Chris Slabber

Professional from South Africa

Growing up in the South Africa, I was influenced from an early age by humble surroundings. It was here where I developed my imagination that would eventually fuel my Surrealistic style. Mostly known for my Photography and manipulation techniques, I like to focus on the subconscious. I want the viewer too finish each piece inside his/her mind. This results in an individualistic experience. It should be an inward journey, manifested as an emotional experience. After 10 years of working as a professional in both commercial and fine arts, I have received multiple awards for my work in Photo Manipulation and Mixed Media Illustration, of which the most prestigious was the 2014 & 2018 Platinum award for Photo Manipulation at the A’ Design Awards in Como, Italy. Alongside this I am the 2018 A’ Design Awards Designer of the Year.

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Design Achievements

Professional achievements and recognition in design excellence

9

Total Awards

7

Years Active

1

Categories

3,851

Total Score

Medal Distribution
Award Level Count
Platinum 3
Gold 3
Silver 3
Bronze 0
Iron 0
First Award: April 26, 2014
Latest Award: April 23, 2021
Award Density: 1.3 awards per year
Award Distribution

Category Analysis & Specialization

Professional focus areas and expertise distribution

Design Categories
Category Awards Domain Focus Level
Photography and Photo Manipulation Design 9 Communication Virtuoso
Communication
9
100.0%
Category Diversity
1

Unique Categories

Focus Index
10,000

Specialization Level

Primary Domain
Communication

Main Focus Area

Domain Distribution
Category Distribution

Career Progression

Professional journey and achievement timeline

Career Milestones
Career Start:
April 2014
Latest Achievement:
April 2021
Active Period:
7 years
Total Awards:
9 recognitions
Dominant Domain:
Communication
9+ awards
Primary Category:
Photography and Photo Manipulation Design
9+ awards
Achievement Rate

1.3

Awards per Year

0.9

Platinum/Gold per Year

Career Phase
Virtuoso Level
55%
Platinum Awards
3
33.3%
Gold Awards
3
33.3%
Silver Awards
3
33.3%

Notable Achievements

Featured designs and significant recognitions

Featured Designs
Year Design Category Recognition Client
2020 Eons
This series is focused on the abstract rock formations created over billions of years or in this cas... 		Photography and Photo Manipulation Design Gold Chris Slabber
2020 I am Nesia
This series of images is an interpretation of the effects that the recent lockdown had on mankind. I... 		Photography and Photo Manipulation Design Silver Chris Slabber

9

Top Tier Awards

A' Design Award Recognitions

1

Unique Clients

Different Organizations Served

1

Design Categories

Areas of Excellence

Competitive Position

Performance analysis and peer comparison

Global Standing
#275

Global Rank

97.5%

Percentile

Top 2.5%
National Standing in South Africa
#1

National Rank

16

Total Designers

Top 6.2%
Average Score
766
Above Average
Peers Ahead
99
Competitors
Peers Behind
4,704
Following

Design Expertise

Specialization analysis and innovation metrics

Design Domains
Communication 9 awards (100%)
Advanced Proficiency
  • Photography and Photo Manipulation Design 9
1
Category Diversity

Unique design categories

1
Expertise Depth

Advanced & mastered categories

1.3
Achievement Rate

Awards per active year

Achievement Timeline

Professional milestones and recognition history

Recognition History
Year Total Distribution
2020 2
1
1
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Iron
Total Achievements
2

Career total recognitions

Years of Excellence
1

Active years in design

Most Prolific Year
2

2020

Professional Journey
2020

Design Impact

Client portfolio and sector influence

Client Portfolio
Client Projects Awards Categories
Chris Slabber 2 G 1 S 1 1 categories
Total Clients
1

Organizations served

Repeat Clients
1

Multiple project clients

Avg. Projects
2

Projects per client

Client Industry Distribution
Photography and Photo Manipulation Design
1 clients, 2 projects

Performance Benchmarks

Statistical analysis and performance indicators

Statistical Position
97.5th Percentile
Z-Score: 1.7

3,851

Chris Slabber Score
Above Average

804

Population Mean
Average Score

400

Population Median
Middle Score
Performance Distribution
Supreme Elite (25,600+ points)
4 designers (0%)
Legendary Elite (12,800+ points)
23 designers (0.2%)
Elite (6,400+ points)
81 designers (0.7%)
Virtuoso (3,200+ points)
301 designers (2.8%)
▼ You
Maestro (1,600+ points)
998 designers (9.1%)
Advanced (800+ points)
1700 designers (15.6%)
Established (400+ points)
2671 designers (24.5%)
Professional (1+ points)
5146 designers (47.1%)
Relative Position
Top 2.5%

Global ranking position

Performance Level
Above Average

Relative to population mean

Statistical Significance
Normal Range

Based on standard deviation

Strategic Insights

Opportunities and recommendations for continued growth

Core Strengths
Photography and Photo Manipulation Design

Communication

Advanced Level
9 achievements
Growth Opportunities
Emerging Expertise
Related Opportunities
Packaging Design
Communication
New Domain
Interface, Interaction and User Experience Design
Communication
New Domain
Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
Communication
New Domain
Portfolio Diversification

Consider expanding into new design categories to broaden expertise

Strategic Priority
Domain Leadership

Build upon existing strengths to establish domain leadership

Strategic Priority

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7

Years of Excellence

9

Design Awards

1

Design Categories

#275

Global Ranking

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