YOU MAY READ MY WEBSITE as a desperate plea for approval.

I mean, after all, I have stuff like how I graduated from Portland State University

with a B.S. in graphic design while making the Dean’s List (in the good way),

have a shelf crammed with Envision, Addy and Drake awards (most of

which I did not buy on eBay), and have worked for great ad agencies like

RalstonGroup and TBD Advertising. But to think that it's all an appeal

for acceptance is ridiculous. It’s obviously a plea for money.

 

04.10.05 Ideasmith wins Silver ADDYs

Bend-based design firm, Ideasmith, was awarded two silver awards from the Northwest ADDY awards, an event honoring the best advertising work in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska.

Ideasmith received Silver Awards for the following work:

  • Newspaper: Campaign, Black & White: “Adventures in Capitalism,” Warm Springs Ventures

  • Direct Marketing: Consumer Campaign, Flat: “Old Realtor’s Almanac,” Kris Rees

03.09.04 Ideasmith wins big at Drake Awards

Bend-based design firm, Ideasmith, recently took home six awards from the 2004 Drake Awards, a regional event honoring the best advertising work in Central Oregon.

Ideasmith received Awards of Merit for the following work:

  • Elements of Advertising: Logo, Georell Bracelin

  • Newspaper: Fractional page, Black & White:
    “Anthony’s     Bakery,” Warm Springs Ventures

  • Newspaper: Campaign, Black & White: “Adventures in Capitalism,” Warm Springs Ventures

  • Direct Marketing: Consumer Campaign, Flat: “Old Realtor’s Almanac,” Kris Rees

  • Direct Marketing: Consumer Brochure: “Sage Brochure,” Sage Builders

Ideasmith also received an Award of Excellence in the Wipe Out category (work never produced) for a logo created for Peterkin & Associates.

A notable favorite at the Drake Awards each year, Lisa Smith of Ideasmith is known for creative advertising solutions produced for a host of clients not only in the Central Oregon area, but on a regional basis as well. Ideasmith also received the Best of Show Award for work submitted in 2000.

The Drake Awards, an annual event, received over 342 entries this year, a record submission for this growing recognition ceremony.

05.01.03 Sage Builders

Ideasmith recently completed a suite of sweet projects for Sage Builders, LLC, including a new ID and stationery, brochure, flyer and website. Copy by Cam Davis, web implementation by Wordhouse Creative. Check out the site at www.sagebuildersllc.com.

03.15.03 Warm Springs Ventures

Warm Springs Ventures has retained Ideasmith to develop an ad campaign promoting their venture capital availability. The ads ran in Cascade Business News and the Bend Chamber of Commerce Newsletter.