nowHERE Design Conference (2008)
Synthetic went back to their roots, and helped the latest batch of AIGA-UWSP kids put together the creative for the 2008 nowHERE conference. After a day-long workshop and brainstorming session, we helped develop the sasquatch character and then art directed the project until the conference was held in February.

We also whipped up some fancy social-networking goodness in the form of the Friends of Sasquatch website and Facebook app.

we want to make the world a better place where everyone can live healthful and enjoyable lives.

we are advocates, movers, and shakers; seeking justice and equality for those who have been exploited and disadvantaged.

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pop//change

we like little people. (not little in size, but little in scale.) we recognize that often the smallest voices are the most important.

we have done work for local bands, non-profits, and helped out friends with personal projects. good design doesn't need to be expensive - but it does need to be intelligent.

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raw//love

it would be an oxymoron declare our humility, but we can say that we value this quality greatly.

we also love simple and elegant solutions to visual problems, and always search for the clearest yet deepest; most rich yet most elegant; modest and simple solution to the design problems we are faced with each day.

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simple//modest

we care about trees. and resources. and energy. and we strive to keep that in mind with every project we begin.

it is the nature of print design that consumables are used, but we strive to use processes which are as nice to our non-human friends as possible.

relation//eco

we work to create design that is cross-cultural and beyond the boundaries of language.

we are intrigued by the amazing sophistication and detail included in simple international airport signage. replacing written language with universally recognized symbols is an amazing accomplishment.

global//universal

we are observers. sponges. we are amazed by the peculiarities of our world, it's social systems, and culture.

we believe that good conversation only occurs if you listen, and if you are attentive you will learn things that you could never expect.

saturate//smart