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We are a multidisciplinary design studio in Washington, DC, offering smart creativity, a keen sense of aesthetic, and a healthy dose of optimism. |
So Many Reasons
Every two years, the AIGA of Washington DC hosts the AIGA 50, a juried competition of the area's best design work. AIGA DC (and the talented guys at nclud) invited us to design the "Call for Entries" promotion. Printed on 80lb Neenah Cosmos Black with silver and bronze metallic inks, the mailer unfolds into a full 18 x 24 poster, highlighting '50 Reasons You Are A Designer'. For more info on the competition, visit http://50.aigadc.org. Click here to watch the production video.
So Many Reasons
Every two years, the AIGA of Washington DC hosts the AIGA 50, a juried competition of the area's best design work. AIGA DC (and the talented guys at nclud) invited us to design the "Call for Entries" promotion. Printed on 80lb Neenah Cosmos Black with silver and bronze metallic inks, the mailer unfolds into a full 18 x 24 poster, highlighting '50 Reasons You Are A Designer'. For more info on the competition, visit http://50.aigadc.org. Click here to watch the production video.
Advertising Space
Recently the National Air and Space Museum hosted their annual Space Day, a day of activities for the whole family, celebrating 50 years of human space flight. To promote the event, we were asked to develop a series of online banners and a print ad for the Washington Post using historic photos of the first-ever U.S. manned launch into space. The result is a set of modern ads that evokes our fascination with sci-fi pop culture and communicates the mystery and magnitude of man's journey into space.
Advertising Space
Recently the National Air and Space Museum hosted their annual Space Day, a day of activities for the whole family, celebrating 50 years of human space flight. To promote the event, we were asked to develop a series of online banners and a print ad for the Washington Post using historic photos of the first-ever U.S. manned launch into space. The result is a set of modern ads that evokes our fascination with sci-fi pop culture and communicates the mystery and magnitude of man's journey into space.
Snow in Spring
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is the epitome of Spring in Washington, DC. For the 2011 celebration, we designed a limited run of 50 silk-screened posters, titled Sakura (the Japanese name for the famous trees). Fifty percent of the sale of each poster was donated to relief efforts in northeastern Japan following the devastating earthquake and tsunami. The posters were screen-printed by our friend Anthony Dihle of Fire Studio.
Snow in Spring
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is the epitome of Spring in Washington, DC. For the 2011 celebration, we designed a limited run of 50 silk-screened posters, titled Sakura (the Japanese name for the famous trees). Fifty percent of the sale of each poster was donated to relief efforts in northeastern Japan following the devastating earthquake and tsunami. The posters were screen-printed by our friend Anthony Dihle of Fire Studio.
Spark of Revolution
The political revolution in Egypt was international news in early 2011, affecting and inspiring millions around the globe. It spurred us to create this visual metaphor representing the contentious situation in a desert land. It appeared in The New York Times on February 11, to accompany an opinion piece written by Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohamed Elbaradei. Recently selected as one of The New York Times Notable Op-Ed Art of 2011.
Spark of Revolution
The political revolution in Egypt was international news in early 2011, affecting and inspiring millions around the globe. It spurred us to create this visual metaphor representing the contentious situation in a desert land. It appeared in The New York Times on February 11, to accompany an opinion piece written by Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohamed Elbaradei. Recently selected as one of The New York Times Notable Op-Ed Art of 2011.
Setting the Mood
The owner of Superlative Events, a wedding and event services company, was looking for a brand identity that would communicate its commitment to detail and connect with those planning upscale events. We wanted to create a look that resonated with the wedding market, but still gave the client the flexibility to expand and operate in different arenas. The result is a sophisticated, elegant system that is as boutique as a bride is beautiful.
Setting the Mood
The owner of Superlative Events, a wedding and event services company, was looking for a brand identity that would communicate its commitment to detail and connect with those planning upscale events. We wanted to create a look that resonated with the wedding market, but still gave the client the flexibility to expand and operate in different arenas. The result is a sophisticated, elegant system that is as boutique as a bride is beautiful.
Honest You Do...
For the Mannix wedding, we wanted to create a brand for the entire event (from invites and website to flowers and menus), using a distinct color palette and theme that reflected the mood of the celebration: well considered, down to earth, and fun. As the main resource for a destination wedding, the website provided guests with complete information for the weekend. The information was laid out simply and graphically so that the attendees knew they would be well taken care of in an unfamiliar place.
Honest You Do...
For the Mannix wedding, we wanted to create a brand for the entire event (from invites and website to flowers and menus), using a distinct color palette and theme that reflected the mood of the celebration: well considered, down to earth, and fun. As the main resource for a destination wedding, the website provided guests with complete information for the weekend. The information was laid out simply and graphically so that the attendees knew they would be well taken care of in an unfamiliar place.
Building Blocks
Emerald City Productions, a full-service recording studio, was looking to rebrand. We created a digital approach to the the Emerald City skyline that references VU meters used in the mixing process to create an abstracted mosaic. The concept is strongly connected to the iconic imagery of Oz. The result is a clean, modern logo mark that is both thoughtful and technical.
Building Blocks
Emerald City Productions, a full-service recording studio, was looking to rebrand. We created a digital approach to the the Emerald City skyline that references VU meters used in the mixing process to create an abstracted mosaic. The concept is strongly connected to the iconic imagery of Oz. The result is a clean, modern logo mark that is both thoughtful and technical.
Swimming the County
Sometimes designers just make things because it feels good. We recently typeset and illustrated "The Swimmer," a wonderful short story by John Cheever for just such an occasion. We produced it in-house and thought it would be a nice opportunity to share a tactile reading experience with our friends and family. The watery blue palette and cover illustration allude to the protagonist's skewed sense of optimism.
Swimming the County
Sometimes designers just make things because it feels good. We recently typeset and illustrated "The Swimmer," a wonderful short story by John Cheever for just such an occasion. We produced it in-house and thought it would be a nice opportunity to share a tactile reading experience with our friends and family. The watery blue palette and cover illustration allude to the protagonist's skewed sense of optimism.
It's About Time!
When it comes to vector illustration, we take the time to consider every detail. This playful invitation follows a couple across time and uses simple but meticulously-crafted illustration to tell their story. The four era panels culminate in the final 'present day' illustration, which highlights the iconic features of our nation's capital and sets the stage for the big event.
It's About Time!
When it comes to vector illustration, we take the time to consider every detail. This playful invitation follows a couple across time and uses simple but meticulously-crafted illustration to tell their story. The four era panels culminate in the final 'present day' illustration, which highlights the iconic features of our nation's capital and sets the stage for the big event.
