Zac Bettendorf
Designer / Art Director
Minneapolis, MN, USA
507-829-2933
be.net/zbettendorf
I am an award-winning graphic designer with a a strong sense of user experience design and a fiery passion for uncompromising, honest design. My life is enveloped in a world of cutting-edge technology, experimental typography, earthy street art, mid century furnishings, DIY ethic, and a curiosity that can't be quenched.
Work Experience
TLG
Designer / Art Director
I design digital campaigns utilizing my strong creative instincts as well as my in-depth knowledge of HTML and CSS to make communications that are not only good-looking, but are also highly functional and well-planned. My creative is directed through a blend of user experience knowledge and strong sense of that which captivates an audience.
Clients: Ford, Lincoln, National Car Rental, Enterprise Car Rental, Alamo, Disney, Carnival, US Bank, Pioneer.
Clients: Ford, Lincoln, National Car Rental, Enterprise Car Rental, Alamo, Disney, Carnival, US Bank, Pioneer.
October 2012
- Present
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Zac Bettendorf Creative
Self Employed
It's all about the process.
Concepting • Storytelling • Brand
I do all things digital.
Responsive • Adaptive • Websites • Ebooks • Emerging Technologies
I love print.
Books • Posters • Logos • Branding
Concepting • Storytelling • Brand
I do all things digital.
Responsive • Adaptive • Websites • Ebooks • Emerging Technologies
I love print.
Books • Posters • Logos • Branding
August 2011
-
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
University Of Akron Press
Designer
The University of Akron Press is a publisher that works with national and international authors. UA Press publishes books about history, poetry, law, psychology, and regional interests. Responsibilities: page layout, cover design, design of advertising and promotional materials.
October 2010
- July 2012
Akron, Ohio, United States
Design X 9
Designer
Design x 9 is an award-winning design studio within the Myers School of Art. Nine students are selected each year to participate based on work ethic, skill, communication, and leadership. Design x 9 works with both regional and national clientele. Responsibilities: web design and development, publication, advertising, presentation, branding.
August 2011
- May 2012
Akron, Ohio, United States
Education
Myers School Of Art, The University Of Akron
Bachelor's (BFA) in Graphic Design
Minor in Computer Imaging
Graduated May 2012
Magna Cum Laude
Graduated May 2012
Magna Cum Laude
August 2008
- May 2012
Akron, Ohio, United States
Awards
Skills
Art Direction,
Branding,
Illustration/Icon Development,
Interactive/Web Design,
Strategy,
UI/UX,
Organizations
AIGA 2010 – present
American Advertising Federation 2010 – present
Nerdy Overnight Website Challenge 2014 – present
American Advertising Federation 2010 – present
Nerdy Overnight Website Challenge 2014 – present