Bethel Blakesley
Graphic Designer
Seattle, WA, USA
360-402-1605
be.net/bethel
My favorite things are well designed objects and experiences. I received a master's in communications design from Pratt Institute, then worked in graphic design in a wide variety of roles. I am interested in new challenges, technology and ideas. My curiosity led me to earn a certificate in human centered design at University of Washington.
Work Experience
Microsoft
Graphic Designer
Responsible for design and production of icons for a large client base of Visual Studio developers. Spearheaded a visual language dictionary for clients and other designers to reference, along with a user centered PPT instructional manual for designer/production artists. Constantly working to improve products and processes.
August 2012
- Present
Washington, United States
Creative Circle
Freelance Designer
Also freelanced for Volt, The Creative Group, and Smart Department in Seattle
October 2010
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
Blanc Industries
Senior Designer
My previous company was sold to Blanc, and I stayed on as a senior designer for 6 months to create a catalog that included the products of both companies
February 2010
- August 2010
Centralia, Washington, United States
WP Sign Systems
Senior Designer/Director
Created stock signage products for retail interiors. Managed creation and production of new product lines, as well as all printed and online marketing materials and company branding.
April 2002
- February 2010
Centralia, Washington, United States
Education
University Of Washington
Certificate
Human Centered Design
September 2013
- June 2014
Seattle, Washington, United States
Pratt Institute
MS
Received a Master's in Communications design in 1999.
September 1996
- July 1999
New York, United States
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
InDesign,
Axure,
Balsamiq,
CSS,
HTML,
Muse,
Photoshop,
Video,