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.
Dax Justin is an experienced and versatile creative director, graphic designer and photographer based in Calgary, AB, Canada.
SPECIALTIES & SERVICES
Brand Identity Design
Logo Design
Graphic Design & Visual Arts
Communication Materials
Corporate Documents
Brand Guidelines
Print & Packaging Design
Professional Photography
Destination Storytelling
SKILLS & APTITUDE
Concept & Ideation
Creative Direction
Articulating Creative Concepts
Strong Typography Skills
Brand Strategy & Development
Naming & Taglines
Integrated Brand Creative
Marketing Direction
Adobe CC
FEATURED BY
Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society
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
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
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
Travel Alberta ALTO Awards Winner (x2)
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
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