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.
You can find out more about me, my services and my process below. Don’t hesitate to ask for my special conditions for social and artistic projects as well as start-ups!
Education.
Graphic & Communication Design
Ortweinschule, Graz (2010-2013)
Psychology (Master)
Karl-Franzens-Universität, Graz (2010-2017)
Further Training
Business Coaching (alea + partner, 2020)
Creative Business Coaching (c hoch 3, 2021)
Ventures.
Comic Artist (2021-)
LESS IS LESS, Instagram
Teacher for Print Design (2020-)
bfi Steiermark, Graz
Event Co-Design and DJ (2019-2020)
Dancen und Schmusen!, Graz/Wien
Freelance Journalist (2018-2021)
VICE | Futter | Kleine Zeitung | noisey, Graz/Wien/Berlin
Online Shop (2017-)
Redbubble
Blogger (2017-)
My Casual Trainwreck Life
Features.
‘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, Wien (2010)
Exhibitions.
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
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 Clients.
