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Ben Shannon

Art director

Ben Shannon is a graphic journalist responsible for artwork, branding, motion graphics and animation for CBC Radio’s flagship shows, podcasts and longform web reporting. Born in Ontario and raised in Alberta, Ben is passionate about exploring topics that unite us despite our differences. He's written for CBC Comedy and CBC Music, and produced numerous CBC Radio documentaries. His work won gold at the 2019 Digital Publishing Awards and he was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award. His work has appeared in The Globe & Mail, Marvel Comics, National Geographic and more.

    Latest from Ben Shannon

    First Person

    I puckered up and kissed my teenage irony goodbye at a global whistling competition

    When Ben Shannon and his daughter Sumire entered the Masters of Musical Whistling contest, he initially thought it would simply be a fun afternoon activity. Instead they met people from around the world who were so passionate about their craft, it made Shannon question if he’d ever allowed himself to be truly earnest about life’s endeavours.
    Now Or Never

    Beloved by music nerds, the synthesizer keeps on evolving

    Most acoustic musical instruments haven't changed in over 200 years, but electronic instruments continue to be upgraded. A look into whether synthesizers will ever stop evolving.
    Spark

    Just do the thing! Six years later, I finally taught kids to make comics

    Ben Shannon and Steve Manale finally fulfilled the requirement of their Ontario Arts Council grant by teaching a hands-on workshop for young people exploring the art of making and writing comics.
    Now Or Never