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Our client Hudson Valley Fisheries was profiled in The New York Times on March 18th. Their signature product, New York Steelhead, is farmed in an indoor facility and raised without hormones or antibiotics. Our design and interactive team of Hannah Fichandler and Chris Yerkes created the company’s new logo, brand style, and website.  Website content written by Heidi Raker of RG Narrative. NYT article by Florence Fabricant with photo by Jeenah Moon.

Our client Green Chimneys was profiled in The New York Times on March 1st. A school for special-needs children located in Putnam County, N.Y., Green Chimneys pioneered the idea that emotionally challenged children could gain confidence and become socially adept by caring for animals. Our design and interactive team of Steve Habersang, Bria Caso, and Hannah Wool created the school’s new website. Article by Richard Schiffma, photo by Desiree Rios.

Nora was a panelist on WSHU’s “The Full Story” on January 28 along with Joe McGee, Vice President, Public Policy and Programs at The Business Council of Fairfield County; Cindi Bigelow, President and CEO of Bigelow Tea; and Eric Gjede, Vice President for Government Affairs with CBIA. With Governor Ned Lamont taking the helm this month, host Ron Ropiak asked the guests to provide the incoming government officials and listeners with ideas for improving the state’s business climate. “The Full Story” runs live Monday through Friday at 1 p.m. on WSHU News-Talk stations and via streaming.

Connecticut graphic design students are invited to participate in this year’s Emerging Professionals Workshop on February 23rd at the University of New Haven. Along with other AIGA board members, Dan has pulled together a full day of discussions, presentations, and portfolio reviews. Our designers Cindy and Iris will serve as portfolio reviewers. Register today.

Our client Ideal Fish was profiled in The New York Times on November 20th. A recirculating salt water aquaculture company, Ideal Fish raises European sea bass in a former ballistics factory in Waterbury, CT. Our design and interactive team of Steve Habersang and Chris Yerkes created the Ideal Fish brand, including the logo, website, and sales collateral. Photo: Jessica Hill for The New York Times.

The 2018 Stamford Boys & Girls Club 5K attracted over 2,000 runners. Our team this year included (from left to right) Dan Taylor, Hannah Fichandler, Cindy Lau, Laura Croft, Chris Yerkes, Iris Tao, Bria Caso, Kat Hall, Steve Habersang, and Connie Tao. Over $200,000 was raised to benefit the Stamford Boys & Girls Club.

The Connecticut Art Directors Club kicked off its Studio Socials series at Taylor Design on February 21st. A gathering of over fifty people swapped stories, talked shop, drank beer, and saw a presentation of some of our recent work. Our colleague Bria is a CADC board member and spearheaded this new initiative.

Dan, Iris, and Cindy volunteered their time at AIGA CT’s Emerging Professionals Workshop on February 10 at Central Connecticut State University. It was a full day of portfolio reviews, networking, roundtable lunches, and panel discussions. Iris was one of four participants on the recent graduates panel, Dan was the moderator of the seasoned professionals panel, and both Cindy and Iris were reviewers for the student portfolio session.

Several of us attended Mingle + Muse, the seasonal kick-off event of AIGA Connecticut, at Bridgeport’s new Brewport on September 27. It was a good chance to catch up with friends in the design business and chat with AIGA CT board members Karen Butler (president), Randy Herbertson, and Dan Taylor.