A compilation of various projects done for Panda Express, while an intern at Studio MPLS. This includes illustrations celebrating the restaurants 35th anniversary in a mural for a new line of specialty stores, packaging, prints and ideation for enamel pins. CD Dan Olson. Sr Designers Brent Schoepf and Allison Newhouse.
A compilation of various projects done for Bind, while a desinger at StoneArch. Illustrations used in digital ads and mothion graphics. CD Allison Shulow. Sr Designer. Jocelyn King. Animation Casey Teunissen.
Branding project done for a 3M spinoff specializing in production of micro needle patches and other innovative drug delivery methods. While a desinger at StoneArch. CD Allison Shulow. Sr Designer Jocelyn King.
A multi-channel public awareness campaign by a5 and Way Back Inn visually spans digital ads, broadcast media, and event collateral to combat rising gambling addiction in Illinois. The art direction uses engaging imagery across these diverse touchpoints to deliver a grounded, non-judgmental warning about losing control. By maintaining a cohesive visual presence, the design directs individuals and their families toward vital support resources.
Pleistocene Park is a nature reserve on the Kolyma River south of Chersky in northeastern Siberia, where an attempt is being made to recreate the steppe grassland ecosystem that flourished in the area during the last glacial period. This project was to establish branding and products in the style of a national park. A live demo of the website can be seen here.
Queen's Ransom is a gin and dubonnet pair meant for mixing. Gin and dubonnet is the favored drink of Queen Elizabeth II, having a glass before every lunch. The branding & packaging reflects refinement the British monarchy, but also plays to it’s cheeky side.
Bardiches is a small consultation company specializing in software development. Its focus is providing specific, hands-on consultancy to companies who would rather work with a smaller more specialized firm than a large one. Their website can be seen here.
Various standalone projects and logo proposals. Including everything from a bison ranch to the Minneapolis's Posters for Parks show.
AJ Benson is a graphic designer, illustrator, UW-Stout graduate, and dinosaur fanatic from Milwaukee, living in Chicago. In his free time he enjoys drawing, home repair, hiking, getting lost in museums, or taking care of a menagerie of (dying) plants. If you’d like to work with AJ, check out his resume or contact him via email.