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
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
October 19, 2014By Jay Benjamin
Client: Amber Holmes Originals (San Antonio, TX) Project Overview: This project involved creating a brand identity, centered around a distinctive logo, for Amber Holmes Originals, a San Antonio-based fashion designer specializing in contemporary womenswear. The goal was to develop a visual identity that reflected the brand’s modern, sophisticated aesthetic, its focus on both ready-to-wear and