forward to hearing from you