Smith , Benjamin Alex

smithbenjaminalex@gmail.com

Sneaker Law Volume 2
2023-2024

Led the artwork design for Sneaker Law Volume 2, creating hand-drawn sketches and converting them into vector graphics to develop both the cover and interior artwork using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.

The creative direction was inspired by a retro composition notebook cover, with hand-drawn elements layered on top to create a distinctive, cool sneaker textbook design.

Discipline
Graphic Design

“The Twenty Five”
2023-2024

Developed graphic design and concept for “The Twenty Five”, a collaborative project between Canvvs and Virgil Abloh’s The Post Modern Scholarship Foundation, honoring Abloh’s legacy through the lens of design, customization, and creative storytelling.

Twenty-five visionary creators, selected by Shannon Abloh and the FSF, were proposed to reinterpret archival sneakers from Virgil’s collection, transforming them into one-of-a-kind art pieces. Debuting at Miami Art Basel 2024, these custom works were scheduled to be auctioned, with all proceeds supporting the Post Modern Scholarship Fund, continuing Abloh’s mission of fostering the next generation of diverse design talent.

Discipline
Graphic Design

Reserve Padel x Joma
2024

Designed custom jerseys for the proposed Joma x Reserve Padel tournament in Miami, FL, 2024. The designs focused on combining Joma’s performance standards with Reserve Padel’s brand identity, creating apparel that reflects the tournament's professional, yet vibrant atmosphere.

Discipline
Graphic Design

Nigel Sylvester Nike Bike Graphic
2024

Created custom graphics for a commemorative gift celebrating the release of the Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 RM SP 'Fence Green,'

Discipline
Graphic Design

Stan (Ben) Smith
2022

Redesigned the classic Stan Smith sneaker to become the Ben Smith.

With a personal touch, the Adidas logo insignia was replaced with distressed denim. This customization adds a simple, elegant, and contemporary twist while preserving the timeless appeal of the original design.

Discipline
Graphic Design