Wylde Hare Creative specializes in graphic design services, ranging from print to web, for small to medium-sized businesses. Hopping since 1998, we understand the need for strong, targeted graphic design while occasionally adding a little element of fun. You're invited to peruse our portfolio– just a small sampling of some "hare-brained" ideas.
Main Street School of Performing Arts Branding
WH has worked with MSSPA since before the school even opened its doors. Over the years, as the school's mission has evolved, so has their image. This collection of pieces reflects the new identity released in 2008. www.performing-arts-school.org.comarrow
The Transformed Tree
WH was challenged with the task of developing a logo from a font that was created by the owners 35+ ago. After completion of the logo and identity package, WH has developed multiple ad campaigns, postcards, newsletters and their web site which has undergone many "transformations." The latest version was released in 2008. www.transformedtree.comarrow
Wayzata Public Schools District Calendar
Client wanted to update their existing calendar with a new design to better reflect the full age range of students and the activities of the district. WH introduced an updated color palette, fonts, and redesigned the calendar grids/template for a cleaner, more age-encompassing design.
It Came From the Drain...
I was cleaning my bathroom one swingin' Saturday night and experienced a horrifying discovery in the drain. I had a vision and this was the result. I bet you always wondered what wylde graphic designers do on Saturday nights...well, now you know. This is a great visual when I teach my eco-cleaning class at the MN Landscape Arboretum. Drain maintenance is serious business!
(I snagged the screaming woman image from the web - I'd credit the official source, if I could find it.)
Authenticity Consulting Book Cover Series
Client was seeking a templated design to brand all of their publications. The new design needed to reflect a subtle difference between their non-profit and for profit audiences while maintaining the integrity of the series. The redesign of both the covers and content have won several publication awards.
Still Life, c.1977, Colored Pencil on Manila Paper
This is my first still life. It's a wooden bowl filled with apples, in case you were wondering. A friend suggested it looked like a board meeting...at Apple. Anyone else ever think that it was called "vanilla" paper vs. manila?
Rebel Footworks Logo
Since the natural barefoot hoof care business isn't as widely know in horsing circles as more traditional hoof care, the client wanted a logo that instantly made the horse connection, while also maintaining professional quality. Logo was used for business cards, vehicle signage, promotional items and web use.
Tina Turnip
Does this really need an explanation? I drew this after I saw her in concert recently and more accurately, she's more like a jalapeno, but then, this wouldn't be funny. Tina Jalapeno...see...doesn't work.
Sid V & the Human Resources Image
This classic rock-n-roll / blues band was in need of an "image." Project included the logo, cd packaging design + photo shoot, business cards, drum inset and band shirts.
Artspace Web Site Redesign and Artspace Projects: Faces and Spaces Booth Reel
Working within an established identity, the Artspace web site was refaced (from a '05 WH design) for 2008 and transferred to a content management system for internal maintenance. The booth reel was created for continual playback at tradeshows to give a quick glimpse into what Artspace is all about. www.artspace.orgarrow I Watch Booth Reelarrow
Vote Like Hillary
This was my response to one too many conversations with "torn" Clinton supporters after the appointment of Sarah Palin to the Republican ticket. Through a client, the bumper sticker made it to the Hillary camp and to paraphrase her chief of staff, "We Love This!"
West Metro Education Group Recruitment Materials
Client had existing, out-of-date recruitment materials. WH's rework included the introduction of a new graphical treatment for the materials, a brochure and tabletop-to-floor display.
Wylde Hare's Logo-A-Go-Go
Logos, logos, and more logos...aka Logo-A-Go-Go. Just a small sampling of some logos developed by WH for a variety of clients.
United Arts "Venture Into Arts" Workplace Giving Campaign
UA provides support for a variety of arts organizations in the metro area. Each year, they embark on a campaign to encourage businesses to contribute. WH created their original "Venture Into Arts" campaign in 2004 and being aware of budget, the main piece was designed to multi-function as a brochure, a folder, and open into a poster for display.
Me As a Bobblehead
Long story short, I wondered what I'd look like as a Bobblehead. Oh, and I met Greg Brady (aka Barry Williams) wearing that shirt and he actually said it was "groovy."...I also once met Kevin Costner while I was dressed in a clown suit, but that's a story for another time...
Wedding Gift Cards
I found myself being invited to a bunch of weddings and while I enjoy weddings, I don't enjoy wedding cards so much. I designed this series to work for all kinds of ceremonies and to allow me to give gifts to the couple or each individual.
Compass Point Books / Spyglass Books
WH produced a series of covers and interiors for Spyglass Books (an imprint of Compass Point Books.) These books were designed to be easy-to-read and for the grades 1-2 reading / interest level audience.
Doodletown Toys
WH has found the North Pole...it's in Minnesota. Doodletown has been making natural, wooden toys for over 35 years. WH has worked on a variety of items for Doodletown: collateral, signage, product concepting, and their ecommerce web site. I'm not only a designer, I'm also a customer - I have a DoodleCar on my desk at all times. These toys rock! www.doodletowntoys.comarrow
The Snack Shop... To Satisfy Your Technological Appetite
This one is from the vault...At previous employer, a challenge we often faced was how to represent our company's technological goods + services in new ways. I created this Snack Shop animation just for something different. The objective, showing our services in a very non-technical way. Pretzel and a cheese cup, anyone?Go to the Snack Shoparrow
Marentopia
Marentopia is an interactive multimedia piece I created for my then 3-year old niece (and the family, of course.) Structured with the 3-year old user in mind, the piece consists of video, sound clips, artwork and a photo gallery. Once in front of the computer, Maren was able to navigate through it perfectly.See the opener to Marentopiaarrow
What the Mouse Sees Every Morning
This was a cartoon I drew from the mouse's perspective...what the mouse sees every morning...just think about it.
Vista San Jacinto
VSJ is a 32-unit development in Palm Springs, CA. Built in adobe-influenced, modern style, WH developed various marketing materials for the property, created the tag line, "A 21st Midcentury Community," and named the unit plans: the Futuro, the Ulimto, the Moderno.
Talk-N-Go Phone "Cool Phone. Cool Deal." Campaign
The Talk-N-Go Phone was an affordable, prepayment phone designed for the tween - college market. Working with an established logo, WH developed this entire campaign and materials ranging from brochures to flyers to ads to packaging to bus signs to billboards. WH also coined the campaign's tag line: "Cool Phone. Cool Deal."