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"I approached WORKtoDATE to discuss my broad new business needs for 3 different brands. I was immediately attracted to Greg's professional, warm, open approach, as well as his insightful and committed energy to executing my business objectives. Although my branded goals were broad and sometimes very loosely defined, Greg provided key insights and suggestions; he's executed clear branded messages through visually intriguing design and innovative concepts.
Greg's personalized attention, consistent and timely communication, professionalism, and impeccable design sensibility are truly second to none. WORKtoDATE pushes the envelop in unique ways with stylized simplicity that attracts positive attention.
WORKtoDATE is a key partner for Counter Culture, Ltd. I look forward to each interaction with Greg Bennett and WORKtoDATE since I am confident each task performed will be executed with the highest standards from a truly committed and talented visionary.
Congratulations, Greg, on your numerous talents, awards, and achievements. It is with great pleasure I write this recommendation."
— CC, President & CEO, Counter Culture, Ltd.
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"Greg Bennett designed a lovely and sophisticated play on "Is the glass half-full or half-empty?" with a sparing design that has an empty glass when the bottle is upright, but as one pours the wine into a glass, the graphic becomes a full glass — and if you look at the opening image above, you might notice that the full glass is not rendered in black ink, but it's a tiny die-cut that reveals the bottle and its delicious content. Clearly, Greg has an eye for detail, and perhaps a little (healthy!) obsessiveness."
— Armin Vit, Principal of UnderConsideration
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"I have known Greg for over 15 years both as a student at The Art Institute of York and as a design associate, and find him to be one of the most professional designers I have worked with, his enthusiasm and desire to create is infectious and the quality of his work is proof of his ability. Greg has proved himself to be a person of outstanding professional and personal integrity and that is hard to find in todays world. It is a pleasure to know Greg and be his friend and colleague."
— Ebe Gordon, Designer and Instructor
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"I'm thoroughly honored to recommend Greg Bennett, with whom I worked on a project for AIGA Baltimore. When the smoke of accolades and recommendations like these clears, we ultimately want to work with people who get it. And in working with Greg, he's one of those people. He's a quick read, who is able to understand the needs of the project and develop a cogent, compelling presentation that not only helped project the event design in a clear direction, but his work also forged a level of excitement around its supporters and fans, amplifying the event promotion. I'm very impressed with his passion and his professionalism as he went the distance in developing a communications tool that inform and delight."
— Chris Jones, President of AIGA Baltimore
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"Greg generously donated his time and talent and created a poster for our campaign and even proactively helped us find a printer to work with our budget. He showed great enthusiasm and thoughtfulness in his concept and execution."
— Anne Quito, Director at AED Social Change Design
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"I’ve worked with Greg for many years. The enthusiasm that he brings to any design project, large budget or small, is always the same. 110%. I have seen Greg on numerous occasions take a simple design request and turn it into an award-winning piece. His diligence and attention to detail for refinement is unbelievable. From continuous ongoing color studies to paper selection, he never lets up on a concept through all stages of a project until final completion.
Greg also has a vast knowledge of graphic design history, from typography and foundries to paper mills and printing. He also has an extraordinary perspective of current trends in the art world, photography field and graphic design arena. He applies all of this knowledge to every job, large or small. Greg’s also has a great amount of experience in online design. He understands the translation from traditional design and what will transcend to the web.
Behind all the notoriety is a person who is truly passionate about his career choice. I would recommend Greg for any project or full-time position."
— Ron Thompson, Creative Director
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"I just wanted to say thanks for speaking yesterday at AI York. As a senior I was very nervous about going to job interviews and portfolio reviews. When you came in and talked to our class with Ebe, I got more excited about Graphic Design. I just wanted to say thanks for the inspiration!"
— Dylan Wood, Student at the Art Institute
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"Your pieces looked so incredible in the venue and everyone admired and appreciated the art that you created. You are such a talented artist and we want you to know how much we loved everything. All of your hard work, talent and creativity made the weekend so special for Jamie! We told all of our friends and family about you and they loved everything that you did. Please call me or send me your cell number so that I can fill you in......and give you the awesome reviews first hand. But most importantly, we want to thank you again so much and to tell you that you created a look and feel for the weekend that Jamie will remember and treasure for a lifetime."
— Jill Rosenstein, Director of Business Development
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"We absolutely loved your designs and were VERY impressed with how well you understood what we were looking for. We can't wait to see the final product and where we go from here. I know with the logo you designed for our company will have no limits as to how successful we will be."
— Chris Endlich, Owner of Sweat Performance
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"I had the opportunity to work with Greg for two years as I started my career in Design. He is a highly passionate individual that believes in the power of good design and branding. He brings a high level of energy and excitement to every job he touches and pushes projects to new levels that will exceed your requirements and expectations. Greg was and is a great mentor. I am extremely glad I had the opportunity to work with him and know you will be to."
— Dana Deininger, Designer
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"As the Academic Director for Graphic Design at the Art Institute of York Pennsylvania I have had the opportunity to work with Greg Bennett in many different capacities. He was an exceptional student and over the past years has developed into an outstanding creative designer. Greg is making his mark as a graphic designer."
— Ed Kahler, Director of Graphic Design at the Art Institute
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"The board of AIGA Baltimore met last night and I was talking about the Katrina Poster Project and ways that we might be able to do a fundraiser to exhibit some of the posters and possibly auction them off or something like that and have the proceeds go back to the relief efforts. These were just some of the thoughts. If you have a contact there or know of others hosting events like this, please let us know the details. I found your poster very moving and powerful. Nicely done."
— Chuck Lowensen, President of AIGA Baltimore
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"Just a note of thanks for all your hard work on the invitations. It was this past weekend and was a great success. The programs looked great. We got lots of compliments on the invitation and all kinds of public adoration. For what it’s worth — and because I know how rare it is — there’s a client out there who truly loves and appreciates your work. Almost as much as I do. Don’t be surprised if they hit you up next year! (But now you can say “no”)."
Thanks again.
— Erin Rowe, Creative Director at Wellhouse
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"Every volunteer RAVED about the design work, not just once, but throughout the preparation period. Please pass on my appreciation to all those involved. It would be nice if your people could hear the comments directly, but take my word -- the praise was overflowing and well deserved. Thanks again for always doing such an excellent job!"
— Sue Early, Rehoboth Beach Film Society
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"Greg, Love your poster!"
— Woody Pirtle, Creative Director at Pirtle Design
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"Keep well and keep up the great work."
— Marian Bantjes
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"First of all, the invitations are stunning! We had our stuffing party yesterday using our fluorescent orange labels and egret postage stamps and the invitations are in the mail today. Everyone absolutely loved their creativity and vibrant colors. The invitations are fun, warm and inviting, just the message that we want to send. Thank you!
Again, we greatly appreciate all that you are doing for us. Thank you!"
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"I have to say, your work is beyond incredible. I keep finding your posters online and think, man this is cool, I gotta check out the rest of his work, and then when I get to your website, I realize I've been there many times already and have it bookmarked in my inspiration folder."
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"I just looked at your "WORKTODATE" web site (for a while) and it is absolutely FANTASTIC! You did an excellent job presenting your work on the web. From the design, to the usability, to your amazing work I was inspired all over again so thank you!!! Your work is so diverse and I get it all completely! Anyway, just wanted to check in and say hi and let you know my thoughts since I was blown away. :)"
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"I must say that your work spews confidence. I love it. It’s organic, raw, and has substance."
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"Wow. This is a beautiful poster. Thank you for the great letterpress tips and for sharing this inspirational design. This is now up there in my list of some the best posters I've ever seen."
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"Greg, it's a great piece. The contrast of large blocks of colour and fine details, as well as the contrast of fine lines and gritty details, are lovely. The piece seems to have a nice tactile quality to it too."
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"I’m writing you from Kansas City. Your work is beautiful. Smart. Great range. I can’t say enough good about it."
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"Greg, I've really enjoyed working under you these last few months. You've given me a wealth of knowledge and advice that I will take away with me. Thank you for your continuing support."
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"Many many thanks for sharing your expertise and providing us with the great resource you have provided on print techniques. Its been invaluable. Its helped me pinpoint what to look out for when talking to printers and understand the various finishes available. Damn, I didn’t know there were so many!"
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"You've really done a terrific job with the new site, and the work looks splendid. I'm truly envious of your energy and level of dedication-- a good soldier to say the least."
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"Your work is truly wonderful - I had even noticed your So-cal fire poster in the recent issue of HOW magazine - I lingered on your design for a while when I first received my issue of the magazine!! Beautiful!! I love the apparition project ...and your holiday cards, and little piggy catering ... your invitation designs are so good too .... wonderful!!!"
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"Thank you so much for the poster. When I saw it, it stopped me in my tracks. I think your design is stunning! Now that I fully understand the symbolism, it is even more meaningful to me. I will display it proudly. Thank you for your work to provide relief to the victims."
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"I was looking up sites and what not on the web and I came across yours. All I can say is WOW! I have you added to my graphic design bookmarks, and your work is a great source of inspiration to me. Thanks for being creative and giving graphic design students like myself something to shoot for."
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"I just got to see your poster for the Alumni Show, excellent design, it works exceptionally well, nice job."
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"These ads are awesome. They are going to look great in the pubs and should really get some attention."
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"The invitations arrived shortly after 10:00 a.m. today. We had six volunteers scheduled to come in at noon to prepare the mailing. In less than 2 1/2 hours, almost nine hundred invitations were ready to go."
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"Great Work...Your work inspires me to be a better designer."
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"You have a lot of skill with typography and craft. Very nice work."
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"Fabulous! Your color sense is so appealing."
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"Just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed looking at and reading your web site. Your work is really thoughtful, beautiful and relevant. Thanks for the student tips."
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"Very, very powerful. Great work."
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"I'm from Brasil and I'm a designer too. I just couldn't avoid e-mailing you because I have been seeing your work and I really like it! Congratulations!"
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"Your work is great! I just wanted to comment that your work is fantastic. I would love to develop your variety and range, as I work to expand my portfolio."
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"I am a graphic designer from Costa Rica an I just saw your website. It's really a wonderful job!! I really needed to express it to all the people in worktodate! It's amazing, fresh, artistic and really, really good!! Congratulations!!"
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"Just wanted to say your site is always inspirational..."
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"Lots of chicks were talking about XX’s wedding piece. You could have your own stationary store or something."
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"Hey, I found your email with portfolio. WOW. Blow me away stuff! I'm duly IMPRESSED."
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"The save the dates just got delivered to my office - They look great! I love the paper you picked. Thank you, Thank you!"
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"The poster is great !!!!!!!!!!"
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"Awesome design. Very cool and great execution. I would love to be able to get a couple of hundred samples if they are available. If not 25 minimum would be great for my sales force. We do give out awards for great uses of paper and design and you definitely fit that category. I'm going to have one made up and we'll present it to you in the near future."
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"Keep me up to date on any new projects that will be going on XX. Keep up the great creative work. It's nice to see creativity isn't dead."
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"People are raving about the program"
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"I hope all is well. Thank you for sending me the info on the poster. We love it, as it is so touching. Thank you for creating such a beautiful piece. It will hang close to my desk."
"Thank you again and good luck to you in the future!"
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"I work for the creative team for XX and we came across your logo (XX). We would love to use it in our catalogs. Also if we have your approval, do you have any color restrictions?"
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"You have a lot of skill with typography and craft. Very nice work."
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"I wanted to let you know I received the posters. they are brilliant! I can't thank you enough for your contribution. I know how busy you must be and i appreciate your time and talents."
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"I just wanted to tell you how inspiring your work is! I wish you lived closer to me so I could pick your brain. Milwaukee doesn't have much for Design Peer Groups or organizations so I don't have many people to bounce ideas off. Mainly I search the web for inspiring designers like yourself that push me to be better. Thank for putting your portfolio up here!"
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"I saw some of your work and just thought I'd say it was terrific!"
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"Congratulations! excellent illustration."
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"Congrats Greg. I love the illustration. Keep up the good work. It's inspiring to all the rest of us!"
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"I am a Thai design student and I will be graduating from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in May, 2010 with a bachelor’ s degree in communication design. Your portfolio website and all your works are really stunning. I really impress and love it."
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"I just saw the alumni poster.Outstanding!"
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"You have mad skills, my friend.
MAAAAAAAADDDD skills!"
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"The work you have done for STX makes me wish I were still involved in sports as much as I used to be. Your unique designs and vivid colors are a great compliment to your detailed work and intrinsic typography."
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"That is one sweet poster. great type!"
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