Spring Interns

Spring Interns

Things are changing around the 818 office once again, we hired two spring interns! Get to know them with a few This or That questions:   Coffee or tea? Coffee. Black or white? Black. Pepsi or Coke? Dr. Pepper. Early bird or night owl? Night Owl. Winter or summer?...
Paige: Year One

Paige: Year One

A year ago, Friday we hired Paige Kleckner as a Designer and Director of Awesome.  We asked her a couple of questions to recap her first year at 818: Q: Who is your favorite coworker?  A: Barb the stuffed sloth because she just likes to hang out (and Melissa is making...
Raster vs. Vector

Raster vs. Vector

Have you ever heard your designer or printer refer to a graphic as a raster image or have you ever been asked to provide a vector version of a graphic? And, have you wondered exactly what those terms mean? We’ll help clear up the difference! [spoon_separator...
Menu Design

Menu Design

One of the most frequently used items in the restaurant and bar industry is the menu. A well-designed and organized menu is not only an extension of the establishment’s brand, but it is also a sales tool. Here are some tips when it comes to designing a successful...
HuxComm Golf Outing

HuxComm Golf Outing

818 was a sponsor for a golf outing for one of our clients, Huxley Communications. The whole team made it out to conquer the course on a beautiful day in Huxley, Iowa. While not all 818-ers are golf pros, we still had a blast. Networking, good weather and a healthy...