Category Archives: Design
New Office Location
It’s my first day in my new office downtown, and except the ugly (but melting) snow mount, this is a pretty good view. I can see Knik Arm, the Anchorage Port, Point Mackenzie, and on a good day Denali, too. … Continue reading
Alaska Stock offers a 25% discount on image licensing
I would like to thank Alaska Stock for their new announcement on the generous photo licensing discount offer to AIGA Alaska Members. If you are a member, be sure to read the details about the discount on the AIGA Alaska … Continue reading
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Overhaul of a Billion Dollar Company
Working closely with upper management, I guided ASRC Construction Holding Company through a comprehensive re-branding process that included the creation of a brand platform, company naming conventions and the development of a corporate identity to support the found core message: … Continue reading
Filed under Alaska, branding, Design, Identity Design, Website Design
My Bookshelf: Banksy, Wall and Piece
Last summer I wrote a post on the film Exit Through The Gift Shop about Banksy, a notorious and gutsy London street artist. I just bought a book showcasing his work, it’s inspiring and has to raise some eyebrows. I … Continue reading
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My Bookshelf: Never Use White Type on a Black Background
New to my book collection is this little wonder containing 50 ridiculous design rules. All rules are accompanied by an image that either negates or supports the rule. You’re bound to find this book a source of inspiration, comfort, joy … Continue reading
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What it lacks in looks, it makes up for in size
(Read: not as glamorous as the ABDick 360 mentioned on January 11th) …However, this big guy is a Man Roland 606 and it gets the work done. It’s a 6 color press with a max sheet size of 28×40”. It … Continue reading
ASRC Construction Holding Company
Since January 2010 I’ve been working with ASRC Construction Holding Company (ACHC) on strategic rebranding, identity design, business papers, apparel and seven websites, one for the parent company and each of their six subsidiaries. Here’s the first sneak peak of … Continue reading
Filed under Alaska, branding, Design, freelance, Identity Design, Website Design
AIGA Alaska: Members’ Mingler
Tonight we’re celebrating the achievements of the past year and thanking our members for the support by throwing a member-only cocktail party. There will be great gifts, door prizes, games, silent auction and a collaborative art project. What more do … Continue reading
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Aaron Draplin to do lecture in Anchorage
Mark your calendars. This coming Thursday, January 20th, AIGA Alaska presents a lecture with Portland designer, Aaron Draplin. If you want to get a little taste of what the lecture might be like, check out this short video. Get all … Continue reading
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Man, machine and ink
I’ve been working on re-branding a company with six subsidiaries for the past 14 months and we’re very close to revealing the new identity. Yesterday, I went to Continuous Printing for the first press check. It makes me happy to … Continue reading
Film Collection: To Inform and Delight
Milton Glaser and I have something in common. We both experience the same satisfaction from preparing any dish that requires cutting and chopping as we do when we design. From newspapers and magazine designs, to interior spaces, logos and brand … Continue reading
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My Bookshelf: Victore. Or, Who Died and Made You Boss?
I bought this book last night from the man himself, James Victore. A signed copy, too. I’ve always been a huge fan of work that makes you stop and think, and this compilation of work is exactly that. Most of … Continue reading
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