Some Things Just Go Together

This is the only time of year you can get away with combining a drinking game and a children's game under the guise of good times. So have a Happy Holiday and cheers.

Consciously Social

AllFacebook.com recognized AND 1's Facebook page as one of the most explosive pages on the social network this week. All Facebook may consider itself the unofficial Facebook resource, but we consider it officially awesome for appreciating our hard work.

That's a Wrap!

Frank helped Friends of Trees take their message on the road with a custom car wrap. Now they can Plant it Portland, Plant it Vancouver, and Plant it everywhere in-between.

Philosophically Faster

When a technology goes beyond materials it becomes something more. The ME8 Sovereign Mid features And1's L2G (Low to the Ground) Philosophy. When you reduce the distance between your foot and the floor, you can react quicker, cut faster, and let instincts takes over.

Train like a Baller

We upped our game to show the training side of the And1 Downtime. Kamp Grizzly killed the graphics while UFC Fighter Nate “Rock” Quarry showed Lamar, our baller, how quick feet go beyond the court.

Goodness, Wellness, and Flying Cats

Frank teamed up with our local friends Flying Cat Coffee Co. and Sol Pops to spread love and wellness at the hippest hangout this side of the river. We created a fun door hanger that lets local neighbors go on in and enjoy 2 for 1 Organic Drip Coffee and Sol Pops organic fruit popsicles. The Flying Cat is the only place in SE you can pick up a Sol Pop. We always knew this cat was cool.

Strength in Numbers

Coming up with an idea is just the beginning. Moving forward requires a strong team that offers support through the entire process. The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition is a non-profit association that helps women involved in outdoor industries become successful through networking, mentoring, and educational programs.

Frank Creative’s founder, Sue Parker, was asked to be part of a dynamic group of panelists that discussed making business decisions and upward management at a recent OIWC event.

The panel brought real-world insights to the social and environmental issues that local women will face in the outdoor industry. The discussions ranged from individual accountability effecting group success to creating a better work environment through positive actions.

To learn more about the OIWC check out www.oiwc.org.

Masala NW

By blending the natural ingredients of Oregon, Masala NW brings a unique take to traditional Indian cooking. Our new website weaves the visual aesthetics of the two cultures into an expression of Masala itself – a blend of the culture and cuisine.


In India, elephants symbolize power, patience, wisdom, success, prosperity, and benevolence. To the Northwest, salmon symbolize wisdom, growth, power, and venerability. Together they create a new creature native to the Northwest, the Salephant. Check it out at www.masalanw.com!

Friends of Trees Gets Friendlier

With the neighborhood planting season right around the corner, Friends of Trees was looking for a fresh, new way to talk about trees. So we brought the fun. We engaged local illustrator Amy Ruppel to create some great art for our campaign. She’s one of a handful of local artists gaining national recognition and putting Portland on the map. Now she’s using her friendly characters to put smiles on trees.

Yard Sign (front and back)

Door Hanger (front and back)

So come on, Plant it Portland! Let’s all discover the good things that grow on trees!

Be Lo-Qi

Frank teamed up with Kamp Grizzly to create this 45-second spot for And1's new off-court collection.

And1's Steve Blake is a Laker

That's right, our athlete literally changes the look of an entire franchise. Let's see you do that LeBron.

AND1.COM Gets a New Grill

Frank Creative gave And1.com a face lift and a new platform to add and display its products online. Dynamic homepage CTAs suck you in while sleek product pages make you drool. It's just another step towards awesomeness for the re-emerging shoe brand.

SLP Service becomes The Hello Foundation

SLP Service needed a fresh website to stand out among its competition. We threw in a new name and a story to go along with it. Now The Hello Foundation's website is more than a resource. It's an introduction to the world.

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A fully editable CMS allows the folks at The Hello Foundation to add new content daily. There's no limit to the good they can do now. Check 'em out.

Girls Inc.

Frank donated it's time to Girls Inc.'s Power of the Purse charity auction event. We created the event program and helped out with powerpoint presentation in both copy writing and design.

Affinity Property Management

A few spreads from a brochure for Affinity Property Management group. One of my favorite layout projects to work on.

IF Look Book

A menu of custom bikes for Independent Fabrication!

Allykats Cosmetics

Re-brand and packaging design for AllyKats cosmetics (cosmetic products for tweens). More products coming soon!

Tai Chi Tribute Box & Packaging

The Tai Chi Tribute honors the ten-year anniversary of the original Tai Chi Mid and the Chen-style Tai Chi martial art form that inspired the shoe. With only 212 pairs produced, the packaging had to be both elegant enough to symbolize its limited status, and strong enough to reinforce its place as performance footwear.

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The Box includes a white outer sleeve die cut pattern that reveals a black inner drawer embossed with white foil accents and UV gloss pattern for added depth and interest. The white/black contrast corresponds with the shoe's similar yin/yang duality. Materials of the shoe are also mimicked by the satin finish of the outer sleeve as it contrasts with the shine of the gloss.

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Each of the 212 individual shoeboxes contain an original hand-drawn authenticity card of an individual Chen-style Tai Chi movement, signed by the artist. Each card is ghost pressed for added texture and tactile interaction and sealed by wax in its own envelope.

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The hand-drawn illustrations were also printed onto the shoe insoles to add another layer of interest.

PLAY ON - And1's Advance Mid

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Print Ad running in April's SLAM Magazine. Also, check out the Advance Mid at Foot Locked Unlocked.

Happy Birthday Rhinoceros!!!!

Rhino emerges from the darkness to consume his bday treat...


(doggy safe) cupcake for the birthday boy!


He's a bit of a piggy.

Rhino, Frank's #1 troublemaker, turns 1 today. People say when he hits 3 years old - he'll calm down. Only another 2 to go. To make up for all his "mistakes" Rhino bought his co-workers (and himself) some delicious miniature cupcakes from cupcake jones.

Tai Chi Launch Kit

Tai Chi Launch Kit - closed


Wrapping which housed cards explaining the Launch of the Tai Chi


Custom cut foam to hold the giveaways for each store's employees


Poster that was inside Launch Kit