VDAY celebrated 10 years on Valentine’s Day 2008. I was thrilled - though exhausted! - to attend the anniversary gala during a whirlwind trip to New York City. In 1998, Eve Ensler used the energy and funds generated by her play The Vagina Monologues to begin V-DAY, a global movement to end violence against women and girls. I have been working with V-DAY since 2001 designing invitations, postcards, posters, ads, brochures, banners, and booklets. During that same time Eve Ensler has opened a school in Kenya, marched in Mexico, toured India, facilitated workshops in the Middle East, launched a community festival in New York City and organized an upcoming two-day anniversary celebration of healing in New Orleans starring Oprah. And yet I think I’M tired?!
Filed under: News by Lili on February 17th, 2008
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February 2008 marks my one year of designing the WXXI television and radio guide! I was thrilled to be hired for the job initially and even more pleased with the opportunity to redesign the guide several months later. Eight pages and a second color were added in October 2007 and the guide has been icy blue, electric green, and dreamy lavender ever since. Review the full year of covers below (click on a thumbnail to enlarge) and stay tuned for more!
Filed under: News by Lili on January 29th, 2008
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In 24 hours 2007 will come to a close so let’s look back on the year. Above is documentation of my Adventures in New York City. And below is my official 2007 tally:
- Most business emails received in one day: 72
- Book cover sample designs created in 2007: 213
- Card sample designs created for client holiday greetings: 31
- Number of colors in the PBS station guide I redesigned: 2
- Favorite Pantone color: 291 light blue
- The Office episodes purchased on iTunes before NBC became unavailable: 32
- Mornings that my 2 year old son was the alarm clock: 365
- Spice Girl names my 4 year old daughter has given herself: 5
Kooky Spice, Mighty Spice, Horseback Riding Spice, Candy Spice, and Nice Spice
- Famous people met in 2007: 3
Eve Ensler, Chip Kidd, and Harry from the PBS kids show Cyberchase
- Favorite song of the year: 1234 by Feist
Filed under: News by Lili on December 30th, 2007
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When Ben and I began working together twelve years ago we could have never predicted the journey our life and work would take us on. We have adapted to the changing world, adopted new technologies and found so many rewards along the way. This blog will allow me to share these discoveries with family, friends, clients and anyone who googles me.
My goal is to keep things interesting and current. You’ll read about recent projects and sources of inspiration. Fresh ideas and new connections. Thoughts on maintaining focus and managing chaos. But ultimately, I hope to convey my infinite gratitude for having found a balance of work, family, creativity, good health and great joy.
Like this iconic NYC coffee cup boasts, I too am happy to serve my customers. I’m also filled with caffiene. And since we have made a commitment to brew only Fair Trade beans in the home office, I am fueled-up guilt-free. A NYC symbol; Positive customer service; An energy boost; The entrepenurial spirit of independent Peruvian farmers. My entire world can be found in this coffee cup. And it’s yummy.
Next up: Adventures in New York City!
Filed under: News by Lili on September 29th, 2007
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