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01.05.09

Optimism is often seen as child’s play. Naïve. Weak-tea thinking in the no-nonsense land of dollars and cents. We disagree. 

10.05.08

If history is any guide, downturns in the market lead marketing managers to take safe bets. There is a tendency to tone down marketing initiatives, choose more common marketing channels, and make the creative feel safer.

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03.10.10
Our campfire piece will be featured in a new book called Impressive from German publisher, Gestalten. The book is a ”topical exploration of the interplay between current trends in graphic design and traditional handiwork such as letterpress printing, hand-cut linotype, chiselled woodblocks, and embossing.“ (It’s also hardcover!) Due out in April.
Swink featured on For Print Only
FPO masthead
09.03.09
FPO is a blog dedicated to both the visual stimulus and the detailing of the development and production of printed matter: books, business cards, posters, packaging, etc. And now campfires!
Communication Arts
Communication Arts
08.06.09
We just found out our campfire will be featured in the 2009 Communication Arts Design Annual. Comes out in November. We can barely wait. 
IDEA Award
T7xe
08.03.09
The T7xe treadmill by Johnson Health Tech was just awarded a prestigious IDEA Bronze award. We are honored to have designed the innovative interface that helped set it apart. 
Swink Featured on Grain Edit
Swink Featured on Grain Edit
02.20.09
What a great couple weeks! Grain Edit is one of most amazing collections of design on the web — and Swink is featured this week. We are crazy thrilled.
Swink Featured on Design*Sponge
Swink Featured on Design*Sponge
02.12.09
Our campfire was just featured on one of our favorite design websites, Design*Sponge!
Vote Like A Designer
Vote Like A Designer
10.23.08
During the election, we offered the opportunity to download a design-geek way to support your favorite candidate. 
Marketing in a Downturn
Marketing in a Downturn
10.18.08
Yes, our economy has seen better days. It can only get better from here. Our newest article, “Marketing in A Downturn: Nothing More Dangerous Than Safe?” gives our thoughts on navigating trying times.
Ink Hits Paper
Ink Hits Paper
10.17.08
We’re thrilled to have the folks at Studio on Fire up in Minneapolis printing our new direct mail piece. Looking for amazing letterpress work? They’re the folks to talk to.
Swink Featured in How Magazine
Swink Featured in How Magazine
08.18.08
The MachineryLink Smarter Harvest brochure is featured in the brand-spankin' new How Magazine 2008 Self-Promotion Design Annual. As we always say, great creative starts with great clients.