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CREATIVE DIRECTOR / DESIGNER / PHOTOGRAPHER / EXPLORER
Dax Justin is a Canadian Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Photographer & Explorer. Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society (FRCGS), Contributor to Canadian Geographic, National Geographic Certified Educator and TEDx Speaker based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Dax is a distinguished creative director and graphic designer consulting to select clients and design agencies internationally. Dax’s 20 years of experience has included a multitude of freelance consultation projects, contributing as a Creative Director on the Board of the Ad Rodeo Association, as well as working in collaboration with top design studios and agencies. This has produced a well-rounded, multidisciplinary portfolio including corporate/brand identities and marketing collateral, integrated brand campaigns, in-store sales and point of sales materials, digital design, advertising, creative strategy and brand development.
Dax speaks to a variety of organizations ranging from schools and universities to corporate conferences and events. Dax has spoken for the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (CWRS), the Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society (CPAWS), DesCan, the University of Calgary, Rundle College and Mount Royal University, among others. In January 2017 he did a TEDx Talk in Canmore, Alberta and in 2018 I was a Keynote Speaker alongside Dr. David Suzuki at the Prairie University Biology Symposium in Calgary, Alberta.
ACCOLADES
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- Sponsored as a Canon Canada Ambassador, 2020-2023
- Sponsored as a Dell Ambassador, 2020+
- Elected as a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society (FRCGS), 2019
- National Geographic Certified Educator, Issued 2019
- Nominated for Avenue Magazine‘s Top 40 Under 40, 2018
- Keynote Speaker at the University of Calgary alongside Dr. David Suzuki, February, 2018
- Became an Official Ambassador for Helly Hansen, 2017-2023
- Photo of Two Jack Lake published in Canadian Geographic’s 150 Ultimate Canadian Photos book, April, 2017
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- Speaker at TEDxCanmore, January 20, 2017
- Iconic photo of Moraine Lake posted up at YYC Calgary Airport‘s new International Terminal, 2016
- Honorary White Hat from the YYC Calgary Airport, 2016
- 2x Travel Alberta ALTO Award Winner for ‘Marketing Partnership’ in collaboration with Chinook Country Tourist Association, 2015 & 2016
- 2x photos featured in Canadian Geographic, 2014 & 2015
- Became a 2x ‘Suggested User’ by Instagram, 2014 & 2015
- Published Graphic Design Project in Flaunt, by Under Consideration, 2015
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