All posts by Adrienne

Triumph Over Tragedy

Triumph Over Tragedy web site

Studio Wan-ker has been busy this fall with a new client—EYE20 Creative Corridor. I created the identities for the new EYE20 Creative Corridor and its inaugural project: Triumph Over Tragedy. In addition, I’m working on a graphic novel based on the classic Steinbeck The Grapes of Wrath with elementary students from 21 North Louisiana parishes.

Dave has been diligently creating the web site and interactive quiz for Triumph Over Tragedy: A Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Great Depression/New Deal Era in North Louisiana. These are generously supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts totaling $110,000.

A Long Hiatus

Ok, hiatus is a weird looking word, but nonetheless perfect for this entry. It has been too long since our last blog. And I honestly have been questioning what to write about on this front page of our portfolio/professional site. But tonight as I combed through my “Design Sites” favorites menu button I found myself laughing at a number of articles—all on the good.is site. Check it out. The illustrations are witty and so is the writing; not to mention very informative. Some are better than others, but I thoroughly enjoyed the Reducing Water Use article.

So as fair warning to anyone who reads this page (if anyone really does), plan on entries from me in the category of “just because.”

Observer Article

Besides having a great first name, Adrian Shaughnessy is a brilliant writer. His book, “How to be a graphic designer without losing your soul” is a must for designers; witty yet educational. This article on Design Observer is pretty good too; click on the image to get to it. The book promises to be on my bookshelf when released.

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Recycling Dreams & Reality

I just finished reading an inspiring class assignment by KT Meaney from NC State University. Her students created informational graphics about recycling for grocery stores. It’s so nice to see this type of work being done. However, I look around at the lack of resources and I just yearn for a recycling drop-off center. This gives me a recharge in making recycling happen here. I can’t provide resources, but I can persuade habits!

Design Observer Article

by Kristen Morrison
Click the image to see the web site of the students’ projects.