by Rachel Abel | Jul 16, 2017 | Beer, Design, Event, Portfolio
It’s no secret that we have a passion for craft beer. We are fortunate as a studio to have the opportunity to develop brands for many local breweries. And, in 2015, we were approached to take over the organization of Des Moines Beer Week (DSMBW). Since then, our... 
by Rachel Abel | Jun 6, 2017 | Design, Team
We are heading into summer with our newest addition to the team, Megan Anderson! She is a designer, recently graduated from Iowa State University. Get to know Megan by checking out our quick interview below! Q: Where were you born? A: Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Q: How would... 
by Rachel Abel | Jan 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
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... 
by Rachel Abel | Jun 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Summer is just around the corner and things are changing at the Empire once again. We are saying farewell to our amazing spring Interns: Chandler Johannsen left in early May for a three month trip to Europe before her senior year at Iowa State University. Lu Lawrence... 
by Rachel Abel | Oct 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
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...