Our work for the GCM bi-annual conference Ignite is now live on the Hexanine site. Details and photos are here.
In the business of giving back
Part of Hexanine’s core value is to give back in meaningful ways, using our time and expertise to help others. We’ve mentioned before the great work that Erin Huizenga’s EPIC organization is doing, and our part in it. We talked with Chicago Tribune “Minding Your Business” columnist Ann Meyer about the experience of working with Literacy Chicago during an EPIC creative rally. Print version of article with photo.
Embrace your Compulsions
Creator Bernie Su asked Hexanine to design the identity for his dark, atmospheric, web-based serial thriller, Compulsions, and we leapt at the chance to join the production team.
As the story unfolds, the dark, irresistible habits of three seemingly-normal individuals are revealed. Our logo design captures the pent-up drama of the series, with cracking and erosion of the type signifying the twisted pathology of the main characters.
The first two episodes of the series are available for viewing now, with subsequent episodes released daily through the end of this week. See the trailer below, and then visit dailymotion.com to check them out. (Warning: scenes are somewhat intense and possibly not safe for work.)
New Literacy Chicago work added
Our work for non-profit org Literacy Chicago (designed/written/directed/managed alongside the rest of our volunteer EPIC team) is now up on the main site page, with more details here.
9 Questions with EPIC founder Erin Huizenga
At Hexanine we’ve always been interested in practically using our design and branding skills to give back. Over the years, I’ve experimented with different ways of doing “pro bono” work to worthy organizations. Some have been individual relationships based on need, others were group efforts intent on doing more for cash-strapped non-profit organizations (NPOs). But I’ve never had a more focused, fulfilling experience than my time as part of an EPIC creative team earlier this year.
We’re one of HOW’s Top 10
This month we have the distinct privilege of being featured as one of How Magazine’s November Top 10 Sites for Designers. It’s great to be among such good company. Thanks to everyone at the great design pub HOW.
Haunted Halloween designs For Target
As the feast of All Hallows’ Evening (Halloween) nears, some of our work has risen to the shelves of Target. We designed several exclusive products for Target’s Halloween seasonal line, including a “bloody” rimmer (red sugar melted over cocktail glasses for candy-flavored martinis), Scary Sangria drink mix, and a few flavors of ghastly party punch. These in-store only products were designed with partners Creative Commune and Urban Accents.
Join The Party With EPIC
This Thursday night we’ll be hanging with some of the best and brightest design and marketing minds in Chicago, to celebrate the work created by the latest EPIC team. EPIC is an organization founded by Erin Huizenga (a good friend and talented designer), to pair select teams of creative folks from the advertising and design industries with nonprofit clients dedicated to education, children and families. The work that has come out of previous 8-week “creative rallies” has enormously helped a wide swath of nonprofits to continue their great missions with professional-level brand materials.
Thursday’s celebration of work for 2 BigHearts Foundation, CASA of Cook County, and Project Kindle will be at Sean Williams Photography Studio from 6-9pm. More details at EPIC’s site.
Park Church Logo Featured In LogoLounge5
We just wanted to mention that our work for Park Community Church has been included in Rockport’s book LogoLounge5. Out of 33,000 submitted logos, ours for Park was chosen for publication. Even after five volumes, this series of books continues to be an excellent resource and inspiration for identity designers everywhere–we’ve been buying these books for years. Along with the book series, LogoLounge offers an annual membership that allows members access to all submitted logos, not just those chosen for the books. It’s absolutely worth the price, for inspiration and research purposes.