About
admin on 10 Jun 2007 | Industry News
My name’s Balind, I’m an Art Director at Red Interactive Agency. If you have any questions, comments or feedback feel free to email me.
I’m very interested in music, fashion and design culture in general. I enjoy sharing multi-media like movies, television music and websites with my friends and colleagues. I like to network in-person at lounges and events or on-line through e-mail and community based websites. I’m friendly to everyone and judge people based on their personality more than anything.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Where do you come from?
I am Balind William Sieber born January 29, 1976 to Psychotherapist Kim Elizabeth Smiley and Architect Donald Alfred Sieber (retired). I now reside in Santa Monica California with my girlfriend Stephanie and our beautiful baby girl Hayley on the way.
What’s your education?
I’m a graduate of the world-renowned Sheridan Art Institute where I received a scholarship from both the Art Department and the Basketball program. I studied illustration, graphic design and 3d animation.
How long have you been an interactive designer?
I was hired out of school as a Sr. Interactive Designer by Devlin Multimedia in 2000.
What’s your motivation?
I work in a field that’s constantly evolving so my motivation is creating work that’s unique and can potentially contribute to the growth of the medium.
Where do you get your inspiration?
Television, movies, illustration, advertising… media!
Do you freelance?
Currently no. My career goals are aligned with the goals of my company and that’s how I like it.
SELDOMLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Do you think you could kick Jean-Claude Van-Dammes ass?
Now, hell yeah… in his prime, not sure.
What type of woman do you like?
Cute ones named Stephanie.
EXPOSURE:
Web Designer Magazine - November, 2007
- Daddy Yankee site profiled in “Web Designer” Magazine // Link to Interactive Hug Article
Favorite Website Awards - July 17, 2007
- Interview with Rob Ford of The Fwa // Link to FWA Article
Favorite Website Awards- June 14, 2007
- Daddy Yankee - El Cartel - The Big Boss - daddyyankee.com // created by Elastic People
Favorite Website Awards - September 26, 2006
- Top 20 Countdown hosted by Frankie Needles - lbctop20.com // created by Elastic People
FITC Canadian Designer of the Year (finalist) - 2005
- Balind W. Sieber Portfolio - insite3.com
Thank you to the following design and award sites for featuring my work:
designcharts.com, creativewebsiteawards.com, e-motionaldesign.com, thebestdesigns.com, websitedesignawards.com, fcukstar.com, linkdup, moluv.com, pixelsurgeon.com, dopeawards.com, wdawards.com, e-creative.net, art-today.com.