CADILLAC
Product Design & Development
One of the most exciting aspects of promotional product development is the opportunity to dig deep and learn more. We were tasked with creating collections that told the story of 120 years of engineering and design for Cadillac enthusiasts of all ages. Cadillac has contributed much to the development of the auto industry over the years. With the turn of a key or push of a button, starting a car today is taken for granted. Before the electric starter, it took a hand crank, muscle, and a lot of hope to start driving! But a century ago, the 1912 Cadillac Touring Edition debuted an electric starter, establishing Cadillac’s reputation for innovation.
Fun Fact: Cadillac’s original crest was inspired by the coat of arms of Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, founder of Detroit.
(The six ducks are not ducks at all, they’re baby swans - merlettes. Cadillac’s logos have changed over the years,
and it's cool that the new all-electric Lyric pays tribute to the original 1902 merlettes on its interior door panels.)
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Here's a few examples of design for Cadillac's 120th Anniversary assortment:
LAMB FARM
Product Design & Development
Colleen Lamb was born in The Palouse, an agricultural region of eastern Washington State and taught ‘Family and Consumer Science’ for 20 years in the Seattle metropolitan area. She missed the feel of dirt beneath her feet. Colleen left the big city and made ‘the beginning of a farm’ alongside the banks of the Dungeness River which grew to include more than 40 acres of USDA certified organic fruits and vegetables.
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Colleen had a dream of adding to her artisanal sauces and spreads, shortbread and biscotti, a line of Made in the USA household items. Our collaboration included creating her logo, brand and packaging; sourcing from scratch her tea kettle and caddies; developing organic textiles, apparel, and complimentary restaurant quality ceramic glass and dishware.
