Michael Devries, Designer in Cebu, Philippines
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Michael Devries

Verified Expert  in Design

Designer

Location
Cebu, Philippines
Toptal Member Since
November 16, 2015

Michael is a director and designer of brands, products, and user experiences. He has been helping clients effectively communicate their business strategies, vision, and to showcase their unique personality through meaningful and thoughtfully crafted design in Australia, the US, UK, Singapore, and the Philippines for over 15 years.

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Portfolio

Work Experience

Freelance Designer

2000 - PRESENT
Silo
  • Designed a CRM platform, including the visual design, UI, and UX of the native Android/iOS apps and for the web platform.
  • Engineered a responsive eCommerce website for a record label.
  • Led the visual design, UI, and UX for a stock management tool.
  • Created the brand platform for a young vibrant out-of-home media company including strategy, identity, campaigns, and digital work.
  • Conceptualized, branded, and designed a digital platform connecting out-of-home agencies, site owners, and advertisers.
Technologies: Maxon Cinema 4D, InVision, Sketch, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Founder and CEO

2009 - 2015
BEBO
  • As founder, partner, and CEO for a single branded multi-format Out-of-Home communications agency led business development, company growth, and the expansion into an emerging market.
  • Led and managed the product conceptualization, patenting, and industrial design from conceptualization to launching.
  • Created and executed digital strategy, social strategies, and responsive web campaigns.
Technologies: Maxon Cinema 4D, InVision, Sketch, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Art Director

2006 - 2009
Carnival Studio
  • Worked on key art direction and styling for an independent Australian film release.
  • Designed and prototyped digital advertising assets for an international film distribution company.
  • Provided the strategy, design, and art direction for an international film release social media campaign.
  • Designed the key title treatment and typography style guidelines for an international film release.
  • Created a responsive website design for a restaurant and catering service.
Technologies: Maxon Cinema 4D, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Freelance Designer

2005 - 2006
Clemenger BBDO
  • Designed digital assets for a major FMCG nationwide campaign.
  • Prototyped and conceptualized UI for a fashion retailer eCommerce platform.
  • Designed a responsive website platform for a nationwide budget airline.
  • Created a branding platform for a start-up mobile communications company.
Technologies: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
1998 - 2000

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design

Charles Sturt University - Wagga Wagga, Australia

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