We recently learned that some Identity Kitchen work will be published in Impressive: Printmaking, Letterpress and Graphic Design, Edited by R. Klanten and H. Hellige, and published by Gestalten Books. You can read more about, or order Impressive here. We’re looking forward to receiving our copy, and getting a little inspired!
Archive for: inspiration
May 25th, 2010 by Ellen
I have frequented Anthropologie since they launched one of their flagship stores next to a design shop where I worked in SoHo, NYC in 1995. Their combination of boutique-like fashion and ephemeral inspired stationary, as well as one-of-a-kind antiques really spoke to me. I have remained loyal to their brand ever since.
A few years ago, [...]
April 29th, 2010 by Ellen
Just back from Sydney, and I’m thinking 5 days is not enough time to spend after traveling all the way around the world. So, looks like I will have to go back. Gorgeous city. Wonderful people. I had the pleasure to taking long walks, going to flea markets, and art exhibits for inspiration. More about [...]
April 5th, 2010 by Ellen
I am honored to be contributing to the Pictage Blog. I’m a huge fan of Pictage both as a company filled with amazing hardworking people and a leader in the photography community. I’ll be doing a post about twice a month called “The Business of Branding”. This week’s post is “Dare to be Different” it [...]
February 3rd, 2010 by Ellen
…and prepare to be inspired. Mandee joined Identity Kitchen last April and brought with her the spark of creativity we needed. Her enthusiasm and vision, and general awesomeness are key to our creative process. She will be writing some inspiration posts. Here’s the first, proving that designers have been green for a very long time.
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September 16th, 2009 by Ellen
Justine and I were lucky enough to be included with Tim Holmes of Reddoor Creative, on the B-School’s latest video titled Branding 101. We talk about some of the challenges of branding for photographers and what to expect from your designer, while I wave my hands around like a crazy Italian. Check Becker’s plug here. [...]
July 26th, 2009 by Ellen
The thing about building your brand or your identity is developing something that resonates with you both as a business, and in a creative business–as an artist. Then, of course, we need to be a bit more strategic about its implementation. Don’t be afraid to trust your gut, we identify with art and design on [...]