Mad Men Series Finale

Mad Men Series Finale

Tomorrow is Mad Men's series finale, and rumor has it we fast-forward to the year 1979. It has been said the last scene features Don Draper and his kids eating in his newly purchased Little Caesar's franchise where he comes up with the his best work yet, "Pizza! Pizza!" Fade to black...

PIN THE CARROT ON OLAF (High-Resolution)

PIN THE CARROT ON OLAF

So many requests. Here is a high-resolution version of my "Pin the Carrot on Olaf". Please feel free to take it to your local sign shop to get produced. I'd appreciate if you'd leave a message, click an ad, or like an article on The Sketchpad.

Deflategate Scandal

New England Patriots: Deflategate

I swear I had no idea.

Sno-Kone Ornament

Sno-Kone Ornament

I thought this was very cute and clever ornament idea implemented by our Leads Specialist.

SunnyPop / SunPop Select

 SunnyPop / SunPop Select

Gold Medal has introduced SunPop™ Select, and SunnyPop™ popcorn as healthier alternatives to snacking—Whole Grain, Gluten-Free, and Non-GMO. With SunnyPop™, now schools can offer a popcorn that meets the guidelines of the USDA Smart Snacks in School program.

I am excited to announce the unveiling of SunPop Select and SunnyPop. Our team had the opportunity to create the packaging, bags, posters, and even the laser-cut popcorn popper.

This is one of 30 projects our team has been working on for the last few months. Please visit gmpopcorn.com to see our line-up of current products. I will start publishing these projects and many more as they are distributed. Stillwind created the mock-ups.

Coming Soon

Coming Soon

I have a TON of new content coming soon, but am waiting on official publication approval, It comes a lot longer with my new job and position. I used to see jobs through from start to completion. I would help take the order, design it, produce it, and present it to the client. Now I rely on so many hands--internal approval, item numbers, vendors, and print approvals.

I am very confident in my work, but I am starting to see my art isn't handled with the same level of love, respect, and attention. I have witnessed at least 5 vendors mishandle my work. After a few mishaps, the designer begins to get negative attention. However, this designer is starting to realize what he has to work with.

The Leland Group (Homearama Cincinnati)

The Leland Group (Homearama Cincinnati)
http://lelandgrp.com/

I had the pleasure to represent a long-time client The Leland Group at Carriage Hill's display. Such a beautiful home. Coming in over a million dollars, there's no way I could afford this home, but I am happy to help represent it. :) The photos were taken on a dying Samsung Galaxy phone (digital display animation and environmental display.

Chopper the Hippo

The hippo I helped design was name Chopper. I find it to be a very appropriate name...

Here is a web banner...

Share a Coke

I've been wanting to write and post so much new content, but life and work have been busy. I did want to comment on what an awesome branding job Coke did with their new "Share a Coke" campaign. I have seen so much free advertising and publicity from the news to social media.

No matter what name was on the can/bottle, people were going to drink it. However, people are searching out/creating their own Coke bottle names, and if they find one I bet they'll post it to Facebook or tell a friend.

Well done!

Hello, Tiger!

Hello, Tiger!

He just keeps waving... Jump Stop Safari.

Jump Stop Safari Mailbox

Jump Stop Safari Mailbox

Customized mailbox out of PVC for a favorite client, Jump Stop Safari.

Happenings

The right people are coming to see me at the right time. Clients I have posted before. Although these are smaller projects, I am excited to get to still be a part...

Colgate

Custom Cut Colgate

Die cut set-up, added bleed, production files (also made the cut-out dog driving the car in the background)

Scram Crawling Insect Killer

Scram Crawling Insect Killer

Yahoo! Finance - SCRAM Scrawling Insect Killer
I finally get to share a very rewarding branding project I have been working on with an amazing client, Tomie Gartland, owner of SCRAM Crawling Insect Killer. The product has been approved for sale in all 50 states, and can be purchased at scrambugs.com.

Scram Crawling Insect Killer -- Comprehensive Solutions Award -- William D. SIEMER II

Rolling Stone's Intentional Mistake

Rolling Stone's Intentional Mistake

Although it is old news now...working in/with Design, PR and Marketing for as long as I have, you have to assume this Rolling Stone magazine mistake was intentional. A large amount of professional proofreaders, photographers, editors, and designers would have seen this, and somebody would have known this was incorrect before going to print.

If "John Hancock" wasn't "mistakenly" put on her back tattoo, this cover would have been ordinary, and easily ignored; however, the mistake made it talked about for weeks.

You can't believe everything the media feeds you...

E-Online's Article

Wine Header

Wine Header

Designed, and have been printing/producing a number of these wine headers for retail.

Tick in a Jar

Tick in a Jar

Pretty gross. I guess this is what I get for taking the dog out in the woods for 8 hours. Removed this "sucker" from the back of her neck, and threw it in some alcohol.

screw NO (Design Short)

screw NO (Design Short)

Works in Progress

Hanging Sign Design

Site Sign Design

Designed Labels on Plotter

Zamboni Model

Zamboni Model

Getting out the millimeters for the design/production of these custom decals for a Zamboni model.