citylikeyou — New York / Benjamin Critton

Benjamin Critton is an American designer, art director, typographer, publisher, writer, editor and curator. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, where he makes graphic design from a studio in a neighborhood called Greenpoint. Before moving to New York, he attended the Yale School of Art. Before that, he went to Hamilton College. Before that, he went to William H. Hall High School. Before that, he went to King Philip Middle School. Before that, he went to Morley Elementary School. Before that, he went to Knight Hall Nursery School.

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Current city: New York

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New York / Restaurant

Paris in Brooklyn, etc. I have to try hard not to say 'Garçon.' But either way, 'monsieur' would be more appropriate; proper French waitstaff, proper French food.

New York / Shop

Super nice mens- & womens-wear. Kind German girl behind the counter most days. Good boots & great windows.

New York / Cafe

Daytime café, nighttime bar. Nothing stronger than 30-proof. Delicious beer and really good wine. Kind people run & staff the place. The garden in the Summer is perfect. I make near-daily visits.

New York / Shop

The operators of the Peter Pan bakery make the best donuts I've ever tasted. This place is charming to its core. Decor and presentation: circa 1971 & virtually unchanged since.

New York / Entrepreneur

I have a career in wealth advisory with a specific emphasis on guiding clients who wish to invest their portfolios in line with their values. My niche expertise is investing in problem-solving companies, e.g, climate solutions, energy efficiency, social equity, food and food systems. I also work in urban park restoration and design.

New York / Graphic Designer

I’m Verena Michelitsch, an independent designer and art director from Austria by way of New York City. I specialize in conceptualizing and creating unique visual expressions, spanning graphic design, art direction, illustration, pattern, editorial, and digital design. I’ve had the pleasure to work with an array of international studios and clients, including Apple, Nasa/JPL, Facebook, Red Bull, The Smithsonian and Opening Ceremony. I work from my studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

New York / Designer

Photograph by Andrew Cenci

New York / Creative Director

Laura Aviva is a Creative Director, and runs the product design studio L'Aviva Home. Originally from Los Angeles, she now splits her time between NYC and Mexico City.

New York / Artist

Scott Albrecht is an artist and designer currently based in Brooklyn, NY. His work is a graphic representation of his experiences, often a result of abstracting typography and exploring an idea through a more visual or physical language. Through various approaches, the shapes and relationships within his work are informed by letters and characters from an underlying message inspired by daily events and reinterpreted into his own unique styles.

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