New at Lanfordesign Previous Holiday Greetings December 2007 I would like to thank all of the clients, writers, researchers, printers, fabricators and friends who have made 2007 a terrific year for Lanfordesign. Best wishes and warm regards to all for the year ahead. Historic and Controversial January 2008 The Ariel Rios Federal Building, a central feature of the Federal Triangle in Washington, DC, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and houses 22 Works Progress Administration murals. Lanfordesign has been appointed by the General Services Administration (GSA) to design an interpretive panel system for the murals. Six of the murals are controversial for the manner in which they portray American Indians. This assignment is part of a 
multi-year contract that Lanfordesign has with GSA’s Center for Design Excellence and the Arts. Omnibus in AIGA 50 March 2008 Omnibus 2: Dickens in Washington was selected for inclusion in the AIGA 50, a biennial juried exhibition held by the Washington DC chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts, which selects 50 examples of the strongest design from the past two years in the Washington metropolitan area. Each entry is judged on its strength 
in conception and execution. The final 50 were selected from over 
500 submissions. Omnibus is an occasional series on subjects that I find interesting, amusing or thought-provoking, and is given to the clients and friends of Lanfordesign. New Work: The Landscape 
of the Waterpocket Fold May 2008 I recently completed a book design for the National Park Service. 
It is a 350-page ethnographic monograph on American Indians and their long relationship with the landscape of southeast Utah. New Work: APGA Presentation June 2008 I’ve just finished a multimedia presentation for the annual conference of the American Public Gardens Association (APGA) in Pasadena, California. The 10-minute presentation incorporates videos and music, and delivers an inspirational summary of APGA’s recent efforts and future endeavors to raise public awareness about the value of public gardens in our communities. New Work: Table Graphics August 2008 Lanfordesign was commissioned by the US Botanic Garden to 
design and develop a pair of table graphics that offer tips on saving energy. The tables are part of the USBG's summer exhibition 
"One Planet — Ours! Sustainability for the 22nd Century." After consultation with the client team, I created a lively design 
that incorporates children's drawings. The exhibit continues until October 13th.  US Capitol Interpretive Panels September 2008 The Rotunda of the United States Capitol is an imposing circular room 96 feet in diameter and 180 feet in height. It is visited by thousands of people each day and is used for important ceremonial events. Lanfordesign has been appointed by the Architect of the Capitol to design a system of interpretive panels for the large historical paintings in this great space — including Constantino Brumidi’s “The Apotheosis of Washington” shown above. The project is schedule for completion at the end of the year. New Work: Alaska Interpretive Panels October 2008 We've finished a series of interpretive panels for the Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, and the King Salmon Visitor Center in Katmai National Park and Preserve, both in Southwest Alaska. 
The area is known for its volcanoes, brown bears, pristine waterways with red salmon, remote wilderness, and a rugged coastline. 
The panels are part of a long-term project that Lanfordesign is doing with the National Park Service and Capitol Exhibit Services. Work in Progress November 2008 Lanfordesign is currently working on a campaign for the American Public Gardens Association to promote their 2009 annual conference in St. Louis. The project includes advertisements, literature, and signage. The initial pieces are based on a nifty image of the Missouri Botanical Garden with Dale Chihuly's floating sculpture  "Walla Wallas." Stay tuned. Brookside Gardens January 2009 Brookside Gardens is a 50-acre garden located in Wheaton, Maryland. The gardens include a variety of horticultural displays including an aquatic garden, azalea garden, butterfly garden, and a Japanese style garden. Lanfordesign has been selected by Brookside to design a book that will commemorate the garden's fortieth anniversary. New Work: The Global Garden March 2009 I have designed a brochure for “The Global Garden,” the annual conference of the American Public Garden Association (APGA), the premiere association for public gardens in North America. The conference, which will take place between June 23–27 at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, will be led by Dr. Peter Raven, TIME Magazine’s “Hero for the Planet.” Dr. Raven is a world authority on biodiversity and plant conservation.
April 2009 I am currently working as a volunteer consultant with the Taproot Foundation to provide a new name and visual identity for Episcopal Senior Ministries (ESM) in Washington, DC. The Taproot Foundation is a pretty cool idea. It operates in seven major cities and provides millions of dollars worth of pro bono marketing, HR, IT, and strategy management consulting services to nonprofit clients. Clients are selected via a competitive grant application process in which their specific needs are identified. 
The Foundation then screens, assembles, and helps manage teams of volunteers with the skills to address those needs.  ESM, which was recently selected to receive assistance from the Taproot Foundation, provides quality, affordable services to seniors, regardless of religious affiliation. ESM goals are to maintain 
the health, safety, independence and dignity of all seniors, with an emphasis on serving those who are homeless or low-income. I am part of a multifaceted team of brand strategists and marketing professionals.http://www.taprootfoundation.org/shapeimage_14_link_0
“Do It Pro Bono” IndiVisible June 2009 Lanfordesign is currently working with the National Museum of the American Indian to create an engaging exhibition that explores the perspectives of people of African and Native American descent. IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas will premiere at the museum in Washington, D.C., before traveling to venues across the country.