Ben Design Cases
9 cases across 1 studio
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Ben projects in press coverage.
News & interviews
- Paul&Thomas: Precision Meets Play in Chance-Forged Design Studio
It's Nice That · Jul 31, 2025
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.
Paul&ThomasTALM École supérieure d’art et de designEspace Artbausa Crozonbranding|editorial|environmental - "July's Top New Typefaces from Leading Designers and Foundries"
Creative Boom · Jul 14, 2025
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.
D8abcD8Brand BrothersWalker's ShortbreadBenromachtypography - 27BUCKS: Fusing Cultural Insight with Design for Future Brands
The Brand Identity · May 30, 2025 · Interview
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.
- Exporting Brands Also Exports Culture, Shifts Global Perceptions
Creative Boom · May 27, 2025
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.
Black Book Design CollectiveVMLDr. MartensBootsbranding - Tickets on Sale for Nicer Tuesdays NYC with Top Creatives
It's Nice That · May 15, 2025
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.
- STUDIO WAN: Small Yet Powerful Agency Delivers Impactful Work
The Brand Identity · May 15, 2025 · Interview
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.
STUDIO WANFabricaModern SynthesisMount Sapobranding - TOPSP!N Exhibition Highlights Table Tennis Over Pickleball
Creative Boom · Apr 14, 2025
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.
Pim-PamBungo Sign Co.Wasps StudiosBentley MotorsHighland Parkbranding - Ways Creatives Can Build Visibility Without Social Media
Creative Boom · Feb 24, 2025
The article by Tom May explores how creatives can raise their professional profiles without relying on social media, which is becoming less effective due to algorithmic changes and pay-to-play models. It highlights alternative strategies such as traditional PR, owned media like newsletters, SEO, and direct human engagement through events and personal outreach. The piece features insights from various industry professionals and agency leaders who share practical advice for building visibility and client relationships in 2025.
- "Bentzion Goldman Forecasts Branding Trends for the New Year"
Creative Boom · Jan 21, 2025
In this Creative Boom insight piece, Bentzion Goldman, senior designer at Mother Design, reflects on branding trends from 2024 and forecasts what’s next for 2025. He identifies a shift from 'dopamine design' and AI saturation toward tactile, world-building, and playful branding approaches. The article highlights examples from studios like Koto, Porto Rocha, and Little Troop that embody these emerging directions.
- "Bentzion Goldman Predicts Branding Trends for the Year"
Creative Boom · Jan 21, 2025
In this Creative Boom feature, Bentzion Goldman, senior designer at Mother Design, reflects on branding trends from 2024 and predicts what’s next for 2025. He identifies a shift from 'dopamine design' and silliness toward tactile, immersive, and playful brand experiences. The article highlights examples from studios like Koto, Porto Rocha, and Little Troop that embody these evolving approaches.