This page is the “Personal Network.” It displays work from the websites a member is following, in the order it was published. It also provides a way to engage in dialogue about the work in the form of “Cargo Comments.”

The “Projects/Images” toggle provides access to an Image Gallery, offering an alternate way of browsing websites in the Personal Network.

The small thumbnails on the top of this page are a random sampling of websites in a member’s Network.
Yogastart 
Anna just moved to San Francisco. She's a regular yogini, and she know what she likes, but she isn't familiar with studios in the Bay area. She wants to find a...
 
Tendril Connect 
Tendril is Colorado-based company focused on simplifying the complex energy market in the U.S. Tendril offers products, applications and services powered by Tendril...
 
Hacker Group 
Hacker Group is a large advertising agency in Seattle, specializing in B2B and consumer direct marketing. While contracting for Hacker, I took on the position of...
PACT Apparel 
PACT is a socially conscious and sustainable apparel company focusing on underwear and basics. The designs for each seasonal collection evolve from a specific...
Shop for Japan 
Shop for Japan was a self-initiated project that was conceived, developed, and initiated within the span of 10 days. Eight days after the devastating earth quake...
 
Thought Crime 
A personal branding and website project for renowned security expert, Moxie Marlinespike. We identified three main aspects to Moxie's life: security, sailing, and...
 
Spirit Animals 
For Christmas 2011, I made my friends and family illustrations of their spirit animals. Each person's personality, habits, and energy were considered. The intent...
 
Headphones 
HEADPHONES A headphone concept that can convert from closed to open sound chambers, adapting to one's environment.
BOTTLE 
Thermos and bottle concept, designed through investigations of new liquid seal technology (November 2011) © 2011 Ben Peterson Industrial Design
LE 1 
LE 1 An experimental lamp, designed to expand the relationship between product and user. Emphasis was placed on creating a functional prototype.
PACT Apparel 
PACT is a socially conscious underwear and apparel company. Part of their brand DNA focuses on cultivating good design, supporting good causes, and creating good...
Bonfire 
Bonfire is an app that allows you to discover people around you with similar interests. I created the custom logotype, symbol, helped name the company. The strategy...
Howdy 
MY NAME IS PHELAN Questions, comments, or opportunities, please, feel free to... Stalk Me: Full Portfolio; Resume; LinkedIn; Tumblr; Daytum; Twitter; Facebook ...
Convergence 
We helped to name, develop the strategy for and brand Convergence, a replacement technology for SSL. They needed a simple, communicative presence for their...
LIGHT 
Adjustable task lamp design with matching stand; university project focused on research/design for lighting solutions and furniture. (June 2011) © 2011 Ben...
Potpourri 
POTPOURRI A few projects that go back a couple years. Includes: Bag straps, urban golf bag, highlighter concept, and railroad tie bottle openers.
Sketchbook 
SKETCHBOOK Some doodles that keep me busy in my down-time.
DTX-400 
DTX-400 A look into the future of cable analyzers.
Mesa 
MESA Mesa is a two-person interactive desk designed to aid independent learning and support a teacher’s curriculum within the classroom.
Stemware 
STEMWARE A conceptual wine set inspired by jewelry and liquid cohesion. Final models were cast and polished by hand, to create a truly one-of-a-kind set.
Haiti rebuild 
NGO Haiti housing project Dormitory housing for 32 people in Les Cayes, Haiti. The focus of the project was to develop affordable and efficient shelter for 32...
 
Kline 
Kline [Shipping container Co. media / print identity] More than just logistics Formerly K-line, the company wants to brand up to Kline while maintaining color...
 
Thoughtful 
Thoughtful [Data visualization FLASH] Mind. Body. Full. Thoughtful: A user based data visualization site for sustainable dinning on the WWU campus. Depending on...
 
Reojia 
Reojia restaurant package [Menu board, take home kit] We are authentic ethnic Reojia is much more than a restaurant its an experience of the mind, body and...
 
Cambium 
Urban shop [Membership kit] Cambium is more than a shop, its a family Main demographic focuses on 50-60 yr male woodworker who lives in the city but currently...
 
Kona bike 
Kona bike convention display [20' x 20' x 18' tall] Kona bike: A northwest based bike company founded in 1977 with 6 lines of bikes, mainly focusing on high end...
 
Senior show 
6_10_2011 [Summit of 50] 50: While the route may vary, the destination remains constant. The summit of 50 is our final class show exhibiting all three...
 
Becane 
Becane universal bike inner tube [package design] Go further with Becane Given brief, required the package to clearly demonstrate resilience, turn of the...
 
Sticker 
Self branding sticker set.
 
Brownie 
This series of hand-drawn Brownie camera sketches is an experimentation with different screen printing techniques. The title is printed with a red metallic ink to...
 
Global Warming 
A positive spin on a negative problem. Images are visual representations of easy ways to help the environment.
 
Regenerate 
With an interest in history, sustainability and found objects this project was developed. Wanting to make something that would inspire, a DIY book was made ...
 
KOHLER 
Industry + University collaboration with Wisconsin based Kohler company, resulting in a recirculating bathtub concept exploring the relationship between static and...
Mission Motors 
Logo design & graphic direction for the Mission R. CLIENT Mission Motors
MEC Display/// 
The Mountain Equipment Co-op design brief outlined the requirements for an entrance display which could host several promotions a year all ranging in theme and...