Ebenz Augustave

Ebenz Augustave

Freelance Asset Art Direction in Brooklyn - New York, He/him

Art Director - Product Design - Artificial Intelligence - Conversational intelligence.

My work sits at the intersection of human experience, technology, and culture, exploring themes of memory, identity, and the unseen.

Projects

2024
ENDPOINT at EMBEDINGS.inc
  1. Instigating Cooperation among LLM Agents Using Adaptive Information Modulation

  2. Models

  3. Counterfactual Prompting Framework

2024
Front End at Dev Group
  1. Sensory Integration: Creating Cross-Modal Experiences
  2. P-RAG
  3. Q SPATIAL
  4. Machine Branding
2024
BUYER
  1. Hella Swag

  2. Thorns

  3. Print

2024
GITTER STRUKTUR at South Bend Press
  1. Spreads : Mensch-Farbe-75R8Q

  2. Spreads : Anatomie-Körper-58J2N

  3. Spreads : Existenz-Fantasi-42A7K

  4. Spreads : Désintégration-Antiguo-34J6M

  5. Spreads : Futurismo-92H7C

2024
STONE GRAY at Digital.inc
  1. Shepherd: Modular Learning System

Shepherd: Modular and Multi-Framework Learning System

  1. Art-Book United

Curated Vision: The Evolution of Art Book Design

2024
Multi Agent System at TEAMWORK.inc

"Grounded Predictions of Teamwork as a One-Shot Game: A Multiagent Multi-Armed Bandits Approach," explores a novel way to model teamwork using game theory and multi-agent reinforcement learning.

2024

In sum, this analysis should evolve from a purely reflective piece into an industry-relevant critique, presenting the art director’s moodboard as a curated thesis that explores the ongoing dialogue between design’s deep respect for history and its drive toward future innovation. This approach offers readers a rich blend of thoughtful analysis, practical insights, creative inspiration, and a nuanced grasp of the discipline’s technical intricacies.

2024

Loss curves and accuracy plots: These are essential for monitoring the training progress and evaluating the model's performance.

2024
Intellectual Property at In Theory

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2024
More-than-Human

Exploring More-than-Human Forms: The subjects depicted range from sculptures in thought-provoking settings to fantastical beings and monstrous creatures, delving into diverse forms of existence. This exploration may reflect on the human condition, viewed through the lens of the extraordinary and the surreal.

2024

This series explores the tension between anonymity and expression in urban environments. The human form, often obscured or fragmented, becomes a vessel for both vulnerability and strength. The starkness of concrete and steel is juxtaposed with the ephemeral nature of light, creating a visual language that speaks to the city's inherent contradictions: isolation amidst crowds, beauty found in decay.

2024

• “EmotionalTone_Mysterious_Vulnerability_ConcealmentThemes”

• “Artwork_PhotorealisticPortrait_LightObscured_IdentityTheme”

2023
DRAGON SLAYER at South Bend Press
  1. DRAGON / SICK

  2. DIRTY / BITTER / FLAME

2022
VISUAL at Packing Agency
  1. Credibility

  2. Nuclear virus vinyl

  3. Sadiya

  4. Nietzsche my clown vinyl

Side Projects

2024
Art and Craft
  1. Invecchiamento-Mémoire-42L7H-1B3C5D

  2. 변형-Dissolution-35G8K- 4E6F7J

  3. Mémoire-Invecchiamento-67H5L-2D4F9M

2024
Tarot at Vector.inc
  1. Horses

  2. Fever

  3. Proof Your F*ucking Copy

  4. Low Rank

  5. Credibility

2024
Digital Surrealism at Pink.inc

Mixed Media and Digital Layering

1. Utilizes a combination of traditional and digital media to create complex, layered compositions that are both visually striking and conceptually rich.

2024
FANTASI

Rituale-Aliénation-57L8C-3F4H5G

전통-Caos-23K9H-4D5E7J

Aliénation-Rituale-46F7L-2A6B8M

Überwachung-Écran-58J2N

Exhibitions

2024
"I ADORE YOU"

Interactive case study

2024
BLACK BOX at Belgrano Gallery
Buenos Aires - Argentina

The glass panels, etched with intricate lines and circuits, become canvases for exploring the interplay between order and chaos. The visible wiring, usually hidden within the "black box" of technology, becomes an aesthetic element, its delicate pathways suggesting both connection and constraint.

Writing

2024

As an art director studying product design, I found myself drawn to scientific papers—especially in AI. Designing covers for these papers started as practice, but soon it became my niche. My goal is to bring warmth and human connection to technical content. Inspired by Dario Amodei’s essay, *“Machines of Loving Grace,”* this essay summary captures what AI means on both an intellectual and personal level.

The peach and blue color palette comes from my junior high. My school walls were peach, my uniform pants were blue, and many textbooks had the same colors. These colors represent structure, curiosity, and learning. When I read Amodei’s thoughts on AI’s potential to transform education, health, and society, these colors felt right—linking my past experiences of learning with the future of intelligence Amodei envisions.

The smaller image represents the brain's electrical activity and the merging of biology, consciousness, and machines. The electric blue symbolizes the flow of neural energy—where biological and technological meet. It shows the evolving relationship between natural systems and machine intelligence, mirroring the curiosity I felt in those classrooms.

Work Experience

2018 — 2022
Cook at South America
Long Story

As a former cook turned product designer, the parallels are clear—both roles require thriving under pressure, leading without formal authority, and precise preparation. Just like in a busy kitchen, where preparation (mise en place) ensures seamless cooking, a product designer's preparation—prototyping, user research, and spec documentation—makes execution smooth. The ability to make decisions with incomplete information and to keep a team aligned under stress are vital skills both in the kitchen and in product design, driving creativity and results in challenging environments.

Education

2024 — Now
Product Design at Career Foundry

Develop the skills of a product designer, learn how to leverage AI, and work with expert mentors to prepare for a lasting career in tech.

2023 — 2024
New York
  1. Completed an intensive graphic design program covering design principles, typography, branding, and digital design tools.

  2. Developed skills in visual communication, concept development, and design thinking.

  3. Gained experience in creating designs for print and digital media.