Orban Ranch

Commonwealth

admin — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:45:10 +0000

Challenge:

To give an outdated logo a contemporary look without sacrificing the company’s established brand equity.

Solution:

By extracting the Old English capital “C” from the name, it becomes a stamp of distinction reminiscent of the sealing wax used by royalty.

Client

Commonwealth Real Estate Services

Designer

Annette Orban

Mr. Halley and his Comet

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:40:16 +0000

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Challenge:

To design a children’s book
to celebrate the arrival
of Halley’s Comet.

Solution:

By integrating the typography with the illustrations, we added visual variety to take the book to a new level of professionalism.

Client

Polestar-Nexus Publishing

Design

Annette Orban

Illustration

Bob McMahon

The Monkey Book

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:36:35 +0000

Challenge:

This children’s book is designed
around the capers of a pair
of mischievous monkeys.

Solution:

Playing off the illustrations, the typography is as fun-loving as these colorful characters. This is the first in a series of books currently being developed for licensing.

Client

Orban Ranch

Design

Annette Orban

Illustration

Verne Lindner

Springfest Poster

admin — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:16:22 +0000

Challenge:

To combine branding from Nike
and PSU for this Spring event,
while achieving the goals
of both clients.

Solution:

By using one bold headline,
we provided a focal point that
allowed the event details to be
grouped in a readable hierarchy.

Clients

Portland State University
and Nike

Marketing Director

Jan Woodruff

Photography

Provided by Nike

Design

Annette Orban

Printing

Printing Today

Damage

admin — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:48:46 +0000

Challenge:

Depict this sensual film
in a provocative way.

Solution:

A soft-focus technique
gives a more restrained tone
to the stark imagery.

Studio

New Line Cinema

Client

Intralink Film Graphic Design

Creative Director

Anthony Goldschmidt

Designer

Annette Orban

A Few Good Men

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:41:37 +0000

Challenge:

To convey the searing drama
of this courtroom thriller.

Solution:

A torn edge contrasts with the impeccable dress-whites to highlight the moral conflicts in this powerful murder mystery.

Studio

Castle Rock Entertainment

Client

Intralink Film Graphic Design

Creative Director

Anthony Goldschmidt

Photography

Michelle Singer

Design

Annette Orban

Zooper Website

admin — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:34:42 +0000

Challenge:

To show multiple stroller models
and dozens of features yet still keep
the page organized and readable.

Solution:

By grouping like items together
and using thumbnail-sized photos
of each model, the information
is easy to scan and find.

Client

Zooper

Sales Manager

Phil Bronson

Designer

Annette Orban

Copywriter

Dave Bronson

Web Programming

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Casey Young Art

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:19:34 +0000

Challenge:

To create a new site that would highlight detailed photos of this sculptor’s work.

Solution:

A palette of blue and green provided a counterpoint to the warm tones of the woodcarvings, making them the focal point.

Client

Casey Young Art

Creative Director

Annette Orban

Designer

Annette Orban

Web Programming

TurboMilk

ElderLawPDX

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:06:45 +0000

Challenge:

To create a non-traditional website for a Portland-based attorney who specializes in elder law.

Solution:

Rather than images of silver-haired retirees, photos of children and grandchildren better reflect the advantages of estate planning.

Client

Law Offices of Geoff Bernhardt

Creative Director

Annette Orban

Copywriter

Tom Hering

Designer

Annette Orban

Web Programming

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Yoga Montclair

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:49:47 +0000

Challenge:

Create a website using a warm palette to appeal to both new and long-time clients.

Solution:

By creating a henna-inspired header and organizing the photos of their large teaching staff, we created a much more functional site that was warm and inviting.

Client

Yoga Montclair

Creative Director

Annette Orban

Design

Annette Orban

Web Programming

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