Benoit Ollive
My name is Benoit Ollive, I am twenty-two years old and recently graduated with a Bachelor of Design from the Marseille School of Fine Arts, France. My determination to succeed in graphic design led me to move to London in January 2010. I would like to gain international recognition in design-making, extend my professional networks and work experience. My work is inspired by urban trends, social networks and the underlying concepts of alternative cultures. I would really enjoy the opportunity to contribute to a company for which I could use my creativity as an answer to client challenges. I have always pushed myself very hard to create work that is unique, explores mixed media, questions the principles of design and connects people through narrative. While creative-minded, I am highly-motivated, practical, focussed on quality, conscientious and organised. These traits have given me the opportunity to work with designers, architects, film directors and art galleries in roles including graphic designer, assistant, art director and curator.
Work Experience
Rockwell House Studio
Graphic Designer Full-time
I was commissioned by the End of the Line company to transform an abandoned warehouse into creative studios. I worked on the interior design, fit-out and created the graphic identity. I prepared a toolkit to allow the company to continue developing their own visual organisation without my assistance.
September 2010
- December 2010
London, United Kingdom
Trafik
Intern graphic designer Full-time
I worked on visual identity projects for the city of Paris and Lyon using typography and vector drawings. I learnt organisational skills and how to professionally present a proposal to clients.
July 2010
- August 2010
Lyon, France
Minoterie Theatre
Space designer / Curator
I was commissioned to design a set for "The Emperor's New Clothes", a play directed by the Lalage Theatre Company at the Minoterie Theatre. I also designed a photography exhibition related to the development of the production. In a positive newspaper article from La Provence, the critic reviewed my work as perceptive of the social context and visually entertaining.
November 2010
- November 2010
Marseille, France
Duramen Architects
Intern Designer Part-time
I assisted Benoit Corbillon on architectural plans, presentations, drawings, photographs and 3D prototyping. I also participated in the Grenoble Wood Architecture Contest with a comprehensive proposal of bioclimatic houses, which was selected for publication in the event's book.
October 2008
- April 2009
Marseille, France
Per Tougiou Screen-printers
Intern Graphic designer / Printer Full-time
I had the role of graphic designer and printer in the studio. I learnt how to set-up and run the press without assistance and designed and printed logos on a range of paper and fabric mediums.
June 2008
- August 2008
Nice, France
Education
Camberwell College Of Arts London In 3D Design.
3D Design.
Exchange student.
January 2010
- July 2011
London, United Kingdom
Marseille School Of Fine Arts.
Bachelor Space Design.
In 2009 DNAT Spacial Design diploma with honourable mention for graphics (equivalent to a Bachelor of Design).
September 2006
- December 2009
Marseille, France
Leonard De Vinci Antibes (France).
High school diploma industrial design.
In 2006 Bac STI Industrial design diploma with jury Honours (equivalent to a high school diploma of industrial design).
September 2003
- July 2006
Antibes, France
College Catherine Ségurane
GCSE
Brevet des Collèges with Honours (equivalent to a GCSE).
September 1999
- July 2003
Nice, France
Languages
Spanish (Beginner),
English (Fluent),
French (Native),
Italian (Beginner),
Skills
3D Sketches,
Adobe Creative Suite 5 (Illustrator -Indesign - Photoshop - Lightroom -Premiere),
Analogic And Digital Photography,
Book Binding,
Color Grading,
Cultural Awareness,
Design Making,
Edition,
Final Cut Pro 7,
High Dynamic Range Photography,
Letterpress,
Oil Paint,
PDF Presentations,
Photographic Manipulations,
Photomatix Pro 4 ,
Plan Making,
Prototyping,
Public Speaking,
RAW Development,
Screenprint,
Sketch-up 8,
Spraypaint,
Tattoo,
Teaching,
Team Work,
Vector Drawing,
Vectorworks,
Video Editing,
Visual Identity,
Additional Information
Exhibitons :
Curator :
2 December 2010 Type Scale
Camberwell Gallery, London
24 August 2010 Meeting of Styles
Highbury Studios, London
12 May 2010 Design Type Ink Print
Camberwell Gallery, London
Participant :
10 December 2010 Reverting to Type
Standpoint Gallery, London
17 November 2010 Spray it, Play it
Lockside Lounge, London
7 May 2010 Dulwich Open House
Ingrid's house, London
10 April 2009 Architects' Spring
School of Architecture, Marseille
7 March 2009 Carhartt Exhibition
Carhartt Showroom, Marseille
1 March 2009 Sketch City
Daïkiling Gallery, Marseille
6 October 2008 Leclere Art Auction
Maison Leclere, Marseille
12 October 2007 Fine Art Exhibition
Montperrin's hospital, Aix
20 November 2007The Way Of
Point de Bascule, Marseille
From 2008 to 2010 I have volunteered with the Art and Development, Sun of Shade and Sketch City Associations, leading free creative workshops for children in the poor and disadvantaged areas of Marseille. I have also done live painting performances to raise funds for these associations.
Curator :
2 December 2010 Type Scale
Camberwell Gallery, London
24 August 2010 Meeting of Styles
Highbury Studios, London
12 May 2010 Design Type Ink Print
Camberwell Gallery, London
Participant :
10 December 2010 Reverting to Type
Standpoint Gallery, London
17 November 2010 Spray it, Play it
Lockside Lounge, London
7 May 2010 Dulwich Open House
Ingrid's house, London
10 April 2009 Architects' Spring
School of Architecture, Marseille
7 March 2009 Carhartt Exhibition
Carhartt Showroom, Marseille
1 March 2009 Sketch City
Daïkiling Gallery, Marseille
6 October 2008 Leclere Art Auction
Maison Leclere, Marseille
12 October 2007 Fine Art Exhibition
Montperrin's hospital, Aix
20 November 2007The Way Of
Point de Bascule, Marseille
From 2008 to 2010 I have volunteered with the Art and Development, Sun of Shade and Sketch City Associations, leading free creative workshops for children in the poor and disadvantaged areas of Marseille. I have also done live painting performances to raise funds for these associations.
