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Here are a few treats from Halloweens past. These vintage Hallmark cards feature delightful illustrations and beautiful hand lettering to lighten up this spooky holiday. Check out a few more cards after the jump. Read more

The Portland office was invited to attend the Willamette Week’s Best of Portland party. Many of Portland’s finest were in attendance to enjoy some of the best eats and treats that the city has to offer. Check out a few event photos after the jump.
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Michael Patrick Partners has joined Instagram. Our username is michaelpatrickpartners. Pretty simple, right? Check out some of our photos below to get a sample of what you’ll see.
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On a recent outing, the Portland office tracked down a can of Churchkey beer. From the 1930s through the 1970s all canned beer came in flat-top cans. Opening the beer required a can-opener, which was commonly referred to as “Church Key” back in the day. (See what they did there?) In the 1960s the now standard pop-tab can was introduced to the marketplace, allowing the consumer to open their beverage with their finger tips instead of relying on a tool.

So you may be asking “Why would Churchkey bother resurrecting a dated low-tech method of canning?” Well Churchkey is not just selling a beer, they are selling you an experience, and they are doing a fine job of it.
From the low key coloring of the can to the finely crafted hand-lettered style logo, Churchkey is giving you a chance to step back in time, and enjoy a beer like your grandparents may have after a hard day’s work. Check out some of the nifty details on the can.

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the Portland office designers went over to 52 ltd for the Portland State University Fresh! Senior Portfolio Review. We sat down with several of the graphic design graduates to critique their work.

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To commemorate their 100th anniversary, Paramount Pictures commissioned Gallery1988 to design a poster featuring some of their most memorable films. 100 icons were crafted, each showcasing a different film. See the full-size poster here. How many movies can you name?

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