Designarchy

Designarchy is passionate about sustainable graphic design solutions that are beautiful, affordable and have low impact on the environment.

http://www.designarchy.com Designarchy moved to Des Moines, Iowa from Berkeley, California in September of 2008. We were the first certified-green graphic design business in Berkeley (awarded by the Bay Area’s Alameda County), and we have been certified green by the national sustainable network of businesses called Green America (formerly Co-op America) since 2006. Designarchy is also certified by

Green-e, the nation’s leading voluntary renewable certification program, for our use of green tags to offset 100% of our electric consumption. Through our passions for animal welfare, environmental issues and design, our portfolio ranges from the simplest to the complex. We have 17 years of experience, yet we are young and vibrant in our approach to graphic design solutions that mind the life cycle of a project, rather than the end result. We understand the consequences of what we create and take steps to lighten our footprint. We know that specifying vegetable inks and recycled paper is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to practicing and advocating sustainable graphic design. Many of our clients are also our allies in raising awareness and finding cost-effective solutions that meet our needs without compromising our planet’s future. Areas of Expertise:
Designarchy offers expertise in creating and/or maintaining your company's branding. Services offered include, among others: logos, brochures, catalogs, identity development, collateral, posters, books, cds, newsletters, banners, packaging, promotional materials, ads, label design, magazines, flyers, signage, and tradeshows.

08/05/2015

07/24/2013

Hiya, folks! Check out my new label design for a handcrafted soap.

06/06/2013

So, it appears designarchy's email account has been hacked. Sorry if you received any weird emails.

10/19/2012

Designarchy is honored to be one of the nine eco-friendly design studios featured in GD USA Magazine! Check it out!
http://www.gdusa.com/issue_2012/october/green_people.php

Sustainability continues to exert a powerful impact in design decisions. A vast majority of designers say that sustainability is an important factor in their design assignments and solutions. In our June 2012 Print Design survey, nearly eight-in-ten GDUSA readers specify eco-friendly papers...

09/14/2012

Hi, everyone! It's been millions of years since our last post but check out this pretty poster created for Willowsong Midwifery Care. The event is coming up, be sure to go!

05/22/2012

Hey, everyone: Reminder that I'll be speaking tomorrow at the West Des Moines library. This event is FREE! Bring your lunch and come learn about sustainable graphic design! Yes, it's FREE but please RSVP for a head count if possible. Wait, did I mention this event is FREE? I did, didn't I? See you then!

05/09/2012

Very excited to be certified as a Re-nourish Greener Studio! If you're a designer, you will find incredible resources to implement sustainable practices in your work.

Designarchy provides graphic design services that are affordable and have low impact on the environment.

04/09/2012

Hey everyone: change of plans! AIGA Iowa invited Designarchy to speak about sustainability on Wed May 23rd! Bat place: West Des Moines library classroom. Bat time: noon.

03/14/2012

Designarchy got invited to speak about self-branding at an AIGA Iowa luncheon on July 12! That is so exciting I already have butterflies in my tummy...

02/29/2012

Happy Leap Day! We're launching the first phase of The Greater Equator Inc. website TODAY! The site features a cornucopia of sustainable, recycled/upcycled, eco-friendly, organic and artisan high quality products. Use coupon TANIA10 for 10% off your first purchase!

02/13/2012

E-blasts revamped for an awesome animal-free, eco-friendly (and super stylish) shoe manufacturer. Here are the before and after pics. An inexpensive way to get in touch with your new and existing customers while looking hella good!

01/19/2012

Sometimes an existing Brand needs a facelift not a total overhaul. That's what Designarchy created for Thankful Harvest. They go to many tradeshows per year, so it is important to showcase the farm, the animals and their uniqueness in a more concise and organized manner than previously.

11/21/2011

We're seeking green, eco-friendly vendors for our partner project The Greater Equator - if you know someone who'd like to list their products in our premium marketplace, please have them apply: http://tinyurl.com/tgeseller

11/02/2011

Just finished a brochure about this serious fungal disease that is attacking bats. Bats are essential for a healthy ecosystem: they eat mostly insects (cutting the need for more pesticides) and also help with crop fertilization. This project was a collaboration between Iowa's Dept. of Natural Resources, Iowa State University Extension and Natural Resource Ecology and Management.

10/18/2011

Did anyone say par-tay?? Freshly made: Fundraising event poster using COSC's current Evergreen logo. (Btw: It's happening on Wed, 11/2 in downtown Des Moines— should be really fun with live music!)

10/14/2011

New work.

08/31/2011

AWESOME article on crappy web typography.

It probably started with HTML, and then Yahoo, of course. But eBay escalated the hatred and Google and Facebook have institutionalized it. To have lame typography, to avoid opportunities to speak not just with what you say, but how the...

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