Ben, is a surface pattern and textile designer with an architectural and cartographic background that have influenced an exciting versatile portfolio and his extensive experience in visualization makes him welcoming of the creative and co-creative process. Ben’s surface designs include different markets and all ages: from apparel, to home furnishings and wallpaper; and from children to adults. His passion for learning has made Ben an expert in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and very much familiar with InDesign, Dreamweaver, and therefore web design. Ben is more than technology oriented, his architectural background provides him with a strong hand drawn skill as well.

EDUCATION

  • 2011 - Certification in Surface and Pattern Textile Designer - California School of Professional Fabric Design, Berkeley, CA
  • 2009 - 2011 - West Valley Community College, Saratoga, CA, took courses in Fashion Illustration, Technical Design and Fabric Analysis.
  • 1990 - Bachelor of Science, Architecture - UNIVERSIDAD ALBERT EINSTEIN, San Salvador, El Salvador

PORTFOLIO

Original Hand-Painted and Computer-Aided Designs		  
Color Combinations:
  • Weighed-in
  • Color Changes
  • Repeats
  • Varied Color techniques
  • Engineered Designs

  • Variety of Marketable Color Palettes
  • Precise Color Matching
  • Co-ordinates
  • Contemprary and Classic Designs
Computer-Aided Design Experience  
Photoshop:
  • Pattern Design
  • Marketable Color Palettes
  • Repeats: square and half-drop
  • Product Development
  • Color Correction/reduction
 Illustrator:
  • Product Development
  • Pattern Design
  • Co-ordinates
  • Color Combinations
  • Repeats: square and half-drop

Markets Include:

  • Domestics
  • Carpeting and Rugs
  • Apparel and Accessories
  • Juvenile/Children
  • All Paper Products
  • Dinnerware
  • Home Furnishings

Textile Specialties include knowledge of:

  • Weaves and Knitted Fabrics
  • Yarns and Fibers
  • Synthetic and Natural Fabrics
  • Dyes and Dying of Fabric
  • Silk Painting

PROFESSIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

  • Freelance Designer: creation and design of logos, web pages layout and design.
  • The Surface and Pattern Textile Designer founder of the prestigious California School of Professional Fabric Design directed the development of my portfolio with a wide range of assignments and techniques, intensive training and one-on-one meticulous guidance.
  • Normay Y. Mineta Transportation Institute, San José, CA. More than two years of experience as a graphic designer responsible of the Institute's graphics and original artwork for the hardcopy and online creative endeavors as well as the quarterly newsletter, annual journals, research reports and miscellaneous publications. Coordinated and tracked projects including the pre/post-print processes with local print shops.
  • Assistant to the Creative Director of CIMA Advertisement Agency, mini-advertisement campaign development for video and press media, story-board creation.
  • More than ten (10) years of experience abroad as an independent architect.
  • Proficient in elements of design, composition and layout.
  • More than nine (10) years of experience acting as Project Manager and developing excellent oral and written communication skills, reliable with deadlines, organized, efficient, team-player and customer service oriented.