Instead of a boring bio, below are some cool facts about me.
CAREER FACT:
An artist and designer by trade, I also bring years of experience in content creation and customer service, all of which I’ve honed in various roles at companies in New York City, San Diego, Boulder and more.
contest Fact:
My flag design was chosen from thousands of submissions to be flown as part of the Rockefeller Center Flag Project, for a three-week art installation during August 2020 and again in February 2021.
Experience Fact:
As a designer I have created logos, full rebranding projects, digital and print designs, websites, t-shirts, album covers and more!
HISTORY FACT:
I’m originally from Colorado and no matter where I live, I will always call myself a Coloradan. Speaking of design, we’re very proud of our state flag design and put it on EVERYTHING.
GOAL FACT:
In 2018 I decided to go back to school and get a Professional Certification in Graphic and Digital Design from Parsons School of Design in New York City.
ENTREPRENEURIAL FACT:
With two other designers, I co-founded Bolida, a graphic design studio that specialized in brand design for small businesses and individuals.
HOBBY FACT:
I have been designing houses and floor plans since I was a kid and it’s still my “go-to” when relaxing. (However nowadays, they have fewer ball pits.)
shameless promotion FACT:
You can see more of my work on Instagram at @joshuadagesart and you can purchase my art here!
MEET ME FACT:
I love coffee, wine, and discussing things while drinking them, so feel free to contact me and we’ll set up a time to chat!
WORK EXPERIENCE
graphic designer, Playaway Products: dec ‘24 - present
Production lead backup, Playaway Products: may ‘24 - dec ‘24
Receiving Manager, Mcnally Jackson Books: Jun ‘21 - Feb ‘24
FREELANCE artist, JOSHUA DAGES art: FEB ‘19 - Jun ‘21
Content Manager, American Design Club: AUG '19 - MAR ‘20
EDUCATION
PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN, New York, NY - GRAPHIC & DIGITAL DESIGN
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, BOULDER, CO - ENGLISH
proficiencies
adobeps/ai/id, google drive, ms office, procreate, sketchup
