Chris Decatur
Creative Director
Denver, CO, USA
720-694-7940
be.net/chrisCHRISchris
Doing more with a mouse than Walt Disney and having more fun than a Looney Toon.
Using 25+ years of experience I am here to do great work for clients, guide Designer Padawans into Creative Jedis, and further my knowledge with the changing times and trends in hopes of generating more creativity with handsome, functional results.
Using 25+ years of experience I am here to do great work for clients, guide Designer Padawans into Creative Jedis, and further my knowledge with the changing times and trends in hopes of generating more creativity with handsome, functional results.
Work Experience
LazerBlades, GO!
Creative Lead / Partner
From the guys that brought you LEMONĀDE - LazerBlades, GO! is a Denver-based creative agency specializing in web, product development, branding, mobile applications, graphic design & video production. I oversee and often create all creative output.
Skills: Product Development · Product Design · UX/UI · Print Design · Web Design · Graphic Design · Branding & Identity · Video Production · Branding · Mobile Application Design · Print Production
Skills: Product Development · Product Design · UX/UI · Print Design · Web Design · Graphic Design · Branding & Identity · Video Production · Branding · Mobile Application Design · Print Production
May 2021
- Present
Colorado, United States
GradComm
Art Director / Brand Identity Creator
"Higher Education Marketing Experts." I was responsible for rebranding GradComm from the ground up - Logo, LogoMark, Website UX/UI Design, conference on-site assets, the GradComm Magazine, creative handouts and more. Also responsible for a handful of Client Subbrands, product mockups, and ads.
Skills: Creative Concept Design · Web Design · Graphic Design · User Interface Design · Brand Development · Art Direction · Branding & Identity · User Experience Design · Branding
Skills: Creative Concept Design · Web Design · Graphic Design · User Interface Design · Brand Development · Art Direction · Branding & Identity · User Experience Design · Branding
August 2022
- September 2023
San Diego, California, United States
Lemonade
Creative Director / Art Director + Co-Owner
As co-founder and Creative Director of LEMONĀDE, our goal was to be known as the "risk-taking" marketing and design agency in Denver. Our focus was to blend form and function - Handsome + Functional - into every project.
Skills: Product Design · Graphic Design · Branding & Identity · Video Production · Digital Marketing · Mobile Application Design
Skills: Product Design · Graphic Design · Branding & Identity · Video Production · Digital Marketing · Mobile Application Design
September 2014
- May 2021
Denver, Colorado, United States
Carbon8 Marketing
Senior Designer
Digital marketing agency with a focus on engaging online marketing experiences for primarily B2B clients. Brought on board to strengthen the digital design department, with the goal of pushing boundaries and limits for clients.
July 2013
- September 2014
Colorado, United States
Greenhouse Partners
Digital Design Associate
The Greenhouse approach for creating a compelling Whole Brand is focused on seamlessly aligning and integrating the internal and external brands. An approach that results in the right brand promise being made and kept. And a stakeholder experience that results in contagious loyalists.
January 2013
- August 2013
Boulder, Colorado, United States
MStoner, Inc.
Interactive Designer
Focused on designing responsive web designs for education institutions including American University of Paris, Georgia Tech, University of Miami Florida, Whittier College, Spring Arbor, and more.
June 2012
- January 2013
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Skybox Creative
Graphic & Web Designer
Worked one-on-one with clients on brand development, research and planning, custom web design, print design, and illustration. Executed promotional "viral" videos from conception to production.
October 2010
- January 2012
San Diego, California, United States
EMN8
Lead Designer { freelance }
Worked with EMN8 staff to create all Burger King Delivers web communications based on Burger King's brand standards. Created Taco Bell and KFC designs for ordering kiosks based on wireframes and brand standards.
November 2011
- March 2012
California, United States
Ikonic Tonic
Lead Designer + Design Consultant [ freelance ]
Helped Ikonic Tonic develop their brand identity through web redesign, mobile site design, collateral (one-sheets, etc.), client work, video concepts, video direction and editing, mobile app design, and more.
September 2011
- November 2011
San Diego, California, United States
Digital-telepathy
Designer
Award winning UI design for clients, devised marketing initiative for Whirlpool and designed campaign assets. Acted as outside-the-box thinker for problem solving and proprietary product development.
April 2007
- April 2009
San Diego, California, United States
Education
Otis College Of Art And Design
Film, Illustration
Los Angeles, California, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Spanish (Beginner),
Awards
Skills
Brand Elevation,
Branding,
Client Negotiations,
Follow Through,
Graphic Design,
Illustration,
Logo Design,
Making Coffee With No Residual Grounds.,
Outside-the-box Problem Solving,
Package Design,
Photoshop Painting,
Trend Setting,
UI Design ,
UX Design,
Video Concepts,
Video Editing,
Video Filming,
Video Production,
Web Design,
}} MY LINKS
LINKED IN
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrischrischris/
BEHANCE
https://www.behance.net/chrisCHRISchris
COROFLOT
https://www.coroflot.com/chrischrischris
LazerBlades, GO! [ was LEMONĀDE ]
Https://www.LazerBladesGo.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrischrischris/
BEHANCE
https://www.behance.net/chrisCHRISchris
COROFLOT
https://www.coroflot.com/chrischrischris
LazerBlades, GO! [ was LEMONĀDE ]
Https://www.LazerBladesGo.com