San Francisco Gate Art Adventure - Benny Gold

One of the most prolific and well known designers around, resident nice guy Benny Gold offers up this video interview with the San Francisco Gate’s Art Adventure. The feature ranges from his past projects with Huf and Nike, the background behind him choosing Benny Gold and upcoming projects on the go. Definitely a good look into the personal life of a designer who’s had a big influence on many in more ways than one.

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One of the most prolific and well known designers around, resident nice guy Benny Gold offers up this video interview with the San Francisco Gate’s Art Adventure. The feature ranges from his past projects with Huf and Nike, the background behind him choosing Benny Gold and upcoming projects on the go. Definitely a good look into the personal life of a designer who’s had a big influence on many in more ways than one.

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