Method to the Mayhem

Mayhem Studios is recognized for its logo design work. The Studio' are among the contributing artists, agencies and designers for inclusion in David E. Carter's, The Big Book of Logos 5. The Big Book of Logos 5, a collection of logo designs from around world. 12 logos from the Studio' are among the winning logo designs that will be featured in the book, now available in book stores.

Mayhem Studios clients include Downtown Entertainment, ET Products, Baca Sigala & Associates, Applied Dialing, All Sport, Sports Bar, Dermatologic Laser Institute, Calvin Lee Design and Southeast Student Film Festival are among the logos featured in the book.

Labels: Business, David E. Carter, Design, Logo Design, Marketing, Promotion, The Big Book of Logos 5

Posted by Calvin Lee at Sunday, April 06, 2008 | Permalink | Comments | links to this post

The Studios' works, Dermatologic Laser Institute Logo, Fagerholm & Jefferson Law Corporation Stationery Design and ET Products Stationery Design are among the winning entries featured in David E. Carter's, American Corporate Identity 2008, Now available in bookstores.

Several hundred creative design firms have work included in American Corporate Identity 2008, ranging from the well known to the up-and-coming. Many trend setting styles have first appeared in this series since its inception, making this book a must-have reference for every corporate identity designer’s bookshelf.

David E. Carter, best-selling editor/author in the history of graphic design books. Since 1972, he has produced more than 100 books; all David E. Carter graphics books are published by HarperCollins of New York City, with distribution in more than 120 countries around the world.

Labels: American Corporate Identity 2008, David E. Carter, Dermatologic Laser Institute, Fagerholm and Jefferson Law Corporation, Graphic Design, Marketing, Promotion

Posted by Calvin Lee at Sunday, January 13, 2008 | Permalink | Comments | links to this post

Mayhem Studios logo design for client Calvin Lee Design will be included in David E. Carters next book, Big Book of Design Ideas 3. The book will be released by HarperCollins in late 2007.

Big Book of Design Ideas 3 is an endless stream of fresh design ideas, readers can turn to this reference source containing numerous inspiring examples of fine graphic design for projects of all kinds. The book contains an assemblage of visual concepts from all over the world. Categories include designs for annual reports, books, calendars, catalogs, editorial layouts, exhibits, labels and tags, letterheads, menus, outdoor advertising, packaging, posters, promotion materials, shopping bags, T-shirts, and even more.

With over nine hundred examples culled from the work of leading professionals in every area of the graphic design field, this volume can become a brain-storming partner on a daily basis for professional and students designers alike, and also come to the aid of entrepreneurs, freelancers, restaurateurs, consultants, and anyone else who needs ideas for designing personalized printed materials.

About David E. Carter
David E. Carter is the best-selling editor/author in the history of graphic design books. Since 1972, he has produced more than 100 books; all David E. Carter graphics books are published by HarperCollins of New York City, with distribution in more than 120 countries around the world.

Labels: Big Book of Design Ideas 3, Calvin Lee Design, David E. Carter, Design Competition

Posted by Calvin Lee at Monday, October 29, 2007 | Permalink | Comments | links to this post

Mayhem Studios received a little mention in the May/June, west coast issue of Create Magazine, Scoops section. Regarding the Studios' works published in David E. Carter's, Creativity Annual Awards 36 and being featured in Kristen Fischer's new book, Creatively Self-Employed.

Labels: Buisness, Business of Design, Create Magazine, Creatively Self-Employed, Creativity Annual Awards, David E. Carter, Kristen Fischer, Maketing, Promotion

Posted by Calvin Lee at Sunday, May 20, 2007 | Permalink | Comments | links to this post

Mayhem Studios, award-winning design firm is recognized for its graphic design excellence. The Studios' works featured in David E. Carter's next book, Creativity Awards 36, released Summer of 2007 by Harper Collins.

Two of the Studios' works, Family Medical Clinic Banner and ET Product Stationery Design are among the winning entries featured in the Annual. This year’s quality was unprecedented, the Studios entries were chosen among the submissions from over 38 states and 29 countries.

The Creativity Awards competition honors outstanding work done each year by creative professionals in every discipline. Awards are based strictly on the quality of the submissions, not the size, nor reputation of the firm.

Labels: Award-Winning, Creativity Annual Awards, David E. Carter, Design, Graphic Design, Self-Promotion

Posted by Calvin Lee at Monday, January 22, 2007 | Permalink | Comments | links to this post

Mayhem Studios recognized for design excellence. The Studios' works will be featured in David E. Carter’s next book, Big Book of Layouts, which will be in book stores soon. The book will feature outstanding design layout works from around the world.

Mayhem Studios contributes to Logo Nation Article, Say NO!LOGO to Speculative Work

Mayhem Studios contributes to an article for Creative Latitude, Logo Notions written by Jeff Fisher, Say NO!LOGO to speculative “contests” and identity design requests. We were honored to be asked to contribute to an article concerning Speculative Work and Contests. How it negatively affects the creative community.

Jeff Fisher, the Engineer of Creative Identity for Jeff Fisher LogoMotives, is the author of "The Savvy Designer's Guide to Success: Ideas and tactics for a killer career. He can often be found preaching what he practices through speaking engagements at creative industry events around the country and writing for various design-related magazines and webzines.

Creative Latitude is a worldwide community that unites various creative disciplines for collective promotion, education and ethical business practice.

Mayhem Studios' recently completed projects

Recruitment brochure/flyer for Santa Monica College and the City of Santa Fe Springs. Mayhem Studios helped Santa Monica College and the City of Santa Fe Springs in developing the right message in their recruitment efforts. Which was a success, resulting in a great turn out.

Energy Contractors Product Sheet. Mayhem Studios helped Energy Contractors design a product sheet which is appealing and conveyed the proper selling points of their products, which helped to increase sales.

Clayton Real Estate brochure for Clayton Reality. Mayhem Studios created a dynamic promotional piece that set Clayton Reality apart from the rest of the Real Estate companies. Which has increased their clientele dramatically.

Labels: Big Book of Layouts, David E. Carter, Design, Design Competition, No Spec

Posted by Calvin Lee at Wednesday, August 30, 2006 | Permalink | Comments | links to this post

Mayhem Studios recognized for its graphic design work. The Studios' own stationery design along with four other logo designs will be featured in David E. Carter’s, American Corporate Identity 2007 Book, which will be in book stores later this year.

Mayhem Studios clients include Downtown Entertainment, Emtek Products, Inc., and the Southeast Student Film Festival. Which are among the winning logo designs that will be featured in the book.

American Corporate Identity 2007 shows the freshest, most inspiring corporate identity work from the best and the brightest design firms in the US over the past year. This reference covers seven categories of design including logos, letterhead, complete identity programs, corporate ID manuals, package design, environmental graphics and signage and corporate brochures.

Labels: American Corporate Identity, David E. Carter, Design, Design Competition

Posted by Calvin Lee at Saturday, April 01, 2006 | Permalink | Comments | links to this post

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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 | links to this post