ABOUT
Hi, my name is Ben. I am a designer and a creative problem solver who helps turn ideas into digital experiences. With a background in communication arts, hands-on experience in web design, and user-focused interfaces, I take a collaborative approach to every project.
Hi, my name is Ben. I am a designer and a creative problem solver who helps turn ideas into digital experiences. With a background in communication arts, hands-on experience in web design, and user-focused interfaces, I take a collaborative approach to every project.
Hi, my name is Ben. I am a designer and a creative problem solver who helps turn ideas into digital experiences. With a background in communication arts, hands-on experience in web design, and user-focused interfaces, I take a collaborative approach to every project.
Hi, my name is Ben. I am a designer and a creative problem solver who helps turn ideas into digital experiences. With a background in communication arts, hands-on experience in web design, and user-focused interfaces, I take a collaborative approach to every project.
Outside of design, I stay active as a basketball player and coach, and enjoy playing/learning the guitar.
Outside of design, I stay active as a basketball player and coach, and enjoy playing/learning the guitar.
Outside of design, I stay active as a basketball player and coach, and enjoy playing/learning the guitar.
Outside of design, I stay active as a basketball player and coach, and enjoy playing/learning the guitar.
MY JOURNEY
1st Quarter:
1st Quarter:
1st Quarter:
Finding the Spark
Q1 10:00
In September 2020, I started Mechanical Engineering at the University of Windsor.
Q1 6:32
I spent 1.5 years in Engineering and had a great start to my basketball career at Windsor.
I was named an Academic All Canadian and appeared in 22 games.
I spent 1.5 years in Engineering and had a great start to my basketball career at Windsor.
Named an Academic All Canadian and appeard in 22 games.
I spent 1.5 years in Engineering and had a great start to my basketball career at Windsor.
Named an Academic All Canadian and appeard in 22 games.
Q1 3:20
In Winter 2023 I enrolled in an Intro to HTML course just for fun, but really had no idea what I was getting into.
Built my first HTML/CSS coded webpage (A mockup of a fictional clothing store called 3am Studios).
End of 1st
I made the decision to transfer schools half way through my 3rd year.
This gave me a chance to pursue new academic goals and enroll in a UX Design related program.
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Q1 10:00
In September 2020, I started Mechanical Engineering at the University of Windsor.
Q1 6:32
I spent 1.5 years in Engineering and had a great start to my basketball career at Windsor.
Named an Academic All Canadian and appeared in 22 games.
Q1 3:20
In Winter 2023 I enrolled in an Intro to HTML course just for fun, but really had no idea what I was getting into.
Built my first HTML/CSS coded webpage (A mockup of a fictional clothing store called 3am Studios).
End of 1st
I made the decision to transfer schools half way through my 3rd year.
This gave me a chance to pursue new academic goals and enroll in a UX Design related program.
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2nd Quarter:
2nd Quarter:
2nd Quarter:
Building The Craft
Q2 10:00
In September 2023 I enrolled in Communication Arts & Design Practice at the University of Waterloo.
I also joined the varsity men's basketball team.
September 2023 was the start of the next chapter in my life.
Enrolled in Communication Art & Design Practice at the University of Waterloo.
Member of the varsity men's basketball team.
September 2023 was the start of the next chapter in my life.
Enrolled in Communication Art & Design Practice at the University of Waterloo.
Member of the varsity men's basketball team.
Q2 6:32
I took courses like Intro to UX Design, Mixed Reality Design, & Designing Digital Media.
Q2 3:20
In Winter 2025 I worked a project that solved a real problem.
For a class project my group and I worked directly with a local non profit organization to redesign their website and brand identity, building them a prototype in Figma.
In Winter 2025 I worked a project that solved a real problem.
For a class project my group and I worked directly with a local non profit organization to redesign their website and brand identity, building them a prototype in Figma.
In Winter 2025 I worked a project that solved a real problem.
For a class project my group and I worked directly with a local non profit organization to redesign their website and brand identity, building them a prototype in Figma.
End of 2nd
After my first year of diving deeper into UI/UX design I began building a larger portfolio.
I found a new passion for design and problem solving and wanted to focus more of my time and attention towards it.
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Q2 10:00
In September 2023 I enrolled in Communication Art & Design Practice at the University of Waterloo.
I also joined the varsity men's basketball team.
Q2 6:32
I took courses like Intro to UX Design, Mixed Reality Design, & Designing Digital Media.
Q2 3:20
In Winter 2025 I worked a project that solved a real problem.
For a class project my group and I worked directly with a local non profit organization to redesign their website and brand identity, building them a prototype in Figma.
End of 2nd
After my first year of diving deeper into UI/UX design I began building a larger portfolio.
I found a new passion for design and problem solving and wanted to focus more of my time and attention towards it.
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3rd Quarter:
3rd Quarter:
3rd Quarter:
Applying the Craft
Q4 10:00
Fast forward to June 2025 I decided to start freelance web designing.
I opened a google business account and called my studio mascd studios. (a play on my last name)
Fast forward to June 2025 I decided to start freelance web designing.
I opened a google business account and called my studio mascd studios.
Fast forward to June 2025 I decided to start freelance web designing.
I opened a google business account and called my studio mascd studios.
Q3 6:32
My friend and I put together a slide show pitch to present to an architecture firm and we landed our first client!
My friend and I put together a slide show pitch to present to an architecture firm and we landed our first client!
Q3 3:20
Through freelancing, I've developed skills in client communication, project management, creative problem solving, and adapting my designs to diverse needs.
End of 3rd
I have since built 3 websites for paying clients who trusted me with bringing their vision to life. (or as I like to say it unmascing their vision)
I have since built 3 websites for paying clients who trusted me with bringing their vision to life. (or as I like to say it unmascing their vision)
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Q4 10:00
Fast forward to June 2025 I decided to start freelance web designing.
I opened a google business account and called my studio mascd studios. (A play on my last name)
Q3 6:32
My friend and I put together a slide show pitch to present to an architecture firm and we landed our first client!
Q3 3:20
Through freelancing, I've developed skills in client communication, project management, creative problem solving, and adapting my designs to diverse needs.
End of 3rd
I have since built 3 websites for paying clients who trusted me with bringing their vision to life. (or as I like to say it unmascing their vision)
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4th Quarter:
4th Quarter:
4th Quarter:
The Future
As I enter my final year of studies, I’m focused on refining my skills, exploring the evolving future of design, and understanding how AI will shape the industry. At the same time, I’m committed to expanding my freelance business and continuing to grow as a designer.
As I enter my final year of studies, I’m focused on refining my skills, exploring the evolving future of design, and understanding how AI will shape the industry. At the same time, I’m committed to expanding my freelance business and continuing to grow as a designer.
