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Utah Designer, Animator & Photographer

Design, animation, photography, and interactive work for ideas that need a sharper visual world.

Portfolio

Selected Work

A selected portfolio across graphic design, illustration, web design, product design, animation, motion graphics, photography, video, and interactive experiments.

Campfire animation scene with stylized motion graphics

Campfire Animation

Jonas Brothers animated music video concept art and motion design

JB Animated Music Video

Fantasy chest illustration in a forest environment

Chest in the Forest

Educational mobile game map UI and app experience design

Educational Mobile Game UI

Hello Water animation with illustrated motion graphics

Hello Water Animation

CodeChangers animated explainer video and educational motion graphics

Code Changers Animated Commercial

Sportsman’s Warehouse animated logo and brand motion design

Sportsman’s Warehouse Animated Logo

Mario Game Boy transformation animation and motion design

Mario 35th Anniversary Animation

Frog character animation rig and motion test

Frog Animation Rig

Animated Lottie icon system for interface and motion design

Animated Lottie Icons

Bird Beans concept art and animation character design

Bird Beans Concept Art

people I've worked with

Client Feedback

Ben Lords is more than just a talented art director; he is a kind individual, an incredible illustrator; helpful and proactive, whose work exceeds expectations in every aspect. He was a true teacher, showing the way for me and the other illustrators on the team. His technical competence is evident in every visual element he creates, demonstrating a profound understanding of the project's needs and an ability to translate abstract concepts into vivid and engaging images.

Sofia

Sofia Beatriz Illustrator - Team Wood Games

Client Feedback

It's rare you come across such a talented person like Ben. I had the pleasure to work with Ben and collaborate on several projects together. I was always very impressed by Ben's creativity in every task. Ben would be an asset to any team.

Aubrey

Aubrey O'Neill Head of Paid Media - Chamber Media

Client Feedback

If you're old enough to remember the 80's show, Doogie Howser MD, that's Ben Lords, except he's the young wunderkind of all things Photo/video/graphics/ and web. Also wise beyond his years, you can't ask for a better creative to work with on any type of project you could possibly have.

Camden

Camden Chamberlain Owner - Cavedoll Sound & Video

Client Feedback

As the art director for Team Wood Games, Ben brought a tactful leadership style, a masterful understanding of User Experience, and strong illustration and design skills to our team. He reinvented our art style, created an approachable guide for future artists, designed key assets, and reorganized our workflow in a way that kept the team focused and improved production.

Ellie

Ellie Babin Illustrator - Team Wood Games

Client Feedback

Ben recently created a video production for us. As is typical in production, we found ourselves on a tight timeline with grand expectations. Ben calmly went to work and delivered creativity and quality far beyond what we could have expected in that time. He has incredible talent, but he is also responsible and completely dependable. Without hesitation, Ben Lords is the real deal, the whole package, and someone I was privileged to work with.

Stephens_KelleSmall

Kelle Stephens President - DxATC

Client Feedback

I absolutely loved working with Ben Lords. He is creative, reliable, detail-oriented, and consistently brings strong problem-solving, time management, communication, and leadership skills to every project. Ben approaches challenges with a positive attitude, listens well, and gives thoughtful feedback while keeping teams aligned around shared goals. He is self-motivated, committed to excellence, and a pleasure to collaborate with. I look forward to working with him again.

Kathleen

Kathleen Olson Graphic Designer - Crorzar

Client Feedback

Ben Lords has the vision for where he wants to go, coupled with the drive and determination to get there. Ben has impressed me with his Drive, Professionalism, and leadership. Despite his congested schedule, Ben continuously exceeds the norm in his dedication and typically eclipses expectations. He is attentive to his work and has a contagiously forward-thinking attitude.

Pfunder

Kevin Pfunder Director of Digital Media Design - Dixie Tech

Client Feedback

I've been working in the industry for a long time and Benjamin's work is hands down the best I've ever seen. His creative voice is strong, deliberate, and amazing!

DeborahD

Deborah Davis Art Historian - Glasgow School of Art

Client Feedback

Ben is a great talent, I really mean that... Most of my students that come through don't have a fraction of his talent, and I'm excited to see where he goes. I expect greatness!

AlexChamberlain

Alex Chamberlain Art Department Chair, Animation & Photography - Utah Tech University

Client Feedback

Ben is a great artist and a very pleasant person to work with. He took many vague art prompts and surprised me with creative results. Super Auto Pets would not look as good as it does today without his efforts. He can take an idea and run with it, contributed heavily to another unreleased game's theme and artistic concept, and is also a genuinely kind person.

Andreas Kuni

Andreas Kuni Owner/Developer - Team Wood Games

Client Feedback

I worked with Ben for over five years while managing the marketing team and he served as Design Lead. He has a rare ability to translate complex or vague ideas into visuals that feel professional, engaging, and true to the brand. He refreshed our 35+ year-old identity with care, supported everything from UI and video to animation, photography, and motion graphics, and brought creativity, positivity, and collaboration to every project.

Kristin Ball

Kristin Ball Marketing Manager - Check City

Client Feedback

I had the great pleasure of working closely with Ben for several years on our marketing team, where we collaborated on brand style guides, webpages, billboards, flyers, SEO-friendly layouts, and content hierarchy. He consistently brought copy to life through clear, visually appealing design. Ben is an exceptionally talented designer and organized teammate who is easy to collaborate with and delivers high-quality work on tight deadlines.

Kimber Severance

Kimber Severance Content Manager - Scryp Financial

Client Feedback

Ben Lords is more than just a talented art director; he is a kind individual, an incredible illustrator; helpful and proactive, whose work exceeds expectations in every aspect. He was a true teacher, showing the way for me and the other illustrators on the team. His technical competence is evident in every visual element he creates, demonstrating a profound understanding of the project's needs and an ability to translate abstract concepts into vivid and engaging images.

Sofia

Sofia Beatriz Illustrator - Team Wood Games

Client Feedback

It's rare you come across such a talented person like Ben. I had the pleasure to work with Ben and collaborate on several projects together. I was always very impressed by Ben's creativity in every task. Ben would be an asset to any team.

Aubrey

Aubrey O'Neill Head of Paid Media - Chamber Media

Client Feedback

If you're old enough to remember the 80's show, Doogie Howser MD, that's Ben Lords, except he's the young wunderkind of all things Photo/video/graphics/ and web. Also wise beyond his years, you can't ask for a better creative to work with on any type of project you could possibly have.

Camden

Camden Chamberlain Owner - Cavedoll Sound & Video

Client Feedback

As the art director for Team Wood Games, Ben brought a tactful leadership style, a masterful understanding of User Experience, and strong illustration and design skills to our team. He reinvented our art style, created an approachable guide for future artists, designed key assets, and reorganized our workflow in a way that kept the team focused and improved production.

Ellie

Ellie Babin Illustrator - Team Wood Games

Client Feedback

Ben recently created a video production for us. As is typical in production, we found ourselves on a tight timeline with grand expectations. Ben calmly went to work and delivered creativity and quality far beyond what we could have expected in that time. He has incredible talent, but he is also responsible and completely dependable. Without hesitation, Ben Lords is the real deal, the whole package, and someone I was privileged to work with.

Stephens_KelleSmall

Kelle Stephens President - DxATC

Client Feedback

I absolutely loved working with Ben Lords. He is creative, reliable, detail-oriented, and consistently brings strong problem-solving, time management, communication, and leadership skills to every project. Ben approaches challenges with a positive attitude, listens well, and gives thoughtful feedback while keeping teams aligned around shared goals. He is self-motivated, committed to excellence, and a pleasure to collaborate with. I look forward to working with him again.

Kathleen

Kathleen Olson Graphic Designer - Crorzar

Client Feedback

Ben Lords has the vision for where he wants to go, coupled with the drive and determination to get there. Ben has impressed me with his Drive, Professionalism, and leadership. Despite his congested schedule, Ben continuously exceeds the norm in his dedication and typically eclipses expectations. He is attentive to his work and has a contagiously forward-thinking attitude.

Pfunder

Kevin Pfunder Director of Digital Media Design - Dixie Tech

Client Feedback

I've been working in the industry for a long time and Benjamin's work is hands down the best I've ever seen. His creative voice is strong, deliberate, and amazing!

DeborahD

Deborah Davis Art Historian - Glasgow School of Art

Client Feedback

Ben is a great talent, I really mean that... Most of my students that come through don't have a fraction of his talent, and I'm excited to see where he goes. I expect greatness!

AlexChamberlain

Alex Chamberlain Art Department Chair, Animation & Photography - Utah Tech University

Client Feedback

Ben is a great artist and a very pleasant person to work with. He took many vague art prompts and surprised me with creative results. Super Auto Pets would not look as good as it does today without his efforts. He can take an idea and run with it, contributed heavily to another unreleased game's theme and artistic concept, and is also a genuinely kind person.

Andreas Kuni

Andreas Kuni Owner/Developer - Team Wood Games

Client Feedback

I worked with Ben for over five years while managing the marketing team and he served as Design Lead. He has a rare ability to translate complex or vague ideas into visuals that feel professional, engaging, and true to the brand. He refreshed our 35+ year-old identity with care, supported everything from UI and video to animation, photography, and motion graphics, and brought creativity, positivity, and collaboration to every project.

Kristin Ball

Kristin Ball Marketing Manager - Check City

Client Feedback

I had the great pleasure of working closely with Ben for several years on our marketing team, where we collaborated on brand style guides, webpages, billboards, flyers, SEO-friendly layouts, and content hierarchy. He consistently brought copy to life through clear, visually appealing design. Ben is an exceptionally talented designer and organized teammate who is easy to collaborate with and delivers high-quality work on tight deadlines.

Kimber Severance

Kimber Severance Content Manager - Scryp Financial

Janela Bay
Getty Images
Codechangers
Dixie Tech
Inkbox
Girls Go Digital
Check City
Plaid Hat Games
Team Wood Games
The Brown Buffalo
Utah Tech University
SPC/LST
SCRYP
FPDS
Mindless Labs
Roxberry
Simply Screens
Sportsman's Warehouse
Stride

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