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Heyoh!

Check out our shnazzy new identity piece for Fargo-based firm, Stahl Architects and Builders. The idea behind the design was to create something far different from your typical architecture firm logo sporting either some sort of trendy san-serif font or alas… a Roman or Greek column. Sorry Futura, Century Gothic and Roman Empire, but you’re not needed this time.

We think the logo twists a nice modern feel with an old school carpentry/handyman/craftsman-like warm feeling establishing a sense of long-standing reputation without dropping “Est. 1889” below the name. It also offers a unique and great direction for future collateral that will separate them from competition for sure.

But… the client didn’t like it. Or rather, they did, but it wasn’t the direction they wanted to take. Shucks! It happens though. This is the design business.

So, this will be the only place you see this logo. We wanted to give it one last shiny little moment before filing away. Goodbye my looooove!

Ok, we’re over it. Next!

They’re baaaaaack!

That’s right! Our production partner, Dandy Dwarves, is about to Crash the SuperBowl. Again! But we need your help!

Frito-Lay and Doritos are back at it with another installment of their Crash the SuperBowl contest. This year, it’s bigger than ever. How does it work? Simple. Sign up and create a 30 second commercial featuring Doritos snacks. Then, ask America to vote your spot to the top!

The top SIX finalists will get a cool $25,000, but that’s just the beginning. If you place in the top 3, your spot airs on national television during the SuperBowl. It doesn’t stop there. Place first on the USA Today Ad Meter and walk away with $1 million. Place second, $600,000. Third, $400,000. If Doritos places 1st, 2nd, and 3rd on the ad meter, everyone gets another $1 million!

Last year, you may remember Dandy Dwarves placed in the top five with their spot Too Delicious.

This year, they’re back for more! Enter Señor Queso, he’ll do anything for a Dorito. Doritos please!

Watch now, vote later! Voting begins in January, but be sure to stay up to date! Join the Facebook group for bonus pictures and videos!

Also, check out the high quality version of Señor Queso: Doritos Please via Dandy Dwarves.

Snack strong!

Rest in peace, Justin. We know everyone’s got great memories and will hold on to them forever.

Just in case you have a handful of gears, er… sprockets, you might want to keep them in the new 2010 limited edition designer sprocket folder.

Cosmo G. Spacely may not approve, but hopefully it would pass inspection from George Jetson.