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Mayhem Studios Receives Accolades for Design Work. Company’s creative art in published book, websites

Los Angeles, Calif. - February 1, 2006 - Mayhem Studios announces recognition for its graphic design work. Business card designs for three firms are featured in David E. Carter’s, The Big Book of Business Cards. Designs from more than 600 firms, 37 states and 20 countries submitted entries.

Mayhem’s clients include Fagerholm & Jefferson Law Corporation and Emtek Products, Inc. Their business cards, along with Mayhem Studios’, were among the more than 2,200 business admissions showcased in the publication.

John W. Fagerholm, of Fagerholm & Jefferson Law Corporation, gives high praises for the Studio’s production.

"I have had so many great compliments on my cards. I appreciate the time that Mayhem Studios took to listen to what I needed and figure out the solution,” he says.” In the past, I have not been able to find business cards that were professional enough to say, 'I can handle whatever you throw at me' but at the same time say, 'I'm hip enough to be practicing entertainment law.' Mayhem Studios found the right combination."

Calvin Lee, Owner/Creative Director of Mayhem Studios, is excited not only for pleased clients but also for the recognition.

"We're excited to be recognized for our strategic client design work," Lee comments. "This award is affirmation that we are doing the right thing for our clients."

In addition to its inclusion in David E. Carter’s, The Big Book of Business Cards, Mayhem Studios recently contributed to an article on identity design written by Jeff Fisher of LogoMotives for Creative Latitude. The Studios’ efforts are also highlighted on several Web sites including iStockphoto, Area of Design, Design Inspirations, Art Years and Creative Latitude’s “Graphic make-over’s."

Lee is a graduate of Platt College and serves as a member of the Platt College Advisory Board for the Visual Communications Department. He is also the organizer and president of the Los Angeles Designers Association.

Mayhem Studios is an award-winning design firm, developing identity and brand recognition for the business sector across the nation. The Studio uses strategic and creative design with effective messages targeted to the client's specific audiences to produce identity and branded collateral pieces, annual reports, brochures, logo design, advertising and interactive web sites. Additional information may be found at the Studio's web site, www.mayhemstudios.com

A special thanks to Jeana Clark for putting the press release together. Clark is a graphic designer and freelance writer from Wilmore, Kentucky. Feel free to contact her at jeanac@gmail.com.

Labels: Big Book of Buisness Cards, David E. Carter, John Fagerholm

Posted by Calvin Lee at Friday, February 10, 2006 | Permalink | Comments

I was recently interviewed by Area of Design and profiled as the Featured Artist on their web site. So check out my profile and learn a little more about me!

I am also profiled on the following web sites:

Design Inspiration
Art Years

Area of Design is an organization that showcases established and emerging artists, designers, commercial firms, and non profit groups based in the United States.

AOD provides a forum for artists to express themselves and inspire others by encouraging, educating, and nurturing creative talent.

Our mission is to elevate the perception of American art and design to reflect the sophistication, individuality and passion of our creative base.

Labels: Area of Design, Calvin Lee, Featured Artist

Posted by Calvin Lee at Tuesday, February 07, 2006 | Permalink | Comments

Here is something fun! I just got tagged by my friend Jeff Fisher over at bLog-oMotives.

Four jobs I've had:
1. Senior Designer at a small hispanic marketing firm. The funny thing is I don't read, write or speak Spanish. A fun place to work at. Duties included Art Direction, Designing, Production, Furniture Mover, Rodent Exterminator, Trashman and finally, Mr. Arrowhead Water Pourer.

2. Jack of all trades and master of none for the City of Los Angeles. I basically did a little of everything from designing, updating websites to delivery, clerical and payroll. Another fun place to work for.

3. Technician at a one hour photo. Boy, people don't realize that we can see everyones photos, like bachelor parties, nudists, sexy self portraits and sex acts. Good times!

4. Cook at a Kentury Fried Chicken. Talk about slave labor. One up side, all the free chicken and biscuits you want. YUM!

Four movies I can watch over and over:
1. Back To The Future
2. Enter The Dragon
3. The Bourne Identity
4. The Incredibles

Four places I have lived:
1. Los Angeles
2. Los Angeles
3. Los Angeles
4. Los Angeles

OK, so I never go anywhere.

Four TV shows I love(d):
1. Seinfeld
2. Curb Your Enthusiasm
3. MacGyver
4. The Greatest American Hero

Four places I've vacationed:
1. Hawaii
2. San Francisco
3. Las Vegas
4. Big Bear Lake

Four of my favorite dishes:
1. Chicken Diane
2. Spaghetti with Meat Balls
3. Chardonnay Shrip Pasta
4. Rib Eye Steak

Four sites I visit daily:
1. HOW Design Forum
2. About.com Graphic Design Forum
3. Myspace
4. DSLReports Mac forum

Four places I would rather be right now:
1. Italy
2. Miami
3. At the gym getting huge!
4. Eating mass quantities

Four people I am tagging:
1. James
2. Jeana
3. Jenny
4. Elisabetta

Labels: Jeff Fisher, Tagged

Posted by Calvin Lee at Monday, February 06, 2006 | Permalink | Comments