About Ben
Ben White is a multi-talented artist with a wide range of creative skills, specializing in illustration, user experience (UX) design, and caricature art. Born in Ohio in 1997 to a Computer Technology Coordinator and an X-Ray Technician, Ben's passion for drawing began at a young age when he taught himself by replicating the work of comic artists like Bill Watterson and Gary Larson. He went on to study Digital Art at Bowling Green State University, earning a degree in Liberal Studies with summa cum laude honors.
During college, Ben honed his skills as a caricature artist, working at Cedar Point and the Toledo Zoo, where he gained valuable experience in customer satisfaction and illustration. After a brief stint as a Pizzaiolo chef, he embarked on a career as an Illustrator and User Experience Designer for Applied Learning Labs and Metaphor. In this role, Ben spends his days drafting webpages and application features, while also providing additional illustrative work for clients. He is responsible for developing eLearning modules, illustrations, video tutorials, and other creative products, and contributes to the design and development of apps within the company.
Outside of his day job, Ben offers freelance services including branding, logo design, t-shirt designs, album art, and portraits. As a caricature artist, he entertains guests at weddings, fairs, and festivals, delighting them with his unique style that blends line and color to capture the subtleties of his subjects. Ben approaches all of his endeavors with professionalism, skill, and passion, ensuring that his clients are impressed and delighted with the end result.
Resume
Healthy IQ [November 2024 - Present]
- Web Designer - Healthy IQ Marketing Website
- Illustrator & Conceptual Designer - Discussion Maps
Strategy.ai [February 2022 - Present]
- Web Designer - Strategy.ai Marketing Website
- Product Designer & UX/UX Designer - Strategy.ai Platform & Products
Applied Learning [November 2021 - Present]
- Illustrator & Conceptual Designer - Various NDA Projects
Freelance Artist [March 2016 - Present]
- Caricatures, Paintings, Portraits and Graphic Design work
Kaman's Art Shoppes [March 2016 - December 2019]
- Lead Caricature Artist at Cedar Point & Toledo Zoo (April 2017 - December 2019)
- Caricature Artist at Cedar Point (March 2016 - April 2017)
Education
- Bowling Green State University, Digital Arts (August 2017 - December 2019)
- Terra State Community College, Digital Arts (August 2015 - June 2017)
Fairs & Festivals:
- Wood County Fair - Bowling Green, OH
- Goods in the Woods - Willard OH
- Pemberville Free Fair, Pemberville OH
- Christmas in the Village - Plymouth, OH
- Downtown Spring Fest - Willard, OH
- 1st Anniversary Member Appreciation Party - Adventus Climbing - Sylvania, OH
Ben White is a multi-talented artist with a wide range of creative skills, specializing in illustration, user experience (UX) design, and caricature art. Born in Ohio in 1997 to a Computer Technology Coordinator and an X-Ray Technician, Ben's passion for drawing began at a young age when he taught himself by replicating the work of comic artists like Bill Watterson and Gary Larson. He went on to study Digital Art at Bowling Green State University, earning a degree in Liberal Studies with summa cum laude honors.
During college, Ben honed his skills as a caricature artist, working at Cedar Point and the Toledo Zoo, where he gained valuable experience in customer satisfaction and illustration. After a brief stint as a Pizzaiolo chef, he embarked on a career as an Illustrator and User Experience Designer for Applied Learning Labs and Metaphor. In this role, Ben spends his days drafting webpages and application features, while also providing additional illustrative work for clients. He is responsible for developing eLearning modules, illustrations, video tutorials, and other creative products, and contributes to the design and development of apps within the company.
Outside of his day job, Ben offers freelance services including branding, logo design, t-shirt designs, album art, and portraits. As a caricature artist, he entertains guests at weddings, fairs, and festivals, delighting them with his unique style that blends line and color to capture the subtleties of his subjects. Ben approaches all of his endeavors with professionalism, skill, and passion, ensuring that his clients are impressed and delighted with the end result.
Resume
Healthy IQ [November 2024 - Present]
- Web Designer - Healthy IQ Marketing Website
- Illustrator & Conceptual Designer - Discussion Maps
Strategy.ai [February 2022 - Present]
- Web Designer - Strategy.ai Marketing Website
- Product Designer & UX/UX Designer - Strategy.ai Platform & Products
Applied Learning [November 2021 - Present]
- Illustrator & Conceptual Designer - Various NDA Projects
Freelance Artist [March 2016 - Present]
- Caricatures, Paintings, Portraits and Graphic Design work
Kaman's Art Shoppes [March 2016 - December 2019]
- Lead Caricature Artist at Cedar Point & Toledo Zoo (April 2017 - December 2019)
- Caricature Artist at Cedar Point (March 2016 - April 2017)
Education
- Bowling Green State University, Digital Arts (August 2017 - December 2019)
- Terra State Community College, Digital Arts (August 2015 - June 2017)
Fairs & Festivals:
- Wood County Fair - Bowling Green, OH
- Goods in the Woods - Willard OH
- Pemberville Free Fair, Pemberville OH
- Christmas in the Village - Plymouth, OH
- Downtown Spring Fest - Willard, OH
- 1st Anniversary Member Appreciation Party - Adventus Climbing - Sylvania, OH