Design Professional, Consultant and Educator. With over a decade of experience I have honed the skill to bring innovative solutions to branding, web, UI, tablet+mobile, interactive and print design rooted in the mindset of independent creativity. I cater to a diverse array of clientele and top brands. I am also a consultant for various agencies worldwide located in New York, Madrid, Milan, San Diego, and Washington D.C.

In addition to that I am faculty at NYU Department of Digital Design and Film and the Masters of Publishing department. There I teach multiple courses in Design ranging from Color Harmony to Publishing and Digital Design. New challenges and opportunities are always welcome.

Ivan Freaner is faculty at NYU - New York University for the past 5 years.
Below are his current appointments:

Publishing Institute: NYU Masters Publishing Program
2013/2014 Courses:
Publishing Design
Advanced Publishing Design
Design and Software Fall Workshops

NYU Department of Design, Digital Arts & Film
2013/2014 Courses:
Transmedia Studies
Icon Design
iPad Digital Design
Color Harmony
Print Design Intensive
Photoshop Fundamentals & Intermediate
Illustrator Fundamentals & Intermediate
InDesign Fundamentals and Intermediate

Visual Design: In this 8-week part-time course, students learn the tools, theory, and practical techniques needed to create visually stunning designs.

This course is an overview of InDesign and its use in the industry. The primary goal is for students to learn fundamental principles of layout design using InDesign. Major features and functions related to typography and editorial design in InDesign will be covered. There will be additional emphasis on grid system, page elements, hierarchy in content, working with imagery, alternate layouts, and proper file preparation for various intents. The class will be held with a combination of lecture, demonstration, in-class exercises, and projects.