F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Lisa Rigby :::::
::::: Photography ::::: Boston ( MA ) :::::
: commission : brand foundation / logo / stationery ( coming soon )

Lisa captures beautiful, idealistic, romantic moments — wonderfully integrating couples with environment — her subjects characters on the stage of life.

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Marlyne Alexander Photography :::::
::::: Photography ::::: Miami ( FL ) :::::
: commission : brand foundation / logo / business card

Marlyne and Alex are a husband and wife photography team who capture the fun, spontaneous, and memorable moments of life.

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Funnel : Eric Kass :::::
::::: Fine Commercial Artist ::::: Indianapolis ( IN ) :::::
: commission : brand foundation / logo / calling card / note card

New letterpress printed calling card and note card. Each piece is randomly hand punched. The identity will evolve over time with rubber stamped additions and custom printed tape still to come. When I find some decent stamp ink and get the tape produced I'll post some new photos.

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: JAC Photography :::::
::::: Photographer ::::: Los Angeles ( CA ) :::::
: commission : brand foundation / logo / business card / blog masthead

Letterpress business card coming soon!

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Marshall Kappel Studio / The Polaroid Party :::::
::::: Photographer ::::: New York ( NY ) :::::
: commission : event brand foundation / site

// The Polaroid Party ///
In celebration of the creativity inspired by Polaroid film, we are pleased to announce The Polaroid Party, a one night experiential event and interpretation of spontaneity.

The Polaroid Party will feature the work of artists Mark Lipson, Amanda Means, Ernesto Gonzalez, Fabrice Mabillot, Grant Hamilton, Marshall Kappel, Anne Joyce, Patrick Winfield, Sarah Small and Eric David Johnson. Guests will be able to take instant photos which will be used to create an on-site mural reinforcing the immediate and shared nature of instant photography. The guest-created mural will be donated to and auctioned by Housing Works.

The show opens at 6:30pm on June 4th at 163 Plymouth Street, DUMBO, Brooklyn with generous support from ColorEdge Visual, Two Trees Management and Funnel : The Fine Commercial Art Practice of Eric Kass.

To view artist portfolios and for more information, please visit thepolaroidparty.com

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Matt Klug :::::
::::: Art Director ::::: Charlotte ( NC ) :::::
: commission : logo

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Figure 53 :::::
::::: Software Developer ::::: Baltimore ( MD ) :::::
: commission : brand foundation / logo / stationery

Figure 53 makes QLab, award-winning software that makes it simple to create rich multimedia designs for live performances and installations. From Broadway to Britain's West End, from Denver to Denmark, QLab is the tool of choice for many of the world's most prominent designers. Letterpress silver printed + spot color offset litho card.

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Marshall Kappel Studio :::::
::::: Photographer ::::: New York ( NY ) :::::
: commission : brand foundation / logo / business card / site

Blind letterpress printed business card for a New York City photographer. His textural, stark, honest images capture urban life with a sensual reality.

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Prix Fixe :::::
::::: Enlightened Delivery of Culinary Delights ::::: Denver ( CO ) :::::
: commission : brand foundation — name / logo

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Composition :::::
::::: Modern Design Store ::::: Denver ( CO ) :::::
: commission : retail exhibit — logo / postcard / point-of-purchase signage

Composition is pleased to announce the launch of their latest exhibit PLACE. PLACE is presented as part of Composition’s ongoing project : CURATED ( 1 Theme ) ROTATIONAL ( 3 Months ) RETAIL ( Tons of cool stuff ). The collection, ranging from housewares to jewelry, artwork and more, was hand-selected from a geographically diverse collection of emerging and established designers. Their work is unified by the use of geography and physical location as the context. PLACE explores relationships between consumers and goods that are location-centric. PLACE examines how geographic connections made through tangible objects create connections between each other.

Composition is a brick & mortar retail and online modern design store. Composition offers a carefully edited selection of accessible, quality design goods for everyday living & working. Our goal is to create an interactive and educational experience.

place_exhibit.com
shopcomposition.com

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Mango Studios :::::
::::: Photography + Artwork + Design ::::: Toronto ( Ontario ) CANADA :::::
: commission : brand foundation / logo / business card

Unique, artistic, fashion-inspired bridal and commercial photography. Business card photo by mango.

mangostudios.ca

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Centuri :::::
::::: Restaurant Management :::::
San Pedro Sula ( Honduras ) CENTRAL AMERICA :::::
: commission : brand foundation — logo / stationery

Stark white like a fine dinner plate with a white foil stamped mark reminiscent of drizzled sauce and metallic silver type creating a dazzling unique identity.

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: The Cabaret at the Connoisseur Room :::::
::::: Night Club :::: Indianapolis ( IN ) :::::
: commission : logo

Plush, elegant space, reminiscent of a Cole Porter era New York City nightclub, is the perfect spot to become a connoisseur of the finest in intimate cabaret performances.

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Justin and Michelle DeMers :::::
::::: Wedding Photographer ::::: Toronto ( Ontario ) CANADA :::::
: commission : brand foundation / logo / business card

Justin and Michelle DeMers are a toronto based husband and wife photography team who create amazing images. The logo uses their initials which is also an abbreviation for " i love " in french. The business card is offset and engraved. Photos by Kariann Burleson.

becausejm.com

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Stillmotion Photo + Film :::::
::::: Wedding Photo + Film ::::: Toronto ( Ontario ) CANADA :::::
: commission : brand foundation / logo / stationery / portfolio site / education site / blog

Stillmotion is an internationally recognized wedding photo + film studio creating artful images and providing industry education. The business card is letterpress printed in metallic silver with the mark die-cut.

stillmotion.ca

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Ray Roman Films :::::
::::: Wedding Films ::::: Miami ( FL ) :::::
: commission : brand foundation / logo / stationery / DVD + Package / Banners

Ray Roman is one of South Florida's most sought after wedding and special event cinematographers.

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Kariann Burleson :::::
::::: Poète Maudit / Collage Artist ::::: Minneapolis ( MN ) :::::
: commission : calling card / blog banner ( collage illustration by kariann burleson )

--- beautiful ridiculous idea ---

dailypoetics.com

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: SystematIQ Research :::::
::::: A Standard & Poors Capital IQ Business ::::: Chicago ( IL ) :::::
: commission : logo / stationery / site financial template

Engraved and offset litho cards with metallic silver ink communicates SystematIQ's thoughtful, unique and precise approach to financial research.

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: The Michael Feinstein Foundation :::::
::::: Museum Preserving The Great American Songbook ::::: Carmel ( IN ) :::::
: commission : logo / stationery / site

The Feinstein Foundation is dedicated to preserving and increasing the appreciation fo the Great American Songbook; that uniquely American composition of music, lyrics, culture, and history, created by artists of the 20th century such as George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Rodgers and Hart and many others. The Foundation preservers the great American music, lyrics, culture, history and artists through the collection of Michael Feinstein, one of the top interpreters of the popular American song, has been a household name ever since the success of his one-man Broadway show Isn't It Romantic in 1988.

michaelfeinsteinfoundation.org

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Lush Couture Floral :::::
::::: Couture Floral Design ::::: Fort Worth ( TX ) :::::
: commission : Logo / Stationery

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Nurturebaby :::::
::::: Homemade Baby Food Recipes ::::: Atlanta ( GA ) :::::
: commission : Logo

Informational website where visitors can access free recipes for homemade baby food. Providing modern, health-conscious moms with an easy method to nurture their beloved little ones with homemade meals.

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Linnea's Lights :::::
::::: All-Natural Soy Wax Candle Collection ::::: Indianapolis ( IN ) :::::
: commission : Logo / Packaging / Site

Linnea’s Lights candles combine all natural soy wax, lead-free cotton candle wicks, pure essences and fine fragrances to create clean burning, perfectly scented and highly aromatic candles. All of Linnea’s Lights natural soy candles are meticulously hand-poured in small batches. Custom die-cut labels printed in metallic gold with fragrance related ink colors rubber stamped. Top photos by Angela Talley.

linneaslights.com

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: The Goods :::::
::::: thoughtful marketing / authentic living ::::: Indianapolis ( IN ) :::::
: commission : name / slogan / logo / stationery / site

A marketing communications company focused on
promoting and engaging you in arts and culture, fitness,
the environment and the local food economy.

thegoodslife.com

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Tara Wilson Events :::::
::::: event planner ::::: Fort Worth ( TX ) :::::
: commission : logo / site enhancements

--- tara wilson event planner extraordinaire ---

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Punam Bean :::::
::::: photography ::::: New York ( NY ) :::::
: commission : brand foundation : logo / slogan + more to come

--- punam bean has an intriguing name and even more intriguing photos --- the color version of the logo is reminiscent of the rich red velvet curtains that framed the candle lit stages of art nouveau theaters where illusionists astounded mystified onlookers much like eros befuddles new lovers --- also shown are black and gold versions of the logotype that can be used independently ---

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Somersaults™ :::::
::::: life archives ::::: Indianapolis ( IN ) :::::
: commission : brand foundation : name / slogan / logo / stationery / product names / copy / postcards / dvd / dvd package / labels / poster / site + plus much, much more to come including products :

Somersaults™ Life Archives
your life – full circle

The genuine little details of everyday experiences when collected and curated add up to the eternal essence of our loved ones’ lives. Hand-me-down moments with the click of a shutter become frozen in time and our hearts. Sand between our toes. Tears of joy at the alter. That certain aroma from the back seat three days into the trip. The impossibly soft strip of satin on that tiny blanket. Fresh cut grass filling our every breath. The nervous first kiss and lingering last dance. Our dreams, loves, fears, triumphs and defeats captured in sights, sounds and words to be relived for generations. Somersaults™ Life Archives collects and protects all of your moments and memories in artfully produced products designed to make sure your loved ones’ lives come full circle.

: echoes : dvd / cd™ :
: reflections : artwork™ :
: chapters : life book™ :

--- brand copy + company / product names : eric kass ---

somersaultslifearchives.com

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Blonde Photo :::::
::::: photography ::::: Washington ( DC ) :::::
: commission : brand foundation : logo / slogan + more to come

--- jaime windon, a.k.a. blonde photo is an energetic and wonderful wedding, portrait, event photographer and world traveler ---

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Green Genes :::::
::::: eco-friendly boutique ::::: Chicago ( IL ) :::::
: commission : brand foundation : logo / package / stationery / site / sign

--- green genes an eco-friendly boutique specializing in green goodies for whippersnapper’s and their grown-ups too in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood ---

green-genes.com

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: John Bragg :::::
::::: Photographer ::::: Indianapolis ( IN ) :::::
: commission : brand foundation : logo / stationery / site / blog

--- offset lithography and engraved stationery with logo and striped tape --- metallic gold ink with signature and phone number engraved ---

johnbragg.com

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: NBC Universal :::::
::::: Global Networks ::::: Los Angeles ( CA ) :::::
: commission : custom gift paper

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Schott Design :::::
Interior Design ::::: Indianapolis ( IN ) :::::
::::: Blue Real Estate ::::: Real Estate ::::: Beverly Hills ( CA ) :::::
: commission : logo

--- the century building in the wholesale district of downtown Indianapolis was constructed in 1901 and designed to house large printing presses of various printing companies --- today more than a century later it serves as an office building ---

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Isabella Dean :::::
::::: Jewelry Designer ::::: Houston ( TX ) :::::
: commission : brand foundation : logo / business card

--- eco-friendly jewelry designer ---

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Forget Computers :::::
::::: Technology Management for Creative Pros ::::: Chicago ( IL ) :::::
: commission : brand foundation : name / logo / stationery

--- with proactive services that will keep your macs humming you'll forget you even have them and be left to focus on your work at hand --- gold engraved, blind-embossed and rubber stamped stationery complete with custom pencil speaks to our senses and creates a truly interactive experience ---

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Harold Lee Miller :::::
::::: Photographer ::::: Indianapolis ( IN ) :::::
: commission : building signage : previous commissions : brand foundation : logo / stationery / site / direct mail / email

--- extending the brand i created to harold's building was an interesting challange that was made easier by the strong graphic nature of the architecture and harold's idea to use one of his arresting images super-sized ---

haroldleemiller.com

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Harold Lee Miller :::::
::::: Photographer ::::: Indianapolis ( IN ) :::::
: commission : Speed Queen Book - 20 pages + cover

The first in a series of photo-novels by Harold Lee Miller illustrating his passion for creating compelling visual narratives. Collaborated with Harold on editing, sequencing and even conceptualizing some shots in order to develop a story using only images and photos of found text. Features an actual fabric softener sheet providing that distinct laundry scent.

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Empire-EEMCO / Claire's Stores :::::
::::: Package Design Suppliers / Specialty Retailer ::::: Buffalo ( NY ) / Pembroke Pines ( FL ) :::::
: commission : packaging concept

--- developed for Claire's, an international speciality retailer, for their fragrance line for tweens with five scents and a die-cut box so that glitter suspended in the product glistens through ---

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Mary Kate McKenna :::::
::::: Photography ::::: Washington ( DC ) :::::
: commission : brand foundation : logo / calling card

--- wedding photographer & world traveler ---

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Backyard Entertainment :::::
::::: Animation ::::: Hermosa Beach ( CA ) :::::
: commission : logo

--- animated series featuring the character Jack Swain as the Antiquarian --- a defense department contractor tycoon who's passion is technology, specifically, in discovering ancient artifacts from the days of Noah's Arc that far supersede today's technology --- the story is filled with evil villans, cryogenically frozen syblings, foreign factions, international conspirators and black budget defense contractors --

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Ed McCulloch :::::
::::: Photographer ::::: Provo ( UT ) :::::
: commission : brand foundation : logo / stationery / site / direct mail / email

--- letterpress and silk-screened stationery with logo patch in a tiny business card sized envelope ---

edshoots.com

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Films By Francesco :::::
::::: Videographer :::::
::::: New York ( NY ) Palm Beach ( FL ) :::::
: commission : brand foundation / logo / calling card / packaging

--- black engraving on a custom uncoated dvd package with photos
by francesco printed in rich four-color process black & white and
a bright spot color --- includes an 8.5 x 11 sheet of labels for
packaging various promotions and a 3 color silk-screened dvd ---
the chipboard mailer is letterpress printed in metallic gold ---

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Saarinen :::::
::::: Artist Representative ::::: Hollywood ( CA ) :::::
: commission : brand foundation : logo / calling card / note card / labels / site / e-newsletter / blog

--- spreading the sweet creative nectar of film, music and animation --- owner
toni saarinen is the ex-daughter-in-law of architect / designer eero saarinen ---

saarinen.tv

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Maddy's Organic Meals :::::
::::: Organic Baby Food ::::: Chicago ( IL ) :::::
: commission : brand foundation / logo / slogan / site / packaging / trade show booth

--- organic baby food in form of frozen chunks that
are to be heated and served preserving their natural goodness ---

maddysorganicmeals.com

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: The Original Pot-Tee Prize Grab Bag :::::
::::: Potty Training System ::::: Indianapolis ( IN ) :::::
: commission : site / packaging / logo refinement / headlines / stationery / brochure / certificate / stickers

--- reward-based fun and easy potty training system ---
"all aboard the potty train" ---

pot-teeprize.com

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Neil Negri :::::
::::: Groove Expert / Funkmaster ::::: Brooklyn ( NYC ) :::::
: commission : logo / calling card

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: St. Luke's United Methodist Church :::::
::::: Concert of Compassion ::::: Indianapolis ( IN ) :::::
: commission : poster

--- fundraiser supporting "nothing but nets" a campaign to provide
mosquito nets to help prevent the spread of malaria to africa's children ---

nothingbutnets.net

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Fresh Start ::::::
::::: Bankruptcy Attorneys :::::: Madison ( WI ) :::::
: commission : brand foundation / logo / slogan / stationery / signage /
yellow book ads / site

freshstartlegal.com

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: RCA :::::
::::: Consumer Electronics ::::: Indianapolis ( IN ) :::::
: commission : hdtv identity system

--- three technologically advanced units each with its own special feature
and function combine to represent the future of rca hdtv ---

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: McGraw-Hill :::::
::::: Higher Education ::::: Chicago ( IL ) :::::
: commission : text book cover

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Geez Magazine :::::
::::: Publication ::::: Winnipeg ( Manitoba ) CANADA :::::
: commission : cover illustration

F U N N E L_P A T R O N ::::: Cool City Band / One Lucky Guitar : The Milroys / Dave Hepler :::::
::::: Musicians ::::: Indianapolis ( IN ) / Fort Wayne ( IN ) : Ferndale ( MI ) / Indianapolis ( IN ) :::::
: commission : cd packaging

--- music packaging ---