Austen Ezzell. People-centered brands, identity systems and digital experiences. More
My work spans disciplines and focuses on helping brands connect to their audience in meaningful ways. I believe that if brands are able to inspire people who share common values, they can work together to shape culture and positively impact the world.
Some people I've been fortunate to work with –
Various brand and digital projects
2014 – Today
Brand Platform updates and Visual Identity
2018 – Today
Brand refresh and Ecommerce website
2018
Campaign and micro-site
2018
Website
2017
App & smart watch face design
2016
Ecommerce Website
2015
Various projects
2014 – Present
Visual Identity, Design & Development
2012 – 2015
Web Design & Development
2011 – 2014
Ecommerce Production
2008 – 2010
Gogoro – CD / UX / UI
Gogoro have set out to change the world by rethinking how energy is consumed. Cinco Design has worked with them from day one to shape their brand, messaging and consumer experiences. I have had the opportunity to work on and lead varous brand strategy, identity, custommer experience, UX and UI projects for them over last five years.
- Team –
- Too many to name (Most people at Cinco over the last 5 years)
The James Brand – CD / UX / UI
The James Brand started with a clear understanding of their audience then shaped a brand and products to seamlessly fit into their lives. We built a digital shopping experience that serves as a platform for users to go deep into stories, product benefits and comparisons while always allowing for a seamless path to purchase.
- Team –
- ECD – Kirk James
- UI – Zach Allott
- Content & Strategy – Steve Ebert
- Front-end Dev – Cabe Branson
- Technical Direction – Nathan Searles
Hanour – UI / UX
I partnered with Travis to create a platform that enables him to showcase his work and tell the story behind the stories.
The Mission – UX / UI
The Mission was the first waterproof Smartwatch on the first generation of Android Wear. We designed the watch experience with emphasis on glanceability and contextual notifications. We took what was most important to riders and designed watch faces that stayed true to Nixon's design ethos.
- Team –
- CD – Matt Copazzi
- CD – Shawn Peterson
- Senior UX/UI – Erich Quist
Hora – UX / UI
Cinco created a device that helps us control the rhythm of our day, keeps us connected to what's important and limits our reliance on screens. We designed a digital experience that was both playful and powerful, allowing users to accomplish most tasks with a simple gesture.
- Team –
- ECD – Kirk James
- CD – Matt Copazzi
- CD – Shawn Peterson
- Industrial Design – Bev Moon
Boa – CD / UX / UI
Cinco helped Boa establish a new brand position through strategy, messaging, brand identity, visual language and digital experience.
- Team –
- CD – Jared Milam
- Brand Design & UI – Chris Damiani
- Strategy – Christina Rosalie
- Development – Cabe Branson
Nextbit – UX / UI
Nextbit introduced the worlds first cloud-first operating system – Cinco helped introduce Nextbit. We designed and built a digital shopping experience that tought users about the benefits of a cloud based operating system and still allowed for a seamless shopping experience.
- Team –
- ECD – Kirk James
- CD – Aaron Poe
- CD – Shawn Peterson
- Strategy – Christina Rosalie
- UI – Zach Allott
- Development – Nathan Searles
Diary – Photography / UX / UI
My photo diary