Augustus Rivers Brightman

artist / designer

Multi-disciplinary creative dedicated to bridging the silent conversation between message and audience.

Design is the art of making the invisible visible.

Experience

Offlabel

Freelance Designer

December 2022 - Present
Vermont, United States

• Develop brand strategies and designs for purpose-driven organizations.
• Focus on art direction and design for initiatives focused on social responsibility and environmental sustainability.
• Prioritize design and data to be simple, suitable, and memorable.
• Recognized for contributions through UNV, supporting the United Nations, including UNDCO, UNDP, WHO, and UNICEF.

Beta Technologies

Founding team member

February 2016 - August 2018
Vermont, United States

• Formed the foundation at Beta, working with the CEO as part of the initial two-member team.
• Established brand identity through logo, website, and key collateral, leading creative direction.
• Provided operational leadership, onboarding, managed end-to-end procurement processes and collaborated with manufacturers on aircraft components.
• Drove innovative design, creating eVTOL aircraft simulations and leveraging data for down selection and design improvements.

Brightman

Brand Strategy & Design Consultant

Jan 2002 - Feb 2016
Vermont, United States

• Worked on brand identities and strategies for prominent brands, including Breville and their initial NA expansion.
• Created websites, logos, brochures, audio elements, and pitch decks.
• Facilitated corporate war games, enhancing dialogue and alignment among cross-functional teams.
• Developed competitive intelligence solutions and industry-specific insights.

Excentrus

Co-Founder

Jan 2002 - Oct 2008
Burlington, Vermont, United States

• Led a venture focused on the intersection of design, music, and technology.
  
• Developed an audio feedback system for movement rehabilitation.
  
• Designed print and web materials for healthcare, intelligence, and consumer goods.

Mayatek, Inc.

Creative Specialist

Mar 2000 - Jan 2004
Burlington, Vermont, United States

• Maintained the digital presence and designed promotional materials.
• Created product manuals and design elements for muscle stimulation devices.

IBM Global Services

Technical Services Specialist

Dec 1999 - Mar 2000
Essex Junction, Vermont, United States

• On IBM Global Services team tasked with upgrading >2,000 computers during a critical (memorable :)) Y2K period.
• Conducted assessments of hardware, software, and infrastructure to address Y2K vulnerabilities.
  

Certifications

Google Marketing & E-commerce Professional

Google+Coursera

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HubSpot Inbound Marketing

HubSpot Academy

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Education

University of Vermont

Bachelor of Arts

Major: Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies
Minor: Religion

Patents

Selectively deployable heated propulsor system

Patent number(s): 11685533, 20210380261, 11124304, 20200031478

Abstract: A selectively deployable heated propulsor system which may be integrated into vehicles, airplanes, or any other machinery configured for flight. The system includes a structural feature that includes a mounted propulsor including a rotor and a motor mechanically coupled to the rotor allowing the rotor to rotate when in an activated mode. The mounted propulsor includes a chamber configured to support a first configuration where the propulsor and the rotor are stowed and heated in an enclosed environment, and a second configuration where the rotor is deployed.

Filed: August 17, 2021
Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
Assignee: BETA AIR, LLC
Inventors: Kyle B. Clark, Martine Rothblatt, Riley Griffin, Augustus Brightman, Steven Arms, Herman Wiegman

Software

Asana
Adobe Creative Suite
Canva
Figma
Final Cut Pro
Logic Pro

Microsoft Project
OnShape
Ableton Live
SketchUp
Slack
Microsoft 365

Design Skills

Brand Identity & Strategy
Data Visualization
Web UI/UX
Typography 

Editorial & Print
Experiential
Motion Graphics
Map Design

Product
Packaging
Audio & Sound Design

Business Experience

Marketing and Advertising
Competitive Intelligence
Project Management

Business Operations
Supply Chain Management
Creative Workflow Management

When I'm not designing, I'm making art & music.