A new organic farm in Schuylkill County, Potter's Farm, is getting its hands dirty in more than just fertile soil. They will soon sell everything from strawberries to eggs and offer a CSA option. They strongly believe in supporting their community with access to fresh, healthy organic food.
We are helping them to establish their brand with the creation of an identity system -logo and tagline -and soon a website. More to report later, but in the meantime, check out the Potter's Farm website splash page for more information.
We just completed a project: an identity package for a Craft Shop and Studio down the shore. Owner Julie Petrella's vision for her first entrepreneur venture was simple, yet crafty. We worked with her to combine color, typography and a hand-drawn graphic element to tie in the stitching concept. Read more about the project on Home Made's blog and, while you are there, check out what her business offers.
Flow Chart by Darya Pino – PhD, trained scientist, San Francisco foodie, advocate of local and seasonal foods.
Readymade magazine is a print and online magazine about the people who create innovative things and the culture of making. They recently posted the Top 20 Projects of 2010, showcasing the work of some of the most interesting minds out there. Here's one of our favorite projects!
“This is a cross between wallpaper and a mural,” says Johnne Eschleman, of Portland, Oregon, who worked for about 18 months as the resident artist for the Ace Hotel’s New York location.
In a recent article posted on the website of graphic designer Tim Larsen, the firm asks the question "Is print dead?" and answers it in more than one word. They assert that the answer is not yes or no, but requires the consideration of three important factors: content, control and impact. Whether print is the right choice for you depends upon your product, your desired impact and the way you want customers or readers to look at your company. Print isn't always the best option, but neither is the web.
Larsen suggests that you ask yourself "Which media best...
One Book, One Philadelphia is in its ninth year of selecting one book to promote reading, literacy and library use across the city. This year's selection is Sherman Alexie's War Dances. The collection of short stories and poems examine the complexities of human relationships. War Dances has been called shocking, funny and poignant, bringing readers on a true tour of the intricacies of life.
For younger readers One Book has selected The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (also by Sherman Alexie) and The Good Luck Cat by Joy Harjo. In coming months One book will host events around the...
