Staying informed about current design trends is one of the responsibilities of a good designer. Unfortunately, for me, that usually means silently scouring the internet alone in my office. Imagine my excitement when our recent paper sample presentation turned out …
You may remember my first encounter with Sappi’s The Standard 5. I was instantly smitten by the careful exploration of special effects, custom finishes, and innovative techniques. I longed for the day when I could cradle those spiral-bound pages, …
There are a lot of devoted pet parents here at Zoltun, and we go to great lengths to ensure that our furry companions are lovingly cared for. Some animals are more well-maintained than others, though, and Pugsley Wolowiec definitely falls …
Ah, the summer internship. It’s where young designers get a chance to ply their craft, meet quick-turn deadlines, work within branding guidelines, and specify Pantone colors. They also get to tackle the unsavory office jobs that no one else wants …
At Zoltun, we feel a close connection to our historic neighbor, the South Side Market House. Maybe it’s because our two buildings used to actually be connected by way of an underground tunnel. The Zoltun building once served as the …
Each year, the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals presents the Hermes Creative Awards to projects that excel in concept, writing, and design. Zoltun received six Hermes awards for our work in 2011. Keep scrolling for an in-depth look at …
When I first spotted this van ahead of me at a traffic light, I thought my groggy morning brain hadn’t yet caught up with my eyes. But this was no case of the Mondays! Seeing those flagrant spelling errors made …
At Zoltun, some of our biggest ideas begin as a few little squiggles on a page. I love technology for executing precise designs, but nothing beats good old-fashioned pencil and paper for getting concepts out of my brain and into …
Zoltun has been a proud sponsor of the Make-A-Wish Grapevine wine-tasting event for the past five years. I always look forward to creating the invitations for this festive gathering. This year, Stephanie Pugliese, Manager of Special Events at Make-A-Wish, wanted …
Paper show day is definitely my favorite day to be a designer. I get to rub elbows with my favorite art celebrities, stuff my bag with paper swag, and finish it all off with snacks and tea! French Paper usually …
