Ben Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Ben projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Ben projects in press coverage.
The article profiles French design duo Paul&Thomas, founded by Paul Faure and Thomas Hanus in Rennes. It explores how their shared background in graphic design and complementary approaches to typography and structure shape their studio’s playful yet precise work across cultural and educational projects. The feature highlights their collaborations on book design, visual identities, and exhibition design for clients in the arts and academia.
Creative Boom’s July 2025 roundup spotlights new typefaces and foundry launches from studios including D8, Brand Brothers, and Fontwerk. The article highlights six notable font releases—Lost, Tausend, RT Lately, Bus Sign, Karel, and SLTF Rigale—showcasing trends in experimental and heritage-inspired typography. It also notes the rise of new foundries and tools like Fonts Ninja that are shaping how designers discover and use type.
The Brand Identity interviews Manuel Steiner, founder of Berlin-based creative office 27BUCKS, as the studio marks its tenth anniversary. Steiner discusses the importance of cultural literacy in design, the evolution of his team, and the launch of their new insight platform 'For Future Reference.' The conversation explores how 27BUCKS balances strategy and creativity to build enduring brand architectures for clients like Apple, COLORS, and Mercedes-Benz.
Written by Matthew van der Valk, this Creative Boom insight piece explores how renewed U.S. trade tariffs and rising nationalism are influencing global brand perception. It argues that brands are increasingly distancing themselves from overt American identity, embracing 'post-national' branding that prioritizes shared values over origin. The article highlights how cultural shifts are reshaping global branding strategies, especially in Europe.
It’s Nice That announces the June 2025 edition of Nicer Tuesdays in New York, featuring talks from photographer Dina Litovsky, design studio Little Troop, designer and painter Na Kim, and illustrator Julian Adon Alexander. The event will also include a presentation from Templo on its GF Smith rebrand, with partners Frontify, GF Smith, SuperGay, and Love Corn supporting the evening. The talks will explore topics from photography and identity design to balancing multiple creative practices.
The Brand Identity interviews Tim Wan, founder of London-based STUDIO WAN, about his philosophy of keeping his studio intentionally small and flexible. Wan discusses his background, his time at Fabrica, and his approach to collaboration, storytelling, and material-driven design. The conversation highlights projects like Modern Synthesis and Mount Sapo as examples of his narrative-led, tactile branding work.
Creative studio Pim-Pam has launched TOPSP!N, an exhibition in Glasgow that turns table tennis paddles into art pieces to raise funds for Drumchapel Table Tennis Club. The show features contributions from artists and designers across disciplines, celebrating the intersection of sport, creativity, and community. The event continues Pim-Pam’s tradition of socially engaged exhibitions following SP!N and BACKSP!N.
