Special Project http://www.specialproject.org/v2 The work of Ben Hribar Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:16:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Crimetime – NBC http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=582 http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=582#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:02:51 +0000 admin http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=582 Concept identity for an all crime drama channel that was to fall under the NBC suite. Work done in conjunction with Cina Associates



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Photo

]]> http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?feed=rss2&p=582 0 Theo Parrish http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=578 http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=578#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:45:32 +0000 admin http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=578 Flyer which keyed off of Reid Miles’ Blue Note album design.

]]> http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?feed=rss2&p=578 0 Covert Affairs http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=27 http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=27#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 02:21:52 +0000 admin http://specialproject.org/v2/?p=27 Covert Affairs is a USA Network television series that is centered around a young CIA trainee, Annie Walker (portrayed by Piper Perabo) who becomes a CIA military intelligence agent. The show identity was created in conjunction with Michael Cina.

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Custom type for the show identity



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Identity executions

]]> http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?feed=rss2&p=27 0 Ghostly International http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=65 http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=65#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 04:01:03 +0000 admin http://specialproject.org/v2/?p=65 Ghostly International is an Ann Arbor, MI-based electronic music label that has championed everything from house and techno to ambient to digital pop to electroclash. Working with Ghostly art director Michael Cina., Each project was intended to reflect both the personality of the music and the sensibility of the record label.

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Unused concept for an album by The Sight Below
Original photograph graciously provided by Forty Five Houses

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Promotion for a Valentines concert at (Le) Poisson Rouge in NYC



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Album concepts for Lusine’s album A Certain Distance

]]> http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?feed=rss2&p=65 0 St. Jude Medical http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=107 http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=107#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 02:48:05 +0000 admin http://specialproject.org/v2/?p=107 St. Jude Medical is a global leader in the development of medical technology and services. In 2007 they underwent an internal transformation and along with that they wanted to reposition themselves with a more refined look and new attitude. This project was the flagship piece of that metamorphosis – a promotional book given to potential investors showcasing their suite of devices and touting their successes through the years.








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Custom type for the show identity

]]> http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?feed=rss2&p=107 0 Connoisseur http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=95 http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=95#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 16:57:25 +0000 admin http://specialproject.org/v2/?p=95 Promotional flyer for a one-off event celebrating the culmination of MN Fashion Week. Beautifully screenprinted in metallic gold by Burlesque of North America.




]]> http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?feed=rss2&p=95 0 Forty Five Houses http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=18 http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=18#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 02:03:06 +0000 admin http://specialproject.org/v2/?p=18 Based out of New York City, Forty Five Houses is an independent photography studio that specializes in both fashion and abstract photography. For this project, it was important to create an identity and visual framework that fit within the fashion world as well as one that wouldn’t overshadow the fine details of the imagery.

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Photo by Forty Five Houses

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Logo and wordmark

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Visit Forty Five Houses

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Business card (1-color letterpress)

]]> http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?feed=rss2&p=18 0 Illustrations http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=100 http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=100#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 19:16:30 +0000 admin http://specialproject.org/v2/?p=100 This is an ongoing series of personal illustrations created for the purpose of testing Photoshop brushes and advancing illustrative techniques.

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J-Dilla

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?uestlove

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E-40

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Sonny Clark

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Art Blakey

]]> http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?feed=rss2&p=100 0 Poster Offensive http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=34 http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=34#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 04:17:03 +0000 admin http://specialproject.org/v2/?p=34 Poster Offensive is an indedpendent, non-partisan poster show, whose focus is to showcase interpretations and criticisms of both political and social issues. To learn more about the show click: HERE

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More Time Than Money
19″x27″ digital print collage
2010

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Him and His Cabinet: The Last Look
18″x24″ screenprint
2008

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James
19″x25″ screenprint
2006

]]> http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?feed=rss2&p=34 0 Hush Productions http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=198 http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=198#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 03:06:39 +0000 admin http://specialproject.org/v2/?p=198 HUSH is the brain child of international techno DJ Zak Khutoretsky aka DVS1. Since 1996, the company has promoted and executed some of the nations finest electronic music events, developed a unique sound system, and is in process of starting a record label. The identity was developed in collaboration with Tim Drabandt.

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Custom type

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Photo courtesy of Anna Gulbrandsen

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Promo disk

]]> http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?feed=rss2&p=198 0 Supreme Court Justice Christopher Walken http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=82 http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=82#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 15:03:20 +0000 admin http://specialproject.org/v2/?p=82 As told – and experienced – by my girlfriend:

So Annie and I were at Tapes n Tapes at First Ave. Ruth Bader Ginsburg had had heart surgery that day and we were FLOORED when Josh Grier, the lead singer, was wearing a Ruth Bader Ginsburg t-shirt on stage. We were lukewarm about going to the show in the first place but instantly fell in love with the band after their heartfelt nod to the Supreme Court Justice. For the entire show we looked dreamy eyed at Josh who must listen to All Things Considered – JUST LIKE US.

There were these two idiot guys standing in front of us who kept talking about the awesome Christopher Walken t-shirt that Josh was wearing – OMG they were so dumb for not knowing Ruth Bader Ginsburg! Annie and I talked loudly (c’mon,we had had a couple of those huge Red Stripes) about how sad it was that people weren’t as smart as us and how much we hoped for Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s quick recovery. Josh became sexier as the night wore on as we fantasized about him getting ready on the tour bus – how his favorite quirky t-shirt finally made sense.

When the house lights came on and the band waved their goodbyes, Annie and I looked at each other and said, “that is a cool Christopher Walken t-shirt”.

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Custom type for the show identity

]]> http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?feed=rss2&p=82 0 Dauber http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=85 http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=85#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 15:38:35 +0000 admin http://specialproject.org/v2/?p=85 Hand-set typeface with additional add on ligatures for customization.

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]]> http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?feed=rss2&p=85 0 Life Time Fitness Mobile Web http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=312 http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=312#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2011 02:10:54 +0000 admin http://specialproject.org/v2/?p=312 Adopting a mobile-first philosophy, the goal was create a simple, succinct and responsive design whose experience can be adapted to larger screen dimensions.

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Homepage with swipe-able main image

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Club locator & member page

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Club specific homepage

]]> http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?feed=rss2&p=312 0 Cafe Europa http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=483 http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=483#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:54:00 +0000 admin http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=483 The identity for this upscale luncheon spot was designed in conjunction with Derek Sussner.

]]> http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?feed=rss2&p=483 0 Bummer Free NYT http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=55 http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=55#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 18:57:46 +0000 admin http://specialproject.org/v2/?p=55 This visual is an experiment in trying to eliminate all the negativity from the front page of the NY Times site for one day during the summer of 2009.

]]> http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?feed=rss2&p=55 0 Life Time Minneapolis Triathlon http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=454 http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=454#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:30:36 +0000 admin http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=454 Attracting around 3000 participants annually, the Minneapolis Triathlon is a marquee event in the Life Time race portfolio. Initially inspired by the typeface Gotham, the tri-line word mark and subsequent executions were designed in celebration of the 2011 event.

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Custom type identity

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Step and repeat background


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Finisher medals with 10 year custom mark


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Retail cycle jersey

]]> http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?feed=rss2&p=454 0 YouWorkForThemPhotoshop Brush Set http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=115 http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=115#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 00:26:49 +0000 admin http://specialproject.org/v2/?p=115 These digital products were created exclusively for and are proudly sold through YouWorkForThem.

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Watercolor brushes

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Scrawl brushes

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Compressed charcoal brushes

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Grunge brushes

]]> http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?feed=rss2&p=115 0 Wolfmotell 10-Year Anniversary http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=42 http://www.specialproject.org/v2/?p=42#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 04:40:44 +0000 admin http://specialproject.org/v2/?p=42 Ten years as a business is a monumental mark and definitely a reason to party. You’ve seen a lot and matured immensely. In contrast, as 10 year old kid, drawing with crayons and markers is considered the highest form of art and you still get candles on your birthday cake. With both of these points in mind, the task was to create a coherent and playful identity as well as the related printed pieces to help celebrate.

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Hand-drawn commemorative poster

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1-inch buttons

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