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Freelance

I’m always interested in new relationships with agencies, studios, and in-house design teams. I offer holistic design support to small businesses and cultural organizations.

Full-time

I’m open to a full-time position with a purpose-driven organization; if it’s the right fit, it’s the right fit!

Contract

I’m often available for project-based contract positions.

Hi there

SERVICES

COMMUNICATION
Graphic design for communication artifacts: print, digital, social, (etc.) with special attention to publications and presentations. I am an expert* in Keynote and InDesign.*

LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Iterative prototyping and development of toolkits and workshops, with a spotlight on spontaneity, play, introspection, and generative experiences.

RESEARCH:
Complexity Clarity
Translation of complex research findings into narrative artifacts grounded in clear communication and digestible ideas.

I’ve worked with companies like IDEO, Dropbox, Figma, and Patagonia, as well as user researchers, cultural orgs, non-profits, and boutique creative agencies.

I’m a proud design generalist with experience in print, digital, social, marketing, human-centered design, brand, product/UX, research, and consulting.

I contribute as a thought-partner to interdisciplinary teams.

Often I’m brought in as a graphic designer, but I always bring more to the table.

I’m excited about working with purpose-driven and people-centric organizations. I’m drawn to work for the public good.

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If you’re looking for a thoughtful, experienced, hard-working designer (and a fun, chill co-worker), I’d love to hear from you.

Education

RISD
Masters of Industrial Design, 2023
Certificate in Collegiate Teaching, 2023

University of Washington
Bachelor of Design, Industrial Design 2014

MAX WERNER

AN INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER BASED IN WASHINGTON DC, SPECIALIZING IN MAKERSPACE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY-ORIENTED DESIGN. About Work with Me

AN INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER BASED IN WASHINGTON DC, SPECIALIZING IN MAKERSPACE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY-ORIENTED DESIGN.

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