Hello! My name is Ben Kaynor. I'm a professional graphic designer, illustrator, and animator. I graduated from Virginia Polytechnic and State University in 2023 with a BFA in Graphic Design. I've worked with FourDesign and Joba Studios for clients like Meta, the Town of Blacksburg, US Cyber Range, Triumph NIL, and more.
Photo taken in 2021, a reminder of my longer-haired quarantine days.
I’m interested in branding, UI/UX, and motion graphics, but love all fields of design. As a designer, I value communication and critique during all phases of the design process to ensure the best possible solution for everyone.
When I’m not behind a computer screen, I enjoy drawing, talking with friends, and playing video games. I’m also really into acting: I was part of the college sketch comedy group and have been doing voiceover work online for a couple of years now. Nice to meet you!
Education
Virginia Tech Class of 2023
BFA in Graphic Design,
Summa Cum Laude
Phi Beta Kappa
4.0 In-Major GPA
3.96 University GPA
Tools
Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Microsoft Office
Procreate
Skills
Visual Design
Illustration
Branding
Typography
Motion Graphics/Animation
Environmental Graphics/
Wayfinding
Web/UI/UX Design
Prototyping
Sitemapping/Wireframing
Storyboarding
Character/Landscape Design
Clients I've worked with:
Meta
Town of Blacksburg
US Cyber Range
Triumph NIL
The National Forum For Black Public Administrators (NFBPA )
Blacksburg Battles Cancer
Blacksburg Master Chorale
Bradley Study Center
AIGA DesignUp
Rugged
Michele Knotz
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