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09.14.09
He Wrote Beyond The Genius Of The Sea
Contributor: Michael Langley Recently, I was asked by Rough to answer a few questions about my inspirations. I thought I’d share them here, too. – – – – – Where was the first place that you worked in Dallas? When did you work there and what was your title? I responded to a writer-wanted ad…
08.21.09
3 by 3×3 Awards
We’re proud to announce that three of our posters for Kitchen Dog Theater’s 2008 lineup have been honored with “Distinguished Merit” awards by 3×3 Magazine in its upcoming ProShow issue. The showcase, which highlights notable illustration work, received more than 2,000 entries, of which only 14% were admitted. The awards issue is due out later…
08.21.09
Happy Bennington Battle Day!
Wait… you didn’t know it was Bennington Battle Day? That’s ok, neither did we. Luckily, GOOD.is breaks down every U.S. state and national holiday in a handy graphic.
08.21.09
This headline stinks
New eye tracking research proves what newspapers and advertisers have insisted for a hundred years: headlines are everything. In 2006, UI guru Jakob Nielson found that almost all users followed an F-shaped pattern as they read a web page. They first read in a horizontal movement, then moved down and read in a second (but…
06.17.09
Dozen In
The Dallas Society for Visual Communications admitted 12 SullivanPerkins pieces—including annual reports, posters, ads, an invitation & t-shirt, a logo and an art catalog—to the 2009 Dallas Show, which took place June 6. Fewer than one-third of all submissions were admitted to the prestigious DSVC show. We’re delighted to report that three of ours won…
04.27.09
Poster for Swiss Avenue brings down the house
As longtime friends of the Swiss Avenue Historic District, SullivanPerkins has once again created a promotional poster for the Mother’s Day Swiss Avenue Home Tour, where visitors marvel at the perfectly preserved homes in Dallas’ first-ever historic district. Seven stunning homes will be on display May 9 & 10. You can buy advance tickets for…
03.31.09
SullivanPerkins Goes Global with Customer Recognition Program
Layered Tech came to SullivanPerkins to develop the name, logo, branding and welcome package for an invitation-only customer recognition program. Christened LT Premier, the new program was launched to customers around the world with the mailing of a gift box containing a personalized letter and membership card, a program brochure and a chocolate bar embossed…
02.26.09
Building the future, one poster at a time
As part of our ongoing commitment to the Southwest Celtic Music Association, SullivanPerkins has designed a poster promoting the North Texas Irish Festival, March 6–8 at Fair Park in Dallas. Now in its 27th year, the festival celebrates Celtic art, music, dance, food and drink. This year’s theme is “Building a better future,” and proceeds…
02.17.09
My God, Grandpa’s nudes!
Our long-time friends and neighbors at The McKinney Avenue Contemporary needed an exhibit catalog for their upcoming show Olin Travis: People, Places and Visions. SullivanPerkins created a 32-page catalog that features an essay written by Travis’s granddaughter and dozens of his celebrated paintings, including Travis’s pensive visions of female nudity. See the exhibit at 3120…
01.21.09
Sit. Stay. Drink. Roll Over.
When our pro-bono client Kitchen Dog Theater sought to promote their 11th annual fundraiser, they barked at SullivanPerkins. This year’s event, El Hooch Y Pooch Fiesta, takes place at The Apartment on March 13 and will feature Latin food, good wine, and the signature Hooch & Pooch margarita. We designed an email invitation that integrates…