Hello, my name is Bennett ✌️. I’m a brand designer based in Brooklyn, New York. I’m currently working as a Senior Designer at Jones Knowles Ritchie. My passion lies in designing brands that embrace change, immerse themselves in culture, and foster meaningful connections.

To get in touch about freelance opportunities, collaborative projects, or just to say hello 👋, please reach out via my email or social channels.


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Experience:

Present
Jones Knowles Ritchie


2019 - 2024
Turner Duckworth

2019  
TDA_Boulder

2018
School Helps

Education:

2015 - 2019
University of Colorado, Boulder
Design and Art Direction
Honors & Recognitions:

Graphis - Gold
Young Ones One Show - Bronze
One Club Denver - Silver
Brand New
Dieline

Select Clients:

Beam Suntory
CosMc’s
Corona
Diageo
Kraft Heinz
McDonald's
Molson Coors
Obama Foundation
Samsung


©2024




Client: Hornitos

Overview: Hornitos Tequila tasked our team to design and produce one-of-a-kind bottle designs as gifts for Guillermo Andrade, a renowned fashion designer, Dr. Woo, a world-class tattoo artist, and Jon Gray, a CEO and co-founder of Ghetto Gastro in celebration of their partnership with The Shot Fund.

The custom bottles and boxes were designed to symbolize a fusion of the Hornitos brand with the distinct personalities of each individual. Their names were crafted to emulate and replace the Hornitos word mark. Every box was given a unique illustration that reflected their individual styles and origins. Guillermo was given a flannel like pattern on the strip stamp as a nod to his fashion roots, Woo, a palm tree tieing to LA roots, and Gray was given a fork to tie to his culinary background.
Agency: Turner Duckworth

Role: Design

Team: ECD: Jamie McCathie
Design Director: Ian Conklin

Deliverables: Packaging,  Art Direction, Retouching

Recognition: The Dieline
The Design Kids
Paris Packaging Week