Rebranding Old 3M Headquarters
November 01, 2009
Peter Hill Design has been hired by The St. Paul Port Authority to completed the rebranding, marketing and collateral design for the old 3M Co's St. Paul campus and two adjacent parcels on the East side of Saint Paul.
Not since the development of the Ports 71-acre Westgate Business Center in the late 1980s has so much abandoned or underused property been redeveloped in an environmentally friendly way at one time. When combined with 15 acres of Port-owned property nearby, about 61 acres of land will be returned to productive use.
Since 1932, the Saint Paul Port Authority has contributed to the East Metro’s growth and prosperity by providing businesses with cleaner land on which to expand, space on the Mississippi River to receive and ship commodities efficiently, loans for real estate and equipment purchases, and job training and career development for workers.
Holiday Spice Promotion Earns GDUSA Award
October 01, 2009
Peter Hill Design wins graphic design award for 2008 holiday spice collection promotion from the American Graphic Design Awards in the Sales Promotion and Sales Kit category.
Peter Hill Design chose a unique way to show appreciation to clients and vendors by presenting them with a utilitarian gift, that reinforced their brand and was memorable. The spice collection drew comparisons between cooking and graphic design by alluding to the creative, yet functional aspects of both. The gifts were hand delivered or mailed to clients and vendors during the holiday season, a time of year when most people are thinking about cooking and entertaining. The customers and vendors were thrilled to receive a custom made gift that was both useful and creative. The positive response was overwhelming and has strengthened their relationships with both new and long-time clients.
The American Graphic Design Awards recognizes the best and brightest designs in their national design competitions. It is a four decade old flagship competition, and is open to everyone in the graphic arts community. It honors outstanding new work of all kinds in 23 categories from print and packaging to internet and interactive design. The goal is to spotlight areas of growth and opportunity for graphic designers, recognize the best work being done, and emphasize the value of design to business and society. Graphic Design USA is a monthly news and information magazine for and about the professional design community that showcases the awards.
American Graphic Design Award Winner
New Tranzform Nutrition Design Wins Award
October 01, 2009
Peter Hill Design wins a design award for the redesign of Tranzform Nutrition Technologies product line packaging from the American Graphic Design Awards.
The nutritional dietary supplements packaging features a precise, technology design that embodies the advanced scientific process that is used in the product development. The design embraces the structured lifestyle of the products' consumers and speaks to their interest in the technology behind body building and muscle development. The new look stands out from the traditional design that is generally used for this type of product. The products are being sold through the customer’s retail locations as well as through online nutrition retailers. The customer reported sales that exceeded their projections for the products.
The American Graphic Design Awards recognizes the best and brightest designs in their national design competitions. It is a four decade old flagship competition, and is open to everyone in the graphic arts community. Package design and its related disciplines are increasingly the difference makers in the purchasing decision. This competition celebrates well-designed graphics, of course, but more importantly the power of design to advance the brand and forge an emotional link with the buyer at the moment of truth. Graphic Design USA is a monthly news and information magazine for and about the professional design community that showcases the awards.
American Graphic Design Award Winner
New Brand Launched for Hotel Maison
September 01, 2009
Peter Hill Design recently created a brand for a new furniture line, Hotel Maison. The brand reflects and the innovative furniture design and retail group's forward-thinking. The website was designed and developed to show the product offering to retailers but soon will have an updated presence offering ecommerce to consumers as well as design tips and other interactive tools. Inspired by the hippest hotel design trends from around the world, Hotel Maison captures the allure and luxury of five-star hotel suites to create a fresh and innovative line of home furnishings.
Hotel Maison will offer six different collections of furniture to be sold through retailers across the country. The look and feel of the lines will incorporate styles ranging from early Hollywood glamour to the sleek lines of New York lofts to serene Pan Asian elegance and majestic mountain lodges. The Hotel Maison line empowers design-conscious consumers to shop for totally coordinated vignettes – using a new approach to packaged selling and the unique appeal of concierge service.
Mushroom Capital of the World! New Site for Modern Mushroom Farms Goes Live
August 06, 2009
Peter Hill Design completed the design and development of a new website for Pennsylvania based mushroom grower, Modern Mushroom Farms, Inc. The site upgrades their company’s image and includes information for consumers such as recipes, mushroom facts and nutrition information. The site also features a trade section with product specs and a promotional calendar.
Modern Mushroom Farms, Inc. is a family-owned company that has been growing mushrooms for three generations. Their farms are located in the “Mushroom Capital of the World” – Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. They grow a wide variety of mushrooms that are distributed nationally.
New TruEarth Brand Promotes Responsible Tree Fruit Farming
August 06, 2009
Peter Hill Design recently completed the branding of TruEarth, a new initiative for HoneyBear Tree Fruit Company. The TruEarth program promotes responsible tree fruit farming practices. The brand will be used on consumer packaging as well as promoted throughout the produce industry.
Honeybear Tree Fruit Company is a group that markets and distributes premium grade Honeycrisp apples. Their apples are produced by the best growers and are packed with the highest industry standards.
Disney Garden Online Sweepstakes Created
July 01, 2009
Peter Hill Design launched an online word find sweepstakes game featuring characters from Disney’s Hannah Montana The Movie, Mickey Mouse and Tinker Bell. Entrants play for a Mickey Mouse certificate and/or a fairies desktop background. This is the fourth sweepstakes marketed to kids through the packaging of Disney Garden fresh produce. The sweepstakes requires the user to complete an online game while being introduced to mission critical produce facts about healthy eating.
Imagination Farms, LLC, is a national fresh produce marketing company founded with the mission of increasing the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables among children. The company is the marketer of the Disney Garden™ brand of fresh produce.
http://www.imagination-farms.com/playandwin.html
New Website Launched for Judy George Int'l
July 01, 2009
Judy George International (JGI) is revolutionizing the home furnishings industry by creating exciting, world-class products and brands that enhance the lives of consumers, increase market opportunities for retailers and develop strategic advantages for manufacturers and importers.
Peter Hill Design worked with JGI to redesign their company website. The site reflects JGI's new initiatives and design direction. Programmed all in Flash, the modern site showcases JGI's furniture design through simple animations and keeps their messaging concise.
http://www.judygeorgeinternational.com
Packaging Redesign for Newman's Own Organics Olive Oil & Vinegar
June 16, 2009
Peter Hill Design recently completed the redesign of olive oil and vinegar labels for Newman's Own Organics. The updated look utilized new type treatments, coloring and illustration, while retaining the tenured look of an existing product. The product will be hitting retail shelves throughout 2010 as the old packaging is phased out.
Newman's Own Organics was founded in 1993 by Paul Newman's daughter, Nell Newman, as a division of Newman's Own. Their motto is "Great Tasting Products That Happen to Be Organic." Their products include organic pretzels, cookies, popcorn, chocolate bars, peppermint cups, peanut butter cups, olive oil and vinegar, dried fruit, fair trade coffee and pet food.
Financial Firm's New Site Reaches Global Clients
May 12, 2009
The former corporate CEO needed a website refresh for his consultancy business. His firm provides advisory services primarily to Private Equity funds, Venture Capital investors and Investment Banks. His focus is on all aspects of consumer goods, including both branded and non-branded products and services; across all distribution channels in the US, Europe and Israel. The clean and simple design showcases his approach and successes, while reaching out to an international clientele.
http://www.jlsi.com/index.html
New 30 Second Spot for Mazamba Airs on ESPN
April 10, 2009
Peter Hill Design recently completed the design and production of a 30 second commercial to run on ESPN during the 2009 Hobey Baker Award Ceremony for Mazamba. Mazamba designs technologically advanced, high quality hockey, soccer and lacrosse apparel and equipment at value prices.
Hobey Baker Award – Mazamba Hockey Commercial
Corporate History Book Designed & Produced
April 06, 2009
Peter Hill Design recently completed the design and production of a corporate history book and custom leather wrapped box for The Howard R. Green Company. The book will be given to employees and retirees of the company at a celebration to announce the appointment of Michael (Mike) G. Daniel to the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for The Howard R. Green Company.
Howard R. Green Company (HR Green) is an engineering firm with eight offices in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota and Texas that focuses on commercial/institutional, industrial, aviation, municipal and transportation.
Venture Capital Firm Launches New Website
March 10, 2009
Peter Hill completed the redesign of the corporate website for Coral Group Inc. The new site was updated to reflect the name change of the company as well showcase the global reach of the firm.
Coral Group is a leading venture capital firm focused on technology companies, with a particular interest in the communications, software, enterprise computing and media sectors. Coral partners with emerging companies in markets experiencing technology-driven transitions, which often result in new business modalities and new market participants. Since 1990, the Coral team has invested in over 100 companies in the United States, Israel and Europe contributing to their growth through direct involvement with management and boards of directors using Coral's deep operational experience and broad international relationships.
New Website Launched for VisionShare, Inc.
February 13, 2009
Peter Hill Design completed the redesign of the corporate website for VisionShare Inc. The new site was updated to create an enhanced user experience with targeted information for VisionShare's customers around the country.
A leader in eHealth connectivity, VisionShare is setting new standards in secure healthcare electronic information exchange with simple, reliable and affordable solutions serving government contractors, payers and healthcare providers of all sizes.
http://www.visionshareinc.com/
Trailblazer Coaching Launches New Website
February 03, 2009
Peter Hill completed the redesign and relaunch of Jim Early's professional coaching website, Trailblazer Coaching. The new site was updated to reflect the Jim's growing business and to better organize his wealth of information.
Trailblazer Coaching is a professional coaching company offering personal one on one coaching. Professional Coaching is an ongoing partnership that helps clients produce fulfilling results in their personal and professional lives.
http://www.trailblazercoaching.com/
