CURRENTLY
Dax is a Graphic Designer at Hoonigan, a motorsports and lifestyle brand with a global presence. Working with a high-performing team on brand development and graphic design for all marketing collateral including new product releases. He is passionate about combining his love languages of graphic design, photography, adventure, and motorsports.
Alongside his full-time role, he maintains his freelance practice, Dax Justin Studio, working on creative projects with select brands, studios, and direct clients of all shapes & sizes.
BACKGROUND
After graduating the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Degree in New Media in 2006, he became a graphic designer and evolved into a creative director and photographer; partnering with direct clients, advertising agencies, tourism organizations, and notable brands.
Dax is an elected Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS), a National Geographic Certified Educator, creator of the Mobile PRO Photo Editing Workshop, and creator of the Explore in School (EiS) Initiative.
SERVICES
Brand Design & Identity
Design Kits & Systems
Creative Direction
Brand Campaigns
Print & Digital
Commercial Photography
Booked Photoshoots
Photojournalism
Photo Licensing
Photo Prints

Highlights and Recognition
Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society — 2019+
Certified National Geographic Educator — 2019+
Contributor to Canadian Geographic — 2017/2018
🏆 2x Travel Alberta ALTO Awards Winner — 2015/2016
Elected Creative Director for AdRodeo Association — 2012-2014
Published Design Project in Flaunt, by Under Consideration — 2012
🏆 3x Driven Aftermarket Car Show, Sport Compact Car
Clients and Collaborators
Calgary Chamber, Canadian Badlands Tourism, Canadian Geographic, Canon, Dell, Destination British Columbia, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Fairmont, Ford, Google Maps, Hoonigan, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Kids Help Phone, Lincoln, Mark’s, Original Joe’s, Outside Magazine, Rundle College Society, SAW Strategic Design Studio, Samsung, Scouts Canada, Seekers Media, TRAK Kayaks, Tourism Lethbridge, Tourism Radium, Tourism Rossland, University of Lethbridge, Vacuum, Zag
Speaking Engagements
GEOEC Solstice Series
Scouts Canada
CWRS
Willow Park School
A.E. Cross School
Fairmont Lake Louise
U of C PUBS Symposium
Calgary Arts Academy
TEDx Canmore Talk
Design Professionals of Canada
Banff Lake Louise Tourism
CPAWS Northern AB
Rundle Schools
Tourism Radium
University of Calgary
WordCamp YYC


