https://craightonberman.com Craighton Berman Studio Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:08:42 +0000 https://craightonberman.com en https://craightonberman.com/Slideshow Tue, 07 Jun 2022 21:28:46 +0000 Craighton Berman Studio https://craightonberman.com/Slideshow &nbsp; &nbsp; Chicago — USA A multidisciplinary design practice with a focus on shaping the future. https://craightonberman.com/Focus Tue, 07 Jun 2022 21:28:46 +0000 Craighton Berman Studio https://craightonberman.com/Focus Studio Focus&nbsp;︎︎︎ Client Services Helping shape the future with strategic design and visual storytelling&nbsp; Manual A design brand creating products that explore ideas around “slowness” No Commercial Value A project exploring absurd ideas, cultural criticism and activism Projects ︎ Info ︎ Shop︎ https://craightonberman.com/Text Tue, 07 Jun 2022 21:28:47 +0000 Craighton Berman Studio https://craightonberman.com/Text Studio New studio in 2026Phone 773-255-8594Text or calls OK Email info@ craightonberman.com Newsletter An extremely occassional email https://craightonberman.com/The-Mezzanine-Collection Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:26:37 +0000 Craighton Berman Studio https://craightonberman.com/The-Mezzanine-Collection <img width="3072" height="4608" width_o="3072" height_o="4608" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d7f40143abe81fe16a611718c920081d2b05526ace188cff0d27790474fbd33c/DSC_5845-Edit.jpg" data-mid="243994892" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d7f40143abe81fe16a611718c920081d2b05526ace188cff0d27790474fbd33c/DSC_5845-Edit.jpg" /> The Mezzanine Collection A mezzanine is an intermediate level between the ground and first floor of a building—often used for creating a storage &nbsp;loft. Manual’s new collection is a line of occasional tables that feature mezzanine floors for furniture. Learn more and shop at manual.is/the-mezzanine-collection <img width="2548" height="3185" width_o="2548" height_o="3185" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e61adb4fc261a603b2463e7086bd1cc0a2a572f3e04ab05cd9cfdc7a2dec9b8a/IMG_1585.jpeg" data-mid="243994942" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e61adb4fc261a603b2463e7086bd1cc0a2a572f3e04ab05cd9cfdc7a2dec9b8a/IMG_1585.jpeg" /> <img width="3072" height="4608" width_o="3072" height_o="4608" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cac6fcc68512aaeb835e80b9f70346ed8ff5cfde0784320fd3c68e7ea271b33c/DSC_5837.jpg" data-mid="243994891" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cac6fcc68512aaeb835e80b9f70346ed8ff5cfde0784320fd3c68e7ea271b33c/DSC_5837.jpg" /> <img width="3072" height="4608" width_o="3072" height_o="4608" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a107caec6bc4fae12bedb4fce8eaa4edb6dc39797b313bfafea7360fff629da1/DSC_5836.jpg" data-mid="243994890" border="0" 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data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a0ad8ae21aa2a8105b713303434f4c73c508c22f1d94362c4d3d7af3e1291943/IMG_1417.jpeg" data-mid="243994944" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a0ad8ae21aa2a8105b713303434f4c73c508c22f1d94362c4d3d7af3e1291943/IMG_1417.jpeg" /> <img width="2548" height="3185" width_o="2548" height_o="3185" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/dc36ad7fd938926fa9a04d5abcae507fc3d7c311d37c39858ff4c34fca103838/IMG_1421.jpeg" data-mid="243994943" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/dc36ad7fd938926fa9a04d5abcae507fc3d7c311d37c39858ff4c34fca103838/IMG_1421.jpeg" /> LaunchFall 2025 Design, etc.&nbsp;Craighton Berman Learn More manual.is/the-mezzanine-collection https://craightonberman.com/Timeless-Endless Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:10:48 +0000 Craighton Berman Studio https://craightonberman.com/Timeless-Endless <img width="2925" height="4387" width_o="2925" height_o="4387" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2d24239af51e5e2a6e9bf2739143943a1d3241409d5aadebf3524564034c2a58/DSC_5350-white.jpg" data-mid="229466863" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2d24239af51e5e2a6e9bf2739143943a1d3241409d5aadebf3524564034c2a58/DSC_5350-white.jpg" /> <img width="2952" height="4428" width_o="2952" height_o="4428" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/de06d8f7448709fe0ff38c2f28474332720441fa64bcad648287744107d88142/DSC_5372.jpg" data-mid="229466865" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/de06d8f7448709fe0ff38c2f28474332720441fa64bcad648287744107d88142/DSC_5372.jpg" /> <img width="2925" height="4387" width_o="2925" height_o="4387" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/77f6eb5db032aaa5e9527ecad619bbd7f2565af74fa9253fd7784d93d3021939/DSC_5350-lines.jpg" data-mid="229466862" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/77f6eb5db032aaa5e9527ecad619bbd7f2565af74fa9253fd7784d93d3021939/DSC_5350-lines.jpg" /> <img width="3126" height="4167" width_o="3126" height_o="4167" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c4298d1c1f85d07ae5415545d83d96bb0cd0c901d04f82f69260ab342cf6ce88/DSC_5376-insta.jpg" data-mid="229467761" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c4298d1c1f85d07ae5415545d83d96bb0cd0c901d04f82f69260ab342cf6ce88/DSC_5376-insta.jpg" /> <img width="3072" height="4608" width_o="3072" height_o="4608" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e72bafec79bd3370d13d303d6f0bdb1e32143fa78a9ad788807a5a2344ff882a/DSC_5386.jpg" data-mid="229466873" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e72bafec79bd3370d13d303d6f0bdb1e32143fa78a9ad788807a5a2344ff882a/DSC_5386.jpg" /> <img width="3072" height="4608" width_o="3072" height_o="4608" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d84152df6e50f46633b20204a235b8278d9796cb015c36df89b5c3303d21b914/DSC_5409.jpg" data-mid="229466875" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d84152df6e50f46633b20204a235b8278d9796cb015c36df89b5c3303d21b914/DSC_5409.jpg" /> <img width="3310" height="4508" width_o="3310" height_o="4508" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8b5c99a54d94804b7f36562520bafa6f92e0aa62c8b0169dd053a9ac95b9b466/DSC_5391.jpg" data-mid="229466874" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8b5c99a54d94804b7f36562520bafa6f92e0aa62c8b0169dd053a9ac95b9b466/DSC_5391.jpg" /> Timeless/Endless An exploration of time, through time, over time.&nbsp; 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 LaunchFebruary 2025 Design, etc.&nbsp;Craighton Berman Learn More manual.is/time https://craightonberman.com/Microsoft-OCTO Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:56:04 +0000 Craighton Berman Studio https://craightonberman.com/Microsoft-OCTO 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. PublishedEarly 2025 Creative direction &amp; Spot IllustrationsCraighton Berman Animation &amp; Character Development Adam Henderson https://craightonberman.com/Slow-System-Mini Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:07:17 +0000 Craighton Berman Studio https://craightonberman.com/Slow-System-Mini <img width="2667" height="4000" width_o="2667" height_o="4000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/eff8c98f76e2ef880f81b753bfe5aa1435fd8d603e7a336a0913f64b97980b93/Manual-Mixing-Glass-3.jpg" data-mid="226121247" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/eff8c98f76e2ef880f81b753bfe5aa1435fd8d603e7a336a0913f64b97980b93/Manual-Mixing-Glass-3.jpg" /> <img width="2667" height="4000" width_o="2667" height_o="4000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f6af8e161e02ff90b9a8993f4caa54f5ea7c449be312b3d09716343c89566ddf/Manual-Mixing-Glass-43.jpg" data-mid="226121250" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f6af8e161e02ff90b9a8993f4caa54f5ea7c449be312b3d09716343c89566ddf/Manual-Mixing-Glass-43.jpg" /> <img width="2667" height="4000" width_o="2667" height_o="4000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/706748676720a9597af482921420e0c5ebdba3c71c74ca71233cde170530547d/Manual-Mixing-Glass-47.jpg" data-mid="226121251" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/706748676720a9597af482921420e0c5ebdba3c71c74ca71233cde170530547d/Manual-Mixing-Glass-47.jpg" /> <img width="2667" height="4000" width_o="2667" height_o="4000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/018181146454ecfd31225a4a86cd68b723a12b822c84e48809b5d4292aa3604a/Manual-Mixing-Glass-23.jpg" data-mid="226121249" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/018181146454ecfd31225a4a86cd68b723a12b822c84e48809b5d4292aa3604a/Manual-Mixing-Glass-23.jpg" /> <img width="2667" height="4000" width_o="2667" height_o="4000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/57fbc6d30b8bbbb7a9b4cbacf84c574e301a1efe2d7df18323a9cb85184469ce/Manual-Mixing-Glass-14.jpg" data-mid="226121248" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/57fbc6d30b8bbbb7a9b4cbacf84c574e301a1efe2d7df18323a9cb85184469ce/Manual-Mixing-Glass-14.jpg" /> A Pitcher for Manual The Slow System Mini is a set of tools for brewing pour-over &amp; 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 LaunchLate 2024 Design, etc.&nbsp;Craighton Berman Photo/Video Phillip Tang https://craightonberman.com/Book-of-Bookmarks Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:08:42 +0000 Craighton Berman Studio https://craightonberman.com/Book-of-Bookmarks <img width="4074" height="2716" width_o="4074" height_o="2716" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6efb294cf875342e4e2cba862c58c2572eef8675d664dece5aa81419323431e4/DSC_4913.jpg" data-mid="244044089" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6efb294cf875342e4e2cba862c58c2572eef8675d664dece5aa81419323431e4/DSC_4913.jpg" /><img width="4498" height="2999" width_o="4498" height_o="2999" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1bb667017d976242fa4b6744ba8c2d822c08fe9d5dc674dc9dc46b75d27c0902/DSC_4919.jpg" data-mid="244044091" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1bb667017d976242fa4b6744ba8c2d822c08fe9d5dc674dc9dc46b75d27c0902/DSC_4919.jpg" /><img width="4608" height="3072" width_o="4608" height_o="3072" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5b030d7c7aa178b7491aae1a776d0d79e38f14f782e462047837568bf0094dfb/DSC_4922.jpg" data-mid="244044092" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5b030d7c7aa178b7491aae1a776d0d79e38f14f782e462047837568bf0094dfb/DSC_4922.jpg" /><img width="4018" height="2678" width_o="4018" height_o="2678" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/96e0e6b2d39781cef4adcb0fa9c430a642625e02b09abec73b7f349f0a0754de/DSC_4925.jpg" data-mid="244044093" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/96e0e6b2d39781cef4adcb0fa9c430a642625e02b09abec73b7f349f0a0754de/DSC_4925.jpg" /><img width="4290" height="2860" width_o="4290" height_o="2860" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/29f1315c59ed615a388080074ce57084f43e37efc6f705ce58dbee62a3699758/DSC_4932.jpg" data-mid="244044094" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/29f1315c59ed615a388080074ce57084f43e37efc6f705ce58dbee62a3699758/DSC_4932.jpg" /><img width="4318" height="2879" width_o="4318" height_o="2879" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/33fbc88a6d184ca05b8960df45620530f3bb35a469f803c0ba65dbc1586289fa/DSC_4909.jpg" data-mid="244044088" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/33fbc88a6d184ca05b8960df45620530f3bb35a469f803c0ba65dbc1586289fa/DSC_4909.jpg" /><img width="4087" height="2725" width_o="4087" height_o="2725" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9f74954e0b61cb9c1744e510f543b2c5ca6d3b752ce7da3dc5b0621ddc9d0c29/DSC_4916.jpg" data-mid="244044090" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9f74954e0b61cb9c1744e510f543b2c5ca6d3b752ce7da3dc5b0621ddc9d0c29/DSC_4916.jpg" /><img width="3024" height="4032" width_o="3024" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/903677bdad21e20c16483003618339bf5584856eb37064ad8bb48adfca74d380/IMG_9808.JPG" data-mid="244044095" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/903677bdad21e20c16483003618339bf5584856eb37064ad8bb48adfca74d380/IMG_9808.JPG" /> Book of Bookmarks If you have stacks of in-progress novels all over your home, weekly magazine subscriptions that you're perpetually working through, a cookbook collection stained with years of use, a maxed-out public library card, art volumes that you return to over and over again, or children who are joyously bouncing between books of all shapes and sizes—then you know the feeling of searching for a scrap of paper to mark your spot. This humble zine was created to ensure you always have a bookmark within reach. 5”x7” - 20 pages - 60 perforated bookmarksPages feature a collaged security envelope pattern on the frontBack of pages has a light dot grid for notesRisograph printed &amp; hand assembled Final edition available soon Launch2023 DesignCraighton Berman https://craightonberman.com/Alaska-s-Dirty-Secret Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:16:23 +0000 Craighton Berman Studio https://craightonberman.com/Alaska-s-Dirty-Secret Alaska’s Dirty Secret Animations for a Canadian non-profit campaigning for better fishing practices in the Northern Pacific. Published2024 - 2026 Creative directionCraighton Berman Illustration &amp; Animation Adam Henderson https://craightonberman.com/The-Slow-System-Pitcher Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:49:14 +0000 Craighton Berman Studio https://craightonberman.com/The-Slow-System-Pitcher <img width="3855" height="3855" width_o="3855" height_o="3855" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/36aa3778ea6e1ed9f64e8e60c615f402cc3320d25ddbefd3c7b4fdddd95e4e65/MANUAL-pitcher-with-cork-1-Square.jpg" data-mid="212371064" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/36aa3778ea6e1ed9f64e8e60c615f402cc3320d25ddbefd3c7b4fdddd95e4e65/MANUAL-pitcher-with-cork-1-Square.jpg" /><img width="3648" height="5472" width_o="3648" height_o="5472" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/39051dce8bab9a0ff9271a9d3d6bf507a44d3048f0d5170f0e1da15ef1049b97/MANUAL-pitcher-1-1.jpg" data-mid="212371095" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/39051dce8bab9a0ff9271a9d3d6bf507a44d3048f0d5170f0e1da15ef1049b97/MANUAL-pitcher-1-1.jpg" /><img width="3605" height="5408" width_o="3605" height_o="5408" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/33ba349ded578c1fc975706c36eb567c8915269a3772e57767b2265fb8aeefa3/MANUAL-pitcher-2-2.jpg" data-mid="212371096" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/33ba349ded578c1fc975706c36eb567c8915269a3772e57767b2265fb8aeefa3/MANUAL-pitcher-2-2.jpg" /><img width="3648" height="5472" width_o="3648" height_o="5472" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ee0ef76b200c13a7d8ee50dc127d9d5ec9753df7df52947ff967e54a59e41439/MANUAL-pitcher-2-7.jpg" data-mid="212371097" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ee0ef76b200c13a7d8ee50dc127d9d5ec9753df7df52947ff967e54a59e41439/MANUAL-pitcher-2-7.jpg" /><img width="3648" height="5472" width_o="3648" height_o="5472" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4cab2211375b9d130e855235af002f2f4e79c1ae106ad1455d9299d8af64d41a/MANUAL-pitcher-americano-11.jpg" data-mid="212371098" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4cab2211375b9d130e855235af002f2f4e79c1ae106ad1455d9299d8af64d41a/MANUAL-pitcher-americano-11.jpg" /> A Pitcher for Manual The Slow System Pitcher is a double walled glass pitcher for making tea, coffee &amp; cocktails. Learn more and shop at manual.is/the-slow-system-pitcher LaunchMarch 2024 Design, etc.&nbsp;Craighton Berman Photo/Video Phillip Tang