Meet Chandler Johannsen

Meet Chandler Johannsen

Join us in welcoming Chandler Johannsen back to the empire! Chandler was an 818 intern during her junior year of college and has returned as a full time designer. Read more to get to know her! Q: Where were you born? A: I was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota! Q: How...
Meet Toni Sarcone

Meet Toni Sarcone

So far, 2016 has brought many exciting changes to the empire. This month, we are expanding our team and welcoming senior designer, Toni Sarcone! Read more to get to know her. Q: Where were you born?  A: Right here. I’m a Des Moines girl.  Q: How would your team...
Iowa Small Business of the Day

Iowa Small Business of the Day

The Iowa Secretary of State’s office in Des Moines recently launched a project that celebrates entrepreneurship by showcasing Iowa small businesses on their Facebook page. Among others, 818 – a tiny design empire was selected to be interviewed regarding...
Spring Intern: Phil 2.0

Spring Intern: Phil 2.0

  We’d like to introduce to you, our spring intern: Phil 2.0! Phil Kruzan Jr. has signed on with us again for the duration of the spring semester. The first time we introduced Phil, you got to know a little about him through our official 818 Intern This or...
AIGA Design Camp 2015

AIGA Design Camp 2015

AIGA is the national professional association for design who’s mission is to enhance the value of design across all disciplines (P.S. No big deal, but our own Paige Kleckner is the Co-President and Membership director of the Iowa chapter). The Minnesota chapter...