It’s Quite Possible That I’m Your Third Man
Orange Element is now the proud owner of a Third Man Records Portable Record Player.
Who You Gonna Call?
Halloween is just around the corner and with it, comes many festivities and traditions. Whether you enjoy carving pumpkins, dressing up, or simply baking up some seasonal fall treats, there’s a little bit of something for everyone of all ages to enjoy.
QR Code Fun
Walking around, I have definitely noticed more and more QR Codes being used in design and advertising. This trend seems to be on the rise from its humble beginnings. The best part about these little barcodes is the creativity that could stem from their use.
Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
It’s about that time of year again…the weather is finally cooling off a bit from the harsh summer heat, the leaves are beginning to think about changing meaning fall is just around the corner! For my family and I, this also means it’s time for the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival.
Cooking + Design
One of the things that I’ve discovered in my recent move to Baltimore is all the wonderful Farmer’s Markets in town.
Food Truck Mania!
Is anyone else excited about how many food trucks are popping up? I LOVE this trend! The Food Network and The Travel Channel air episodes featuring food trucks and it always peaks my interest. It’s great to see this movement more and more in the Baltimore area.
A little somethin’ somethin’
Since it’s 5:30 on Friday we thought it might be nice to share this little teaser.
And the Facebook Poster Winners are….
We did it, 150 fans on facebook (today we’re at 163)!!! And all thanks to your overwhelming support! Thanks for all the love, we are excited to reach out to new people and even more excited about our 7 winners who will receive our newest screenprinted poster! To pick the winners we wrote down our [...]
The Filmmakers Are Coming!
It will soon be film frenzy in Baltimore. In one month, the Maryland Film Festival will be upon us (May 6-9)! We look forward to this one weekend all year long. Besides, who else brings you Oscar-winning films a year early? (i.e. The Hurt Locker) Check out the new banner designed by Orange Element on [...]
That’s right…Time to give away some posters!
If you’re a fan of our 7th anniversary, limited-edition poster that we recently screen printed at Globe Poster but you missed the chance to get your hands on one at the Paper Show last Thursday, now is your time to win one! In an effort to explore some of our other social media channels there [...]
Freebie Friday :: Launch!
Happy Friday! Earlier this week we posted a teaser snapshot of a limited edition, screenprinted poster that we were designing to give away at the PCB Paper Show. Well here it is! For anyone reading who made it out to the show last night, what did you think? Thanks to all the hard work of the [...]
Print Grows Trees
The Printing & Graphics Association MidAtlantic (PGAMA) has launched a new campaign titled Print Grows Trees. With a shift in the last decade to favoring electronic media in response to growing environmental concerns, it is of no surprise that the paper industry has been greatly effected. With that shift, PGAMA is suggesting an alternative way [...]
PAPER SHOW!
Orange Element is proud to be a supporting sponsor and participant in The Production Club of Baltimore’s 2010 Paper Show. Entitled LAUNCH, participants will prove to bring more than just paper to show—from packaging to pixels—there is production information for everyone. So fasten your seatbelt and plan to soar to new heights at LAUNCH! Thursday, [...]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Enjoy the holiday and be sure to call 1-877-963-TAXI for your free ride home from the “BA” tonight!
Serific Tote
Veer is always bringing us cool new merchandise. After all, that is how we discovered Shrapnel Design, who ended up designing our custom portfolio box. Check out Veer’s new seriously cool serif idea below. The tote retails for $22. ande www.orange-element.com
2010 Olympic Games
The two full weeks of winter games have officially come to a close. There were a lot of memorable moments, but I wanted to share one small favorite—the winners’ podium—designed by James Lee & Leo Obstbaum. The podium was constructed from donated wood and finished by new wood workers in the inner city of Vancouver. [...]
Orange Element welcomes MAP!
Orange Element is very proud to announce the start of a new brand identity for our friends and colleagues at Maryland Art Place (MAP). Established in 1981, MAP is a not-for-profit center for contemporary art that energizes encounters between artists and the public through networking, educational leadership and outreach. MAP averages eight amazing exhibitions annually [...]
Lemonade
UPDATE: DUE TO THE WEATHER, THE SCREENING OF LEMONADE WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR SOME TIME IN MARCH. WE WILL UPDATE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Orange Element is very pleased to be a sponsor for a screening of the film, Lemonade, brought to Baltimore and presented by Second Shore, the new public programming series created by [...]
Objectified
If you are in Baltimore tonight, be sure to attend Shag’s screening of Gary Hustwit’s Objectified. Gary, the director of Helvetica, covers the world of industrial design in this feature-length documentary. ande www.orange-element.com
And The Ultimate Font Hour Champion Is……
Well, it’s the moment you have all been waiting for. After much deliberation and some help from our good friend Dave Stock, the winner of last Friday’s Font Hour was “Chunk” submitted by Neal Shaffer via twitter. This ultra-bold slab serif from the League of Movable Type caught everyone’s eye for its old American Western woodcut feel. [...]
Fire Graphics
As a kid I remember asking my mom why the lettering on the front of an ambulance was backward. Perhaps the sign of an early graphic designer, but it definitely sparked an affinity for vehicle signage. With the recent news of Baltimore area fire station closures and job relocations, I’ve been thinking about the art [...]
Font Hour :: We Want Your Favorite Fonts!
It’s time for our favorite hour of the week again… Font Hour!!! This time we will be opening font hour to all our friends and followers for a chance to win a limited edition print designed with the winning typeface. Here is how Font Hour will work: Send us the name of one font you [...]
Water with Pulp
Everyone knows that the energy and resources associated with producing plastic water bottles is a taxing process on the environment. According to the Huffington Post, 60 million plastic bottles are thrown out everyday in the U.S. While refillable bottles are the preferred environmentally friendly choice, I still don’t know anyone who carries one at all [...]
