BenLeander_ Visual Design

+43 650 707 9191 (12-18 h)
hello@benleander.com

Hello! I am BenLeander_

After some years of working in advertising agencies, I have founded my visual design studio in 2020 focusing on brand development and storytelling.

Besides working in advertising, I have experiences in journalism which is where my love for written language stems from. You can read some of my stories on my English blog where I’ve also sub-linked some of my German work. We can communicate in English or German.

Learn more about me, my services and my process below and don’t hesitate to ask me for my special conditions for social and artistic projects as well as start-ups!

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Education.

Graphic & Communication Design
Ortweinschule, Graz (2010-2013)

Psychology (Master)
Karl-Franzens-Universität, Graz (2010-2017)

Ventures.

Comic Artist (2021-)
less is less, Instagram

Teacher for Adobe Illustrator (2020-)
bfi Steiermark, Graz

Event Co-Design and DJ (2019-)
Dancen und Schmusen!, Graz/Wien

Freelance Journalist (2018-)
VICE | Futter | Kleine Zeitung | noisey, Graz/Wien/Berlin

Blogger (2017-)
My Casual Trainwreck Life

Features.

‘1UP’
MUMEDI, Mexico (2019/2020)

‘Gay Men Draw Vaginas’
USA (2018)

‘Die Wiese’
Skarabæus, Wien (2010)

Exhibitions.

_Ghost Thoughts (2021)
digital

All Against COVID-19 (2020)
Shenzhen Design Week, China

To Death with a Smile (2019/2020)
MUMEDI, Mexico

Mutboard&Vogel (2019)
designforum, Graz

Unter die Haut (2018)
vergissmeinnicht, Graz

Network & Friends.

creative industries styria
c hoch 3
gmk (Market Research & Design)
cardamom (Strategy & Communication)
Flare Talents (Model & Fashion)
incibit (App & Web Development)

Jacqueline Kaulfersch (Illustration)
Anna Prem (Illustration & Game Design)
Petra Höfler (Design)
Philipp Schwarzbauer (Art Direction)
Vera Schmid (Motion Design)
Anna Kleindinst (Design)
Daniel Gaberle (Social Media)
Sascha Pseiner (Photography)
Oskar Bechtold (DJ & Programming)

Good Brands make you feel connected.

When you start a business, you may want to dive right into work. However, in order to make your brand recognizable, it’s important to develop a brand strategy that transports the emotions and values you want to be associated with. Together we will find a plan individualized to your needs.

Good Brands make you feel connected.

When you start a business, you may want to dive right into work. However, in order to make your brand recognizable, it’s important to develop a brand strategy that transports the emotions and values you want to be associated with. Together we will find a plan individualized to your needs.

My Services.

Start-Up

If you do not yet have a (proper) design we will discuss what you stand for, what you offer and what messages you want to bring across. The first steps will often include the development of a logo, a corporate design and a website.

Re-Design

You already have a design that you want to refresh or renew from scratch. We will discuss if the values of your company have changed or in what ways you want to re-position your brand.

Campaign

You have an existing design and want to attract new customers or draw attention to your business. You are looking for a designer who conceptualizes a campaign and/or creates advertising material.

Solo Products

You are interested in booking me solo for business cards, print products, magazines, packaging, websites, newsletters and more.

My Process.

1. Kick-off

In a first consultation we will define the core of your brand and the values and emotions you want associated with it.

2. Re-Briefing

After our first meeting, I will summarize everything and propose a non-binding plan.

3. Analysis

I will do market research, analyse your competition and your focus group to find the best way for you to stand out to your potential clients.

4. Design

I will present to you my concept and preliminary designs which I will finish with your inputs. We will stay in contact afterwards for check-ins.

My Clients.