2015 has arrived; a time of resolutions, hoverboards, and new beginnings. So, it seems more than appropriate that we take this time to announce the changes here at Hexanine.

It’s been nearly six amazing years, and we’ve had the pleasure and good fortune to work with dozens of great clients on amazing projects that inspired others, won awards, and moved the needle for organizations large and small. And now it’s time for a change.

After thousands of miles, millions of Skype sessions, and tons of wonderful memories, we are are bidding Hexanine a fond farewell, and moving on to new opportunities.

Both of us are heading off in different directions, with new challenges and other teams, as well as exciting solo endeavors. You can keep in touch with both of us in a variety of ways, so please drop a line or give a call.

Best wishes, adios, good night, and good luck!

“There is no real ending. It’s just the place where you stop the story.”

— Frank Herbert

Sometimes the tomorrow of yesterday is even more intriguing than the present. It’s fun to look back at past predictions of what “the future” would look like — flying cars, spaceports, food pills. But buried beneath some of those fanciful ideas are nuggets of insight and amazing visions.

Futurist and artist Art Radebaugh was one of those visionaries. Radebaugh was known for his beautiful airbrushed illustration and syndicated newspaper strips “Closer Than We Think” and “Can You Imagine?” in the late 50s and early 1960s. Each of the hundreds of entries he created was a jaunt into possibility, as his artistry was inspired by snippets of scientific breakthroughs or upcoming technologies.

Hexanine partner Tim Lapetino is working on efforts to preserve the work and name of Radebaugh, and wrote an article this month for our friends at Geek Magazine on the artist. It’s featured in the August 2013 issue of the magazine.

Here’s an excerpt from the article:

Radebaugh’s creative visions were fueled by a post-war optimism that centered around new technology and progress, ideas that were still en vogue when his work began. There’s very little trace of cynicism in the concepts he put to paper, even though they dealt with topics like disease, famine, and military conquest. While some might look back on that perspective as naive, the reality is that Radebaugh’s art is a product of his time. Each piece is a unique reflection of a more hopeful time.

This issue of Geek is available in digital editions, or at local book retailers. But our work with Art Radebaugh and his artwork has barely begun. Watch this space for some upcoming Radebaugh-focused announcements. We’re excited about what the future (of the past) holds.

Closer Than We Think & Can You Imagine? © Tribune Content Agency, LLC  All rights reserved. Used with permission.

Hexanine partner Tim spent a little time talking to Chris Green of Freelance Unleashed, about the joys and challenges of building a design firm.

Here’s a snippet:

Be a designer because you love it. This profession is a little crowded with people who thought design was just cool, or who believed that this was a more practical path to an artist’s life. But Design with a capital D needs people who get jazzed about strategy and beauty combined.

If you haven’t already found it, check out David Airey’s excellent blog on logos and identity design, Logo Design Love. This week, Tim is featured as a guest contributor with the article, “The Art of Interviewing Your Client”. Check it out, and show David and Tim your love by joining the discussion.