BENJAMIN MENDOZA
ENGINEERING/ PROTOTYPES/ BRANDING/ DESIGN/ CONSULTING
DISNEY • PIXAR • LUCAS FILM
MARVEL • FOX • HASBRO • MGA
FINAL PRODUCTION
Design
These examples of final product packaging are a glimpse into my engineering skills while maintaining the brand. These are not digital renderings. These are actual produced and marketed product. I was able to problem solve during the conceptual stage the goal of displaying the product and see it to final production. As an artist I am here to create. As an engineer, I’m challenged by the science of each piece and how it will function for the end user experience. I’ve created for theme parks across the world, brick, mortar storefronts, and online retailers. With each piece I told a story with the goal of reaching the customer and I got to be creative in the process. That is my ultimate goal.
DISNEY REWIND_Collectibles
Created the structure and graphic execution for this mystery figure product that highlighted passed releases from the Disney vault.
SLANGAH_Apparel_Los Angeles
Photoshoot for the apparel line on Melrose Ave. I hired a street photographer and close friend specializing in candid street photography to follow me as I shot these models. However he was the real photographer as I wanted him to catch the real candid look I visualized.
DISNEY_Munchlings (S1)
Final Production of the Munchlings program. Including the Debut of the Chef Exclusive packaging at "D23 Expo" and Chef "Parks" Exclusive.
DISNEY_Stitch Crashes Disney
Final Production of the 3 designs I worked on for the Stitch series.
PIXAR_Alien Remix Pin Series
Here is the final production of the the Alien Remix pin series. You can also see the use of the original illustrations I created for the pin, with buildings, being used on some of the other product packaging for the program. I make sure files are properly solidified and easy to use for all design levels to utilize as well as vendors in the U.S or overseas.
SLANGAH_Apparel_Los Angeles
Final photoshoot for the apparel line and splash page for the website of the lifestyle brand. Typography and illustrations in real life applications.
TONKA_Rebrand
This is not actual production. This is a presentation prototype. I created the structure, designed the branding elements as well as completed the final mechanical art. I printed the file on a large format printer, mounted on the material and ran the cutting machine that cut the packaging. I then hand assembled and packed out the product. What normally would take a team of 5 people, I can complete on my own if needed.
PIXAR_Luxo Jr. Pin
Final Production of the this tailored illustration Pixar limited Edition Pin.