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Alex L. Bennett
Hey there! My name is Alex, and I love designing beautiful experiences! Whether it's an interactive experience, immersive exhibit, or compelling graphics and visuals, I'm up for the challenge! I get a thrill out of designing visually appealing solutions to complex design problems. I thrive working in cross disciplinary and collaborative teams, but I can operate just as well independently. My design process focuses on user centered, pixel perfect, and research supported strategies for creating engaging experiences of all types.
Skills and Proficiencies
Software
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and solid understanding of After Effects and InDesign. 3D experince with Maya, Substance Painter, and solid understanding of ZBrush. Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and solid understanding of Excel.
UI/UX
Experienced in user research and testing, data collection and analysis, interaction storyboarding, wireframing, exhibit design, and curation. Solid understanding of typography, layout, information and interaction hierarchies, and user centered design.
Traditional Skills
Strong background in drawing, painting, and printmaking. Very organized and excellent communication skills. Well suited for both collaborative, cross-diciplinary teams and independent work environments. Motivated self-starter, comfortable with public speaking, and can maintain a positive attitude even under the most demanding circumstances.
Experience
Resident Teaching Artist at RSAR Middle School, Lake Washington School District; Sammamish, WA
Sept. 2020 - Jun. 2021
Graphic Designer and Artist (Contract) at MIG|Portico; Seattle, WA
Feb. 2019 - Oct. 2019
UI Artist (Contract) at 8th Shore, Inc.; Bellevue, WA
Oct. 2018-Jan. 2019
Curatorial Assistant at VALA Eastside for GameOn! The Art of Game Design; Redmond, WA
May-Jul. 2017
Awards
Robert B. McMillen Foundation Scholarship
2016
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Annual, renewable scholarship awarded to artists in Alaska or Washington state.
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Awards up to $25,000 per year (after all other scholarships/grants) to 1-2 artists.
2nd Place Columbia City Gallery 10th Annual Juried Exhibition
2015
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Annual juried exhibit hosted by Columbia City Gallery and sponsored by SEED Arts and the Office of Arts And Culture in Seattle, WA.
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Awards a total of $1000 to selected winning artists.
Selected Exhibitions
ALT.CTRL.GDC at the Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA
2018
Seattle Mini Maker Faire at Museum of Pop Culture, (formerly EMP), Seattle, WA
2017
Game On! The Art of Game Design at VALA in Redmond Town Center, Redmond, WA
2017
Columbia City Gallery 10th Annual Juried Exhibition, Seattle, WA
2015
Crow/Raven: Magic and Mystery at ArtEast Art Center, Issaquah, WA
2014
Columbia City Gallery 8th Annual Juried Exhibition, Seattle, WA
2013
One Night Stand at Joebar, Seattle, WA
2010
Cornish BFA Exhibition Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle, WA
2008