I had the distinct pleasure this past Thursday (April 14, 2011) to speak at the AIGA Wisconsin's "Sustainable Design Thinking" event. Modern's Species' Gage Mitchell was the facilitator for me getting... read more →
Yesterday I was awarded a $22,500 grant from the University of Illinois Student Sustainability Committee to investigate a more sustainable means of making paper from agri-fiber and agri-fiber waste. I... read more →
Eric Benson presented the following talk on February 10, 2011 at the College Art Association Conference in New York City, as part of CAA's 99th annual conference. The imagery and... read more →
In a recent article here on Re-nourish, I wrote about the importance of connecting the students' values to those principles set forth in the concept of sustainability to best intertwine it... read more →
On October 27, 2010 from 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM, this blog entry will serve as means to facilitate a discussion around the topic: Connecting Values: Teaching Sustainability to Graphic... read more →
This past spring, I taught a junior-level graphic design methodology studio course in which I was excited to focus the bulk of the term on educating the students about sustainable... read more →
My poster "Drill Spill Kill" will be on display at the Great Oil Leak Show August 6-7 at Bricks and Bombs in Baton Rouge, LA and August 14- September 14 at... read more →
You have been invited to listen in to our first Designers, Drinks & Social Change broadcasted presentation! Our small, intimate group meets monthly with 1-2 guest speakers joining us. The purpose is... read more →
In the fall of 2009, Eric Benson's senior studio class at the University of Illinois embarked on a service learning project to brand and give life to the Sustainable Student Farm that... read more →
On Saturday May 15, 2010 the AIGA response_ability Conference (hosted by Bowling Green University) will start in Toledo, OH. Our very own Eric Benson was the acting Sustainability Chair, tasked... read more →