12.19.05 – AMD to Design "Schoolhouse Gallery"
AMD has been selected to design a permanent exhibit to be installed in the Five Mile Schoolhouse, a 1939 two-room school located at the intersection of Strong and Five Mile Roads. The schoolhouse is currently under renovation. The exhibit, slated to open August 2006, commemorates the pioneer spirit of Five Mile Prairie’s settlers, the formation of School District 50, and the teachers and students who were a part of education on the prairie for nearly ninety years.
12.12.05 – New Look for Garco’s Image and Systems Brochures
Anderson Mraz Design recently completed work on a new corporate capabilities brochure and 2006 calendar for Spokane-based Garco Building Systems. Garco is the Northwest’s largest steel building systems manufacturer, engaged exclusively in the design, manufacture, and distribution of building systems for industrial, commercial, and agricultural applications...more > (PDF 344K)
10.12.05 – Brewing a Plan to Share the Warmth
Last fall, Craven’s Coffee and Avista Utilities teamed up to create a special coffee blend called "Share the Warmth" to benefit Project Share, a community-funded program of the Spokane Neighborhood Action Programs (SNAP) that helps families in need pay their energy bills. A portion of the proceeds for each bag sold goes to support Project Share...more > (PDF 2.4MB)
09.20.05 – Software Solutions on Display in Itron’s New Oakland Knowledge Center
Working closely with Itron Inc.’s marketing group, Anderson Mraz Design recently developed a knowledge center showcasing the company’s software solutions...more > (PDF 1.7MB)
08.30.05 – MPA Campaign Committee Wins Dussault Award
Spokane Public Relations Council has awarded the Michael P. Anderson Memorial Statue Fund campaign committee its Dussault Award, given annually to organizations that provide a noteworthy contribution to the community. AMD collaborated in the statue’s design and created campaign materials. "The memorial is not about the man," said Ivan Bush, Spokane Public Schools EEO Officer, "it’s about his legacy – and appreciating the value and contributions of everyone in Spokane toward this legacy."
08.23.05 – AMD Designs Book for MAC Exhibit
Anderson Mraz Design recently completed work on Enchanted Visions: The Taos Society of Artists & Ancient Cultures, a forty-four page publication accompanying a six-month-long exhibit by the same name at the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture. A collaborative effort, Enchanted Visions includes contributions from various artists, curators, and anthropologists.
08.08.05 – Roberts Named Associate
AMD has promoted senior designer Shirlee Roberts to Associate – the first such designation in the design firm’s seventeen-year history. "We’re pleased to acknowledge Shirlee’s contribution to the success of this firm," said CK Anderson, principal at AMD. "She’s committed to our organization, our philosophy, and serving our clients." Among her new responsibilities, Roberts will play a pivotal role in strategic planning for AMD’s clients.
07.27.05 – AMD Completes 2004 Annual Report for Hecla
For the seventeenth consecutive year, AMD created Hecla Mining Company’s Annual Report. Mining, Exploring & Developing was a collaboration between AMD’s design team, commercial photographer Jim Van Gundy, and Hecla Vice President of Investor and Public Relations Vicki Veltkamp, who wrote the report.
07.21.05 – Anderson Mraz Design Completes Annual Report And Exhibits For Avista
Anderson Mraz Design recently completed Avista Corp.’s 2004 Summary Annual Report. The Nature of Energy is the thirteenth such publication AMD has created for the energy company in the last sixteen years. A collaborative effort, writing and theme development was provided by Sharman Communications with principal photography by J. Craig Sweat...more > (PDF 308K)
07.11.05 – AMD Develops Exhibit for Utility Innovations
Explaining the value of strategic partnerships isn’t always easy. So AMD designed an informative exhibit educating stakeholders and partner groups about the extraordinary innovations created through the collaborative efforts of Itron and Xcel Energy...more > (PDF 324K)
06.13.05 – Michael P. Anderson Memorial Statue Fund
In February of 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon reentry, tragically ending the lives of all on board, including Spokane’s own Michael P. Anderson, who was actively involved in inspiring the dreams and educational aspirations of our community’s children...more > (PDF 224K)
06.07.05 – New Logo Launched for Whitworth Athletics
After thirty years, Whitworth College wanted to redesign their pirate-head logo to be more representative of all student-athletes and coaches. Using Whitworth’s traditional red and black colors, AMD developed a custom typographical solution and added a familiar pirate symbol. "The new logo allows us to project a higher level of uniformity," says Scott McQuilkin, Whitworth’s Director of Athletics, "but also gives us a kit of parts that will allow our athletic programs to use the logo in a variety of ways that will all look terrific."
05.31.05 – Collateral Series Delivers Results for Gonzaga University School of Law
Anderson Mraz Design recently completed a suite of recruiting materials for the Gonzaga University School of Law, which includes the 2004-2005 viewbook, a fact book, recruitment poster, and several specialty brochures used to maintain contact with prospective students...more > (PDF 116K)
03.28.05 – Big Idea for Direct Marketing Campaign Pays Big Dividends for Itron
Some ideas are bigger than others – and some of the biggest involve risks only the most confident marketers are willing to take. Itron is one such marketer, and at more than $400 per contact, their latest direct marketing campaign targeting the nation’s top water utility executives certainly involved a leap of faith...more > (PDF 204K)
03.08.05 – CK Wins Ad Pro of the Year
The Spokane Advertising Federation has selected CK Anderson as Spokane’s 2004 Ad Pro of the Year at this year’s ADDY Awards presentation. This prestigious award honors those whose leadership has contributed to the advancement of the advertising community in the Inland Northwest. "I’m honored," said Anderson. "There are so many talented professionals here, doing so much to raise the profile of the local advertising community – I’m proud to be a part of it." CK now joins John Mraz, AMD’s other founding partner, in having received this award.
AMD has been selected to design a permanent exhibit to be installed in the Five Mile Schoolhouse, a 1939 two-room school located at the intersection of Strong and Five Mile Roads. The schoolhouse is currently under renovation. The exhibit, slated to open August 2006, commemorates the pioneer spirit of Five Mile Prairie’s settlers, the formation of School District 50, and the teachers and students who were a part of education on the prairie for nearly ninety years.
12.12.05 – New Look for Garco’s Image and Systems Brochures
Anderson Mraz Design recently completed work on a new corporate capabilities brochure and 2006 calendar for Spokane-based Garco Building Systems. Garco is the Northwest’s largest steel building systems manufacturer, engaged exclusively in the design, manufacture, and distribution of building systems for industrial, commercial, and agricultural applications...more > (PDF 344K)
10.12.05 – Brewing a Plan to Share the Warmth
Last fall, Craven’s Coffee and Avista Utilities teamed up to create a special coffee blend called "Share the Warmth" to benefit Project Share, a community-funded program of the Spokane Neighborhood Action Programs (SNAP) that helps families in need pay their energy bills. A portion of the proceeds for each bag sold goes to support Project Share...more > (PDF 2.4MB)
09.20.05 – Software Solutions on Display in Itron’s New Oakland Knowledge Center
Working closely with Itron Inc.’s marketing group, Anderson Mraz Design recently developed a knowledge center showcasing the company’s software solutions...more > (PDF 1.7MB)
08.30.05 – MPA Campaign Committee Wins Dussault Award
Spokane Public Relations Council has awarded the Michael P. Anderson Memorial Statue Fund campaign committee its Dussault Award, given annually to organizations that provide a noteworthy contribution to the community. AMD collaborated in the statue’s design and created campaign materials. "The memorial is not about the man," said Ivan Bush, Spokane Public Schools EEO Officer, "it’s about his legacy – and appreciating the value and contributions of everyone in Spokane toward this legacy."
08.23.05 – AMD Designs Book for MAC Exhibit
Anderson Mraz Design recently completed work on Enchanted Visions: The Taos Society of Artists & Ancient Cultures, a forty-four page publication accompanying a six-month-long exhibit by the same name at the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture. A collaborative effort, Enchanted Visions includes contributions from various artists, curators, and anthropologists.
08.08.05 – Roberts Named Associate
AMD has promoted senior designer Shirlee Roberts to Associate – the first such designation in the design firm’s seventeen-year history. "We’re pleased to acknowledge Shirlee’s contribution to the success of this firm," said CK Anderson, principal at AMD. "She’s committed to our organization, our philosophy, and serving our clients." Among her new responsibilities, Roberts will play a pivotal role in strategic planning for AMD’s clients.
07.27.05 – AMD Completes 2004 Annual Report for Hecla
For the seventeenth consecutive year, AMD created Hecla Mining Company’s Annual Report. Mining, Exploring & Developing was a collaboration between AMD’s design team, commercial photographer Jim Van Gundy, and Hecla Vice President of Investor and Public Relations Vicki Veltkamp, who wrote the report.
07.21.05 – Anderson Mraz Design Completes Annual Report And Exhibits For Avista
Anderson Mraz Design recently completed Avista Corp.’s 2004 Summary Annual Report. The Nature of Energy is the thirteenth such publication AMD has created for the energy company in the last sixteen years. A collaborative effort, writing and theme development was provided by Sharman Communications with principal photography by J. Craig Sweat...more > (PDF 308K)
07.11.05 – AMD Develops Exhibit for Utility Innovations
Explaining the value of strategic partnerships isn’t always easy. So AMD designed an informative exhibit educating stakeholders and partner groups about the extraordinary innovations created through the collaborative efforts of Itron and Xcel Energy...more > (PDF 324K)
06.13.05 – Michael P. Anderson Memorial Statue Fund
In February of 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon reentry, tragically ending the lives of all on board, including Spokane’s own Michael P. Anderson, who was actively involved in inspiring the dreams and educational aspirations of our community’s children...more > (PDF 224K)
06.07.05 – New Logo Launched for Whitworth Athletics
After thirty years, Whitworth College wanted to redesign their pirate-head logo to be more representative of all student-athletes and coaches. Using Whitworth’s traditional red and black colors, AMD developed a custom typographical solution and added a familiar pirate symbol. "The new logo allows us to project a higher level of uniformity," says Scott McQuilkin, Whitworth’s Director of Athletics, "but also gives us a kit of parts that will allow our athletic programs to use the logo in a variety of ways that will all look terrific."
05.31.05 – Collateral Series Delivers Results for Gonzaga University School of Law
Anderson Mraz Design recently completed a suite of recruiting materials for the Gonzaga University School of Law, which includes the 2004-2005 viewbook, a fact book, recruitment poster, and several specialty brochures used to maintain contact with prospective students...more > (PDF 116K)
03.28.05 – Big Idea for Direct Marketing Campaign Pays Big Dividends for Itron
Some ideas are bigger than others – and some of the biggest involve risks only the most confident marketers are willing to take. Itron is one such marketer, and at more than $400 per contact, their latest direct marketing campaign targeting the nation’s top water utility executives certainly involved a leap of faith...more > (PDF 204K)
03.08.05 – CK Wins Ad Pro of the Year
The Spokane Advertising Federation has selected CK Anderson as Spokane’s 2004 Ad Pro of the Year at this year’s ADDY Awards presentation. This prestigious award honors those whose leadership has contributed to the advancement of the advertising community in the Inland Northwest. "I’m honored," said Anderson. "There are so many talented professionals here, doing so much to raise the profile of the local advertising community – I’m proud to be a part of it." CK now joins John Mraz, AMD’s other founding partner, in having received this award.