Dave Bascand

About

I’m Dave Bascand, a creative director and senior product designer, boasting two decades of industry expertise. My design ethos revolves around strategy-driven solutions and collaborative efforts across diverse teams.

I'm a systems thinker who enjoys the challenge of solving complex problems. Distilling them down to simple, accessible, and thoughtful designs, with strategic intent. I enjoy tackling anything from building relevant brands to streamlining project processes.

I approach work with a growth mindset, always open to learning new tools, skills and product spaces. I take pride in my multidisciplinary approach, seamlessly traversing realms such as branding, art direction, design systems, product design, motion, and interaction design. All with a focus on creating meaningful experiences through design.

I’ve had the opportunity to work across the globe through the years, being fortunate enough to work alongside and learn from some of the best people in the industry. While I love being an individual contributor, any opportunities to develop others' careers and skillsets are welcome.

Proudly born and raised in New Zealand, now based in Denver, Colorado.

Awards
dotComm Awards Platinum Winner
2023
dotComm Awards Gold Winner
2023
Clients
Recent Experience
Gravity Global
Creative Director
2019 - Present
Freelance/Contract
Senior Product Designer
2016 - Present
Caxton
Creative Director/Board Member
2017 - 2019
Hard Skills
Design Thinking
User Interface (UI)
User Experience (UX)
Design Systems
Art Direction
Prototyping
Managing Distributed Teams
Brand Design
Design Tool Proficiency
Project Management
Soft Skills
Communication
Critical Thinking
Collaboration
Problem Solving
Empathy
Inclusivity
Receptiveness to Feedback
Curiosity
Attention to Detail
Adaptability