The Design Can

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85542332010-02-23T21:41:20.298-05:00The Design CanHarrington Design Company presents a forum to discuss design-related issues, inspiration and stories.J. Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02210211509648144942noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-17151331476727081792010-02-23T21:25:00.002-05:002010-02-23T21:39:13.602-05:00ArtShare, ILY and more

With Facebook, Twitter and other SM it seems the good old-fashioned blog is passe. It's been almost 6 months since I wrote anything...So much has happened since then. We've landed a major project with a healthcare system, almost officially launched our ArtShare program and my website photography, invite and announcement biz, www.ilyweddings.com.ArtShare is probably my most exciting venture. We've

J. Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02210211509648144942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-8074290514392590132009-12-03T13:22:00.001-05:002009-12-03T13:22:54.014-05:00Do photographers need branding?

Some photographers are pro-branding, agnostic or anti-branding.This is what I find startling though. Photographers are story-tellers. A picture is worth a thousand words right? Our clients are looking to us to create images enhance our businesses, our lives. Whether the photos end up in a magazine, photo album or art gallery they become part of the visual language that represents the event,

J. Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02210211509648144942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-57397658003958553382009-10-21T12:18:00.001-04:002009-10-21T12:18:13.076-04:00It's a new brand!

Some friends of mine are offering a grant to one lucky/worthy non-profit organization.Details and application here.

J. Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02210211509648144942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-83755947924538643072009-10-02T10:37:00.001-04:002009-10-02T10:37:10.686-04:00Curses Mattel!

Mac vs. PC, Democrats vs. Republicans, Quark vs. Indesign and of course the timeless battle, Arial vs. Helvetica. Can you tell the difference? I scored 19 out of 20. Duped by Mattel.Take the quiz at Ironic Sans.

J. Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02210211509648144942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-15645390020022393882009-09-17T13:06:00.001-04:002009-09-17T13:06:54.323-04:00One Night Stand Hot

Harrington Design Company concepted and designed this packaging for Galore Gourmet, a purveyor of fresh, high quality foods. Believe me when I say it tastes even better than it looks. Props to Sally Hogshead for copy and consulting. Photos by ToePhoto.com

J. Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02210211509648144942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-68728512056631309402009-09-14T11:15:00.004-04:002009-09-14T11:29:17.112-04:00Stephanie Gets Bearded

When I first arrived to Jacksonville I met Sean Collins (On Twitter @JaxBeard) at an AIGA Cocktails and Creatives event. In the flurry of business cards and shaken hands his introduction stood out to me especially. “You should come out to Steamworks,” he said, “Every last Tuesday the Beardsmith Society gets together and—talks about having beards.” Naïve little newcomer to the beach life me, I

Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07258356660176205444StephanieSoden@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-10910106409293860872009-08-24T13:39:00.002-04:002009-08-24T13:54:06.024-04:00Looking for a few good interns

Actually just one for now. ;-)We're looking for a solid, responsible designer who is interested in real-world projects and portfolio development. Sure, you'll cut some boards and straighten up the office, but our interns are in the thick of it, so having good computer skills and keen design eye are a must.You'll be involved in a mix of strategy, concept development, design and execution.Send us

J. Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02210211509648144942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-48344714040218322282009-08-17T11:48:00.001-04:002009-08-17T11:48:40.304-04:00Street portraiture coming to a city near you.

I love this idea. Sure, he's not the first to do this, but it looks like a lot of fun and you can get to know some new people. I'd like to talk my friend @tmannphoto into trying this with me.

J. Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02210211509648144942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-30895171485744659892009-08-16T17:10:00.003-04:002009-08-16T17:47:45.407-04:00The Yoga Shoot

by StephanieMore adventures at Harrington Design Company told in comic form! Every day, especially when I do silly things, I'm really thankful for my job and the lessons I learn. This week's lesson: don't wear heels on the beach.Click for full sized imageSee the beautiful photographs (after we got all the sand off her) here.

Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07258356660176205444StephanieSoden@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-11567965298185508452009-08-03T13:13:00.001-04:002009-08-03T13:13:52.619-04:00Acme P2 pen refills

You would think it would be easy to find pen refills for this snazzy little pen. But it's not. Maybe you'll come across this via search engine and thank me.Anyhow. You can get them here:http://www.go-authentic.com/pens/schmidt-8126-cap-less-system-ink-refill-rollerball-pen.htmlBe sure to order the "short."

J. Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02210211509648144942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-16765402215806279702009-07-03T10:43:00.007-04:002009-07-03T12:04:19.976-04:00Naomi Williams as I knew her.

On July 1st, a client and friend of mine Naomi Williams, lost her battle with cancer. Years ago, I worked with Naomi as a budding wedding photographer and created her first brochure. She had only shot 3 weddings and barely had enough images to pull it off. And I had to do extensive retouching just to get them print ready.That didn't last long. She quickly became an accomplished wedding and

J. Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02210211509648144942noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-85897321721201614382009-06-28T14:44:00.003-04:002009-06-28T14:47:56.807-04:00My cartoon debut

Here's the story of the waterspout that touched down on the St. John's River a mile from my office. (As told by my designer Stephanie)View full size cartoon

J. Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02210211509648144942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-14016067926102284382009-03-16T16:52:00.003-04:002009-03-16T17:05:21.137-04:00What's happening this week.

Here's a link to my weekly eblast of creative happenings in Jacksonville, Florida.

J. Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02210211509648144942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-68661756691014750782009-03-11T12:27:00.002-04:002009-03-11T12:31:04.579-04:00Periodic Table of Typefaces

Just something fun my friend JP sent over. I'm sure everyone will differ on whether the ratings are accurate or fair, but if you read down in the left corner, they did a comprehensive study of other rankings, so it's a little hard to argue...

Lisa Cnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-81258146747323930672009-02-18T15:58:00.001-05:002009-02-18T15:58:18.074-05:00Creativity comes in many forms.

BOOMBOX from Ely Kim on Vimeo.This guy will end up on Today's Big Thing. I'm sure of it. Not only is your dance versatile, so is your wardrobe. We'll be working on these moves Friday. (See post below).

J. Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02210211509648144942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-67129965779846084192009-02-18T12:17:00.002-05:002009-02-18T12:18:26.904-05:00Creative happenings this week.

So glad Valentine's is out of the way. You can make fun of me all you want, but Riverdance was pretty cool, even if I was the last person on earth who hadn't seen it.// ThursdayThis is a pretty full week starting with the Design Co-op Happy Hour. It's invitation-only, but let me know and I'll get you on the list. It's always a good time. Here's pix from the last one.Rebecca Zapen is playing at

J. Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02210211509648144942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-7201018984047675732009-02-05T15:45:00.001-05:002009-02-05T15:45:50.652-05:00Why Give Five?

About a month ago Janet Owens with the United Way approached Harrington Design to help with marketing strategy for a viral campaign. The concept was beautifully simple. Give $5 and ask 5 of your friends to give $5. Easy enough right? Well, the Twin Cities launched a similar campaign and it flopped. Viral marketing is harder than it seems. You can't force something to be viral. It either is

J. Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02210211509648144942noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-24768593527660965972009-01-30T18:48:00.003-05:002009-01-30T19:17:05.610-05:00I hope Netflix has a Plan B

Netflix's biggest threat? No, it's not Blockbuster, OnDemand, or AppleTV. The biggest threat to Netflix is... USPS and their potential cut of mail service down to five days a week. After I got over my initial shock (because how is such a thing even possible?), I thought 'OMG! How am I going to get my Netflix on Saturdays?' And eventually, that will occur to other Netflix customers, too. After a

Lisa Cnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-53496796467835227562009-01-12T14:53:00.001-05:002009-01-12T14:53:45.959-05:00Best of Jacksonville Party // Thursday, January 15 from 6-8:30

Best of Jacksonville Party // Thursday, January 15 from 6-8:30 // Buy tickets here.Hey peeps, last week I mentioned MOCA's Annual Fundraiser. I've become more involved with the Museum lately and love all the exhibits, educational programs and their commitment to community involvement. Despite the cut in support for the Arts, MOCA continues to plow forward with new and innovative offerings. If you

J. Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02210211509648144942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-66547700790540846452008-11-24T14:51:00.001-05:002008-11-24T14:51:17.200-05:00Angel Aid Fundraiser

Angel-Aid-Fundraiser-2008-55, originally uploaded by toephoto.A colleague of mine, Rena Rettinger and I put together this fundraiser to support Angel Aid. Rena did 95% of the work. But I did get some great photos from that night.www.toephoto.com/flickr to see them all.

J. Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02210211509648144942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-65790621841953304062008-11-10T16:23:00.001-05:002008-11-10T16:23:04.544-05:00On fire at NiteOwls - MocaJax party

MocaJax-Blaze-Ball-1, originally uploaded by toephoto.What a night. Got some great photos. Had a lot of fun with Paul F, Wendy, Brian, Tiff and the gang.See all the pics. http://tinyurl.com/6qx3uz

J. Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02210211509648144942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-63020830612874191842008-11-07T17:54:00.001-05:002008-11-07T17:54:31.273-05:00What I had for lunch.

The hallmark of any great blog is connecting with your readers with relevant insightful content. Since I have no readers, I can write about whatever I want.Folgle-ing around: One of the better galleries in the San Marco area is Fogle Fine Art and Accessories. I have my eye on some vases, which will become mine once I get a few extra dollars. And by mine I mean a gift for a special

J. Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02210211509648144942noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-73961012963186800492008-11-06T12:36:00.005-05:002008-11-06T12:59:23.056-05:00All in a Forgotten Afternoon

A saga of orphan work and competing designers. But in the end, we get to meet the man who designed the logo for Major League Baseball, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary.from ESPN

Lisa Cnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-23061621853305816692008-10-16T10:24:00.001-04:002008-10-16T10:24:10.113-04:00Stop Action

Stop Action 4, originally uploaded by toephoto.This is one frame from a series of stop action shots I did last month. Christian is doing flips off a friend's boat. I'm snapping with my new 40D, which captures 6.5 frames per second.Check it.

J. Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02210211509648144942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554233.post-33225841558204019242008-10-08T10:51:00.002-04:002008-10-08T10:54:22.108-04:00Harrington Design launches Web site we hope you'll never need.

We're excited to be relaunching Malcolm Anthony's new Web site. Malcolm is one of the most experienced DUI and criminal defense attorneys in North Florida. Our challenge was to position his firm as "The Beaches Lawyer" and we did so by designing a bright and approachable site with simple, yet engaging graphics.Chris Salvador, the lead designer, employed a slew of new AJAX techniques to make the

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