I design digital and physical experiences that connect emerging technologies, storytelling, and thoughtful systems. With a background in fine art, photography, culinary management, and product design, I focus on creating work that balances creativity with practical function. My approach emphasizes clear thinking, human-centered design, and adaptable strategies for evolving industries. My journey across disciplines informs a uniquely layered approach to visual storytelling and interactive design, creating experiences that captivate and resonate across diverse audiences. I enjoy embracing challenges and pushing boundaries to explore unconventional ideas, which is essential in innovation-driven fields.

Ebenz Augustave

I design digital and physical experiences that connect emerging technologies, storytelling, and thoughtful systems. With a background in fine art, photography, culinary management, and product design, I focus on creating work that balances creativity with practical function. My approach emphasizes clear thinking, human-centered design, and adaptable strategies for evolving industries. My journey across disciplines informs a uniquely layered approach to visual storytelling and interactive design, creating experiences that captivate and resonate across diverse audiences. I enjoy embracing challenges and pushing boundaries to explore unconventional ideas, which is essential in innovation-driven fields.

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I design digital and physical experiences that connect emerging technologies, storytelling, and thoughtful systems. With a background in fine art, photography, culinary management, and product design, I focus on creating work that balances creativity with practical function. My approach emphasizes clear thinking, human-centered design, and adaptable strategies for evolving industries.

My journey across disciplines informs a uniquely layered approach to visual storytelling and interactive design, creating experiences that captivate and resonate across diverse audiences. I enjoy embracing challenges and pushing boundaries to explore unconventional ideas, which is essential in innovation-driven fields.

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Language

English
Fluent
Haitian; Haitian Creole
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Art Director & Creative Technologist - Educator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2023 - June 10, 2024
Conceptualized and delivered generative art-driven visual systems tailored to emerging tech brands, enhancing brand presence and driving an increase in client engagement through immersive visual storytelling and adaptive user experiences. Leading product design and development of Shepherd “markh”, an AI-powered emotional voice assistant for critical thinking and teaching app. Teaching courses on creative AI for creative speed adaptation, career bulletproofing, and transition with a focus on cutting adaptation time to 50% or less.
Founder at Art Director Rocks (ADR)
January 1, 2024 - June 10, 2024
Founder of ADR focusing on visual merchandise with AI-dev humor themed projects such as “prints”.
Culinary Leadership Manager at Fine-Dining Establishments - Tier 50 Best Restaurant of the World Award / South America
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2021
Managed operations in fine-dining establishments recognized as one of South America's top restaurants.

Education

Bachelor at IAG - Instituto Argentino de Gastronomía
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

CareerFoundry - Product Design Specializing in Voice User Interfaces / PKM
January 11, 2030 - June 22, 2025
Udacity - Business Intelligence and Analysis Nanodegree
January 11, 2030 - June 22, 2025
Shillington Graphic Design Bootcamp - Graphic Design & Art Direction
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Awwwards Masterclass - Art Direction in Artificial Intelligence and Automation
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Contemplative Care (Chaplaincy/Doula) - New York Zen Center
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Teacher Meditation Certificate - MNDF - New York Zen
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Digital Marketing Certificate - Digital House
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods