Archive for the ‘Features and Profiles’ Category
neenah-monster
01
10
3

We Hereby Re-Resolve To…

Holding your breath? Wait no more! According to research shared in this article in the NYT Sunday Review on Sunday January 8. 2012, those who make and publicly state New Year’s resolutions are more likely to achieve them. That is give hope to those willing to say it loud. We asked a few friends what resolutions they have made for 2012 and what plans they have ...

Read the Article
Happy campers: Type geeks & lovers soaking up the sun and the serifs at Type Camp on Galiano Island, British Columbia, Canada. From left to right: Stephen Coles (instructor), Dean Gendall, Jessica Speigel, Jessica Yurasek, Erica-May Chan, Marian Bantjes (instructor), Sarah Clayton, Matt Soar, Aaron Bell, Tiffany Wardle (instructor).
09
22
1

What I Learned at Type Camp: 5 Designers on Living, Breathing and Geeking Out Over Type

  Above: Happy type lovers soaking up the sun and the serifs at Type Camp on Galiano Island, British Columbia, Canada. From left to right: Stephen Coles (instructor), Dean Gendall, Jessica Speigel, Jessica Yurasek, Erica-May Chan, Marian Bantjes (instructor), Sarah Clayton, Matt Soar, Aaron Bell, Tiffany Wardle (instructor). OK, so summer is over, but don’t ...

Read the Article
magazine_cover_large
09
13
2

Open to Interpretation: Momofuku, Ramen & Lucky Peach

"Ramen served the purpose of sustaining people through disaster," writes correspondent Katelyn Bottoms, "Now, through Lucky Peach, Chang is simply renewing the noodle's mission in a different era, for a different problem." David Chang of Momofuku NYC created Lucky Peach, his “issue / episode" creation. We put our chopstix to it, sampling graphics most sublime, ...

Read the Article
Getting down to serious AIGA biz at leadership retreat.
08
18
9

Debbie Millman Always Looks Forward: AIGA Afterlife

Remember that old Final Net ad from the 70s? “Even when you can’t stand up, your hair can.” Whatever Deb Millman’s secret, she was always standing, smartly dressed, hair unruffled, spirit undaunted. We once witnessed her walk three miles in a black linen dress and patent leather low-heel sandals in 100+ degree Austin, TX heat. She arrived crisp, smiling, ...

Read the Article
sundance_cover
07
26
0

Crowing Time @ Farmhouse! New Sundance Promo Sings

Neenah could not ask more from a design partner than it enjoys from the folks at Farmhouse, just minutes from downtown Atlanta. Led by designers Ellie McKenzie and Gary Bannister, and writer/producer Robin Salter, Farmhouse boasts unsurpassed paper and print production knowledge and Neenah knowledge and experience without peer.

Read the Article
JamesGulliver4
07
13
1

Oh Really?! All the Buildings in New York, James?

Do you know how many total buildings there are in New York City's five Boroughs? It is estimated that there are 900,000. Australian-born James Gulliver Hancock of Greenpoint Brooklyn is out to paint or sketch all of them Five hundred down...899,500 to go. More or less.

Read the Article
4LMPSamplePrint-3
07
07
5

Very M-Press-ive: New App to Attract Legions to Letterpress

A virtual letterpress that has the potential to convert thousand of new users to the joy, beauty and enduring quality of ink on fine paper? Neenah jumped at the opportunity to support Bonadies and his new venture.

Read the Article
FriEve_SaturdayDay016
06
26
0

BOLD FACE NAMES: Martha Stewart and Mig Reyes PR Lady

Martha Stewarts needs to get to Chicago and work on the lobby of the Hyatt. Bring every set of Twins in your arsenal, Martha. James Victore lives for chicks. Mig Reyes cannot stop repeating Mig Reyes. Robynne Raye is the best kept secret at HOW. Stephen Doyle leaves his socks on the floor. Bill Drenttel wears his heart on his sleeve... and other tales of wonder ...

Read the Article
sophie_swatchDISPLAY
06
16
0

Deep Dish: Sketchy Couple Fills In Deets at HOW

Design Army's Pum and Jake have big plans for HOW Design Live in Chicago: JAKE - Is the Jerry Springer Show still there? I would like to go see his show and throw a !#$%@$#@ chair. PUM - I am too busy to plan so wherever my feet take me I will be sure to take a picture ... and figure out what it is later.

Read the Article
JustinKenyaSmall
05
25
1

Game On: HOW Design Live with Justin Ahrens

Guess who's speaking at HOW? Meet Justin Ahrens of Rule29. "One of the strengths of HOW is meeting so many amazing people and fellow speakers that work within the industry. All of us coming together to share ideas, struggles and inspiration is always a high point of my summer."

Read the Article