MCPL are regular clients from my hometown. They employ me to design print campaigns for many of their annual events. Their Thistle Cottage location is a historic building that is used for both special events and museum exhibit installations. This month long NASA display featured a replica space suit, meteorite remnants, plus more. Since this project fell into the director’s lap on short notice, I needed to turn this museum exhibit ad design around quickly.
Museum exhibit ad design story
As with many other short order projects, the director gave me creative freedom. She only requested that I include a rocket and/or astronaut in the design. The largest size the library requested for this project was a standard US letter format, which is pictured above. I also laid out small print ads for local newspapers. Facebook formats for an ad and the event page then followed. I laid the letter sized poster out like a magazine cover. The bold headline at the top displays in in the “He’s Dead Jim” font. This creates a feel that is both instantly recognizable and futuristic. Subheadings and details at the bottom display in a bold sans serif font. Since I set the text in pale yellow and orange, it really pops against the bright blue sky background. I faded a photograph of an astronaut floating in front of a space station into the background. Then, I created a colorful badge in front of it. It is similar to those commemorating NASA space flights. The exhibit title “Beyond Earth: Space Exploration” displays over the space shuttle launching from Earth in the shield shape. As always, the finished product went over huge with the library. They dropped it on their social media accounts right away. Finally, the printer received print ad files in plenty of time to promote the event.
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I created this event poster design for the 2017 Solar Eclipse. Longtime clients MCPL were planning a series of events for patrons at their three branches, which were themed around the eclipse. As such, the library commissioned me to make the advertising campaign art. This included this 11×17″ poster, newsprint ads, and table tents.
Since I had created promotional materials in a variety of formats in the past, they asked me to also design frames for Snapchat and Facebook Live. This was a first for me, and I jumped at the chance. These frames go over visitors’ photos when they post about the events on social media.
Solar Eclipse event poster design story
The library gave me carte blanche to make the perfect promotional items for this once in a lifetime happening. I began by selecting the perfect stock image of a solar eclipse, and Photoshopped out the surrounding elements in order to incorporate it into the main title. The Neo Sans font I used is perfect for a futuristic or space themed piece. I styled it in neon glowing colors to complete the feel. I also used the Synchro LET font to add a digital feel to the subtitles. The rest of the headings display in bright blue and orange, popping off the mysterious purple space clouds in the dark background.
Finally, I added some simple icon images of eclipse phases in between information about each activity. The library staff were pleased at the party feel this ad campaign conveyed.
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Is your organization planning a big event? I am the perfect choice for your event poster design, since I have years of experience in a variety of print and web applications. Contact me today to help you get the word out in print or online.
Muhlenberg County Public Libraries referred WCPL to me since I had performed work for them in the past. Wolfe County Public Library’s existing website was not up to snuff. It was very out of date. Worse than that, it was inaccessible for patrons. They needed a responsive website design makeover. I was ready to work with their staff in order to create the solution.
Feature rich responsive website design in Kentucky
The new website layout’s look centered around green hues. These echo the logo design that I created. A responsive slider is the centerpiece of the layout. Photos of their beautiful facilities and their happy patrons using their services greet users. Their events calendar is yet another premium feature. It displays upcoming children’s storytimes and special library programs. Staff can easily update the library calendar using this responsive website design. I created a tutorial video to help. Wolfe County residents can also subscribe to their events directly using their own online calendar apps.
Is your website hard to use? If so, all the special features and attractive graphics are pointless. The site condenses down nicely on any device. Mobile devices reveal a convenient flyout menu. A local library is a lot more than just a media collection. It is also a community center. Whether using a desktop computer, mobile phone, or tablet, WCPL’s catalog is universally accessible. All users can now learn what their local library can do for them. Both patrons and staff were pleased with their finished product. Woo! View the library site here.
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This Eastern Kentucky reference center commissioned a library logo design and website package. My clients at Muhlenberg County Public Libraries recommended me. I previously had also provided a logo and website for them.
Traditional style green library logo design
The library board did not request very many specifics at first. They needed a strong, traditional mark incorporating shades of green. Therefore, Wolfe County’s staff chose the tried and true “donut” ring format from my initial mock up sketches. If it’s good enough for Starbucks, then it’s good enough for my clients. I selected the classic and strong Clarendon font to use throughout the library logo design. A serif font such as Clarendon is always a winner in applications like these. After that, I then wrapped the text “Wolfe County Public Library” around around the ring frame. Outline strokes of varying thicknesses in the ring helped give the mark a subtle uptown feel. The arched ribbon that reads “WCPL” is the focus element, and also suggests a bookmark. The opened book in front of the ribbon creates depth and perspective. A simple “Est’d 1967” in front of the book reminds viewers of the library’s staying power in the community. Finally, I topped the design off with the green and white mountains sprawling in the background. These elements are a nod to the beautiful mountains and hollers in Eastern Kentucky. WCPL ordered several tweaks and revisions as we went along. In the end, however, the library board were very happy with the finished product. It was time to move on to their website design.
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