Graphis Journal Magazine 379: Graphis Journal Magazine

B. Martin Pedersen, CEO, Publisher, Designer, and Editorial Director at Graphis, is distinguished within the design industry for his sophisticated and enduring design sensibilities.

Under his leadership, Graphis organizes highly reputable international juried award competitions spanning the areas of Design, Advertising, Photography, Illustration, and New Talent. These competitions serve to discover, acknowledge and promote exceptional talent globally. Moreover, Mr. Pedersen is renowned for producing some of the highest-quality books in the design industry.

His contributions to the field have been recognized extensively with high-profile honors and awards. Among these are numerous commendations from the AIGA, Art Directors Club, and Type Directors Club. He has been conferred the inaugural Herb Lubalin Award for Excellence in Editorial Design by the Society of Publication Designers, the National Magazine Award for the Best Designed Magazine of the Year by Columbia University, and the AIGA Gold Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Design.

Furthermore, Mr. Pedersen has had the distinction of being inducted into the Art Directors Club Hall of Fame. He also holds the status of a member in the prestigious Alliance Graphique International (AGI). B. Martin Pedersen's portfolio and work represent a remarkable testament to his profound impact on the design industry.

DESIGN:
10 Armando Milani / Italy Intro by Giuseppe Liuzzo
“Armando’s work is, time after time, centered on a compelling concept. the idea is shaped in such a way by the form that it easily Communicates meaning to the viewer.” —Roger Remington, Former Vignelli Distinguished Professor of Design, Rochester Institute of Technology
24 Rose / UK Intro by Jim Sutherland

“Rose has a wonderful body of work, consistently executed, that demonstrates a real passion for the craft.” —Tom Hingston, Founder, Hingston Studio
38 John Gravdahl / USA Intro by Denise Burson Freestone

“John Gravdahl’s multi-generational impact on aspiring graphic designers is immeasurable. It was such an honor to learn from him for over three semesters during my time at Colorado State University.” —Justin England, Graphic Design & Communications Coordinator, CSU Nancy Richardson Design Center
ADVERTISING:

54 Greenhaus / USA Intro by Dana Tynan
“I’ve worked with Greenhaus on a variety of projects. Their team took the time to understand the unique needs of each project and developed cutting-edge marketing and sales tools that exceeded my expectations.” —Annisa Heinrich, President, Third Eye Marketing
PHOTOGRAPHY:

68 Andreas Franke / Austria Intro by Blake Pearson
“I had the privilege of working with Andreas in Vienna, Austria. His exceptional attention to detail, seamless teamwork, and passion for cutting-edge technologies resulted in mesmerizing, perfectly produced images.” —Tolga Buyukdoganay, Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy Amsterdam
82 Beth Galton / USA Intro by Sally Herman

“With an alchemy of aperture, Beth crafts visuals that transform the acceptable into the exceptional. Furthermore, she is a generous collaborator who I eagerly await working with again.” —CJ Santaniello, SVP/Creative Director, Havas Village X
ART/ILLUSTRATION:

98 Victo Ngai / Hong Kong & USA Intro by Gail Gaynin
“Victo’s work is effortlessly unique. Each element is harmoniously composed to create illustrations that move like water.” —Steve Attardo, Creative Director, W.W. Norton & Company
EDUCATION:

128 Taylor Shipton, Penn State University / USA Intro by Joel Priddy
“Taylor’s ability to see the potential in an idea and her willingness to work with students to nurture the best possible solution makes her an exceptional educator.” —Emily Burns, Designer & Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, Pennsylvania State University