Benjamin Hapka
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About
Hello, welcome to my page! I am a senior at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design majoring in Visual Communication Design. I am on the path to learning Interactive Design. My primary focus is in branding development and user experience.
I believe my job is to create a visual representation of information with a sense of order and clarity that makes it easier for the viewer to understand. Each project embodies form, feeling, and function harmoniously. However, I like to excel a step further to ensure each project will solve a problem. It will have a human-centered approach and will embody the three fundamental objectives that make great design: feasibility, viability and have desirability harmoniously.
My overall mission is to build designs that will help make a new sense of our world, for today, tomorrow and the future. Each design solves a problem and creates a unique language around any creative idea. My products and services will empower, excite, and suit the users wants and needs.
Specialize Skills: typography, illustrations, branding, logo design, concept development, layout design, package design, digital photography, advertisement, product lighting, information architecture, graphic design, booklets, catalogs. Mockups, Web banners, Poster, Page layout, Information graphics, Banner ads, Design needs, Designing logos, letterhead -
Education
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Communication DesignMilwaukee Institute of Art and Design2011 - 2016Working on a Visual Communication Design Major and in the process of working on a Product Design Minor
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Computer ScienceMarquette University2012 - 2013Took a intro to computer science class that involved the study of the feasibility, structure, expression, and algorithms. We also learn the in and outs of how a computer works.
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Experience
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InternshipMilwaukee, WIMay 2015 - Present (11 years 2 months)Creative Intern: Learning the day-in and day-out processes of the agency and learned how to share the company's ideas in a group setting. I will also learn the craftsmanship of the work being produced while simultaneously learning the professional side of the design/advertising firm.
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InternshipJigsaw, LLCOct 2014 - Present (11 years 9 months)Internship roles at Jigsaw include a variety of tasks from production to design to art direction to concepting/brainstorming. I am responsible for some of their projects, as well as assisting others with their projects.
I will learn the day-in and day-out processes of the agency and learn how to share the company's ideas in a group setting. I will also learn the craftsmanship of the work being produced while simultaneously learning the professional side of the design firm as compared to the artistic opportunities afforded to me through MIAD. -
Media AssistantLife Church WIJul 2014 - Present (12 years)I have the opportunity to provide assistance with the new Marketing Collateral at Life Church Wi. I'm currently working on the redesigning of the brochures for each of their Ministries at Life Church. Life Church exists to Celebrate God's presence, Creatively Communicate God's Word, Connect with one another in a sense of community, Cultivate a vibrant and growing spiritual life, and Commit to reaching the lost.
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Technology AssistantMilwaukee Institute of Art & Design2012 - May 2014 (1 year 10 months)My responsibilities included: Checking in and out equipment, helping students with technical computer problems and manage paper supply in each printer.
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Awards
Merit Award - United Adworkers Milwaukee WI - Outpost Natural Foods - Advertising Campaign
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@benjaminhapka, member since 2012
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