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Michael Patrick Partners’ Work to Be Included in Two 20 of the Firm’s Designs Will Appear in New Graphic Design Reference Books PALO ALTO, CA, September 30, 2005 Michael Patrick Partners (MPP) of Palo Alto, CA, and Portland, OR, has had 20 of its recent design assignments selected to appear in two soon-to-be-released David E. Carter design publications—Creativity 35 and The Big Book of Business Cards. These new accomplishments, along with other awards received during recent months, now push the firm’s combined design award total close to 400. Since 1971 the Creativity annual has been a showcase for outstanding work in advertising and graphic design. The thirty-fifth Creativity annual will be 400 pages, hard cover, in full color. The book will be distributed in more than 100 countries—work from all over the United States and from countries around the world will be included. Nine MPP assignments were selected for Creativity 35—five collateral assignments, two identity systems, and two annual reports. The clients included Dehen Jackets, Pacific Sunwear of California, Plumtree Software, Stanford University School of Medicine, Umpqua Holdings, and Michael Patrick Partners. The Big Book of Business Cards is planned as the largest book ever produced on the topic and will include designs from around the world. A total of 11 business systems designed by MPP will be featured. The client work includes @POS, BlueArc, Convera, Financialprinter, Icarian, Martinelli Studios, Menlo Builders, Michele Maidens Design, Pacific Art League, Sand Hill Advisors, and WealthCycle—each design was part of a new identity program developed by the firm. Dan O’Brien, Michael Patrick Partners’ co-founder, said, “It’s really a treat when our work is selected for one of David’s books. Our staff looks to his books for inspiration when they begin preliminary design exploration. I encourage them to do their homework and to think of David’s books as reference material. And I’ll never get over the joy of thumbing through a Carter publication and seeing one of our designs.” The Big Book of Business Cards, due to be released in the fall of 2005, and Creativity 35, to be released in the summer of 2006, can be purchased at Amazon.com and selected major retail outlets—or contact info@creativity.net for more information. About Michael Patrick Partners Michael Patrick Partners is a nationally recognized design and brand development firm with offices in Palo Alto, CA, and Portland, OR. Its staff has earned the trust and the respect of a wide range of companies and focuses particularly on three core design disciplines: annual reports, brand identity programs, and collateral; they also have extensive experience launching new companies and new brands. Since the firm’s inception, it has received nearly 400 awards of excellence in the nation’s most prestigious design competitions. Michael Patrick Partners is described further on the Web at michaelpatrickpartners.com. 532 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 01962 SW Military Road, Portland, OR 97219 About David E. Carter Publications David E. Carter has produced more books on logo design and corporate identity than anyone in the world. His one-hundredth book was published late in 2003. Carter’s books are sold in more than 180 countries. Anywhere that graphic designers and advertising people are found, Carter’s books are there, showcasing outstanding work in logo design, graphics, advertising, and related topics. Press Contact Duane “Doo” Maidens Company and product names mentioned may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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