ABOUT

Hi, I'm Debbie Benkovich — a seasoned art director and creative strategist with over 30 years of experience in advertising and design.

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After leading agency teams for decades, I now work independently through 4 Ollie, where I combine my two favorite things: structured design and expressive pattern work. It's a space where the visual and the functional meet.

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Whether I'm organizing a brand's assets in Airtable or building a surface pattern collection for licensing, I bring the same clarity, creativity, and attention to detail to every project.

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Why the name "4 Ollie"?
When I was a child I would sit for hours with my Aunt Ollie who taught me how to oil paint. She fostered my love of art and my desire to be an artist — and that same spirit of creativity and care is what I bring to every project today.

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When I’m not immersed in design work, you'll find me channeling my creativity into painting furniture, crocheting cozy blankets, renovating my home, or exploring the great outdoors. And, as a true Buffalo native, I’m always cheering on the Buffalo Bills—Go Bills!