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  Let's start our journey together by telling you more about ourselves and how we can help you reach your vision.
  
  Why Mellonaid?
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  Part 2 of our journey:
  Success begins with having the support of an exceptionally talented team who is committed to getting you results. Don’t just take our word for it, see for yourself.
  
  Mihali Stavlas
  
  Laura Stavlas
  
  Ben Schwabauer
  
  Lucinda Lathan
  
  Miriam Williamson
  
  Rob Richards
  
  Dean Jones
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  Others are making the journey. Explore the possibilities. Take a look at the work our team has created. And now, let’s take you there.
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Ben Schwabauer

Creative Director

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Fun Facts
- FUN FACTS
  
  TV Show: Star Trek
  
  Animal: I have to pick one?!?
  
  Vacation Spot: National parks
  
  Fast Food: Wendys
  
  Movie: Cinderella Man, Inception, Seabiscuit
  
  Links: www.whoisben.com; flickr page
  
  Twitter: benschwabauer
  
  Associations: AIGA, Adclub Raleigh-Durham
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Ben is a juggling taskmaster by day, skydiving junkie by night. Yes, Ben’s brainstorming for creative briefs might happen anywhere from the casual trip to Moe’s to even up 10,000 feet in the air with his feet dangling out of an airplane. Ben leads Mellonaid’s creative team with his extensive knowledge in cross-media production and his extreme talent in design. As an award-winning graphic designer, Ben’s passion is design and his design has passion.

Ben’s experience includes working on a wide range of industries, spanning from non-profit organizations to Fortune 500 companies. Ben’s impressive client list extends from GlaxoSmithKline, IBM, John Deere, Red Hat, SAS, to Sony Ericsson. Ben specializes in print, illustration, and web design, for which he continues to win prestigious awards in creative excellence such as the ADDYs and Case in creative excellence. In addition, his work has been published in LogoLounge and Feierabend Verlag OHG.

Ben takes great pride in raising the bar of excellence on each new project and believes that “inspiration is everywhere and can be found at anytime in everything.” As a part time dreamer and full-time imaginary, it’s no wonder Ben enjoys making time for deep reflection. Ben explains:

“Times of uninterrupted solitude are extremely important for me to explore possibilities, pursue new ideas, and try different directions. As a leader, I am constantly weighing and considering all the conditions in order to come up with the best option for all parties. My job as a designer--or perhaps as a diplomat to the communication world-- is to work with the client, keeping the end user in mind, while shaping the final product.”

Uninterrupted solitude? I guess you can say Ben goes to great lengths and heights to get it. Now that’s determination. Yep, that’s why we love Ben working on our team and yours.

Latest Insight post

American Airlines Rebrand

In the face of bankruptcy, disgruntled employees, and a fleet of old planes, American Airlines recently has revealed their new brand. They join other companies in recent years w...