tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580957137561167292024-02-06T20:05:55.791-08:00STIZO MEDIAThis is a document of all of the "stuff" I create and am fortunate to be a part of.STIZOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113925561388499050noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-558095713756116729.post-4395210746020266882016-03-15T17:00:00.001-07:002016-03-15T17:01:55.251-07:00PACKAGE DESIGN: Verizon Prototype PackagingHere are some mock ups that I put together for a Verizon presentation a couple of years ago. The company wanted me to keep it hush hush until the headphone models were approved. Designed and assembled by these 2 hands.<br />
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<br />STIZOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113925561388499050noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-558095713756116729.post-81856994314686050462016-03-15T16:47:00.000-07:002016-03-15T16:49:21.429-07:00LOGO DESIGN: PHIXX 606 CyclesA Chicago bicycle shop, PHIXX 606 Cycles, contacted me to create a logo to update their presence. They wanted to include a graffiti/hip hop vibe with bicycle parts. Here is what I came up with...<br />
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For a brief overview of what PHIXX 606 is all about check out this video<br />
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Jon?Doe's manager hollered at me to see if I can revamp his site. This was a total overhaul. We started with the header logo and worked our way through the overall layout. He wanted the four elements of the hip hop culture (breakdancing, deejaying, emceeing and graffiti) to be evident in the design and the navigation to be easy. They were very particular about the type of equipment that I used in the final design and were pleased with the results.</div>
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The working site can be viewed here <a href="http://jondoemusic.com/" target="_blank">>>click<<</a>, </div>
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STIZOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113925561388499050noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-558095713756116729.post-15516229432168948462013-09-29T23:24:00.000-07:002013-09-29T23:24:36.381-07:00LOGO DESIGN: International Auto Rebuilders<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://internationalautorebuilders.com/" target="_blank">International Auto Rebuilders</a>, a body shop specializing in foreign vehicles, was wondering if I could help them rebrand their business. The current visual representation that they had did not fit with the clientele that they dealt with on a daily basis. </div>
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After narrowing down the options, they chose this logo...</div>
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STIZOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113925561388499050noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-558095713756116729.post-76025678492028429302013-09-29T22:44:00.001-07:002013-09-29T22:45:40.152-07:00MUSIC: Kenautis Smith & Blackspade | Motivational Tool<div style="text-align: center;">
All Natural Inc. artists <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kenautis.smith.1?fref=ts" target="_blank">Kenautis Smith and Blackspade</a> are getting ready to launch their new project, Motivational Tool. The Chicago duo had a specific vision for the artwork and provided me with the cover pics. The rest was up to me. Be on the lookout for this release!</div>
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Along with this release, they will also be putting out a 7 inch record for hip hop purists.<br />
Here is a recent video of one of the cuts off of the album entitled "The Closing"</div>
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STIZOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113925561388499050noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-558095713756116729.post-62662346538116092602013-09-29T22:09:00.000-07:002013-10-08T20:14:34.119-07:00CUSTOM GUITAR: NORWEGIAN TRIP<div style="text-align: center;">
This request was a first for me. A customer asked me if I had ever customized a guitar. He wanted to give his close friend a going away present before he left for Norway. At a past job I use to design graphics for guitars, but I have never physically painted one for a client. He wanted me to incorporate the Norwegian flag, a company logo, the anarchy symbol and a picture of rapper Tech 9 into the composition. I sent him a digital mockup of what I had in mind, he sent me the Seagull acoustic guitar and I started to plan my attack on the project. All of the graphics came together well and I applied a black fade around the edges to give it a weathered appearance (customer request) and my logo on the headstock. Everything went smoothly and I was happy with the results. </div>
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<br />STIZOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113925561388499050noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-558095713756116729.post-91269948452071485082013-09-09T11:48:00.004-07:002013-09-09T19:20:46.271-07:00LOGO, MEDIA & PRODUCT DESIGN: Children's Heart Foundation | Hearts at Play<div style="text-align: center;">
The Children's Heart Foundation requested some assistance on an event that they were throwing called Hearts at Play. They didn't want the event to have the same feel as the previous year so I steered clear of the classroom imagery that was shown to me as an example. The first thing we tackled was the type treatment for the title of the event. Simple and to the point...</div>
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Invitations followed. This one was created as a general mailer, but individual ones for eight children were created based off of this model.</div>
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Display elements were also created including a photo wall with all of the sponsor logos, posters/banners for each sponsor and a timeline of the evenings events. The final piece was a simple 2 color shirt to give to the attendees of the event.</div>
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The event turned out great and the venue was perfect! My job was done. </div>
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Here is a little collage of the sights and activities that night...</div>
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STIZOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113925561388499050noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-558095713756116729.post-24901579014809123022013-09-09T10:27:00.000-07:002013-09-09T10:27:27.592-07:00LOGO DESIGN: Team Melania<div style="text-align: center;">
A friend from high school contacted me to design a logo for a fund raising effort to raise money for his daughter Melania that is suffering from Rett Syndrome. He needed the logo to be playful and represent his daughter upon first glance. He told me that her smile was like a ray of sunshine, so I played with different sun elements and ultimately we agreed on this graphic.</div>
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The shirts were white on purple and were a hit with the supporters!</div>
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<br />STIZOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113925561388499050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-558095713756116729.post-32381804393701537012013-07-27T09:25:00.001-07:002013-09-09T10:27:42.344-07:00LOGO DESIGN: Eight Men Out<div style="text-align: center;">
A baseball blog focused on the Chicago White Sox was looking for a logo that had a vintage baseball feel. After a few concepts, they decided on this one...</div>
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STIZOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113925561388499050noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-558095713756116729.post-40894731716447793782013-07-27T06:35:00.001-07:002013-07-27T06:35:38.997-07:00MUSIC: Alex Wiley | Club Wiley <div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.closedsessions.com/">Closed Session</a> artist Alex Wiley was looking for an album cover for his new project CLUB WILEY. He had an illustrated scene in mind that included him on stage at a Lollapalooza type festival in the city of Chicago. I was up for the challenge. Here is the final product...</div>
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Signed copies were sold online, but you can download the project and check out his latest videos by <a href="http://www.closedsessions.com/releases/club-wiley/">clicking here</a>.</div>
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Sabado wanted a graffiti, throw-up style logo that would be used on flyers and promotional materials. This job was straight to the point and he knew exactly what he wanted to see. </div>
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You can find DJ Sabado opening for various hip hop acts and spinning at multiple venues in and out of the Chicagoland area. For an up to date schedule of his events, check his <a href="http://www.facebook.com/djsabado?fref=ts">facebook</a>.</div>
STIZOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113925561388499050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-558095713756116729.post-68873134142326851522012-10-16T04:50:00.000-07:002012-10-16T04:50:14.286-07:00MUSIC: RubyHornet.com | Closed Sessions vol.2<div style="text-align: center;">
Rubyhornet.com, a Chicago based website/label, recently had a project called <a href="http://www.rubyhornet.com/album-closed-sessions-vol-2/"><i>Closed Sessions Vol.2</i></a> that needed artwork. <em>Closed Sessions Vol. 2</em> was recorded from May, 2010 through
January, 2012 and features a collection of artists that help to shape
Hip Hop music and culture during that time period. <em>Closed Sessions Vol. 2</em> presents Hip Hop fans with new music, as well as a candid look into the creative process of many talented artists. RubyHornet partnered up with MTV2 to put out a behind the scenes documentary to show the making of this project...I was happy to be a part of it.</div>
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They liked the feel and look of old school vinyl album covers, </div>
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As you can see, the list of artists included some up and coming artists as well as some seasoned veterans in the game. If you want to give it a listen/download, click the <a href="http://www.rubyhornet.com/album-closed-sessions-vol-2/">link</a>.</div>
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<br />Much success to the RubyHornet crew & MTV2. Thank you for the opportunity.</div>
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<br />STIZOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113925561388499050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-558095713756116729.post-40612940007691760492012-10-12T06:42:00.000-07:002012-10-12T06:44:39.994-07:00PRODUCT DESIGN: ST!ZO AUDIO<div style="text-align: center;">
I received a call last year from an independent manufacturer of audio/data components for a major company. They had an idea to create a brand of headphones that catered to a younger audience and asked me to head up the project...Ummm, OF COURSE! The best part of the deal was that they wanted to use my name and logo to place on the product!<br />
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From that moment, ST!ZO AUDIO was born!<br />
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I came up with multiple renderings, but because of pricing and turn around times, we decided to alter an existing style that was only available overseas. We went back and forth for many months trying different processes to color the headsets to set them apart from competitors and found one that worked perfectly. Cord selection also ranked high in my design criteria. Being a deejay, I wanted something that would transmit the sound clearly while giving it a sturdy feel. Nobody likes flimsy wires! Here is a look at some of the prototypes...</div>
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I was happy with the look and feel of the initial samples and the sound quality was on point! I went on to design the packaging for their presentation to the big wigs and they were received well. It has been a few months since the unveiling of the prototypes and now it's up to the company to decide whether or not integrate them into their line at this point. Who knows what the future will bring?</div>
STIZOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113925561388499050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-558095713756116729.post-50397909434152073652012-09-27T18:59:00.000-07:002012-09-27T19:00:42.711-07:00MUSIC: All Natural Inc. | MC ADAD <div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.allnaturalhiphop.com/">All Natural Inc.</a>, a well respected Chicago based label, hit me up to create artwork for their artist <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mcadad">MC ADAD</a>. They provided me with a couple of pictures and just let me roll with it. The first cover was a single called Space Invaders featuring Fashawn and Naledge from Kids in the Hall.</div>
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MC ADAD is a solid artist with nice flows and great wordplay. I've had the opportunity to perform with him and he definitely knows how to rip the mic as well as skillfully wield a camera. </div>
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Big ups to ADAD and the ALL NATURAL family tree.</div>
<br />STIZOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113925561388499050noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-558095713756116729.post-26966008420689957142012-09-26T00:31:00.000-07:002012-09-26T00:39:35.791-07:00LOGO, MEDIA & PRODUCT DESIGN: Coveted Kicks<div style="text-align: center;">
An up and coming sneaker brand out of Chicago requested my assistance to help with branding. Coveted Kicks aka CVTD Chicago is a company that was spawned from the goal of making custom shoes available to the masses in limited runs. These shoes are designed by some of the world's top shoe customizers and are made with the finest materials. First we had to tackle the logo. Something easily recognizable that spoke to the brands characteristics (premium quality streetwear). </div>
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<br />STIZOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113925561388499050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-558095713756116729.post-25121436912796070252012-09-25T05:06:00.000-07:002012-09-25T20:21:11.861-07:00LOGO DESIGN: Dirty Horror<div style="text-align: center;">
A new blog out of California called <a href="http://dirtyhorror.com/">DIRTY HORROR</a> hit me up to put together a logo for them. They wanted to have a particular movie still and the feel of Quentin Tarantino's Grindhouse melded together to create the logo that you see down below! BANG!</div>
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If you like horror movies, you might want to peep the site.</div>
STIZOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113925561388499050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-558095713756116729.post-26356644872514395222012-09-25T04:45:00.001-07:002012-09-25T20:20:52.980-07:00LOGO DESIGN: Element Pain and Wellness Center<div style="text-align: center;">
It's been a minute! I haven't been able to keep my work/sleep schedule regular and the blog has been suffering. This logo was created for a chiropractor that wanted to incorporate his chemical background with his current occupation. </div>
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</div>STIZOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113925561388499050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-558095713756116729.post-75860421392861554932012-03-09T19:41:00.003-08:002012-03-09T22:40:12.210-08:00CUSTOM KICKS: ROB ZOMBIE BLAZERS<div style="text-align: center;">The client wanted to incorporate elements of Rob Zombie's movies(House of 1000 Corpses), an album cover and have green as the main color. I found a pair of Nike premium blazers with crackled leather and orange soles. DOPE! I liked the texture and color combinations going on in Rob's dreadlocks,<br />
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They didn't give too much information as to what direction they wanted me to take it, but stressed that the packaging should be colorful and fun. Initially, I tried to make them look consistent for each category (Biology, Physics and Chemistry), but that is not what they wanted. After mocking up the whole Science Cube line (38pcs! No sleep!) for their trade show booth in New York, I realized that the common elements and layout of the packages worked well. I always say, "If the design makes you look twice or pick up the package, then I have done my job." </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a sneak peek at the line...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp17MNIPjInI3MM-xc8NJGngksHbMIjvONxz7uuQHPtdB685JGwiZHpjiJQooO8xDH7KH6YtcmZSb7c59hVPXMRLLOr3m3fSFkflNwn4w8v90w0Xgd-0_LvhzbqsTxp2o2rs_LmHE251wV/s1600/SSS_pics.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp17MNIPjInI3MM-xc8NJGngksHbMIjvONxz7uuQHPtdB685JGwiZHpjiJQooO8xDH7KH6YtcmZSb7c59hVPXMRLLOr3m3fSFkflNwn4w8v90w0Xgd-0_LvhzbqsTxp2o2rs_LmHE251wV/s640/SSS_pics.jpg" width="332" /></a></div>STIZOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113925561388499050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-558095713756116729.post-45855292660811033342012-02-19T04:18:00.000-08:002012-02-19T04:19:48.991-08:00WEBSITE DESIGN: Wood Dale Dentistry<div style="text-align: center;">I teamed up with <a href="http://www.billkooties.com/">Bill Kooties</a> and <a href="http://www.moonhouseproductions.com/">Moonhouse Productions</a> to create a website revamp for Dr. Richie Lerias of <a href="http://www.wooddaledentistry.com/">Wood Dale Dentistry</a>. He wanted a clean, no frills website where patients can make appointments, get a quick overview of his practice and see what he is all about without the look of the cheesy templates that most of his colleagues were using. He does great work! Sign up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7BHtazV1kZIWiagtQVhkG1X4ai7RTVf4vwflNoljw0m6dUxYnKEnNHcRIWh_xP5HQIqQb1n4rwwAYthJ8mT18qql1K7A3Kunx9AezZOnd1OhykdqlX5Qz09MMCA97t_WKxh6Ka9UGAjyP/s1600/WoodDaleDental.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7BHtazV1kZIWiagtQVhkG1X4ai7RTVf4vwflNoljw0m6dUxYnKEnNHcRIWh_xP5HQIqQb1n4rwwAYthJ8mT18qql1K7A3Kunx9AezZOnd1OhykdqlX5Qz09MMCA97t_WKxh6Ka9UGAjyP/s400/WoodDaleDental.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>STIZOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113925561388499050noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-558095713756116729.post-54973581166516714382011-12-23T06:00:00.000-08:002011-12-23T06:00:53.433-08:00C.A.S.T. Crew Apparel: ANGLER TEE<div style="text-align: center;">Our first release...limited edition...BASSIN' x FASHION. Get it while it is still available. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Peep the commercial.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzq5iT2AgfFFhs1Z6_hT48pHRKKVcVEHO8LQXRTpjkBvoU7NOBIQBRHSsvHXmVGRnL--QkZax3A5WbnspOI' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">www.CAST312.com</div><div style="text-align: center;">www.cast312.bigcartel.com</div>STIZOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113925561388499050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-558095713756116729.post-27520808338938406072011-12-04T07:36:00.000-08:002011-12-07T02:21:58.036-08:00LOGO DESIGN & MEDIA: C.A.S.T. Crew<div style="text-align: center;">So, I've been a little busy sharpening up my angling skills these days. I try to go on as many excursions as I can with some buddies of mine to find creatures lurking in Midwest bodies of water. We call ourselves the C.A.S.T. Crew (Chicago Angler Supreme Team). We have made it a goal to create a Wu-Tang clan of anglers and show our generation that fishing isn't just for hillbillies. Yee Haw!</div><div style="text-align: center;">We started by creating a logo that incorporated our love of angling and music (hip hop specifically). Here is the one we agreed upon. Simple and to the point!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGNL2eYtwE7HxjEygGmLG1uLhUqpQQqJtJb9G3BA3ohC2CIcWqn0-s-UzbwqIBYPWZG4XUGH2iq5iWs3gbKGSB4jHCABlVD6osQgRXB6729Ya0DcIQjvSVHZGa0Cf3Ptj3Mo5YxoqyPyTg/s1600/CASTlogoBLK_blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGNL2eYtwE7HxjEygGmLG1uLhUqpQQqJtJb9G3BA3ohC2CIcWqn0-s-UzbwqIBYPWZG4XUGH2iq5iWs3gbKGSB4jHCABlVD6osQgRXB6729Ya0DcIQjvSVHZGa0Cf3Ptj3Mo5YxoqyPyTg/s320/CASTlogoBLK_blog.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next on the agenda was to start a blog and document our catches</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cast312.com/">www.CAST312.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also put together a video intro to keep the videos consistent. All of the members have been doing a good job putting out videos independently. We have a lot of plans for the new year, but we wanted to start it off with a limited tee shirt that we released on Black Friday. It can still be purchased at the <a href="http://www.cast312.bigcartel.com/">C.A.S.T. STORE</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">here is what it looks like...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmF6vgqi_q2YpESmUcqJmfz7rmJOQN0DQaPZtJbvtIYSdXkbXUvC2QK86SpBQp-1xnE336JTtN3toE58QSeCdocpzMIDYczCaMgcFviQCvuHqlduBABHAQ1MhWBRU9Tl8qgytb6nPK2PwL/s1600/StoreFlyer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmF6vgqi_q2YpESmUcqJmfz7rmJOQN0DQaPZtJbvtIYSdXkbXUvC2QK86SpBQp-1xnE336JTtN3toE58QSeCdocpzMIDYczCaMgcFviQCvuHqlduBABHAQ1MhWBRU9Tl8qgytb6nPK2PwL/s400/StoreFlyer.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also did a commercial for my buddies at <a href="http://www.equnit.com/">Equilibrium bags</a> showing how I converted their product into the ultimate urban angler bag.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzCqLdX_VHDhlBgJtpziT3wAU_fC-rsNPPnJZeC7WaBFBG-mDA-2hKghCjffr40twtZiAev7xehQswumgZq' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aside from catching fish, the C.A.S.T. crew allows me to catch wreck utilizing all of my media skills. After we began this quest, we did some research and found a whole underground culture of like-minded fisherman all over the world!<br />
This might be the beginning of something BIG!</div><div style="text-align: center;">TIGHT LINES! BANG!</div>STIZOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12113925561388499050noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-558095713756116729.post-41144948576560826972011-10-23T02:34:00.000-07:002011-10-23T02:35:53.445-07:00LOGO DESIGN: Natural Balance 101<div style="text-align: center;">A company interested in putting out their own line of negative ion bands asked me to design a logo and packaging for their brand <a href="http://www.naturalbalance101.com/?page_id=103">Natural Balance 101</a>. I really didn't know too much about the technology, but when it was demonstrated to me, I was freaked out! I will be wearing a sample that they gave me for a couple of weeks and see if it makes a difference. I will keep you informed. Shown below is the logo, packaging and a couple of product shots that I took for their online store.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiP8wg0ZunD2ir600EcT7kQr3Euas-zc5-kC7h3IPEHTkN5MXccZ4quSHACCYDvNAGFA_Ko-E-xEXVbiseF4PeC4cVb5cZn1R8_2xETXKoHkWlFuo5cW3J_lCspNXbDiWl44YxQUbPF25U/s1600/logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiP8wg0ZunD2ir600EcT7kQr3Euas-zc5-kC7h3IPEHTkN5MXccZ4quSHACCYDvNAGFA_Ko-E-xEXVbiseF4PeC4cVb5cZn1R8_2xETXKoHkWlFuo5cW3J_lCspNXbDiWl44YxQUbPF25U/s1600/logo.png" /></a></div></div><br />
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