Three years after I met Jess we were engaged. She is the most incredible person in the world. I'm so lucky I found her.

We were married on September 2nd, 2011. We poured our heart and souls into the wedding and the design of the pieces that came with. Letterpressed invitations, gocco save the dates, hand-made ties, wedding website, monogram stamp, and screenprinted table runners were some of the pieces we created.

The wedding was featured on 100 Layer Cake. View the post (and more pictures) here.

Developer: Bobby Marko
Wedding Photographer: Matt Lien
Invites printed by Studio on Fire

Crown Maple is a high-end line of Maple Syrup out of Dutchess Country, New York. The syrup is harvested from a farm of organic maples using state-of-the-art processing techniques.

At Studio MPLS we were charged with creating an identity for the company as well as concept packaging. This project was featured in Communication Arts' Design Annual.

Creative Director: Dan Olson
Designer: Allison Newhouse
Photos: Tom Matre

Santeen is a line of seriously powerful cleaning supplies. Inspired by classic 1950's package design, the new brand language conveys a sense of strength, pragmatism and work ethic with a no-nonsense yet modern graphic look and feel.

The primary packaging also features a proprietary design that allows the product to be shelved and sold without the use of safety
bags—making the product more recognizable, convenient and affordable.

Designed at: Studio MPLS
Creative Director: Dan Olson

Aurora Borealis is a restaurant in northern Wisconsin featuring local ingredients and a seasonal menu. Their food celebrates the simple joy of local flavors and shares new ways to experience them.

Basin pioneered the category of handmade, natural, and indulgent bath and beauty products. After a more than a decade of sustained success at upscale shopping malls and at Disneyland and DisneyWorld, Basin needed a brand refresh before opening its first retail outlet in Las Vegas.

Suggestive of natural elements, the new language included a fresh color palette, updated Basin logo, typography, architectural applications such as wall coverings, fixtures and display design and iconic elements of the retail environment.

Designed at Studio MPLS
Creative Director: Dan Olson
Designer: Allison Newhouse
Designer: Jenney Stevens
Photography: Tom Matre