Team
Ethan Wright-Magoon
Ethan brings over 20 years of experience working with clients from private universities, to Fortune 500 brands, to small production companies. In every situation, he applies positive vision, inspired by a zeal for forward-thinking design and execution. His strength lies in catalyzing effective processes, he thrives on strategic know-how. Ethan organized, managed, and led the internal/external working groups and subcommittees during the Bates redesign project in 2009 – 2012. Ethan was the Director of Creative Technology, Web & Multimedia at Bates during the Bates project. He has also worked with multiple higher-ed design/communications teams including those at Lyndon State, Colby, Bates, Bowdoin, and Syracuse University. Ethan studied at Lyndon State College for a BA in Communications Arts & Sciences (Graphic Design).
Chris Bournakis
Chris has over 15 years of experience designing award-winning websites, print publications, and other digital marketing materials, primarily for higher education. Possessing a keen sense of the user experience, Chris combines art, illustration, design, and technology to create a uniquely-tailored, integrated, and successful design for each project. Chris worked closely with Ethan Wright-Magoon on the Bates College redesign project and also led the design and development of many other sections of Bates.edu. Chris also led the re-branding, design, and development of the Bates Athletics website, and guided the College through its successful transition to a more responsive and mobile-friendly user experience. Chris graduated with honors from Pratt Institute (Brooklyn, NY), with a BFA in Communication Design.