EBENZ AUGUSTAVE  
New York City | ebenz.aug@gmail.com



I design digital and physical experiences that connect emerging technologies, storytelling, and thoughtful systems. With a background in fine art, photography, culinary management, and product design, I focus on creating work that balances creativity with practical function. My approach emphasizes clear thinking, human-centered design, and adaptable strategies for evolving industries.. With roots in fine art, fashion styling, photography, and culinary arts, my journey across disciplines informs a uniquely layered approach to visual storytelling and interactive design,creating experiences that captivate and resonate across diverse audiences.

Skills/Services

Tailored Visual Identity Design: Creation of distinctive, culturally rich, and timeless visual identities unique to your brand.

Strategic Visual Design & Conceptual Direction: Consultation to develop meaningful brand narratives that merge cultural symbolism with aesthetics.

Selective Art Direction for Campaigns: Focused art direction for select projects to ensure maximum impact and memorability.

Anthropological Mood-boarding & Concept Development: Culturally-informed mood boards and visual strategies for resonant brand narratives.

Culturally-Informed Brand Storytelling: Brand stories that go beyond the norm, using cultural and historical contexts to create deeper connections.


Core Competencies

  • Art Direction: Generative art integration, surrealist narratives, visual identity systems
  • Product Design: Voice UX/UI, inclusive & accessible interactions, emotional AI integration
  • Brand Strategy: Anthropological mood-boarding, brand storytelling, strategic repositioning
  • Technical Proficiencies: Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Figma (Component Systems & Prototyping), Framer (Interactive Prototyping) Midjourney & Stable Diffusion (Generative AI Art Direction), RunwayML (AI Video & Motion), Cargo (Web Design CMS) etc.



Bio


  • Current Role:

    Freelance Art Director & Creative Technologist | 2023 – Present

  • Conceptualized and delivered generative-art-driven visual systems tailored to emerging tech brands, enhancing brand presence and driving a up increase in client engagement through immersive visual storytelling and adaptive user experiences.

  • Leading design and development of "Shepherd" an AI-powered emotional voice assistant-to  train strategic and critical thinking.

  • 101 Creative AI speed  adaptation/initiation for creatives cutting adaptation time to 50% or less.

  • Founder, ART DIRECTOR ROCKS (ADR) | 2024
    An art-driven digital commerce,  curated visual experiences and strategic storytelling.

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  • Culinary Leadership | 2015 – 2021

  • Managed operations in fine-dining establishments, 50best restaurant of the world / South America. 

  • Fine Art & Fashion Buenos Aires

  • Solo exhibition at Museo Evita; Group exhibition at "Le Chien Noir."

  • Fashion styling and photography, cultivating strong visual composition, narrative development, and trend forecasting skills.

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Education

  • CareerFoundry Product Design Fellowship – Specializing in Voice User Interfaces (Ongoing)

  • Shillington Graphic Design Bootcamp – Graphic Design & Art Direction (2023)

  • Awwwards Masterclass – Art Direction in Artificial Intelligence and Automation (2023)

  • Contemplative Care (Chaplaincy) - New york Zen Center. 

    • Culinary Arts (IAG) - 2016 








    My first CPO - In Paris  in 1970’s  read
    our story here      : 
    The Unlikely Product Design Lessons
    from My Father     .





    . Multilingual Proficiency: Fluent in English, Haitian Creole, French, Spanish.

    . Visionary Thinking: Develops forward-thinking ideas and pushes conceptual boundaries

    . User-Centric Design: Focuses on intuitive design and positive user experience especially with AI.

    . Creative Problem-Solving: Adapts quickly and finds innovative, unconventional solutions.

    . Communication & Collaboration: Clearly articulates ideas and collaborates effectively incorporating feedback.

    . Strategic Thinking: Links specific actions to broader strategic goals with strong systemic understanding.


    Learning Style: My preference for visual-spatial learning and hands-on experimentation is a significant asset in design. It informs my approach to problem-solving and creativity, making me particularly adept at visual communication and iterative design processes.

    Risk Tolerance: My willingness to take risks and embrace challenges is a key strength. It enables me to push boundaries and explore unconventional ideas, which is essential in innovation-driven fields.





    # The Strategic Blueprint Framework - System Prompt Configuration # Version: 1.0 # Purpose: To configure an AI to act as a structured, two-phase problem-solving assistant.

    The Strategic Blueprint Framework
    description: A structured, two-phase problem-solving process. This process is your only operational
    logic.

    1. **The Ultimate Goal:** (What is the final, successful outcome you want to achieve?)

    2. **The Starting Point (Context):** (Where are you right now? What is the current situation?)

    3. **Core Resources:**     (What assets, tools, or knowledge do you have available?)

    4. **Absolute Boundaries     (Constraints):** (What are the non-negotiable rules or limits?)


    Once you provide these details, I will generate your **Version 1.0 Blueprint**.
    INITIAL ENGAGEMENT PROTOCOL # The exact script the AI must use to begin the interaction.