http://www.benchild.com BEN CHILD DOT COM Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:52:46 +0000 http://www.benchild.com en http://www.benchild.com/17162/BFA-Thesis-Exhibition http://www.benchild.com/17162/BFA-Thesis-Exhibition Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:52:46 +0000 BEN CHILD DOT COM 17162 BFA Thesis Exhibition <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/17162/allframes_1.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="93" align="left" /> Previous&nbsp;/&nbsp;Next image&nbsp;(1 of 8)<img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/17162/frame1.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="796" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/17162/frame2.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="796" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/17162/frame3.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="796" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/17162/frame4.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="796" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/17162/frame5.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="796" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/17162/frame6.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="796" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/17162/frame7.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="796" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/17162/frame8.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="796" align="left" /> Title: BFA Thesis Exhibition Client: Academic Work Role: Art Direction, Design, Illustration & Printing Project: Cohesive Body of Work for Senior Thesis Thesis: "Through graphic design we have to ability to show people how things are and let them decide if and why they have a hand in deciding how things could be. My BFA Thesis exhibition was realized by creating Eleventh Effort. Eleventh Effort is a creative endeavor specializing in Graphic Design and Art Direction. With a not-for-profit focus, Eleventh Effort strives to serve the local community by providing individuals and organizations with thought-provoking design solutions that have a meaningful and positive impact. The name Eleventh Effort comes from the eleventh commandment: love your neighbor. The name stands for a philosophy and way of life. From those three words, Eleventh Effort assumes it's identity and intent. The pieces that I created for the exhibition each represent the elements that came together to form Eleventh Effort. Each print was applied to plywood by hand, using acrylic inks and screen printing techniques. http://www.benchild.com/17162/BFA-Thesis-Exhibition http://www.benchild.com/14530/Resum http://www.benchild.com/14530/Resum Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:16:36 +0000 BEN CHILD DOT COM 14530 Resumé Work Experience Freelance Designer Current Position Purple, Rock, Scissors Web Design Intern / Web Designer July–October 2009 Camp Firebelly Young Designers Workshop June/July 2009 Thesis Graphic Design Intern June 2008–December 2008 Andrews University Graphic Design Intern July 2007–December 2007 January 2005–December 2005 Richard Harrison Bailey / The Agency Graphic Design Intern January 2006–May 2006 Education BFA Graphic Design, BA Spanish & Minor in Photography May 2009 Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI May 2008 Culture study and observation in Chile, Argentina, Paraguay & Brazil. Spanish Language Studies September 2006–June 2007 Escuela Superior de Español Sagunto, Valencia, España May 2006 Photographic documentation, culture study and observation in India. Knowledge & Skills Adobe Software: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop & Lightroom. Web Design: HTML, XHTML, CSS, W3C Standards & FTP Transfer. Digital Printing: ImagePrint Software with 8-Color Epson Printers. Printing Techniques Silk Screen, Letterpress and Woodcut Techniques. Awards & Involvment 2008: Andrews University Gallery Awards - Best of Show Nels & Mabel Andersen ESF - Scholarship Award American Institute of Graphic Arts 2008/09 AIGA Andrews Student Group President/Founder http://www.benchild.com/14530/Resum http://www.benchild.com/14529/Get-In-Touch http://www.benchild.com/14529/Get-In-Touch Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:13:13 +0000 BEN CHILD DOT COM 14529 Info The Basics I was born in Maine, raised in South Florida, went to high school in Orlando, Florida, completed university in Southwest Michigan with a one-year stint in Valencia, Spain. I travel a lot. I am anxious to learn. I am excited about what comes next. I am a recent graduate. During my years at university, I was fortunate to have opportunities to learn from some great people. I participated in internships with Andrews University, Richard Harrison Bailey / The Agency and Thesis. I also learned about people and culture by studying in Valencia, Spain and participating in tours through India and South America. Currently I am a freelance graphic designer and a independent screen printer. I am loving every minute of it. Get In Touch Email: benjaminchild@gmail.com Phone: (001) 561 262 3943 Twitter : ben_child http://www.benchild.com/14529/Get-In-Touch http://www.benchild.com/14527/Stay-Up-to-Date http://www.benchild.com/14527/Stay-Up-to-Date Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:55:53 +0000 BEN CHILD DOT COM 14527 News & Blog Blog Details I just created BEN CHILD DOT TUMBLR, a blog that is closely tied to my portfolio site. If you're an RSS person or just want to keep tabs, this will be a great one to bookmark because I can now post directly from the tumblr app on my iPhone. News & Updates 10.29.09 It's Better Together: Small Business Accounting Tips <img src="http://www.itsbettertogether.net/images/itsbettertogether.png"/> Tonight I had a well overdue meeting with some of the local creative community. Thanks to It's Better Together, a group of local creatives whom work with other professionals in the wedding industry, for hosting a great meeting at Seven Sisters Coffee House. Got a load of great tips from Peter Nieves, CPA, P.A. about how independent creative professional should handle taxes and accounting. Now I'm all set to be a legit, tax-paying designer. Should be exciting. Stay tuned… 5.30.09 Work Completed & Location Photoshoot I have to thank Thesis for another chance to work with them in their studio. I finished another project with them Friday. It's always great to get into the studio with them and enjoy Three Oaks. I'm really excited about starting my next project too. I'm flying down to Florida for a few days to kick start a project with a four day photo shoot for a client that I will be posting more about in the month to come. Check back soon! 5.15.09 I'm going to camp! <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/14527/home_header_bg.jpg" border="0" width="650" height="250" align="left" /> I just found out today from Firebelly Design that I have made the cut for their 10-day design charrette called Camp Firebelly. Here's an excerpt from the site: "Camp Firebelly started as a way to connect fresh talent with nonprofits in need. The collaborative environment is intense but offers an incredible opportunity to learn firsthand what professional life is like through the socially responsible vision of Firebelly Design." 4.16.09 Just did a re-shoot of my work for my printed portfolio. Thanks to Dave Sherwin for letting me use his studio for a while. Here are a couple of the setup and process. Keep a lookout for the updates that will be making their way onto the site shortly. Previous&nbsp;/&nbsp;Next image&nbsp;(1 of 8)<img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/14527/160409_process1.jpg" border="0" width="333" height="500" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/14527/160409_process2.jpg" border="0" width="333" height="500" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/14527/160409_process3.jpg" border="0" width="500" height="334" align="left" /> 4.13.09 Just added the Yale University Arts Library to my portfolio. Check out the image below, and click here to visit the project. <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/14527/revised1.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="358" align="left" /> 4.13.09 Last Thursday was the opening reception for Eleventh Effort, my BFA Senior Graphic Design Exhibition. Things went really great! Everyone seemed to receive it well and had incredible things to say about the outcome of everything. It even seems that I might sell a couple of the pieces. The thought of selling any of the work never even crossed my mind, so that alone is a small success. Thanks to everyone that came out, and enjoy some of the images from the night in the slideshow below. Previous&nbsp;/&nbsp;Next image&nbsp;(1 of 8)<img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/14527/05.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="399" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/14527/01.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="400" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/14527/02.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="399" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/14527/03.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="399" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/14527/04.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="399" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/14527/06.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="399" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/14527/07.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="399" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/14527/08.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="399" align="left" /> http://www.benchild.com/14527/Stay-Up-to-Date http://www.benchild.com/13521/Status-Symbols http://www.benchild.com/13521/Status-Symbols Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:24:52 +0000 BEN CHILD DOT COM 13521 Status Symbols <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/13521/status_all.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="361" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/13521/saint.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="361" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/13521/pair.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="361" align="left" /> Title: Status (Series) Client: Personal Work Role: Art Direction, Design and Printing Project: Silk-Screened Posters This poster series is intended to ask the questions, "What are status symbols?" and "What status are you trying to achieve?". Note: Each poster is a 3-color, silk-screened image printed by hand. The pattern incorporates a silver ink that is translucent, only appearing if seen in the correct light. http://www.benchild.com/13521/Status-Symbols http://www.benchild.com/13513/Objects-of-Creation http://www.benchild.com/13513/Objects-of-Creation Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:03:06 +0000 BEN CHILD DOT COM 13513 Objects of Creation <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/13513/objects_all.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="472" align="left" /> Previous&nbsp;/&nbsp;Next image&nbsp;(1 of 3)<img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/13513/objects.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="347" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/13513/horse.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="347" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/13513/dog.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="347" align="left" /> Title: Objects of Creation Client: Personal Work Role: Art Direction & Design Project: 3-part Commentary Series These two color prints combine animals with specific words that portray their role and/or value to society. The idea behind them is to realize how society devalues people, animals, ideals and beliefs by objectifying them. Do you see any correlation between the terms and your perception of these animals? Award Winner: Andrews University Best of Show 2008 Note: 3-color screen print on found newspapers. http://www.benchild.com/13513/Objects-of-Creation http://www.benchild.com/13436/Eleventh-Effort http://www.benchild.com/13436/Eleventh-Effort Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:32:00 +0000 BEN CHILD DOT COM 13436 Eleventh Effort <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/13436/brandmark_1.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="139" align="left" /> Previous&nbsp;/&nbsp;Next image&nbsp;(1 of 3)<img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/13436/heart_3.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="670" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/13436/letterhead_a.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="670" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/13436/stationary.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="670" align="left" /> Title: Eleventh Effort Client: Eleventh Effort Role: Art Direction and Design Project: Branding Eleventh Effort is a not for profit design studio that focuses on working with clients that have big ideas and benefit local communities. Led by young professionals that have a desire to use design as a tool for more than generating income, the new studio needed a strong identity that reflected it's style and intentions. http://www.benchild.com/13436/Eleventh-Effort http://www.benchild.com/7884/Ministerio-Makarios http://www.benchild.com/7884/Ministerio-Makarios Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:08:37 +0000 BEN CHILD DOT COM 7884 Ministerio Makarios <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/7884/brandmark_4.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="345" align="left" /> Previous&nbsp;/&nbsp;Next image&nbsp;(1 of 5)<img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/7884/letterhead_a.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="670" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/7884/letterhead_b.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="670" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/7884/poster.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="670" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/7884/tee.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="670" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/7884/buttons.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="670" align="left" /> Title: Ministerio Makarios Client: Ministerio Makarios Role: Art Direction and Design Project: Brandmark Ministerio Makarios is a youth-led, Spanish ministry group that focuses on both spiritual and educational pursuits. Their mission is to create ambition within the young, Hispanic generation to become successful, Christian professionals. The brandmark legitimizes Ministerio Makarios, internally and externally, as a formal and organized ministry group. http://www.benchild.com/7884/Ministerio-Makarios http://www.benchild.com/7634/Traffic-Cops-Push-Pops http://www.benchild.com/7634/Traffic-Cops-Push-Pops Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:40:23 +0000 BEN CHILD DOT COM 7634 Traffic Cops & Push Pops <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/7634/record_scene.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="477" align="left" /> Previous&nbsp;/&nbsp;Next image&nbsp;(1 of 5)<img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/7634/record_bear.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="342" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/7634/record_buck.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="342" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/7634/record_monkey_4.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="342" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/7634/record_elephant.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="342" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/1117/7634/record_lion_1.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="342" align="left" /> Title: Traffic Cops & Push Pops Client: One and a Half Creams Records Role: Art Direction, Design and Illustration Project: Promotional Materials Five-part series promoting "Traffic Cops & Push Pops". The series consists of five separate, limited edition LPs that promote the studio's work. The art work will be used across posters, record sleeves, stickers and t-shirts. Note: Printed on French Paper Company's Mod Tone paper. The detail can be seen coming through the black ink on these prints. http://www.benchild.com/7634/Traffic-Cops-Push-Pops