BENJAMIN MENDOZA
ENGINEERING/ PROTOTYPES/ BRANDING/ DESIGN/ CONSULTING
DISNEY • PIXAR • LUCAS FILM
MARVEL • FOX • HASBRO • MGA
DESIGN AESTHETIC
I have a unique ability to create one of a kind design elements. You won’t find any “cookie cutter” stock designs in my portfolio. I’ve mastered and utilize my skills in photography and typography to create specialized and aesthetically pleasing touches to compliment a brand’s integrity. Whether it’s an illustration, background, texture, pattern or brush. Each one is created specifically for the project and catered to the vision of my client.
Pixar_Illustrations
Alien Remix_ Illustrated pin backer card for Pixar. Pixar was "Very Pleased" with the artwork and had no revisions. The illustration was then used as a guide for other items for this campaign.
Luxo_ Illustrated "Luxo" pin backer card for Pixar.
Chevelle_Poster
Illustrated poster using 2 reference images. Image of a photo I took in Big Bear California of a 1970 Chevelle. The other a desert landscape image I took out in Lake Los Angeles Ca. Textures were created using my custom brush sets created from texture photography.
Slangah_Apparel & Lifestyle
Creating the 80's aesthetic with a streetwear twist. Here you can see how the black and white elements gain color and texture. More vehicle illustrations and Icons come to life.
Disney_Munchlings (S1)
With great icons and logos from our European team, I had the honor of leading the Munchlings brand for Disneys vertical business. Establishing the assets and layouts for the program which became the foundation for the guide assets. I was also challenged with creating the custom illustrations and storytelling for the blind box program and the synergy boxes for special events and Expos.
Disney_Munchlings (S2)
I was challenged to continue the storytelling of the Munchlings program for the following season. Creating the foundation of the art style that would be the look for the brands Blind Box program. The direction was based on the theme of the plush. Working with my Associate Engineer for a perfect canvas, I was able to create a fun and creative world to go hand-in-hand with the Plush.
Mickey & Co_Apparel Tag
Developed this Sustainable tag for Disney with a Stamped look. The stamp texture was created using custom texture photography. Kraft stock was used in the final production phase to create a sustainable "green" look. Consumers are now buying products based on the support for sustainability.
Bonneville_Poster
Illustration of a 1965 Pontiac Bonneville I snapped a shot of at a car show. The background illustration is a landscape image I took off of Hwy 395 in the Sierra Mountains. Textures are applied using custom brushes I created from texture photography of cement.
Disney Rewind_Collectibles
I was asked to create a popcorn box structure for this collectible item. I was also tasked to complete the graphic layout for the project.
Marvel_Groot Pin
Developed and produced the graphics for this Guardians of the Galaxy "Groot" Pin for Marvel.
Hasbro_"My First" Tonka
I had the pleasure of creating many brand looks for Tonka. One of my favorite re-brand projects was the Tonka vehicles for toddlers. Creating fun, chunky elements like the diamond plate and bolts. As well as the fun patterns and retail badge.
DISNEY_Stitch Crashes Disney
I had the honor of assisting a great designer with this film strip die-cut. I was then asked to create backgrounds for 3 of the pins in the series. Access to minimal film stills called for lots of image manipulation.