Category Archives: Graphic Design

As Seen on A Photo Editor

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Benjamen

A Photo Editor leads this new entry about the relationship between type and images on magazine opening spreads with this layout from the November issue of Runner’s World. It’s nice to see this one get some attention, because I consciously … Continue reading →

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Big 3 Fan Club Membership Cards

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Benjamen

That’s the front side to the card I designed for members of the official Big 3 Fan Club. The Big 3, of course, are the stars of the cult comedy classic Windy City Heat — — and the Big 3 … Continue reading →

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“How Did They Get the Mice to Wear Clothes?”

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Benjamen

Back in January, editor Tish Hamilton told the Runner’s World art and photo department about the first-person story she’d be writing about those of us who will never become elite athletes — no matter how much we sacrifice, or how … Continue reading →

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STOP PRE

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Benjamen

That’s the stencil I made for the opener of the April 2013 Runner’s World feature, “That Pre Thing” — an epic story about why 1970s runner Steve Prefontaine still matters nearly 40 years after his death at age 24. I … Continue reading →

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Runny Paint

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Benjamen

That’s a behind-the-scenes shot of a feature opener from the March issue of Runner’s World. The photo team dipped brand new running shoes into paint, pressed the soles against that slick paper, then squeezed more paint out of ketchup bottles … Continue reading →

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