Kyle Benson
About Kyle Benson
Kyle Benson is a Principal Brand Designer with extensive experience in brand design and education. He has held various positions at notable companies including Apple and Intercom, and currently works at Webflow while also owning Very Cool Studio.
Current Role at Webflow
Kyle Benson serves as Principal Brand Designer at Webflow, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the brand's visual identity and user experience. His work contributes to Webflow's mission of empowering designers and developers to create responsive websites without needing to write code.
Previous Experience in Brand Design
Kyle Benson has extensive experience in brand design, having worked at Intercom in various capacities. He served as Senior Brand Designer from 2017 to 2020 and then as Brand Design Lead from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he briefly held the position of Principal Brand Designer at Intercom in 2021. His tenure at Intercom involved leading design initiatives that shaped the company's brand identity.
Education and Expertise
Kyle Benson earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Technology & Engineering Education from Brigham Young University, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. He furthered his education by obtaining a Post Graduate Certificate in Type Design from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in 2015. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both engineering principles and design aesthetics.
Career Background
Kyle Benson's career spans various roles in design and education. He began as a Graphic Designer/Illustrator at BYU Independent Study from 2009 to 2011. He later worked at Fast Fill Systems as Art Director for one year and held positions at Apple as a Font Engineer and at Qualtrics as Senior Brand Designer. He also served as an Adjunct Professor at Utah Valley University in 2016, sharing his expertise in design with students.
Entrepreneurial Venture
In addition to his corporate roles, Kyle Benson is the Owner of Very Cool Studio, which he established in 2011. This venture allows him to explore creative projects and collaborate with clients on branding and design solutions. His experience in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings contributes to his comprehensive understanding of brand design.