The same but different.

Can you direct your message to different audiences yet visually show it is coming from the same source? 

Certainly, with the help of some well thought out design work.

Custom designed icons  |  Carefully selected and kerned type 
You've got a masthead or web banner that will help direct your message and support your identity.

Designing for DIVAS!

These very organized ladies selected their team name but 

needed a logo to express their style and personality. 

Contemporary, playful and striking.

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

And the winner is... Option 3

 A modern 2-color logo that is easy to spot 

on business cards & letterhead, shirts, and their facebook cover.

31 C.R.E.W.

Our client needed a logo/graphic based on the acronym C.R.E.W. 

{celebrate, reward, encourage women} to put on t-shirts and 

other specialty items for their corporate convention. 

Must be feminine. Must be bold. Must be pink and black. 

This was a hit, had all of the requested elements but... the decision was to go bolder.

So after much creative discussion, we arrived at the final design. 

A bolder font, bringing in more pink, and enclosing it in a border.

Success!! 

I've got a question for you...

Do you know the number of times we've said these words 

to the best customer service rep ever?? 

I can't begin to count. 

Thanks for talking/helping/fixing/coaxing/venting and just getting us!

But enough about us, now it needs to be all about you!

Happy retirement, Connie!

Just Show Me!

Sometimes words alone can't explain a product. 

Such was the case when our client wanted to demonstrate to consumers 

how their new replacement windows were energy efficient. 

By creating custom illustrations to go along with the text, 

we were able to show the viewer  how it all works.

Women's Day Out

The striking black and red combination of this logo and tag line delivers an attitude that is strong, 

upbeat and appealing. The logo doubles as a headline and graphic element while the treatment 

of the tag line helps build in white space that draws the viewer in. This full page tab ad was quite 

effective in calling attention to our client's event – Women's Day Out.

Finger Pickin Good!

Themz Sprouts are a'cummin. If you like foot stompin, twirl ur partner round, 

finger pickin goodness, then you'll want to see Mountain Sprout at the Waiting Room 

in Omaha. They might even play "Turkey Buzzard", one of our favorite songs 

(not to mention inspiration for this poster).

On the Tube

We were asked to design a series of icons for a client's internal television system. Each icon 

was to be a corner screen identifier that would be used for various holidays, events, etc. 

From the beginning, a round cornered rectangle with the client's initials was used to help 

with visual consistency from one icon to the next. Whenever workable, some portion of 

the image was designed to break out of the basic frame.

Finally, the client wanted a special larger icon developed for the 4th of July.

The Tattoo Blues

A poster for an upcoming gig at Slowdown featuring Blue Bird. Emerging out of 

the indie music hot-bed of Omaha, Nebraska, Blue Bird's songs feature lush 

harmonies and a depth of diverse musicality. 

Our design relies on depth created by multiple layers and textures. 

It is subtle with a hint of mystery. Although the letter forms on this poster remain 

unmodified, precise kerning is a must to pull off the minimalist look we wanted.

I Got Nada(s)

The Nadas formed in Ames, Iowa in 1995. This indie rock outfit has been called 

"the best college band you've never heard of". This is our ode to the "love gone bad" 

theme that runs through many of their songs such as "Dodged a Bullet". 

Better move quick!

Puppets Being Bad

This gig poster recently won a Bronze Award at the AIGA/Nebraska "The Show 20". 

Its bold design relies on eye-catching imagery and color with a heavy dose of symbolism. 

The Solution!

What do you get when you take your client's new tag line, add the words that the tag line 

stands for and temper that with a desire for a concise, colorful and easy to use result? 

You get this functional, eye-catching icon for a new values roll-out program.

Make Them Want It!

Whether in print or online, grabbing attention with an eye-catching masthead

is a great first step towards increased readership.

The Same But Different

A fresh take on a recognizable icon.

Brain Teaser

The client wanted a logo for their company as well as simplified versions for use as "app" icons.

Our little guy is just bursting with knowledge!

Protect Your Eyes ;-)

This poster makes use of bold design with minimal but effective color. 

The type for Helmet was designed from scratch with striking results leaving no doubt 

who the poster is for. As always, we try to do something that attracts attention 

and this photo illustration certainly does that.

These Rabbits Rock (and Fly)!

This poster is for a rockin' band with southwestern roots. We wanted to create an eye catching design 

with some unexpected elements. We also relied on great color and heavy type modification.
This one's worth clicking on for a larger view!

Just Clowning Around

Our Tara Vaughan gig poster is the second direct result of the "Alien" self-promotional series. 

In an entirely new style direction, this involves modified old engravings, type modification, 

photography and fun color use... including a very freaky looking little guy.

Grand New Design

This Satchel Grande gig poster is the first direct result of our "Alien" themed 

self-promotional posters (see below). We continue to show a wide range of design styles. 

We had lots of fun with type modification and use of strong imagery. 

All this was done in a super clean style.

Resistance is Futile!

This is the third poster in our self promotional "alien series". 

Things are not looking so good for the earthlingz  ;-}  

Our alien posters have already helped us to secure some very fun work 

that we will be showing later on this blog. Stay tuned!