web witch. cryptid goblin.,., jey is a creative's creative.
they've worked product and web design with the best of the best in the corporate meat grinder of fortune 5 big tech and billion dollar startups, (and would again if you ask nicely). working at that caliber was fascinating, on one hand it felt like grad school. at the same time, after weeks of getting told to make the circles more square and the squares more circular, jey needed a sanity break, and left tech to touch grass and find joy in life again.
self employment fits jey so much better. they are an artist with a digital soul. they seek to work with fellow artists who value human craft, people who are great at what they do and need someone that can extend that universe to the digital realm. jey has designed websites for award winning independent fillmmakers, james beard award winning restaurants, done zombie makeup and art direction for street team marketing actvations for billboard 100 bands, and created logos, merch, and ecommerce sites for alternative brands.
when jey isn't designing, they're selling their erotic figure paintings in galleries and markets across the US. sound like someone you want to work with?
Hosts Joi Jetson and Jey Austen take you on a design journey through the Claws x Code podcast. They explore tech trends, unmask AI, and interviewing designers and educators about the state of the design industry with all the new developments. Your fave 5 minutes of every day.
Whatever your creative expertise, find inspiration in creating your own website by checking out these 14 great personal website examples.
Picture this: lightning-fast rounds that'll make your head spin faster than Pantone's color swatches in a battle of wit and artistic prowess. This is a showdown that'll have you on the edge of your ergonomic chairs! They are joined by Anthony DiSpezio, Katie Cooper, Matt Smith (MDS), Jey Austen, Clara Ujiie, Dan Mall, Anna Fine, and Joey Lamelas
Nominated Aug 23, 2022 - Portfolio site of Jey Austen – a senior brand designer and illustrator from howdy and rowdy Austin, Texas.
Figma for more than just rectangles? Learn about brand design, illustrating, and how to moodboard during this Lunch and Learn for the Friends of Figma Austin community
Your creative space is so important - you should fill it with memories of the things and people that make life worth living. It helps on days when you’re unmotivated or have low energy to remind yourself of the good times. I feel the need to stress that my desk is never this clean, I’m usually a creative mess.
Jey's website exudes elegance with its dominant white and black color scheme...
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