August 2nd, 2009

The perfect folder metaphor now in (6) six carefully crafted icons. I’ve had this idea floating around in my sketchbook for a while now. Nice to finally see them done!
Download for Mac
Download for Windows
These icons are also available as prints via Etsy and as free iPhone wallpapers.
Posted in Illustrations, Downloads, My Work, Studiobenben, Icons | 22 Comments »
July 5th, 2009

Erin and I are participating as vendors in the 1st annual Renegade Craft Fair in Los Angeles! With less than a week to go, we find ourselves living in the studio with only occasional breaks for food and drink! We’d love to see you there, so feel free to stop by booth #208 and say hello! Check out this link for more information about Renegade and other details about the Craft Fair.
Posted in Studiobenben, Announcements, Erinzam | No Comments »
June 5th, 2009

My work was recently published in several books…
Postcard by FL@33 is a collection of recent postcard design and includes the work of over 100 designers. It also includes 20 real postcards tucked into the cover. This a nice touch and makes perfect sense given the content. You’ll find my Geo + Info Cards sitting humbly alongside some really great postcard concepts.
Design Matters: Packaging 01 by Capsule included my TwentyFour Wine as an example of innovative material use. This book is great for learning more about the packaging design process and also includes a strong set of example projects.
1000 Package Designs by Grip also featured TwentyFour along with my Questionable Songs CD. This book is packed with good examples and I find myself getting lost in its beautiful pages now and then.
Thanks to all the hardworking designers and publishing folks who make these books possible!
Posted in Press, My Work, Studiobenben | No Comments »
June 4th, 2009

Coming up this Saturday, June 6, the Handmade Brigade Indie Craft Show will be up from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in Cerritos, CA. Erin and I will be there with a our goods and we hope that you can stop by! For more information, visit www.theochandmadebrigade.com.
Posted in Announcements | No Comments »
May 12th, 2009

We had a blast at the Santa Monica Festival on Saturday! Thanks to all who braved the sunny 73 degree Santa Monica weather and came out to see us
Erin completed several new items for the festival. Her Geek Books were one of my favorites. She crafted them from vintage computer punch cards which were generously donated by UCLA computer scientist Peter A. Peterson. Thanks Pete!
Posted in Inspiration, Book Design, Erinzam | 1 Comment »
May 4th, 2009

This coming Saturday is the Santa Monica Festival! Erin and I are working like mad to finish up our latest projects. I’m working on a bunch of new prints and Erin is cranking out a ton of wonderful books. We have a few surprises planned as well! Stay tuned for updates throughout the week!
We would love to have you join us at the Festival if you are in the area! It is coming up on Saturday, May 9 (11 am - 6 pm) in Clover Park, here in Santa Monica, CA. The festival is free, kid-friendly, and focused on environmental sustainability. Erin and I will have our own tent in the “marketplace” area, displaying our art. For more information, check out the Santa Monica Festival website.
Posted in My Work, Studiobenben, Announcements, Erinzam, Exhibitions | 1 Comment »
April 27th, 2009

This illustration is available for licensed use through ImageZoo.
Posted in Illustrations, My Work, Studiobenben | 1 Comment »
April 22nd, 2009

This illustration is available for licensed use through ImageZoo or as a print for your home via Etsy.
Posted in Illustrations, My Work, Studiobenben | 1 Comment »
April 21st, 2009

A few rockets for your Wednesday morning.
This illustration is available for licensed use through ImageZoo or as a print for your home via Etsy.
Posted in Illustrations, My Work, Studiobenben | No Comments »
April 20th, 2009

The original drawing for this illustration is also part of the Enormous Tiny Art Show. I enjoyed drawing the trees and like how the underground portion looks like roots, a dried up forest or a reflection.
This illustration is available for licensed use through ImageZoo or as a print for your home via Etsy.
Posted in Illustrations, My Work, Studiobenben | No Comments »