February 10, 2020By Jay Benjamin
TriadPrint isn’t your average print shop. They’re a full-service operation that blends high-quality printing with cutting-edge digital marketing and a touch of innovative tech. I’ve been their go-to guy for years, helping them build their brand, design their website, and even cook up some cool stuff with NFC technology. The goal was simple: make
February 13, 2019By Jay Benjamin
Client: MedarooGreensboro, NC Project Overview: This project wasn’t just about building a website or designing a logo; it was about creating an entire platform. Medaroo is a comprehensive online medical appointment booking and management system, designed from the ground up to simplify scheduling, improve practice efficiency, and enhance the patient experience. I handled everything from
February 16, 2017By Jay Benjamin
Near Field Communication (NFC) technology offers a powerful way to connect the physical and digital worlds, enabling seamless interactions between smartphones and NFC-enabled objects. However, embedding NFC tags within materials – for applications like signage, packaging, or product integration – presents a significant challenge: material interference. The type, thickness, and even the color of the
April 10, 2016By Jay Benjamin
Client: 12ngoGreensboro, NC Project Overview: In 2016, the rise of ridesharing platforms like Uber presented a significant challenge to traditional taxi services. 12ngo, a local taxi company in Greensboro, North Carolina, recognized the need to adapt and evolve to remain competitive. This project encompassed a comprehensive rebranding and strategic overhaul, going far beyond a simple
January 4, 2016By Jay Benjamin
Client: Orthotech Labs Jamestown, NC Project Overview: Orthotech Labs, a full-service orthodontic appliance laboratory based in Jamestown, NC, approached me to develop a comprehensive marketing campaign to coincide with their attendance at the Southern Association of Orthodontics Annual Conference. The project, titled “Behind the Smile,” aimed to go far beyond traditional product marketing, leveraging innovative
February 17, 2015By Jay Benjamin
Client: Personal Project Project Overview: In 2015, I embarked on a personal project to explore the then-emerging capabilities of Google’s Physical Web and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons. This experiment focused on using a BLE beacon, cleverly embedded within a keychain, to broadcast a URL and trigger proximity-based interactions. While I experimented with various beacon
December 12, 2014By Jay Benjamin
Client: TriadPrint Project Overview: In 2015, as Near Field Communication (NFC) technology was gaining traction in smartphones, I undertook a project to create the first NFC-enabled vehicle wrap. This project, executed for TriadPrint, involved designing and installing a custom, all-matte vinyl wrap on a Honda Element, with embedded NFC touchpoints. When tapped with a compatible
October 19, 2014By Jay Benjamin
Client: Alta Bella & Standard Colors CollaborationHigh Point, NC Project Overview: This project involved developing the branding, logo, website, packaging concepts, and a dynamic product visualization tool for Alta Bella, a proposed all-natural cosmetic line intended as a subsidiary of Standard Colors, a global manufacturer of pigments, dyes, and specialty chemicals headquartered in High Point,
May 11, 2014By Jay Benjamin
Client: Gatlyn’s Gourmet PopcornGreensboro, NC Project Overview: This project for Gatlyn’s Gourmet Popcorn, a small, privately owned shop in Greensboro, NC, encompassed a complete rebrand, packaging design, and the development of an innovative automated system for generating product mockups and printable labels. Named after the owner Justin’s daughter, Gatlyn’s needed a brand identity that was
March 25, 2014By Jay Benjamin
Client: Marozzi’s Pizzeria Pepsi CollaborationHigh Point, NC Project Overview: This project involved redesigning the menu for Marozzi’s Pizzeria, leveraging principles of menu engineering and incorporating data from eye-tracking studies to optimize item placement, visual presentation, and overall user experience. The goal was to create a menu that was not only aesthetically pleasing but also strategically