Archive for August, 2009
-
The Dictionary Project
Over 10 million children have received a dictionary thanks to the generosity of The Dictionary Project and its sponsors. The goal of this non-profit is to promote literacy and help students become good writers, active readers, and creative thinkers. The fine folks at The Dictionary Project and I have teamed up countless times over the years on a variety of work, all designed to appeal to their broad range of viewers, from…
-
-
Shine
With little more than an empty room and a handful of wallpaper samples, Shine called looking for an identity. Their logomark reflects the chic vibe of Charleston’s newest hot spot and takes its direction from the array of vintage chandeliers scattered across the restaurant’s ceiling, while additional work, including menus, advertising, and promotional materials, incorporates the elegant mishmash of contrasting shapes, textures, and patterns which combine to form Shine’s unique atmosphere.
-
Charleston Fashion Week
Named one of The Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events, Charleston Fashion Week is a five-night celebration of the city’s flourishing retail and design community, featuring runway shows from local shops & designers, bumpin’ after-parties, and the debut of the Southeast’s top emerging talent. For the 2009 event I overhauled CFW’s identity and unified their look, creating a cohesive campaign with work spanning print, web, apparel, and outdoor.
-
Charleston Stump Stompers
With more than 20 years of experience under their belts, Charleston Stump Stompers specializes in all areas of tree care and has built a great reputation on their customer service. They needed a new identity which would reflect their combination of experience, professionalism, and friendliness, so we created a look that’s rugged and trustworthy, yet approachable. I couldn’t ask for a nicer pair to work with than Stump Stompers owner Chris and his wife Jayne. Tired…
-
Charleston Wine + Food Festival 2008
Home to some of the country’s best chefs & restaurants, Charleston is a no-brainer to host a world-class culinary event. Each spring guests of the Charleston Wine + Food Festival enjoy tastings, demonstrations, and lectures from world-class chefs, authors, and wine professionals.
-
For the Love of George
My friend George was diagnosed with cancer and ended up falling on tough financial times. In an effort to help chip away at medical bills and fight his disease, friends and coworkers banded together to throw an oyster roast in George’s honor. Local businesses lent a hand by donating items for a silent auction, and all proceeds from the auction, t-shirt sales, and admission tickets were given to George.
-
Millennium Settlements
In 1984 Millennium Settlements opened its doors with the goal of becoming an industry leader in the specialized field of personal injury settlement consulting. Today Millennium leads the way by offering the most comprehensive advisory services and financial products in their industry. Designed with simplicity in mind, we worked together on a collateral package which Millennium could hand out to potential clients, distilling their vast treasure trove of information into an organized, digestible read.
-
SND
The Society for News Design is an organization with more than 2,600 members in the United States, Canada, and more than 50 other countries. An international forum and resource for all interested in news design, SND works to recognize excellence and strengthen visual journalism. I was honored to be chosen by SND to design the cover of their 29th “Best of News Design” book, published annually to highlight the year’s best work in news design, illustration, photography, and graphics.
-
Preview
During my former life as an illustrator & designer for Charleston’s daily newspaper, The Post and Courier, one of my cherished weekly responsibilities was to illustrate and design the cover of “Preview,” the paper’s entertainment tabloid. I’d have to check the archives to be certain, but I imagine I put together 200-300 covers while under the P&C’s roof.
-
East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival
Celebrating 20 years in 2010, the East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival is a weekend centered around the history, techniques, hands-on experience, and fun of canoeing and kayaking. Visitors are treated to lectures, on-water classes, and demonstrations directed to the novice and experienced paddler alike.
-
Charleston Peace One Day
In 2001 the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution establishing an annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence, dubbed the UN International Day of Peace and fixed in the global calendar on September 21st each year. Founded in 2008, Charleston Peace One Day has adopted this mission and localized it with the city’s first ever Peace Day festival, along with year-round on initiatives that support intercultural cooperation and non-violence.
-
Overboard
This homespun, homegrown cocktail sauce contains all-natural, local ingredients and is crafted with care right here in Charleston. Imagine putting a spoonful of the entire farmers’ market on your shrimp and you’ve got the general idea. You’ll never go back to Heinz.
-
Cafe Medley
Located just north of Charleston Harbor on beautiful Sullivan’s Island, Cafe Medley peddles sweets, wine, coffee, and other assorted goodies to both summertime tourists and year-round locals. From breakfast before your morning run on the beach to dinner after a day on the water, Cafe Medley’s got you covered.
-
IOA Connect
An informational outlet and social arena for people diagnosed with cancer, IOA Connect offers patients an online comfort zone in the midst of a crisis. Users are offered an easy-to-understand, interactive platform to help them control their lives, get inspiration, or give inspiration to others in their time of need.