The Design Can

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 partnered with Art With a Heart to help completely rebrand their organization. Our brand strategy phase is completed and it's time to start developing collateral materials. Local Jacksonville designers have already stepped up to the plate to help with print materials and posters.

In January, the Cultural Council and Downtown Vision approached ArtShare with a unique project. They are launching Off the Grid, a program that fills vacant downtown spaces with budding art studios. We connected Kelly Young and David Lee to develop the corporate identity and invite materials. Look forward to official unveiling on March 18.

I'm planning a bridal fashion shoot in March at Walker's Wine Bar. Very exciting.

Tata for now!

Labels: branding, design, downtown jacksonville

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)

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Labels: design humor, downtown jacksonville

Yesterday at the Cultural Council Luncheon, Harrington Design Company received the Arts Award for the Small Business category. I was truly humbled by the experience. I mean, we've done a lot for the arts community, but standing next to Jerald Pietan, a radiologist at the Mayo Clinic and Michael Boylan, president and CEO of WJCT Public Broadcasting. Come on!

Special thanks to Stacy Aubrey of Riverside Fine Arts for the nomination. I imagine it was a lot of hard work convincing esteemed selection committee that we are worthy. Most of you know the real hero of the story is Chris Salvador, the Designer behind 90% of the RFA work, and Stephanie Corwin, his spotter.

The full TU article

Labels: downtown jacksonville, news

Come by the Burrito Gallery tonight to see a first-of-it's-kind exhibit in Jacksonville. Imagine a wall of iMacs with digital creations from around the country. Circuits, a digital exhibit curated by the nationally-known Designer Doug Grimmett, will open at tonight's Artwalk and run through this Sunday.

Doug is the principal of Primal Screen, a motion graphics and animation company out of Atlanta. Although we won't be seeing his amazing work we will see work from artists PES, We Work For Them, MOOVlab, ©ause Collective, Jeff Boortz, Eric Dyer, and others.

Circuits officially kicks off Re:Charge, AIGA Jacksonville's every-two-year conference. If you haven't signed up, there is still time.

Labels: aiga, cool web stuff, design, downtown jacksonville, things to do

Looking for some culture in Jacksonville? Riverside Fine Arts is hosting LA Guitar Quartet this Friday. As is if that wasn't enough, one of Jacksonville's most prestigious photographers is displaying his work at the following reception. Actually it's not me, it's Ryan Ketterman, a long-time friend and incredibly talented dude.

Labels: downtown jacksonville, things to do

Thanks for shout-out Tony!

It's been great celebrating our 100th post. I appreciate all the encouragement and feedback. I hope you'll add this to your blogroll.

Labels: downtown jacksonville

Ten years ago Bennett Peji, long-time friend and mentor, spoke to AIGA board members around the country about passion for design. Now he's bringing that passion to Jacksonville. Wednesday, March 7, Bennett will make a presentation to AIGA about Urban Branding and Identity. This talk could not have come at a better time, as Jacksonville struggles with rebuilding it's own urban core.

It's been a privilege to Chair this event. Special shout outs to Jessi Bruton "the binder girl", Tina Veitch and Tony Allegretti for their help. Thanks to JEDC for their sponsorship.

Labels: aiga, downtown jacksonville, urban branding