Timeless/Endless
An exploration of time, through time, over time.
In 2025 Manual will be releasing 12 timepiece designs—one per month—in limited edition batches of 12.
The starting inspiration for the series are the classic proportions of wall clocks—distilled to their essence. The use of laser cut aluminum sheet material creates a graphic pop by floating off the wall and allows for on-demand fabrication.
Exposed rivets act as both a functional and an aesthetic detail. The clock face is riveted to bent aluminum brackets for
securing the timepiece to the wall and the mechanical fasteners also act as the hourly markers.
The project starting point was to create a timeless framework to be iterated upon—with endless possibilities for variation.
The Timeless/Endless project will continue to develop through 2025.
Learn more and shop at manual.is/time
An exploration of time, through time, over time.
In 2025 Manual will be releasing 12 timepiece designs—one per month—in limited edition batches of 12.
The starting inspiration for the series are the classic proportions of wall clocks—distilled to their essence. The use of laser cut aluminum sheet material creates a graphic pop by floating off the wall and allows for on-demand fabrication.
Exposed rivets act as both a functional and an aesthetic detail. The clock face is riveted to bent aluminum brackets for
securing the timepiece to the wall and the mechanical fasteners also act as the hourly markers.
The project starting point was to create a timeless framework to be iterated upon—with endless possibilities for variation.
The Timeless/Endless project will continue to develop through 2025.
Learn more and shop at manual.is/time
Microsoft OCTO
In addition to being the CTO of Microsoft, Kevin Scott also maintains a full on maker shop in his home where he actively pursues pottery, sewing, woodwork and beyond. Inspired by his hands-on “side hustle” I was comissioned to further develop the “mini Kevin” character for a new video series for the Office of the CTO. (OCTO)
Additionally we used the hand drawn aesthetic to define branding guidelines for OCTO’s internal communications across Microsoft.
In addition to being the CTO of Microsoft, Kevin Scott also maintains a full on maker shop in his home where he actively pursues pottery, sewing, woodwork and beyond. Inspired by his hands-on “side hustle” I was comissioned to further develop the “mini Kevin” character for a new video series for the Office of the CTO. (OCTO)
Additionally we used the hand drawn aesthetic to define branding guidelines for OCTO’s internal communications across Microsoft.
Published
Early 2025
Early 2025
Creative direction & Spot Illustrations
Craighton Berman
Craighton Berman
A Pitcher for Manual
The Slow System Mini is a set of tools for brewing pour-over & press-style coffee, steeping loose leaf tea and mixing a cocktail at the end of it all.
This iteration of the design features a new amber/clear colorway and a flared top to better nest the accessories. Not to mention a new logo on the bottom, because product logos should always be hidden.
Learn more and shop at manual.is
The Slow System Mini is a set of tools for brewing pour-over & press-style coffee, steeping loose leaf tea and mixing a cocktail at the end of it all.
This iteration of the design features a new amber/clear colorway and a flared top to better nest the accessories. Not to mention a new logo on the bottom, because product logos should always be hidden.
Learn more and shop at manual.is
Launch
Late 2024
Late 2024
Design, etc.
Craighton Berman
Craighton Berman
Photo/Video
Phillip Tang
Phillip Tang
Alaska’s Dirty Secret
Animation for a Canadian non-profit campaigning for better fishing practices in the Northern Pacific.
Animation for a Canadian non-profit campaigning for better fishing practices in the Northern Pacific.
Notes on the Cyb*rtr*ck
Thoughts on the Cybertruck
(A lil cultural criticism never hurt anyone)
Design is not neutral.
See more at @no_commercial_value
Thoughts on the Cybertruck
(A lil cultural criticism never hurt anyone)
Design is not neutral.
See more at @no_commercial_value
Craighton Berman Studio © ∞