Ben Ballantyne.

Brand Identity | Motion Graphics | UX/UI Design


I am a professional multi-disciplinary graphic designer who loves problem-solving and embraces challenges at every opportunity. Since graduating in 2020, I have worked with high-profile clients for four years, focusing on brand identity, motion graphics, and print projects. I approach each task with a curious and open mind, allowing me to think conceptually and deliver projects from the idea stage to completion. This stems from my passion for creativity, which I strive to express through creating high-quality work with effective design that resonates with the intended audience.

Interesting facts about me

🇦🇺  Born in Brisbane, Australia | 19th January 1999

🎬 Featured in the Student Showcase of 2020 | Blue Stag Cardiff

✅ 1st Class Honours Degree in BA Graphic Design | UWTSD

🎼 I’m a songwriter & musician | Check out my SoundCloud here!

In my free time, I am deeply passionate about music. I enjoy playing guitar, writing songs, and producing demos as a hobby. I mainly enjoy playing melodic dream-pop chord progressions while experimenting with shoegaze sounds using effect pedals and synthesisers.

Ben Ballantyne.

Brand Identity | Motion Graphics | UX/UI Design

I am a self-motivated and strategic graphic designer who loves problem-solving and embraces challenges at every opportunity. I specialise in visual and brand identity projects, as well as web and motion design that are relevant to the digital art space. I’ve also worked in the physical landscape of design with a desire to preserve the importance of print design.

I approach every opportunity with a curious, open mind to think conceptually and move projects from the idea stage to completion. This stems from my passion for creativity and high-end design.

Interesting facts about me

🇦🇺  Born in Brisbane, Australia | 19th January 1999

🎬 Featured in the Student Showcase of 2020 | Blue Stag Cardiff

✅ 1st Class Honours Degree in BA Graphic Design | UWTSD

🎼 I’m a songwriter & musician | Check out my SoundCloud here!

When I'm away from the desk, I often write songs, produce demos, and attend local gigs. I mainly enjoy playing melodic dream-pop chord progressions while experimenting with shoegaze sounds using effect pedals and synthesizers.

Employment Experience

Proudly worked with Roosevelt, Swansea City Council, Marstons Pubs and more.

Since graduating in 2020, I have four years of experience working closely with high-profile clients to help elevate their brand identity as a freelance designer.

Character.com.

Swansea, UK / September 2024 - Current

Employed by Character.com as a freelancer to create print and digital commercial marketing assets for their UK stores, via collaborating with the studio team and using their brand toolkit.

The Fiends.

Swansea, UK | Sept 2020 - January 2024

Contributed to the success of UK alt-rock band The Fiends by creating visual assets to curate a social media presence, earn 100,000+ Global streams, and sign to Revolver Records.

The Coach House.

Swansea, UK | Sept 2023

Commissioned by Marstons Pubs to create a refreshing visual identity for The Coach House, consisting of new menus, plastic cups, coasters, packaging, loyalty cards, etc.

Evident Agency.

London, UK | April 2023

Commissioned by Evident Agency to create a logo animation, as well as animate their posters as digital assets for their social media and other digital applications.

Recruiter Empire.

Seattle, USA / March 2023

Commissioned by Ben Nader of Recruiter Empire to create a logo identity and social media assets for his online business that aims to help startup recruitment agencies.

The Ads Lab.

Melbourne, Australia | Sept 2022

Commissioned by PDOCS Labs to design a visual identity and logo animation for The Ads Labs, an online business aiming to help clients generate their revenue through ads.

Roosevelt.

Germany | Oct 2020 - May 2021

Commissioned by Always Create to create marketing assets for Roosevelt’s singles and his latest double single release, ‘On My Mind/About U,’ with over 2 Million Spotify streams.

Lookout Swansea.

Swansea, Wales | May 2020

Commissioned by Rivington Hark to create marketing assets for ‘Lookout’ to promote the Swansea Phase 1 project, approved for use by Rob Stewart, Leader of Swansea City Council.

Swansea Bay Records.

Swansea, Wales / January 2020

Commissioned by Swasea Bay Records to create a visual identity and design assets such as t-shirts, a logo animation, business and gift cards for their record store.

Other Employment Experience

JD Wetherspoons.

Swansea / September 2019 - Current

As a Team Leader at The Mardy Inn, JDW, I train associates and maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment with teamwork, problem-solving, communication, initiative, and attention to detail.

Miller & Carter.

Swansea / March 2018

Worked as a Kitchean Team Member with the purpose preparing, cook and present food quickly and efficiently with the key aim of delivering quality food to the guests with the brand specification and standard timings.

Toby Carvery.

Swansea, UK | July 2017 - February 2018

Contributed to helping team members with preparing food within brand spec to be ready for service. This was until Toby Carvery was shut down and renovated to become Miller and Carter Killay.

Services & Skillset

I specialise in Brand Identity, Motion, UX/UI, Print & Packaging Design and more.

professional
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Decision Making

Problem Solving

Team Work

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

software

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Webflow

XD

Pro Tools

design
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Typography

Design Layout Principles

Colour Theory

Attention To Detail

Wireframing

Animation Principles

Market Research

services
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Motion Design

UX/UI Design

Brand Design

Visual Design

Print Design

Packaging Design

Video Editing

Client Process

I approach every opportunity with a curious, open mind to think conceptually and move projects from the idea stage to completion.

Discovery.

Phase 1

Through the discovery phase, I learn about your business goals, target market, problems, etc., to gain insight into your business needs and determine the scope of the project.

Research.

Phase 2

After we discover what your business needs are, I begin further researching the target market and gather inspiration to determine the visual direction of the project that will be shared with the client.

Sketching.

Phase 3

Once I have collated all of my notes and ideas from the discovery and research phase, I move on to the idea-sketch phase of the project. This phase weeds out all the good and bad (and ugly) ideas and narrows the project's visual identity.

Design.

Phase 4

After I've done a few sketches of the visual identity, I will move on to bringing the design idea to life digitally. This phase is where the fun begins, as it involves a lot of thought and visual experimentation.

Pitch.

Phase 5

After the design phase, I will pitch the ideas through a one-to-one presentation on call or in person (depending on personal preference). Once we have settled on a direction, I will continue to refine, make adjustments, and present the final idea with mockups and brief brand guidelines.

Revisions.

Phase 6

After the final pitch meeting, I will offer three revisions before sending the files. Any more revision requests will result in £25 per revision. After signing off on the project and sending the files, there will be no more revisions unless there is an error on my part.

Testimonials.

"I worked with Ben on a few branding and design projects, he communicates really well, understands the briefs and deliverables and works efficiently to provide ideas and solutions. I really like his ability to come up with new ideas that you would not have thought of. I highly recommend him for any future design and exploration projects."

Christina Banjo - Creative Director, Always Create

Testimonials.

"Ben is a highly focused designer with a dedication and creativity that brings results. On his first commission after graduation for Swansea City Council public engagement site 'Lookout,' he was a great collaborative individual to work with, going the extra mile; the results were very well received."

Damian Macpherson - Lookout Creative Director, Rivington Hark

Testimonials.

"Ben was very friendly and understood what I was looking for in a rebranding for The Coach House. There was excellent communication throughout the process, and Ben's ideas were very creative and detailed, resulting in the design and branding we were looking for."

Alan Beddows - Area Manager, Marston's Pubs

Contact

Have a project? Let's work together.

Do you have a project in mind? Then let's work together! For questions or project inquiries, forward an email to benballantynedesign@gmail.com or enter the form box. I look forward to hearing from you.

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