Chris Barbas
Multi-disciplinary Designer
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About
Chris is a multi-disciplinary designer with more than 15 years of experience leading brand, campaign, environmental, and digital design projects for universities, real estate developers, consumer brands, non-profit organizations, and global institutions. His work combines strategic thinking, creative leadership, and thoughtful execution to develop impactful design solutions that connect with audiences and support organizational goals. Experienced in brand identity systems, stakeholder engagement, and crossfunctional collaboration, Chris has successfully guided projects from concept through implementation.
His client experience includes organizations such as Johnson & Johnson, NASA, Google/Sidewalk Labs, The World Bank, Scotiabank, and numerous higher education institutions.
Experience
Senior Designer at GUS North America (2023-01 – 2026-01)
Senior Designer at The Brand Factory (2021-01 – 2023-01)
Creative Lead at Public Inc. (2018-01 – 2020-01)
Strategic Design Lead at Cognizant/Idea Couture (2014-01 – 2018-01)
Intermediate Designer at Community Agency (2012-01 – 2014-01)
Jr. Graphic Designer at Bruce Mau Design (2010-01 – 2011-01)
Freelance Graphic Designer at Evergreen Brick Works (2011-01 – 2015-01)
Merchandising/Lessons at Apple (2011-01 – 2015-01)
Education
Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design GRA – Seneca College (2007-01 – 2010-01)
DFR in Industrial Design – OCAD University (2011-01 – 2013-01)
