Happy New Year, everyone! We look upon the dawn of 2010 with new opportunities and change ahead of us. It is definitely a time of evolution for Rock+Feather.
All is connected … no one thing can change by itself.
Paul Hawken
Looking back on 2009, we had so many incredible changes! For those of you who have been following this blog, you read about some of these things!
We launched an internship program in the spring. And it was a success! Christina Cardosa and Cameron McEfee were both strong additions to our team. Both Academy of Art students were referred to us by Greg Mar, Adjunct Lecturer at the Academy of Art and Creative Director at G.M. Art & Design. It was both refreshing and valuable to have these two in our offices for those months. They have both since moved on to pursue their own career opportunities and we wish them the very best!
During the summer, we offered branding workshops for small business owners and solo entreprenuers. Once a month, throughout the city, we met amazing individuals doing outstanding work. We shared some fundamental branding and design expertise and made budget-minded recommendations for implementing the crucial elements. The workshops were a great success, and a lot of fun, and we plan to bring them back in the future! If you would like to be on the notification list for future events, or if you would like to schedule a private workshop for your entire office, just email Nicole (nicole@rockandfeather.com) for more information.
Also this summer, on August 9, to be specific, Tracey, our Office Manager (and Nicole’s sister) had her third child, a red-headed boy: Andrew James. Rock+Feather has always been a family-owned — and family-involved — business, so it was quite exciting for all of us to welcome the newest member.
In the fall of 2009, after much research and discussion, we took the steps both to become an LLC and also to evolve our business name. And so, Rock+Feather Graphic Design became Rock+Feather Creative, LLC. Our reasoning was simple: changing it is more accurate. Through the years, we have grown beyond offering only graphic design services. We now offer comprehensive creative development for our clients. Not only have we expanded our in-house talent, but we have also formed trusted partnerships with several other professionals in the creative realm. In addition to print and web graphic design, we now offer brand audits, brand strategy development, logo and identity development, copywriting, illustration, photography, web development, video, animation, on-going consultation, and more.
At the end of 2009, as many of you know, Laura Johnston Bratt — the Rock in Rock+Feather — resigned her position as partner. Laura made this decision so she can spend the next few years at home with her four adorable young children, focusing her energy on this precious time in their lives. She is already missed, but we are so proud and excited for her personal and professional evolution.
We will start the year out by getting our second internship program underway! We wholeheartedly welcome the talented Adrianna Grant. Adrianna comes to us from North Carolina via Iowa. Referred to us by Kristin Long of MIGHTYminnow (development partner for our own website), she has a strong team-oriented design background and an exemplary work ethic. We are excited to bring her into the office.
And so we stand poised for 2010! There is sure to be more change… evolution… and opportunity. Follow along this year here on our blog, on Facebook, or Twitter!