Dax Justin is a versatile and experienced creative director, graphic designer and photographer based in Calgary, AB, crafting art for brands and businesses through creative strategy and visual identity. He is a Graphic Designer at [ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ] … What’s next?
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 creative director partnering with clients and brands from the full spectrum of the business landscape including B2B and B2C organizations, early-stage businesses, tourism organizations, creative agencies and ambitious brands.
Dax has worked with some of the world’s largest brands including Dell, Canon, Samsung, Google Maps and Ford. In 2017 he became a contributor for Canadian Geographic, and in 2019 he became an elected Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Certified Educator from National Geographic.
SERVICES
Brand Strategy
Brand Identity Design
Creative & Art Direction
Graphic Design & Visual Arts
Print & Packaging Design
Website Design
UX/UI Design
Photography
Highlights &
Achievements
Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, 2019
In November of 2019 I was inducted as a Fellow into the College of Fellows of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (FRCGS). RCGS Fellows are nominated based on their significant contribution to Canadian geography, culture, and their embodiment of the longstanding values and tenets of the RCGS: the determination to build, courage to explore and outstanding service to Canada. Read more
Contributor to Canadian Geographic, 2017, 2018
Since 2017 I have been a contributor for Canadian Geographic. In October of 2017 CanGeo sent me to the tundra of Churchill, Manitoba to trek the ice on a polar bear safari. CanGeo also sent me into the remote and sacred lands of the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia in 2017. In 2018, another assignment took me to the remote islands of Haida Gwaii, British Columbia.
Certified National Geographic Educator, 2019
In the Spring of 2019 I became a NatGeo Certified Educator. The National Geographic Educator Certification is a professional development program that recognizes pre-K through 12 formal and informal educators committed to inspiring the next generation of explorers, conservationists, and changemakers. Read more
🏆 2x Travel Alberta ALTO Awards Winner, 2015, 2016
In 2015 and 2016 I was fortunate enough to partner with Chinook Country Tourist Association on two brand storytelling and photography projects, sending me to the edges of the Canadian Badlands and Southwest Alberta. As a team we won in the category of of ‘Marketing Partnership’ both years in a row. Learn more
Elected Creative Director for AdRodeo Association, 2012-2014
The Ad Rodeo Association celebrates creative excellence in Calgary, Alberta. Ad Rodeo provides creative professionals the opportunity to meet, learn, mentor and celebrate what they do. Ad Rodeo is devoted entirely to the development and support of industry members and young creatives. Learn more
Published Design Project in Flaunt, by Under Consideration, 2012
Flaunt is a resource for design students as well as young, experienced, freelance, and independent designers. It explains how one can find a way to cohesively, succinctly, and creatively showcase their work through an accessible, effective, and creative portfolio. Read more
🏆 2x Driven Aftermarket Car Show, Sport Compact Car
My first love in this lifetime was cars. I was fortunate enough to enter my custom show car into four car shows, and walked away with four trophies – cementing my creative vision and passion for automotive culture. Two of them are from Driven Calgary and Driven Edmonton.
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