About

A photo of an cheerful but average-looking guy named Chase Christensen, shot on film in Seattle by by his friend Spencer Basset

Great listener, below-average skateboarder. Forever practicing both.

I use design to improve products and experiences to soften the sharp edges of life. I spend my free time skateboarding, woodworking, and exploring the enchanted Pacific North West.

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Background

I am currently the creative director at ICG, where I lead a passionate creative team to realize better professional development for educators all over the world.

Before that, I apprenticed under Clinton Carlson while earning my BFA in Communication Design from the University of North Texas.

I've maintained a freelance design practice for close to a decade, and I'm always looking for great people to work with and new challenges to learn from.

Approach

Though my process is ever-evolving, it’s consistently rooted in listening, learning, and play.

I believe design is “hope made visible.” More than something I create to be posted, shared, or sold, I see design as a toolkit for making focused steps toward a better world (and having a little fun along the way).

I enjoy collaborating with big thinkers who aren’t afraid to try something new. Sometimes that looks like user research and thoughtful web design, a new product for online education, or even dreamy album artwork for a great band.

Capabilities

Product Design
Problem Seeking / Innovation
Web Design
Web Development
UI/UX Design
User-Testing & Research
Branding & Identity
Print & Packaging
Art for Design
Brand Naming
Copywriting

solving problems to soften the sharp edges of life
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