Archive for May, 2009

Hello Designers photoshoot with BabyDolls Boutique: Inspiration

Hello Designers photoshoot with BabyDolls Boutique: Inspiration

May 28, 2009  |  Ideas For Clients, Trends

Hello Designers hosted a photoshoot for BabyDolls Boutique, who we have collaborated with on their identity and environmental signage. This time we are tackling the website and marketing materials.

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John Maeda chaired the 2009 National Design Awards

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John Maeda chaired the 2009 National Design Awards

May 26, 2009  |  Graphic Design

As you know we LOVE John Maeda (check out our "Good Design Is" series). In late April he hosted the jury for the 2009 National Design Awards. The winner for Interactive Design was Perceptive Pixel, but the finalist was Lisa Strausfeld, a partner at Pentragram. I took a moment to look up her work, and it is amazing!

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Steven Heller loves Shepard Fairey, as much as we do!

May 25, 2009  |  Just Because

Steven Heller recently wrote a post for the NYTimes blog, The Moment in favor of Shepard Fairey. We love Shep Fairey too! The media hype around the artists scuffle with the AP press has died down, but his art, style and reputation is still being blogged about, and we like it.

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Hello Designers website exploration for BabyDolls Boutique

May 22, 2009  |  New Work

Hello Designers website exploration for BabyDolls Boutique. Each mood board represents a visual look and feel for the website and marketing materials. Because retail is a seasonal affair, the color palette has to be adaptable and fluid with the changing seasons. We are kicking off in early summer, what better than a relaxing and breezy pastel palette.

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Hello Designers logo study for BabyDolls Boutique

Jewelry Boutique Logo Study

Hello Designers logo study for BabyDolls Boutique

May 21, 2009  |  New Work

We are proud to share with you BabyDolls Boutique identity! This adorable jewelry, accessory and just freakin' cute store is located off Southport and Waveland in Chicago. Here is the study of how we landed on the final wordmark for BabyDolls

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Paper Source is launching a new India inspired paper line!

Paper Source new India line

Paper Source is launching a new India inspired paper line!

May 20, 2009  |  Beautiful Things, Trends

The India infused paper project kicked off while I was still with Paper Source, so I am happy to see it come to fruition! Congratulations to Sally, Cindy and the designers! The paper is inspired from the rich culture, colors, spices and smells of India.

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