Nashville Survives Flood of 2010

Every once in a while, a project comes up that allows me to use my talents for the good of the community. This is just one of those unexpected and rewarding jobs. I designed some t-shirts that a group in Nashville will sell to benefit musicians who lost their instruments, homes and even jobs. The idea they posed to me was quite a challenge - a skyline of Nashville with a guitar-shaped boat pulling some boot skiis through the Cumberland. With my own interpretation of that, above was the finished product. Check out www.nashvillesurvives.com for more details or to order a shirt!

Summer Songwriters Night

It's always fun to work on event projects year after year. Not only do the designs evolve, but you get to experience the changes and growth of the event itself. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to work on the graphics and marketing for the 5th annual Summer Songwriters Night in Columbia. This is a special event for me because it is held at my grandmother's house. The setting is beautiful, and it's always a fun night. This year, we set up a website. Above is the coordinating Save the Date. Check out the website www.summersongwritersnight.com and stay tuned for more on this event!

Just An "Itty Bitty" Design Project

I've got a couple of website designs in the works, and the above homepage template is one. Although the design is complete, some of the information and images are still being uploaded. Itty Bitty is a cute children's clothing store in Columbia, TN. They wanted something unique and fun that represented their product. Hopefully we were able to achieve that with this design! They may carry "itty bitty" clothes, but don't let the name fool you...they are full of big inventory and styles. And when completed...their website will be just the same!

Hello in 2010! Yes, we are still in business here at robin E designs. Coupling invitations, graphics work, outside freelance work and part-time stay-at-home mom duties, my time for blogging has greatly diminished. Nonetheless, I've been hard at work on a variety of graphics projects. I've kicked off the year with a lot of logo designs - each very different and unique to their business/purpose. Here are some samples of a few (click on the collage to make them larger).

Stay tuned for more samples from projects associated with these logos.

A Music City Design

Another project I look forward to each year is the Nashville Aquatic Club Music City Invitational t-shirt design. I have been privileged to create the design for the past 4 years. Each has taken on it's own look that is similar in format but different in design and colors. This year's design was a record, and it will be printed on a black shirt. Pictured above are the backs of all four shirts. The fronts have a coordinating design across the chest. It's always a pleasure working with this group on their shirt designs.

CASA No-Go 2009

I am fortunate to work with a lot of incredible nonprofit organizations who do great work in the communities they serve. One of my favorite projects to work on each year is the CASA No-Go invitation. The concept is the same each year - people are invite to attend a "No-Go" party which means that they don't have to come but are asked to donate the expenses they would use on a party to the worthy organization. The design is different each year.

This year, the theme was "CASA - What is it worth" playing on the whole mastercard campaign of what things cost. We did a 4-page panel card front/back with a perforated reply card. It turned out really cool, and I was pleased with the final outcome.

2009 Invitation Design
theme: What is it worth?

2008 Invitation Design
theme: A Child's Life

2007 Invitation
Theme: Life's Not Always A Party



2006 Invitation
theme: Welcome to My Neighborhood

For those of you who don't know what CASA is - it is an organization who advocate for abused and neglected children who are in danger of being placed in the foster care system. As a result of CASA's efforts, these children are placed in safe and permanent, secure homes. CASA of Maury County has advocated for 170 children.

For those who may be looking for a good nonprofit to support, I would recommend CASA of Maury County. They are a great organization with wonderful people who are passionate about what they do! These children have a hope for a better future because of the work of CASA. For more information, visit http://www.casamaurycounty.org/.

Christmas In Columbia...

It's hard to believe Christmas is just right around the corner! Although it is 74 degrees outside right now, the Christmas festivities and decorations are already taking shape - like the Columbia Main Street annual Christmas Parade in downtown Columbia. It is a great night, and the theme this year is "All Creatures Great and Small."

I always enjoy doing the artwork for this event because the theme is always fun and allows for a lot of creative design work! This design features an illustration of downtown Columbia, along with Santa's sleigh of animals being pulled by a team of mules. It will be a great night and definitely worth bundling up the kids and heading out for.