Fancypants Design

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With the recent remodel of Portland�s popular Hotel Mallory, now the "Hotel Deluxe", came the opening of Gracie�s Restaurant. Located inside the Hotel Deluxe, Gracie�s features fine dinning in an elegant setting. Both the hotel and restaurant have been thoughtfully remodeled in an art deco, Hollywood-themed, style. Next to Graice�s is the Driftwood lounge, a swanky Portland standby. Fancypants proudly created the identity and print collateral for Graice's, as well as the menu design for the Driftwood Lounge. Art Direction and initial logotype by: Ditroen Design.

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Charles A. Hartman Fine Art, a private dealer, specializes in fine vintage photographs from the 19th and 20th centuries, with a focus on works from 1920-1960. Fancypants Design created the identity system and website.

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Local organic cider company, Ford Farms, sought the help of Fancypants to redesign their existing bottle label. Among their requests was to add sophistication while retaining elements of the former label. Keeping the logo and typeface, we introduced a more iconic and eye-catching apple image. We also enhanced its readability and tied in the color of the hand-dipped wax seal. The torn edge look helps hide mistakes from the hand-labeling process.

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These menus, coasters, and matchbooks were created for Stage 16, a themed restaurant dedicated to Warner Bros. Films. As the restaurant interior replicated scenes in various Warner Bros. movies, the menu was designed as the script for the evening's meal.

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50 Hikes in the Tillamook State Forest is the first book of its kind to highlight hiking trails inside this unspoiled wilderness. The book features a description of each hike, states the level of difficulty, and provides a detailed map of the area. Hikers can also read a history of the Tillamook State Forest, learn about forest vegetation, and get helpful safety tips.

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School of Talk launched a new line of funny and quirky audioguides, perfect as gifts at bachelorette parties. Fancypants Design was responsible for naming and developing the brand, as well as designing the identity, marketing pieces, product packaging, and website.

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This 26-page, full-color gallery book, entitled Northwest Matriarchs of Modernism: 12 Proto-feminists from Oregon and Washington, was produced to correspond with the opening of an art show held at Marylhurst University. The show featured women artists who launched careers in the 1930s through the 1960s and were significant contributors to the art of the Pacific Northwest. The gallery book utilizes elements of book design characteristic of the 30s, 40s and 50s.

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For your own unique wedding invitations, RSVP cards, thank you cards, or other fancypants kinds of printed (or email) announcements, contact us for pricing.

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This series of five weekly mailers was sent to interior designers to announce Classic Cloth's new fabric line. Without revealing exact details of the new line, the writing evoked emotions inspired by each fabric's colors and luxury, and the paper choice for each card reflected the texture of the fabrics. The final six-panel piece of the series was an invitation to a party where the fabric line was unveiled.

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This poster was created for Maryhill Museum's annual iron pour, a summer night during which iron sculptors fill molds. The Old West theme captures the essence of the dusty and hot 12-hour event.

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McClain's Printmaking Supplies is a small company that imports paper, printmaking tools, and supplies from Japan. A Japanese woodcut influence paired with a traditional roman typestyle communicates the duality of the import business.

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Class Drive is a software product that offers a set of easy to use online tools for teachers and students to interact on a one to one basis, promote learning equality and explore the bounds of their imaginations and capabilities.

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The Urban Art Network is a local Portland organization, which promotes and organizes a network of independent artists. They foster relationships between the artists, patrons and the community.

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The M2 Membership Rewards Program is designed to encourage return customers. The logo, which works under the store's brand, evokes a sense of exclusiveness, honor, and patriotism toward MacForce.

This identity system was created while working with the Curiosity Group team.

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The graphic identity and print pieces created for Keith Gehle reflect not only the artist's classical focus, but also the mood and feeling he pours into his work.

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GerNis is an international produce marketing company who represents growers and imports herbs, tomatoes and peppers from around the world.

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Caterware is a software company that enables catering companies to maintain and organize their day-to-day business. The Caterware mark communicates the concepts of organization and service, with a high-tech, efficient aesthetic.

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Viva Las Vegas Blog is your one-stop online resource for everything that goes on in Sin City, both behind-the-scenes and right up in-your-face.

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These logo concepts were developed for a Portland-based ballroom, which draws crowds eager to tango, swing, and salsa.

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PDX Fish Guys is a mobile fish care and fish tank cleaning service. In addition to service and care, they also offer a rescue service for sick fish and relocation needs for fish that have outgrown their tank.

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These modern woodcut-inspired illustrations and patterns were used in both print communication pieces, and as in-store environmental graphics. Illustrations were created under the art direction of Ditroen Design.

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Here they are, like you've never seen them before! These versions of the popular cartoon characters were created for Cartoon Network.

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This illustration was the backdrop for the Adidas Original's Country Club Global campaign window display. Think 70s shorts, fake grass and Paris Hilton playing golf.

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These mixed-media paintings were produced while living and working in Japan.

Titles
1. Osaka Girls
2. Little Different
3. Open But Empty
4. Pick One
5. Birds for Brains.

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Inspired by Toulouse-Lautrec, these fluid and painterly acrylic illustrations were used in a performance and theater art book.

This project was created while working with the Curiosity Group team.

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This postcard and poster, which were created for Portland's International Woman's Day 2003 festival, convey the theme of the event: cultivating peace and cultural diversity.

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These slightly dark and sad ink illustrations are simple, yet oddly dramatic. The line-art is detailed, rough, and jagged which gives each character a unique personality.

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Developed for HP's monthly e-mail newsletter, this interactive online card maker features romantic and fanciful illustrations designed to appeal to all ages. The user chooses from a variety of art inspired by three destinations: Tokyo, New York, and Paris. Mixing and matching pieces can produce some unusual and charming results, all wrapped in a chocolate box-inspired interface design.

This project was created while working with the Curiosity Group team.

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Developed for HP's monthly e-mail newsletter, this interactive Halloween tool lets users toggle through various facial features to create and print their own Halloween monster mask. Illustrations ranged from scary to cute.

This project was created while working with the Curiosity Group team.

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Created for HP's Home and Home Office Customers, the Lucky Penny greeting card line features whimsical illustrations and friendly messages. The line includes 10 cards, all fully illustrated and lettered by hand to appear casual and inviting.

This project was created while working with the Curiosity Group team.

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This printable fabric project was created for HP's online quilting community. The art can be downloaded, printed from an inkjet printer onto fabric, and sewn to make a quilted customizable book with space to upload personal photos. The illustration style, which utilizes watercolors, high saturation, and primary colors, appeals to both boys and girls.

This project was created while working for with the Curiosity Group team.

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Charles A. Hartman Fine Art is a private dealer, who specializes in fine vintage photographs from the 19th and 20th centuries, with a focus on works from 1920-1960. Web development by Javan Makhmali

McClain's Printmaking Supplies is a small company that imports paper, printmaking tools, and supplies from Japan. Fancypants Design also created their logo and identity.

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Factoryb.com is the website of artist Brandon Stahlman. He specializes in woodblock prints. Web development by Javan Makhmali

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Frazier&Wing was established in 2006 by designer Heather Frazier with the goal of starting a small business that would allow her creative freedom and flexibility. All Frazier&Wing products are handmade to order by Heather in her studio. The Frazier&Wing aesthetic is modern, colorful, and a little bit quirky. Web development by Javan Makhmali

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Adam Moore is a Chicago based voice-over artist extraordinaire. Fancypants created illustrations and a site design that reflects his voice-personality. Web development by Michael Bunsen.

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Circuitshell sells a unique enclosure for protecting circuit board designs. Circuitshell will be officially launching it's new site very soon.

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Kitchen07 is a consumer marketing conference focused on the sustainable industry. Web development by Javan Makhmali

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Cheeky Kiki is a dog treat boutique specializing in gourmet goodies for your four-legged friends. Handmade creations are baked from scratch using all-natural ingredients with no added salt, sugar or preservatives. Web development by Javan Makhmali

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Based in Portland, Oregon, Nick Manci teaches power Vinyasa yoga at local locations. Web development by Todd Brown

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Located in St. Elias National Park in Alaska, the Wrangell Mountains Center hosts outdoor writing, and teaching workshops every summer. Most of the students and teachers participate because they are drawn to the natural beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. The website remained simple and minimal in order to fully illustrate stunning full-color photographs of the location.