Augustus Rivers Brightman

artist / designer

Interdisciplinary designer with 20+ years of creating brands, websites, and mixed media: things that move, make noise, and sit still. I’ve built from scratch, refined the familiar, and translated complex global challenges into visuals that resonate across borders.

Dedicated to bridging the silent conversation between message and audience.

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Design is the art of making the invisible visible.

Experience

Freelance

Designer

December 2022 - Present
Vermont, United States

Create identities that are simple, memorable, and versatile across digital, print, and experiential.
Design for nonprofits and IGOs, balancing global impact with cultural sensitivity to engage diverse audiences.
Manage a diverse range of projects—spanning web development, editorial, brand marks, and guidelines.
Recognized for volunteer design contributions that increased engagement with global initiatives for 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.
Directed creative vision, establishing brand identity through logo, website, and key collateral.
Provided operational leadership, onboarding, managing end-to-end procurement processes, and collaborating with manufacturers on aircraft components.
Contributed to securing investment, presenting Beta’s vision and strategic value to investors, shaping the narrative for early-stage investment.
Collaborated on innovative design efforts developing eVTOL aircraft simulations and leveraging data for down selection and design improvements.

Brightman

Brand Strategy & Design Consultant

Jan 2002 - Feb 2016
Vermont, United States

Revitalized brand identities for prominent brands, including Breville, driving double-digit market share growth and expanding presence across North America.
Developed investor pitch decks, refining strategic messaging to highlight FinTech startups’ unique market advantages, leading to successful funding initiatives.
Led strategic corporate simulations (war games) to improve collaboration, enhance strategic alignment, and optimize decision-making across teams.
Produced competitive intelligence reports and analyses for clients in healthcare, intelligence, and consumer goods, enabling data-driven strategic decisions.

Excentrus

Co-Founder

Jan 2002 - Oct 2008
Burlington, Vermont, United States

Led a venture focused on the intersection of design, music, and technology, collaborating with organizations to create innovative solutions in healthcare.
Developed an audio feedback system for movement rehabilitation, working with healthcare providers like GE Healthcare to integrate our technology into physical therapy solutions.
Produced digital assets and conducted competitive analysis for healthcare, intelligence, and consumer goods sectors.

Mayatek, Inc.

Creative Specialist

Mar 2000 - Jan 2004
Burlington, Vermont, United States

Maintained digital presence and designed promotional materials, resulting in increased sales, engagement and improved brand visibility.
Created product manuals and design elements for muscle stimulation devices.
Developed digital and print collateral for healthcare and consumer goods products.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce content that supported marketing and product launch strategies.

IBM Global Services

Technical Services Specialist

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

Part of the IBM Global Services team responsible for upgrading over 2,000 computers during the highly critical Y2K transition, ensuring seamless operations for clients during a period of heightened risk.
Led comprehensive assessments of hardware, software, and infrastructure, identifying and addressing Y2K vulnerabilities to mitigate potential system failures and safeguard business continuity.

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

20200031478

Software

Adobe Creative Suite
Asana
Canva
Figma
Final Cut Pro
Logic Pro

OnShape
Ableton Live
SketchUp
Slack
Microsoft 365 & Project
WordPress

Design/Dev Skills

Brand Identity & Strategy
Concept Development
Data Visualization
Typography & Layout

Editorial & Print
Experiential
Motion Graphics
Map Design

Web UI/UX
WordPress Design & Development
Product & Packaging Design
Audio & Sound Design

Business Experience

Marketing and Advertising
Competitive Intelligence
Project Management

Business Operations
Supply Chain Oversight
Creative Workflow Management

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

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