visual freshness

A place to discuss design and randomness.

9.16.2008

Our Blog Has Moved

Visual Freshness has a new home on our website. Well, not so new, considering we made the switch in May. Oops :)

www.formulatenow.com

4.30.2008

Montclair State University Design Tournament


Yes it still works!


John Luttropp contolling everyone's brains.


Everyone's brains under the control of John.


Kwan eating a turkey sandwich.


John's collection of awesome design.


Last week we were invited to judge a design tournament at Montclair State University. It was great to see how much the University has grown, and the design program headed up by John Luttropp is amazing. It was great to meet Laura Dapito and see Kwan, a fellow graduate and judge at the competition.








It's now close to a year since we've been at our new studio and we haven't done a studio warming yet. For those of you who haven't seen the new studio, here it is.

Orange Love


Check out this awesome basket one of our clients gave us. I think someone loves us... Here's the breakdown: OJ | Orange Gatorade | Goldfish | Reeses Pieces | IZZE drink | Tootsie Rolls. Shout out to Chanda on this one.

Guitar Heroes - Stef, Chris and Zach Attack




So we caved under the pressure and bought Guitar Hero. Stef is definitely the best out of the bunch, but that doesnt say much since she plays at home everyday til the wee hours of the morning. We'd also like to take this opportunity to introduce you to Zach Goodman (he's the one with the glasses and really intense stare). He will be around helping us on a freelance basis with some writing. He's a pretty good writer and he also shares his matzah, which is nice. Welcome to the team Zach Attack.

3.31.2008

Cadillac Records on Halsey Street















Halsey Street is turning back the hands of time starting today. Stef gave me a heads up that there's some filming going down at the north end of Halsey Street by our old studio.

Here's the email Stef sent me from Ade at the Newark Art Supply:

"Halsey Street will not look the same from now until April 4th. A movie, Cadillac Records, is being shot right in from of our store. The block has been dressed to look like Chicago in the 1950's and Newark Art Supply will be turned into a pharmacy temporarily. Kinda kewl, eh?

The film features stars like Beyonce, Adrian Brody, Mos Def and Cedric the Entertainer. Word is that all these guys, except Beyonce who has completed her part, will be here from April 1 - 4 shooting all day.

Don't say I didn't tell you! PLUS, all this stuff coincides with an art show we are having for Dave Dziemian on Friday, April 4th, from 6-9pm...hope you can make it. If not, spread the word. Peace!"

Check it out if you can!

Frankie's Playce Teaser 3





Alright this place is 85% there, the kids salon is basically done and the party room is getting the last touches on the paint. Job well done guys.

Tritonic has official signage







It might've taken a year but its finally up and we're loving it! Just makes things that much more official.

The Wii Cup is ours!



I know this is really, really late. But I figured we need to brag a bit since the ladies are so good at it. Maybe this will motivate a rematch, or maybe we'll have the cup forever... Ladies...?

Family Success Centers Billboard



Here's a shot of the recently posted billboard we designed for Newark Now. This is prime real estate being that it's across the street from City Hall. Once Newark Now starts hitting the streets like this, you know summer is around the corner.

3.10.2008

The Anstey Wedding - Kathy Griffin

This past Saturday, we had the pleasure of attending Brian & Elka's Wedding. Minister Kathy Griffin was there in all her glory. The Wedding was full of dirty jokes and laughs, chickens and goats. What more could you expect from a wedding at a farm. It really was a celebration of laughter something the couple holds dear to their hearts. We don't have space to show you all the pics, but here's a taste of this insane event.
NyDailyNews.com article