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Banned in Europe, Safe in the U.S.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 09:08:00 -0500

Designer or Photographer?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 10:09:00 -0500

Designer or Photographer? The lines are blurred. I was introduced as "the photographer." I take photos of people dressed as deer. I come in with a dress shirt and sweater and leave with a sweat-soaked t-shirt. My white balance is better with my cell phone than with a DSLR. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistic's Occupational Outlook Handbook, I am a dying breed about to see a huge payday.

My Energy Statement

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 08:05:00 -0400

Every month I get an infographic from my gas and electric company telling me how I'm doing versus my neighbors and efficient homes.

This is good isn't it?

The Year of the Write-In Vote

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 13:03:00 -0400

This may be the year that the write-in vote finally surpasses those on the ticket...

Mad Men Series Finale

noreply@blogger.com (William D. SIEMER II) — Sat, 16 May 2015 16:38:00 -0400

Mad Men Series Finale

Tomorrow is Mad Men's series finale, and rumor has it we fast-forward to the year 1979. It has been said the last scene features Don Draper and his kids eating in his newly purchased Little Caesar's franchise where he comes up with the his best work yet, "Pizza! Pizza!" Fade to black...

PIN THE CARROT ON OLAF (High-Resolution)

noreply@blogger.com (William D. SIEMER II) — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 19:00:00 -0500

PIN THE CARROT ON OLAF

So many requests. Here is a high-resolution version of my "Pin the Carrot on Olaf". Please feel free to take it to your local sign shop to get produced. I'd appreciate if you'd leave a message, click an ad, or like an article on The Sketchpad.

Deflategate Scandal

noreply@blogger.com (William D. SIEMER II) — Sun, 1 Feb 2015 11:30:00 -0500

New England Patriots: Deflategate

I swear I had no idea.

Sno-Kone Ornament

noreply@blogger.com (William D. SIEMER II) — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 18:34:00 -0500

Sno-Kone Ornament

I thought this was very cute and clever ornament idea implemented by our Leads Specialist.

SunnyPop / SunPop Select

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 9 Dec 2014 19:00:00 -0500

SunnyPop / SunPop Select

Gold Medal has introduced SunPop™ Select, and SunnyPop™ popcorn as healthier alternatives to snacking—Whole Grain, Gluten-Free, and Non-GMO. With SunnyPop™, now schools can offer a popcorn that meets the guidelines of the USDA Smart Snacks in School program.

I am excited to announce the unveiling of SunPop Select and SunnyPop. Our team had the opportunity to create the packaging, bags, posters, and even the laser-cut popcorn popper.

This is one of 30 projects our team has been working on for the last few months. Please visit gmpopcorn.com to see our line-up of current products. I will start publishing these projects and many more as they are distributed. Stillwind created the mock-ups.

Coming Soon

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 23:10:00 -0500

Coming Soon

I have a TON of new content coming soon, but am waiting on official publication approval, It comes a lot longer with my new job and position. I used to see jobs through from start to completion. I would help take the order, design it, produce it, and present it to the client. Now I rely on so many hands--internal approval, item numbers, vendors, and print approvals.

I am very confident in my work, but I am starting to see my art isn't handled with the same level of love, respect, and attention. I have witnessed at least 5 vendors mishandle my work. After a few mishaps, the designer begins to get negative attention. However, this designer is starting to realize what he has to work with.

The Leland Group (Homearama Cincinnati)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 22:50:00 -0500

The Leland Group (Homearama Cincinnati)
http://lelandgrp.com/

I had the pleasure to represent a long-time client The Leland Group at Carriage Hill's display. Such a beautiful home. Coming in over a million dollars, there's no way I could afford this home, but I am happy to help represent it. :) The photos were taken on a dying Samsung Galaxy phone (digital display animation and environmental display.

Chopper the Hippo

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 19:51:00 -0500

The hippo I helped design was name Chopper. I find it to be a very appropriate name...

Here is a web banner...

Test

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 18:52:00 -0400

Share a Coke

noreply@blogger.com (William D. SIEMER II) — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 19:13:00 -0400

I've been wanting to write and post so much new content, but life and work have been busy. I did want to comment on what an awesome branding job Coke did with their new "Share a Coke" campaign. I have seen so much free advertising and publicity from the news to social media.

No matter what name was on the can/bottle, people were going to drink it. However, people are searching out/creating their own Coke bottle names, and if they find one I bet they'll post it to Facebook or tell a friend.

Well done!

Hello, Tiger!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 20:36:00 -0400

Hello, Tiger!

He just keeps waving... Jump Stop Safari.

Jump Stop Safari Mailbox

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 21:32:00 -0400

Jump Stop Safari Mailbox

Customized mailbox out of PVC for a favorite client, Jump Stop Safari.

Top Pizza Restaurants 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 18:39:00 -0400

Top Pizza Restaurants 2014

Journalist and Food Connoisseur, Scott Schroeder traveled the United States in search of the best pizza restaurants. After trying over 100 of the best independent and chain pizza restaurants each city had to offer, Schroeder had the difficult task of narrowing his selections to three.

The award goes to...

1. Cici's Pizza

A vibrant atmosphere, great selections, and all you can eat for cheap makes this restaurant a people watcher paradise. Cici's left a lasting impression on Mr. Schroeder's colon. "Cici you later."

2. Little Caesar's

Little Caesar's has someone else's pizza waiting for you long before you arrive, and only makes you pay $5.00 for it. Mr. Schroeder commented, "Pizza. Pizza."

3. Domino's Pizza

Mr. Schroeder came across a quaint, little restaurant nestled in a fast-moving city. He had stumbled upon a Domino's Pizza, known for making one of the highest quality pizzas in the world. When Mr. Schroeder spoke to the CEO, he said that the pizza he used to sell his customer's sucked, so they decided to revamp it into this award-winning formula.

So, next time you are out traveling, look for one of Mr. Schroeder's award-winning pizza restaurants near you!

Happenings

noreply@blogger.com (William D. SIEMER II) — Fri, 30 May 2014 22:17:00 -0400

The right people are coming to see me at the right time. Clients I have posted before. Although these are smaller projects, I am excited to get to still be a part...

Colgate

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 24 May 2014 23:29:00 -0400

Custom Cut Colgate

Die cut set-up, added bleed, production files (also made the cut-out dog driving the car in the background)

Scram Crawling Insect Killer

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 19 May 2014 20:44:00 -0400

Scram Crawling Insect Killer

Yahoo! Finance - SCRAM Scrawling Insect Killer
I finally get to share a very rewarding branding project I have been working on with an amazing client, Tomie Gartland, owner of SCRAM Crawling Insect Killer. The product has been approved for sale in all 50 states, and can be purchased at scrambugs.com.

Scram Crawling Insect Killer -- Comprehensive Solutions Award -- William D. SIEMER II

Rolling Stone's Intentional Mistake

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 18 May 2014 21:21:00 -0400

Rolling Stone's Intentional Mistake

Although it is old news now...working in/with Design, PR and Marketing for as long as I have, you have to assume this Rolling Stone magazine mistake was intentional. A large amount of professional proofreaders, photographers, editors, and designers would have seen this, and somebody would have known this was incorrect before going to print.

If "John Hancock" wasn't "mistakenly" put on her back tattoo, this cover would have been ordinary, and easily ignored; however, the mistake made it talked about for weeks.

You can't believe everything the media feeds you...

E-Online's Article

Wine Header

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 14 May 2014 16:22:00 -0400

Wine Header

Designed, and have been printing/producing a number of these wine headers for retail.

Tick in a Jar

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 14 May 2014 12:55:00 -0400

Tick in a Jar

Pretty gross. I guess this is what I get for taking the dog out in the woods for 8 hours. Removed this "sucker" from the back of her neck, and threw it in some alcohol.

screw NO (Design Short)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 14 May 2014 12:27:00 -0400

screw NO (Design Short)

Works in Progress

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 9 May 2014 13:25:00 -0400

Hanging Sign Design

Site Sign Design

Designed Labels on Plotter