About
cts we create strong working and growing relationships with our clients. Our commitment to high-quality design and fast prototyping of unique things is at the core of our business. We are young and modern professionals, but experienced. We create and design timeless art, displays, interactive machines and products for a wide range of industries. We provide clients with attentive consultation and guarantee fast turnaround. What we do is both our work and our passion. At One-Off effects you will get enthusiastic attention to your needs and engagement from young professionals who have a passion for helping you design and deliver on your dreams.
Based out of Ventura California, just north of Los Angeles, our facility services a variety of industries including film and entertainment, automotive and boating and industry leaders in aerospace and theme parks. We give our undivided attention to the lone inventor / entrepreneur in the same way we service a large corporation. At One-Off we’re up for a challenge, and our creative, motivated and innovative staff strive to fulfill your unique needs. Doing what we love brings out the best in us and we bring that passion and ability to client projects.
Meet our CEO and creator, Benjamin R McKee, the lifeblood and soul behind One-Off Effects. Ben has consulted and advised for local and world-wide clients on all aspects of mechanical, artistic and aesthetic design. Ben worked for Magnuson Products as a project manager and resident artist at their corporate headquarters in Ventura California. Prior to that Ben held the position of project manager and multidisciplinary fabricator for TransFX (a custom fabricator). Along with extensive mechanical and artistic experience, Ben is a professional consultant, teacher and artist. His experience includes working as a CAD designer, CNC programmer, machinist, metal fabricator and pattern maker.
Ben holds a master’s degree (MFA) from the University of Georgia, and a bachelor’s degree (BFA) from Alfred University. Recognized for his building of custom motorcycles and cars, Ben’s creations have been featured in multiple publications. A guest lecturer at Pitzer College and Florida State University, Ben has also taught at the University of Georgia and studied in Italy. His personal artwork has been shown all over the world in public exhibitions and owned in a variety of private collections.
Education
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The University of Georgia
Masters of Fine Arts, Three Dimensional Design
2012
graduation
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Alfred University, Alfred, NY
Bachelor Degree Fine Arts, Concentration in Design and Sculpture
2009
graduation