Who I am:
I'm a multi-disciplinary designer, drummer, and mediocre skateboarder from Boston. With nearly 20 years of industry experience, I've led the creative process across various fields such as marketing, graphic design, video production, and experiential event design. My passion lies in the gratifying challenge of conveying brand strategy through imaginative and captivating solutions, ultimately forging deep emotional bonds between brands and their audiences.
I'm a multi-disciplinary designer, drummer, and mediocre skateboarder from Boston. With nearly 20 years of industry experience, I've led the creative process across various fields such as marketing, graphic design, video production, and experiential event design. My passion lies in the gratifying challenge of conveying brand strategy through imaginative and captivating solutions, ultimately forging deep emotional bonds between brands and their audiences.
To make a long story short:
I'm an end-to-end creative skilled in developing creative strategies and bringing them to life, either independently or as part of a team. Whether it's designing a concert series at SXSW involving stage design, artist management, and run of show, or crafting a comprehensive seasonal campaign encompassing video, digital, and print deliverables while collaborating with agency partners, I'm always equipped with ideas, a helping hand, and a focus on clear brand messaging. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege to build and lead exceptionally talented design teams who have contributed to some of the projects showcased here.
I'm an end-to-end creative skilled in developing creative strategies and bringing them to life, either independently or as part of a team. Whether it's designing a concert series at SXSW involving stage design, artist management, and run of show, or crafting a comprehensive seasonal campaign encompassing video, digital, and print deliverables while collaborating with agency partners, I'm always equipped with ideas, a helping hand, and a focus on clear brand messaging. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege to build and lead exceptionally talented design teams who have contributed to some of the projects showcased here.
If you’d like to discuss working together I encourage you to connect through my contact page, or simply email me at:Â
davebatesdesign@gmail.com
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