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As motherhood inches nearer, I find my mind is preoccupied: where to put the crib, what to put on the iPod for our (hopefully short) stint in the birthing wing of Roosevelt Hospital, whether little Pipsqueek will be as boisterous as his/her cousin Lir, the baby’s college fund, where we’re sending the little munchkin to preschool…
Okay, so this is a bit of a pat on the back but, hey – I’m lucky enough to sometimes art direct projects that I really love. Case and point: my talented client and friend Susanna LoCascio’s website for her indie film company/collective: Von Deren Films…
Started about five years back, this Salt Lake City shoe company put themselves on the map with their simple & bright line of canvas and leather ked-esque kicks. The designing duo behind Zuriick shoes wanted a sleeker alternative to the clunky skate shoes available on the market and set out producing a first run of sweatshop-free Ake sneaks to sell to local stores and friends. Well, the business has grown, adding a woman’s shoe line, oodles of classy colorways for the dozen+ models, and a small selection of apparel…
