Hello! I am Ben Leander.
After some years of working in advertising agencies, I founded my visual design studio in 2020. My focus lies on psychologically driven brand development and storytelling. Simply put, I connect visual design and written communication.
I have previously worked as a journalist which is where my love for the 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 articles.
Education.
Graphic & Communication Design
Ortweinschule, Graz (2010-2013)
Psychology (Master)
Karl-Franzens-Uni, Graz (2010-2017)
Further Training
Business Coaching (alea + partner, 2020)
Creative Business Coaching (c hoch 3, 2021)
Exhibitions.
Softboiled Wonderland (2023)
Parks Art, Graz
Böse Kunst (2023)
Roter Keil, Graz
we ❤ illustration (2021)
designforum, Graz
_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
Features.
Posters Can Help
slanted, DE (2023)
LESS is LESS (2021/2022)
Cover of PAGE Magazine
in PAGE Magazine
in Kleine Zeitung
Gay Men Draw Vaginas
Walleye Systems, USA (2018)
Die Wiese
Skarabæus, AT (2010)
Ventures.
Comic Artist (2021-)
LESS is LESS
Teacher for Print and Media Design (2020-)
bfi Steiermark
Event (Co-)Design and DJ (2019-)
Dancen und Schmusen!
Ravenbogen
Freelance Journalist (2018-2021)
VICE | Futter | Kleine Zeitung | noisey
Online Shop (2017-)
Redbubble
Blogger (2017-)
My Casual Trainwreck Life
Network & Friends.
creative industries styria
c hoch 3
cardamom
Jacqueline Kaulfersch (Illustration)
Anna Prem (Illustration)
Petra Höfler (Design)
Philipp Schwarzbauer (Art Direction)
Vera Schmid (Motion Design)
Anna Kleindinst (Design)
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 yourself recognizable, it’s important to develop a brand strategy that transports the emotions and values you want to be associated with.
Good Brands make you feel connected.
When you start a business, you may want to dive right into work. However, in order to make yourself recognizable, it’s important to develop a brand strategy that transports the emotions and values you want to be associated with.
My Clients.
