Localicious!

We've been working with the Vermont Fresh Network for a few years now, on various projects from their annual dining guide, advertising design and, recently, a unique project that started as a gift and is now being shared with all Network fans. We coined a phrase that we felt described the mission in a fun and memorable way - "Localicious!" Set with a punchy, scripty typeface, it works great on a t-shirt. Put one on and all can see how you support Vermont's local farms and the restaurants who do, too.

There are many events where you can not only support their mission, but enjoy incredibly delicious means prepared by talented local chefs. Up and coming is the Annual Forum on Sunday August 9. We are proud sponsors and wouldn't miss this night for anything (except maybe vacation, sorry Jen). Hope to see you there and make sure you ask for the new beautiful Dining Guide!

Bleu Sky helps ‘Simplify’ graphics for iPhone app

Our new client, Harmony At Last, launched their first iPhone application called Simplify and tapped Bleu Sky to develop the graphics. This app helps people free themselves from being overworked, overburdened, and overtired and find energy, enthusiasm, and ease instead. Simplify can be found on the Apple iTunes store, in the lifestyle section, for only 99¢. The application has two main features. The first is inspiration and motivation in the areas of: productivity, time management, work/life balance, space organizing, success principles, and simplifying life. The second is the ability to define your own personal “simplify” goals and track your progress.

Here at Bleu Sky Creative we strive to help our clients connect with their customers by creating engaging and meaningful graphics. So we asked ourselves, 'How do you make a mark that illustrates simplicity without becoming cryptic?' We explored the concept of showing a convergence of elements towards a central single white dot, clean and focused. The cool color palette accentuates calm, the heart of this application."

Coaster project featured in ‘Big Book of Self Promotion’

Bleu Sky is pleased to be featured in The Big Book of Self Promotion, a showcase of "the freshest most inventive designs used to grab customers' attention." The book, published by HarperCollins Publishers, features hundreds of examples of uniquely crafted promotions and is distributed in over 20 countries. 

This is the second acknowledgement for our coaster project, a holiday greeting we sent out to clients and friends in early 2007. We're considering a reprint since supplies are now low. If interested in your own set of fabulously designed coasters, please let us know!

Celebrating 5 years!

How do you mark a fifth anniversary? Wood! Give it, burn it, build....we're not sure. New office paneling? Plant some seedlings? It makes us ponder. Where have these traditions gone with digital greeting and gift cards? Where's the significance of the material and it's relationship to passage of time? Is it relevant anymore? 

Well, we're just gonna celebrate and "knot" get too heady about it. And, we would like to thank all of our clients who've entrusted us with the honorable and humble task of crafting their visual brands and reaching their communication goals. We couldn't get this far without you! Cheers!

We’re Moving!

And free cones to celebrate. We are leaving our fishbowl and going just down the hall to Suite 2B, how appropriate! So when you come to visit, take the entrance at the side of the front awning, right next to Sakura, and we're on the 2nd floor, right in front of the elevator. We're still close enough to Ben & Jerry's for that pre- or post-meeting snack. IN FACT, our first 5 visitors to our new space get a FREE ice cream coupon! Think we're kidding? Stop by for a visit! (but give us some time to get tidy, we’re officially moving June 30th) // www.bskycreative.com

Bleu Sky Principal Participates in VBSR Conference

Michelle Hobbs recently participated in a panel discussion at the Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) on annual Spring Conference on May 14. The workshop, titled "Exploring the Rewards and Challenges of Running an Early Stage Socially Responsible Business,” featured a lively discussion on how small business owners take up the challenge of building business models that incorporate socially responsible principals. Michelle was honored to take part in the conference, having been a member of VBSR since 2004. We will be offering more on design and sustainability…stay tuned.  www.bskycreative.com

Bleu Sky Creative nationally recognized in 2008 Aster Awards Program for excellence in medical marketing

Honored for advertising excellence in the 2008 Aster Awards, Bleu Sky Creative received a Silver recognition in this year's competition for their design of the Fletcher Allen Health Care 2007 Annual Report.

The Aster Awards, one of the largest competitions of its kind, is hosted by Marketing Healthcare Today and Creative Images, Inc. This elite national program recognizes outstanding healthcare professionals for excellence in their advertising/marketing efforts.

The 2008 Aster Awards consisted of approximately 3,000 entries from across America. Participant's entries competed against similar-sized organizations in their category. Judging criteria includes creativity, layout and design, functionality, message effectiveness, production quality and overall appeal.

"Bleu Sky Creative is among the top in the nation for healthcare advertising expertise…specifically scoring in the top 12 percent. It was an honor to have Bleu Sky Creative participate in the 2008 Aster Awards.” said Melinda R. Lucas, Aster Awards Program Coordinator. “They exceeded the judges’ expectations.”

Entries in the Aster Awards were judged by a diverse panel of healthcare marketing experts. All winners are posted on the Aster Awards web site, as well as published in Marketing Healthcare Today, a national healthcare marketing magazine. // www.bskycreative.com