Michael Patrick Partners Blog http://www.michaelpatrickpartners.com/blog Michael Patrick Partners Blog Wed, 22 May 2013 05:04:33 -0700 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Copyright 2013 Portland Buzz: Keep Portland Weird http://www.michaelpatrickpartners.com/blog/2013/05/22/portland-buzz-keep-portland-weird http://www.michaelpatrickpartners.com/blog/2013/05/22/portland-buzz-keep-portland-weird
I Heart PDX, by my friend Josh at O.Boy.Studios

Portland is full of weird and unique people, art, shops, and music. I find creative inspiration just walking around the various neighborhoods. Here are some of my favorite things and people that are working to keep Portland weird. Read More

]]> New Work: Dreams Happen Banners http://www.michaelpatrickpartners.com/blog/2013/05/14/new-work-dreams-happen-banners http://www.michaelpatrickpartners.com/blog/2013/05/14/new-work-dreams-happen-banners Rebuilding Together Peninsula Dreams Happen Banners

If you find yourself driving down El Camino Real, Sand Hill Road, or Alameda De Las Pulgas in Menlo Park, look up and you'll notice the new banner campaign we just designed for Rebuilding Together Peninsula (RTP). RTP's one-of-a-kind fundraising event known as, Dreams Happen has returned to Stanford Shopping Center Saturday June 1st. The event is hosted by Stanford Shopping Center and pairs local architects with builders to create unique, elaborately designed life-sized children’s playhouses. Playhouses are auctioned at the Dreams Happen Gala where guests enjoy a moonlight gala, supper and dance the night away under the stars. All proceeds benefit RTP's mission to rehabilitating the homes and community facilities of neighbors in need from Sunnyvale to Daly City. So stop by Stanford Shopping Center and don't forget to look up when you're driving in Menlo Park... but be sure to watch the road too! Read More

]]> New Work: 2012 CAI International Annual Report http://www.michaelpatrickpartners.com/blog/2013/05/08/new-work-2012-cai-international-annual-report http://www.michaelpatrickpartners.com/blog/2013/05/08/new-work-2012-cai-international-annual-report Check out the new annual report design we did for CAI International, one of the world's leading freight container companies. This was the fourth year we were asked to design their annual report. For 2012, they needed a report that would expand on the concept of growth from the previous year and highlight the potential growth for the future. Read More

]]> New Work: Rignite http://www.michaelpatrickpartners.com/blog/2013/05/03/new-work-rignite http://www.michaelpatrickpartners.com/blog/2013/05/03/new-work-rignite Rignite Logo

Introducing the first platform that enables customers to become truly social enterprises. With Rignite, customers can integrate social media inputs with email campaigns, customer registration activities, loyalty offers, coupon delivery, and other marketing activities. Michael Patrick Partners was responsible for connecting Rignite to the world by developing a brand personality that included a logo and website. Check them out at www.rignite.com.

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]]> Portland Buzz: Lizzie Thompson, Lucky Intern http://www.michaelpatrickpartners.com/blog/2013/04/24/portland-buzz-lizzie-thompson-lucky-intern http://www.michaelpatrickpartners.com/blog/2013/04/24/portland-buzz-lizzie-thompson-lucky-intern Meet Lizzie. She's our new intern in the Portland office. Lizzie is a student at Portland State University studying Graphic Design. Her love for design began in 2nd grade when she won a contest for her model of a new mode of transportation that works on land, water, and air. Read More

]]> Portland Buzz: John Davis, Digital Producer http://www.michaelpatrickpartners.com/blog/2013/04/19/portland-buzz-john-davis-digital-producer http://www.michaelpatrickpartners.com/blog/2013/04/19/portland-buzz-john-davis-digital-producer Meet John. He’s our new digital producer in the Portland office. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and has lived in every state along the West Coast. He studied Philosophy, Ethics, Humanities, and Project Management at Portland Bible College. Read More

]]> New Work: Xercise Lab, Xtreme Clean http://www.michaelpatrickpartners.com/blog/2013/04/12/new-work-xercise-lab-xtreme-clean- http://www.michaelpatrickpartners.com/blog/2013/04/12/new-work-xercise-lab-xtreme-clean- Recently Xercise Lab launched its own line of face, body, and hair products called Xtreme Clean. The line includes Refresh, Unlathered, Wash, Scrub, and Kid's Wash. Read More

]]> Menlo Park Buzz: Goodbye Palo Alto. Hello Menlo Park! http://www.michaelpatrickpartners.com/blog/2013/04/02/menlo-park-buzz-goodbye-palo-alto-hello-menlo-park http://www.michaelpatrickpartners.com/blog/2013/04/02/menlo-park-buzz-goodbye-palo-alto-hello-menlo-park
No joke - we've moved!

Last Friday was our last day of residence in Palo Alto. We moved our Northern California office to Menlo Park, home of Facebook and now the Michael Patrick Partners new world headquarters.

We've got a few small things left to do at our new spot but we're up and running. Stop by anytime, or send flowers and gifts to: 205 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Read More

]]> Weekly Inspiration: Dieter Rams - 10 Principles for Good Design http://www.michaelpatrickpartners.com/blog/2013/02/14/weekly-inspiration-dieter-rams-10-principles-for-good-design http://www.michaelpatrickpartners.com/blog/2013/02/14/weekly-inspiration-dieter-rams-10-principles-for-good-design Dieter Rams is one of my design heroes. His “10 Commandments” sums up what design must be. If I can get at least half of his design principles I would be thrilled. I hope he will inspire you too. Read More

]]> Just for Fun: Changing the Game http://www.michaelpatrickpartners.com/blog/2013/02/07/just-for-fun-changing-the-game http://www.michaelpatrickpartners.com/blog/2013/02/07/just-for-fun-changing-the-game Monopoly's original pieces

After 78 years since its debut, Monopoly has decided it was time to make a change. Hasbro, the makers of the classic board game, used Monopoly's Facebook fan page and asked fans to vote for their favorite piece. After a month, the piece with the least votes was eliminated. Read More

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