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There are a few types of projects that always get eaten up by designers. Those where creativity is king and the world is your oyster—projects like wine and beer labels, music posters, and of course, menus. For the past decade or so, the folks at UnderConsideration have been compiling well designed restaurant menus from around the world. Art of the Menu allows you to browse by city, type of cuisine, or date. Those who have an appetite for design will appreciate every delicious detail. Go browse through!

Our client Green Chimneys was profiled in The New York Times on March 1st. A school for special-needs children located in Putnam County, N.Y., Green Chimneys pioneered the idea that emotionally challenged children could gain confidence and become socially adept by caring for animals. Our design and interactive team of Steve Habersang, Bria Caso, and Hannah Wool created the school’s new website. Article by Richard Schiffma, photo by Desiree Rios.

Nora was a panelist on WSHU’s “The Full Story” on January 28 along with Joe McGee, Vice President, Public Policy and Programs at The Business Council of Fairfield County; Cindi Bigelow, President and CEO of Bigelow Tea; and Eric Gjede, Vice President for Government Affairs with CBIA. With Governor Ned Lamont taking the helm this month, host Ron Ropiak asked the guests to provide the incoming government officials and listeners with ideas for improving the state’s business climate. “The Full Story” runs live Monday through Friday at 1 p.m. on WSHU News-Talk stations and via streaming.

Connecticut graphic design students are invited to participate in this year’s Emerging Professionals Workshop on February 23rd at the University of New Haven. Along with other AIGA board members, Dan has pulled together a full day of discussions, presentations, and portfolio reviews. Our designers Cindy and Iris will serve as portfolio reviewers. Register today.

One of our projects, a sales book called All About Muehlstein, was selected as a winner in the 2018 Print Regional Design Awards competition and will be featured in the the HOW + Print book “The Best of Design,” scheduled to be released in Spring of 2019. The piece was designed by Steve Habersang, illustrated by Kate Bingaman Burt, and written by Philip Davidson and Damian Mullin of Muehlstein.

Our client Ideal Fish was profiled in The New York Times on November 20th. A recirculating salt water aquaculture company, Ideal Fish raises European sea bass in a former ballistics factory in Waterbury, CT. Our design and interactive team of Steve Habersang and Chris Yerkes created the Ideal Fish brand, including the logo, website, and sales collateral. Photo: Jessica Hill for The New York Times.

Our team earned 11 awards at the 44th Annual CT Art Directors Club Awards Show, including work for Muehlstein, Mount Sinai Health System, The University of New Haven, Brigham Health, Sarah Lawrence College, Realytics, RiverRoad, Ideal Fish, Green Chimneys, The Marlin Company, and our studio. Congratulations all, including attendees from left to right Hannah, Vivian, Steve, Iris, Bria, Cindy, and Winsland.

Our entry “All About Muehlstein,” a hard cover sales book designed by Steve Habersang, written by Philip Davidson, and illustrated by Kate Bingaman-Burt, has been selected to be published in Creative Quarterly 52, due out in October 2018.

The 2018 Stamford Boys & Girls Club 5K attracted over 2,000 runners. Our team this year included (from left to right) Dan Taylor, Hannah Fichandler, Cindy Lau, Laura Croft, Chris Yerkes, Iris Tao, Bria Caso, Kat Hall, Steve Habersang, and Connie Tao. Over $200,000 was raised to benefit the Stamford Boys & Girls Club.