Chris Decatur

Doing more with a mouse than Walt Disney...

Denver, CO

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I do more with a mouse than Walt Disney,

and have more fun than a Looney Toon.

Secret Agent of Digital Design + Strategy with Handsome + Functional Results.

Generator of creative digital-first + print design for mobile-first Web, Brands, Apps, Print, Packaging, you name it.

Think of me as your design-barber + stylist. You need a cut + style that helps you LOOK GOOD + FEEL CONFIDENT in order to be successful? I make sure the *cut* is handsome as well as functional so you don't think about a bad hair day ever again.
Education
- Illustration + Film
  
  Otis College of Art and Design
  
  1995 - 1997
- San Dieguito High School
  
  1993 - 1995
Experience
- Creative/Art Director + Partner
  
  LazerBlades, GO!
  
  Denver, CO
  
  Feb 2021 - Present (10 months)
  
  An elite team of secret agents building brands, developing websites, creating apps, and more, when they're not traveling the world stopping evildoers in their tracks.
- Creative/Art Director + Co-Owner
  
  LEMONADE
  
  Denver, CO
  
  Apr 2014 - May 2021 (7 years 1 month)
  
  Co-Owner and Creative Director. Which means - anything you see, I either did, planned, polished, messed up, or made handsome. Our goal was to be the "risk-taking" Marketing agency with a focus on function [ Does this work for your needs? Is this what you really need to be successful? What's your ultimate goal/need/dream/hope with this specific need, and how can we assure it works for you ].
- Senior Designer
  
  Carbon8 Marketing
  
  Denver, CO
  
  Aug 2013 - Nov 2014 (1 year 3 months)
  
  Carbon8 is the digital marketing agency where creativity is unleashed by great technology to create engaging online marketing experiences for your customers.
- Digital Design Associate
  
  Greenhouse Partners
  
  Jan 2013 - Aug 2013 (7 months)
  
  The Greenhouse approach for creating a compelling Whole Brand is focused on seamlessly aligning and integrating the internal and external brands. An approach that results in the right brand promise being made and kept. And a stakeholder experience that results in contagious loyalists.
- Interactive Designer
  
  mStoner
  
  Chicago, IL
  
  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year)
  
  Focused on designing responsive web designs for education institutions including American University of Paris, Georgia Tech, University of Miami Florida, Whittier College, Spring Arbor, and more.
- Lead Designer { freelance }
  
  EMN8
  
  San Diego, CA
  
  Nov 2011 - Mar 2012 (4 months)
  
  Worked with EMN8 staff to create all Burger King Delivers web communications based on Burger King's brand standards. Created Taco Bell and KFC designs for ordering kiosks based on wireframes and brand standards.
- Graphic Designer
  
  Skybox Creative
  
  San Diego, CA
  
  Oct 2010 - Jan 2012 (1 year 3 months)
  
  Worked one-on-one with clients on brand development, research and planning, custom web design, print design, and illustration. Executed promotional "viral" videos from conception to production.
- Art+Creative Director / Brand Consultant [ freelance ]
  
  Ikonic Tonic
  
  San Diego, CA
  
  Sep 2011 - Nov 2011 (2 months)
  
  Helped Ikonic Tonic develop their brand identity through web redesign, mobile site design, collateral (one-sheets, etc.), client work, video concepts, video direction and editing, mobile app design, and more.
- Creative/Art Director + Partner
  
  Starzan Tees
  
  San Diego, CA
  
  Apr 2009 - Oct 2010 (1 year 6 months)
  
  We started a t-shirt company. I was the responsible for the look, the feel, and the experience - from creating over 45 graphic tee designs, the web storefront, and viral videos, to the business cards, coozies, t-tags, and receipts. If you saw it, I made it.
- UX/UI Designer
  
  digital-telepathy
  
  San Diego, CA
  
  Apr 2007 - Apr 2009 (2 years)
  
  Created award-winning UI design for clients, devised marketing initiative for Whirlpool, and designed campaign assets. Acted as outside-the-box thinker for problem-solving and proprietary product development.
Awards

One of Smashing Magazine's 35 Beautiful E-Commerce Designs.
Affiliations

LazerBlades, GO! }} www.LazerBladesGO.com

LEMONĀDE }} www.LEMONADEisGREAT.com

C3D3SIGNS }} www.chrisCHRISchris.com
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CellarThief

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BK Delivers

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Ikonic Tonic

Ikonic Tonic // Contact

Bloume Baby

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Campland - San Diego

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EHR Host

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Power Chord Academy - Win A Trip Page

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Pony Shoes // Timeline

Pony Shoes // Where to Buy

Champion Sound // Redesign

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Starzan Tees

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Comments (2)

Chris Decatur

Thanks, Josh!! That's quite nice of you to say! Many thanks...

9 years ago
Josh Humble

Great piece, Chris. Nice balance of clear hierarchy and aesthetic!

9 years ago

Josh Humble

Great piece, Chris. Nice balance of clear hierarchy and aesthetic!

9 years ago
Chris Decatur

Thanks, Josh!! That's quite nice of you to say! Many thanks...

9 years ago

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Doing more with a mouse than Walt Disney... Denver, CO