http://www.turbodesign.com graphic design & other stuff Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:11:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today I've officially been in business for myself for twenty years. I'm most grateful for all my clients, friends and family without whose support I would not have been able to enjoy my independent lifestyle which truly makes me happy. A big high-five to my online office buddies who are ... http://www.turbodesign.com/notebook/happy-birthday-turbo I admit I picked up Castle written by J. Robert Lennon because of the effectively curious cover design. The Stephen-King-sounding novel was the victim of its own inventive powers, choked by the uneven branches of its forest (burial) plot. Lesson: Only Stephen King can do Stephen King. http://www.turbodesign.com/notebook/book_tweets/book-tweet-castle I just finished a very enjoyable read, Robert Rotenberg's Old City Hall. It exceeded all my qualifications: well-written with a confident, concise style; rich, intriguing story and unique, diverse characters. Read it! http://www.turbodesign.com/notebook/book_tweets/book-tweet-old-city-hall The Friends of Eden Gardens contacted me to re-design their wedding and event brochure for a more sophisticated audience. The venues in the area have become increasingly upscale and competitive, but there are few comparable to the authentic Southern charm of Eden Gardens. I designed a logo for the group's ... http://www.turbodesign.com/portfolio/eden-gardens-weddings-events This past Sunday we went for a 60-mile bike ride, down Scenic 30A and out to Panama City Beach. On the way back we stopped at Fonville Press for iced caffeine to help fuel our trip home. Any place that promotes literature, "Read ~ Live", has my vote. Look for my ... http://www.turbodesign.com/notebook/read-live A fun project plus healthy, glowing skin! What more can you ask for? I designed the Eternox logo and packaging for skin care company, Therapon Skin Health. They wanted an elegant, clean and sophisticated logo to represent their new wrinkle reduction system. Free samples of their products were the best creative inspiration ever, which has made me a total believer. ... http://www.turbodesign.com/portfolio/eternox-logo-packaging Many days are spent working on my "bread & butter" accounts, the not-so-exciting work that you never hear about when you're studying and dreaming about your glamorous career in graphic design. I've learned over the years to appreciate and be grateful for a nice warm plate of whole wheat web ... http://www.turbodesign.com/portfolio/bread-butter