'Oh, So Sweet' Holiday Wallpaper!

By the look of these paws, we know Finley's cute size won't last for long. Taking advantage of this special moment, we created some 'oh, so sweet' holiday wallpapers for your enjoyment. They're sure to make you smile!

Happy Holidays from e!

Puppy Holiday

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Snow Dog

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No Troubles Finn

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Sky View Observatory: 360° of Wonder

"Bringing the view to life" was the vision that guided our design of the observatory experience. Located on the 73rd floor of Columbia Center, you feel a sense of awe when you see the view – it’s truly spectacular. 

Colorful exhibits tell a story about the building, city and region, designed to be fun and informative for visitors of all ages. Come to see more, and leave knowing more.

Visit here to learn more about what's new at the Sky View Observatory.

Special thanks to Design Director Kevin Reuter, Designer Monica Brennan, and Research Assistant, Katie Bausch for their great work on this project.

Dynamic Studio Manager Opportunity

e! is hiring!  Check out the post below and forward to a friend if you know anyone who might be searching for a similar position.  Thank you.

Seattle graphic design firm is seeking a smart and savvy office manager. Put those mad management & organizational skills to good use while you manage this busy studio. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with previous design/agency experience.

Duties include overseeing the studio's day-to-day operations, light bookkeeping, coordination of vendors, fabricators, printers, and project schedules. You'll assist with project research & development, product procurement & promotions, and work closely with the creative team to meet project goals & deadlines.

Candidate must have a BS, BA OR BFA in related field, 3+ years of experience in a related industry. Excellent communication and analytical skills, ferocious editing and proofreading skills, proficiency in all MS Office applications for PC/Mac, and Sage/Peachtree Accounting Software a plus.

Salary DOE, with health insurance, vacation, sick and personal leave.

Please reply with resume and cover letter. to info (at) effectivedesign.com

Trump Hotels New York

We are thrilled to add Trump International Hotel & Tower New York to our client list. What a fabulous property and a great team. They have been keeping our creative engines running in high gear. New online marketing, print ads and in-room collateral are pushing their brand into the limelight, and keeping our team at the ready. Next time you're in NYC, be sure to stop in!

The Bases are Loaded at Home Plate Center

Center stage in the Stadium District, this brand new office building is in the winner’s circle. The building’s dramatic touches include a public art installation titled Red Styks, and stunning hospitality-styled lobby and common areas perfect for casual meetings and events. Branding these buildings was more fun than work. The e! team created a marketing toolkit including eBrochure, collateral, a website and more. Poised and ready for the right tenants, this property is truly a home run.

An Exclusive Mountain Top Cabernet Experience Only at bardessono

In keeping with its commitment to the guest experience, bardessono hotel orchestrated an exceptional wine event in pure bardessono-style. Elevated at bardessono is a 4-day wine experience, taking guests into the mountaintop regions of Napa Valley to meet the winemakers and experience the finest Cabernets, and so much more. It was our pleasure to create the branding, online marketing solutions, brochure and itinerary for this event along with the confirmation gift of a bottle of select wine in a sustainable bamboo box. You only live once – be sure to book your place.

Powerful Synergies at Plaza 600

Two of Seattle’s ‘stand-out’ real estate companies have done it again. Urban Renaissance Group and the Joshua Green Company have partnered on Plaza 600 and exciting things are happening. Their last collaboration was with the restoration of the Joshua Green Building, which earned the 2009 NAIOP Historic Renovation of the Year. We were thrilled to be selected as the branding agency for Plaza 600, developing a new logo, collateral, and marketing center in the classic modern style of the building itself. The building team celebrated with a brokers open in early January to a room full of Seattle’s finest brokers. It was great to see such a robust turn out.

Storytelling in Seattle’s Tallest High Rise

What a story to tell! Columbia Center, an icon among high-rise office towers, has so much to offer. Touring starts in the 19th floor marketing suite, showcasing the new modern office interiors and signature views. Colorful marketing displays tell the story of this vertical city, and how the tenants benefit with their office at this prestigious address, great location and convenience, three floors of exceptional amenities, efficient floor plates, building features, sustainability and more. Stop in and see for yourself next time you're at Columbia Center.