Rucksack Films LLC :: ICO MEISHI Books

A DHD business card design for Rucksack Films LLC, was chosen for the artistic business card book MEISHI, "Little Graphic Art Gallery Of The World".
This 272 page hard cover book, with jacket, is printed in full color.
MEISHI is overflowing with hundreds of examples of artistic business cards, from 28 countries around the world. For a preview of MEISHI please visit www.1worldart.com

Thanks Coroflot!

One of my favorite design sites, Coroflot.com has featured one of DHD's latest promotional pieces! When it comes to design/portfolio sites, Coroflot has one of the most respected in the industry. With a clean user interface, insightful blog, and amazing global talent, Coroflot is a must for any designer's self-promotion strategy.

New Projects....

I recently took on a cool new venture/side project by acquiring an online action sports community called ActionProfiles.com. I've thoroughly enjoyed skateboarding & snowboarding for years, and always admired the "community" vibe that riders embrace. Our vision for AP is to rebuild a more core environment for the riders as well as the brands that advertise with us.



Since we weren't immediately re-branding the website, we wanted to add our thumbprint to any new material we sent out. So I came up with an idea for a business card, using the scratched underside of a skateboard; one of the rawest elements I could think of. The final card was a unique example of a riders experience but also effective visually.

Zeixs Design Books :: Germany

I recently had some work published in "Best of Poster Design" and "Letterhead & Business Cards", by German publisher Zeixs Books. Check them out for some inspiring work from across the globe.



Zeixs – the portal for interactive books for designers – founded by the publishing house Feierabend Unique Books and the design agency 12ender. What is zeixs about? It’s about the fusion of online and printed media. Both forms complement each other. Zeixs is about all forms and fields of graphic design – from typography, illustration and photography to animation and industrial design.

zeixs.com

Thanks Mr. Harper

As a new Father, there are many rewards. Watching Jonah go from a swaddling infant to a rambunctious, curious toddler, has been one of the greatest joys in our lives. As a big fan of children's literature, I have thoroughly enjoyed buying Jonah hip, quality board books. So you can imagine my excitement when I came across CHARLEY HARPER ABC'S by Ammo Books.



The late Charley Harper (1922-2007), is one of my favorite illustrators of all time. His geometric, graphical depictions of nature were clean and vibrant. He often described his work as "minimal realism", a style emulated by many artists of today. In 2001 Designer Todd Oldham collaborated with Mr. Harper to create "An Illustrated Life" a complete retrospective of his career. Get the limited edition set through Ammo Books... it's a must have for any design, art or children's book collection.

Dil's Home Foundation

I recently had the honor of working on an identity for Dil's Home Foundation, a brand new non-profit organization benefiting impoverished families and children in the rural village of Bandipur, Nepal.



We wanted to incorporate some elements of Nepali culture with a symbol for hope.... The lamp turned out to be the favorite mark. Please give DHF your support by checking out their online presence: Facebook or Myspace, new website coming soon...

Contact:

Nichole Myer
Dil's Home Foundation, Inc.
9449 S. Kedzie Ave., #318
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
nichole.myer@dilshomefoundation.com
info@dilshomefoundation.com

Don Pendleton Documentary

I recently picked up the fascinating new documentary about designer/illustrator Don Pendleton. Don was the graphical genius behind one of the most respected brands in skateboarding, Alien Workshop. Over the past 10 years skateboarding has grown into a multi-million dollar industry, which skeptics say has turned a once trendsetting counter-culture into a trend-chaser. Through these changes and into the present, Don's clean lines and un-compromised work remains some of the best to ever grace skateboarding. Don Pendleton works from his home near Dayton Ohio, far from the California hustle. Check out some of his work at elephont.com

Whether you love skateboarding or just good design, go pick up a copy of Little Giants/Don Pendleton for some serious inspiration. (Also has a great soundtrack, check out the trailer.)

so sweet...

Sweet Dreams is world class specialty bakery headquartered in Colma, California headed by Executive Pastry Chef, Rebecca Lugtu. Last year Rebecca contacted me about the opportunity to help re-brand her company. I was so honored, especially considering all the amazing west coast studios that were right at her fingertips!
So after a few phone calls and emails we embarked on a remote working relationship. Rebecca's amazing work ethic and creative input made this a dream project. The outcome was a new clean identity that reflected Sweet Dream's mission to create memorable, delicious, and stylish desserts.



Not only is Rebecca a talented business woman, she's devoted to the social issues effecting her community in greater San Francisco. Sweet Dreams has volunteered and donated to many local non-profits including homeless shelters school fundraisers and various healthcare foundations to help service the sick and poor. Check out Sweet Dreams Shop.

La Femme Monkita

My good friend Kirsten Buys is beyond cool. Not only did she introduce me to my awesome wife Tara... but she is an incredible photographer, writer, journalist and creative entrepreneur. Her new company La Femme Monkita is a myriad of her stylish handmade knit goods. Beautiful hand dyed scarves, neck warmers, wraps, shawls, and blankets are just a few of her incredible creations. Brooke Vanderbaan and myself had the pleasure of creating the La Femme branding, identity and hang tags. The result was a great compliment to Kirsten's unique style.

Be sure to check out La Femme Monkita at the up and coming Detroit Urban Craft Fair which hosts 50+ of the most talented DIY artists and crafters in the Midwest. Saturday Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Fillmore Detroit (formerly The State Theatre.)

LaFemmeMonkita.etsy.com

Business Facilitation...

New client the Village Circle Company is taking business facilitation to a whole new level. I have had a blast working with Cary Paul and his dynamic team on creating a brand/web presence that encapsulates their unique vision for effect change management, corporate training and facilitation. Check out their site for more info: villagecirclecompany.com