In the craft beer industry, aesthetics around branding run the gamut. From minimal design to stylistic illustration, anything goes. With 7,000+ breweries in the US, (62 in Cincinnati) all constantly jockeying and innovating to grab consumer attention, it’s harder than ever to call out specific visual trends that are proving successful. However, in Cincinnati, Rhinegeist Brewery is making a mark not only in the hearts of locals, but concurrently in their palates and pocketbooks as well. […]

Join Intrinzic for a Webinar on September 22, and Learn How to Chart a Course Through the Pandemic. Ever wonder why some companies thrive while most everyone else struggles in economic downturns? Join Chris Heile, Chief Strategy Officer for Graphic Village’s Intrinzic Division, for a free webinar on September 22 at 11:30am/EDT where you’ll learn […]

Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are renowned for being rich in design and branding talent. As the effects of COVID-19 continue to take its toll, we look to further highlight local creatives who are making an impact in the community. This month, Graphic Village sat down with Jason Snell, former owner of OTR-based agency We Have Become Vikings, and current Creative Director at BLDG in Covington. […]

Vernacular Flavor, Traveling Creatives and the Benefits of their Hyper-Sensitivity. Designers have a hunger. They hunger, and fervently yearn to be inspired. In fact, the need to drink from the well of inspiration – to stimulate creative juices – is most often their principal source of motivation. Followed implicitly, design methodology can lead to positive design results. However, the determining factor between a practical design solution and a novel design solution that succeeds simply may be the point of inspiration. […]