about candy
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Introduction and portfolio of recent design and marketing by Candy, the creative services agency of Michael Lachowski.TRANSCRIPT
Candy is an ad agency in Athens, Georgia, founded and operated by Michael Lachowski in 1996 to meet two needs: an outlet for Michael to apply his visual and communication skills in the marketplace, and a vehicle to offer modern and genuine marketing solutions to businesses. Serving everything from small entrepreneurial startups to governmental agencies, Candy has proven over time that its images and messages are strong, viable, effective, affordable, original – and popular with clients and audiences alike.
Michael [email protected] Box 749, Athens, GA 30603706-549-0191candycreative.com
The Candy logo, designed in 1996.
The other side of Candy’s current business card.
A quick overview:Michael Lachowski graduated from UGA in art photography where he also studied graphic design, print making, installation art, drawing, color and film. He is an artist, photographer, the bass player in Pylon, a DJ, and a member of Athens Design Development.Candy has been a creative services agency since 1996, with forays as a DJ/electronic music record store, a clothing boutique, and the publisher of Young, Foxy & Free magazine.All of these interests and experiences inform and enhance the work that Candy offers.
A current photo project by Michael of the original Lamar Dodd School of Art building where he received a BFA.
Michael, Curtis, Vanessa & Randy of Pylon at 2004 show.
Bus shelter designed by Athens Design Development, 2007.
Candy’s services include:>logo and identity design>naming, tag lines, copywriting>integrated marketing>print design and sourcing>photography>web design and realization>packaging>stickers, t-shirts, collateral>PR>audio and motion pieces>direct mail design and send>outdoor, street, viral, blogAnd a third perspective between your business and your audience.Oh yeah, and we don’t imitate or use a template; Candy is all about inquiry into your needs, followed by a genuine solution.
Things we’ve produced:business cards
letterheadsenvelopesbrochureswebsites
email marketingdirect mail lists
photographsvideos
sloganspostcards
postersbillboardsradio ads
CD and album packaginglabel
viewbooksmaps
press releasest-shirtsbuttonsstickers
trade show boothspremiums
product labelsvehicle graphics
projected presentationssignagebannersdisplays
broadcast adsPDF’sfliers
bookletsdomain namesinterior designphone scripts
magazinesreceptions
guerilla marketingresearch
music programmingsynergy with other entities
Business types we’ve served:non-profitsstate governmentrecord companiesreal estate property salesnational franchise marketingcycling teams and cycling salesartists, musicianselectrical contractorrestaurants, bars, coffee shopslandscape architectsfilm festivalsauto dealershipfinancial serviceslocal governmenthealth care industryurban design/city planningmusic promotionbiomedicalbicycle rides and raceseye surgeonshunting lodgehome constructionmedical specialty associationhair salonshome buildersbankaudio/video installeroutdoor sports storespolitical campaignsinsurance agenciesother ad agenciescollege admissionsartisanspolitical action groupswinerycommercial contructionarts associationsclothing brands and boutiquesmobile advertising companyheath food grocerysyndicated radio programyoga studiosfilmmakersskateboard and surf shopsart galleriesveterinarianlaw firms… and more!
Some current projects at Candy:Drew Dekle Construction
website concept and designphotography
Drew Dekle Construction logobrochure design and print
Quality Property logo renovation and business card
City Tomato
logo designbusiness card concept, design and print
Mental Health Association of Northeast Georgia
annual designposter designt-shirt design
postcard design and print
Keller, Crymes & DeMarcobusiness name change creativedomain name consultinglogo designpostcard design and printidentity suite designoutdoor sign designphotographymagazine ad designwebsite design
Athens Research & Technology
legacy logo redesignbusiness card designwebsite design for Thrasher Designpostcard mailer design
Challenge of the Centuries bicycle ride
annual event graphicbrochure design and print
postcard designphotography
t-shirt designmailing service outsourcingwebsite design and hosting
wrist band design and sourcing banner design
print ad design
Oneta project naminglogo design
domain name consultingwebsite design
postcard design and printphotography
illustration outsourcingsite sign design
banner designprint ad design
Jeff Stewart, Keller-Williams
business card design and printingproject name consultingcopywritingphotographymarketing piece design and printingdomain namewebsite design and hostingoutdoor signage
That was a peek at some recent Candy work – but you can stay up to date on our projects, our clients, and recommendations for business in the Candy blog. Read it at our website or subscribe to the RSS feed in your news reader. We also offer a weekly email update; sign up for it at our blog. And we want you to have a free Candy sticker – just send a request and mailing address by email or phone:[email protected] can wear a Candy t-shirt, available at our blog, $20. All of this good stuff is just practice for what we provide our clients!
Candy’s blog shows off our recent work, promotes our clients, and provides timely news-you-can-use for your business. Find it at http://candycreative.com.
We’ve given away thousands of Candy stickers over the years. Have you seen one? Get yours – just send your mailing address by email or phone.