Quilted by Lois
Print materials for fiber artist Lois Wolfe.
The Namesake
A timeline showing the generational transfer of my family namesake. The data is gathered through my grandmothers ongoing genealogy research, which necessitates the use of the custom wood frame to allow for additional names. Current dimensions are 13 × 38 in.
Edward Johnston
Best know for his creation of the London Underground's "Jonhston Sans" typeface, Edward Johnston is also responsible for the revival of calligraphy. This time line, which references Henry Beck's tube map, details the life of Edward Johnston as well as his legacy and relation to the London Underground and fellow designer Eric Gill.Accordion fold book design with a 7 ft diameter when unfolded.
G8 vs BRIC
This datagraphic compares and contrasts the GDP makeup between the G8 (the richest developed economies) and BRIC (the fastest growing economies) over a ten year period. By showing the breakdown of where GDP originates allows the viewer to see how these economies relate to each other.
Coca-Cola Sustainability Report
Conceptual redesign work that reuses the same design elements.
Shift
A conceptual branding for a teloportation company targeting the frequent flying business class. Shown are the ticket, signage, and business card.
Lincoln Park Zoo
This conceptual campaign for Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo was developed create a more involved and enlightened zoo community. The campaign focuses on correcting myths and misunderstandings that some creatures have gained, such as toads don't really cause warts. These myth factoids are featured around the zoo and in the regional ad campaign. The art for the campaign is generated by the zoo's young visitors illustrating what they learned at the zoo. Creating a family friendly campaign that is constantly kept fresh with updated works, and helping keep the community creative, enlightened & involved.
Posters
Event promotion for a music show & a community festival.
Dinamica
This conceptual Italian Futurist exhibit promotion uses the Futurist's aggressive manifestos to drive the type-only design. Shown are the poster and postcard mailer.
Book Covers
Conceptual book cover design for F. Scott Fitzgeralds The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Other Stories.
Farm to Market
Conceptual Wine bottle design for Oak Ridge Winery.
About me
Most call me Ben, I’m the designer responsible for the works above. As a creative Jack-of-all-trades I can do just about anything, but my main interest revolves around work that is more knowledge based and promotes thinking and learning.
When the work is done, I’m probably grooving with the double bass, carving weird wood idols & furniture, or researching 1950s station wagons.