As summer came to a close this week, Spoolia was proud to celebrate with the Washington Youth Garden the seasons end and a fresh new branding identity for the garden. The Second Annual Strolling Supper proved to be a great event to show off the new flexible identity system and allow donors and supporters to sample goodies made from fresh produce grown on site in the garden.
We are on the look out for a talented and motivated Graphic Designer to join Spoolia. Please read the description below and send your info to info@spoolia.com if you are interested and think your skill set fits the bill:
Position Description:
Spoolia Design, an award winning studio based in Washington DC, is looking for a talented and creative problem solver who is excited about design and who is a great storyteller. This is a great opportunity for a designer who wants to learn the business of a small, growing studio and get involved in a variety of creative projects at every level. We need someone who can communicate and execute.
This key role requires a talented, attentive and communicative candidate interested in creating dynamic, trendsetting work.
Design and cooking are arts that requires a lot of skill and attention to detail, which may be why Spoolia enjoys them both! When we heard that The Emporiyum was going to be a foodie event in Baltimore and that our client, And More, was producing it, we hurried to buy tickets. And More has a reputation for producing stunning events and we were not disappointed.
All of the recent rainy DC weather may not make for the best weekend playdates, but it luckily didn’t put a damper on the Mt. Pleasant House & Garden Tour. Thanks to the Mandy & David Team for letting us know about the tour that also supports the Bancroft E.S community. As Spoolia frolicked from house to house we came across gorgeous artwork, great patterns and especially admired some of District Design‘s sophisticated kitchens. Design inspiration is easy to find in Mt. Pleasant’s grand homes. Scroll to see some of our favorite finds!
With parts of the federal government closed for the shut down, DC’s usual go-to spots for art are out of commission. Luckily, there are still plenty of great artists exhibiting at local, privately-owned galleries AND participating in today’s First Friday. From 6–8 p.m., many Dupont galleries, not just the Hillyer, will be open so people can mingle and still get their fill of modern art, American art, portraits and more.
While Spoolia may be biased since we’ve worked with Micheline Klagsbrun, we highly recommend that you visit Studio Gallery (2108 R Street NW) and check out her work. WildFlowers, Micheline’s latest exhibition, is full of bright, punchy colors that will wistfully remind you of summer. So free up your night for some art therapy to help you survive the shut down!
If you follow Spoolia on Facebook or Twitter, you know we are at Mashable and the United Nation Foundation’s Social Good Summit, a three day event bringing people from around the world together to talk about how technology, creativity, and innovation shape the way we make the world a better place.
Changing the world means revolution. It means taking the power in your own hands. It means unapologetically moving things forward. Or does it? This year’s Social Good Summit is imploring a different technique: listening. Something that has always been a big part of our mission and process.
World leaders take the stage as Keynote Listeners. People like the Rockefeller Foundation President Judith Rodin, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim, and ONE.org President and CEO Michael Elliot are not responsible for presenting their vision, but instead in summarizing and presenting what they’ve heard online and in person at the Summit.
Having leaders actively listen not only gives us a chance to hear more personality and fewer stale talking points, it also reminds us that listening should always be on the forefront of any problem.
Want to try? Listen (and watch live streaming) at http://new.livestream.com/
Summer time is nearing its end and with it goes the coveted act of eating outdoors and barbecue season. To celebrate the joys of the season W. Millar & Co. Catering, one of our favorite clients, has a tasty BBQ menu available for you to share at your block party, pool party or family reunion.
D.C. might be slowing down from the sequestration, but Spoolia is just as busy as ever! Here’s a roundup of what we’ve been up to.
Weekends are perfect for relaxing activities like shopping, eating out and picking up a one of a kind creation. On Sunday, April 21, you can do all of these activities at Union Market. Besides the usual vendors, Spoolia will be selling some of our handmade products at the Eco Art + Design Depot, a pop-up shop hosted by Benevolent Media.
Last weekend, Spoolia visited the University of Maryland to conduct portfolio reviews for the UMD AIGA group. It may have been a while since two of our designers were running across McKeldin Mall to get to classes, but luckily we didn’t have any trouble finding our way to Stamp for the event.