Archive

Award Winning Art + Design

Is Green Normal or Abnormal? Thoughts on the 2010 Superbowl

Is Green Normal or Abnormal? Thoughts on the 2010 Superbowl

Influenced by the economy, it seems that the eco message in the 2010 Superbowl was heavily downplayed this year. Gone were commercials of companies promoting their sustainable track records and...
IKEA Launches a Line of Solar Powered Outdoor Lights

IKEA Launches a Line of Solar Powered Outdoor Lights

This is the kind of design innovation we all should all be doing. Why can't all our outdoor lighting be solar powered? It's an even input to output exchange, no...
Recap of the Best 2009 Holiday Windows

Recap of the Best 2009 Holiday Windows

Even though the season is behind us there's still time for a quick recap of the best windows of 2009. Armed with a camera, a quick stroll proved that even...
Hopenhagen, Climate Conference in Copenhagen

Hopenhagen, Climate Conference in Copenhagen

Today is the first day of the United Nations Climate Change Conference. For the next 11 days representatives from 170 countries accompanied by non-governmental organizations, journalists, business representatives, and personal...
Those That CAN, Teach. Celebrating the 40 Year Legacy of Richard Wilde

Those That CAN, Teach. Celebrating the 40 Year Legacy of Richard Wilde

Last night SVA honored Advertising and Graphic Design Department Chair, Richard Wilde for 40 years of excellence in design education. MSLK was invited to cover the event on Reactions in...
10 Tips for a User-Friendly Website

10 Tips for a User-Friendly Website

Everybody wants a great looking website – one that's unique and visually reflects your brand. One element that often gets overlooked is the usability of the site. No matter how...
Behind the Scenes: Designing the MSLK Holiday Card

Behind the Scenes: Designing the MSLK Holiday Card

Like many companies, our holiday card is our number one opportunity to connect with our busy clients on a more personal and emotional level. Traditionally, we like to create a...
It’s Beginning to Taste a Lot Like Christmas

It’s Beginning to Taste a Lot Like Christmas

It may be 85 degrees outside, but as designers know, August is prime time to get into the holiday spirit. Since designers have to plan and produce holiday promotions long...
Fabulous Reusable Shopping Bag Discovered at the New York International Gift Fair

Fabulous Reusable Shopping Bag Discovered at the New York International Gift Fair

Certainly there were tons of green and eco-friendly items at the 2009 NYIGF, but one project stands apart as perfect blend of necessity, innovation, sustainability, and simplicity. The stretch bag...
Wigwam: Sock Packaging

Wigwam: Sock Packaging

  Challenges Performance sock manufacturer, Wigwam Mills, was looking to secure its footing as an industry leader of socks constructed with advanced fibers. However, the company struggled with a weak...