What's New
APRIL 2010:
The studio is now busy working on a new identity system for the firm. We are also designing a new logo and web site for two on-line retail start-ups: karmic debt. and cranky panda.
MARCH 2010:
The studio is closed from March 17 through March 22 for our first ever design retreat in Austin, Texas. We are excited about recharging our creative batteries and some warm weather. Some of our clients know we are huge music fans so expect lots of stories about SXSW. The office will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, March 23.
JANUARY 2010:
KTD is pleased to release the publication of the new 2009 annual report we designed for World Bank's Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) department. The GFDRR is managed by the World Bank on behalf of the participating donor partners and other partnering stakeholders. The GFDRR provides technical and financial assistance to high risk low- and middle-income countries to mainstream disaster reduction in national development strategies and plans to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). To view the eBook created of the report please go to http://gfdrr.org/index.cfm?Page=home&ItemID=200 and click on the link on the top right hand side. Here at KTD we are always looking for feedback— let us know what you think.
JANUARY 2010:
KTD is pleased to announce Brian Alpert as our new Internet Marketing Strategist. Brian's experience w ith the Web dates to its earliest days when he managed online information tools for MCI Telecommunications. As the Web evolved so did his experience, from creating an award-winning Internet Marketing program for Telogy Networks Inc., to creating and managing a portal and an (also award winning) email newsletter for Texas Instruments, to originating and managing TI's search Engine Marketing (SEM) program. Brian is expert at improving “findability” on the web and then implementing conversion-based metrics to measure it. When Brian’s not dreaming about Google PageRank, writing the perfect browser title tag or walking his dog, he plays drums for some of the top jazz bands in the DC area. A recent gig even landed him at The White House!
DECEMBER 2009:
KTD is pleased to say that the Sunlight Foundation has taken notice of one of our publication designs for the Project on Government Oversight: A Users Guide to Doing It Right. Check out http://blog.sunlightfoundation.com/2009/11/30/pogo-oversight-guide to see what the Sunlight Foundation, which is a non-profit in DC dedicated to using cutting-edge technology and ideas to make government transparent and accountable, has to say about our design.
NOVEMBER 2009:
KTD is delighted to announce that the studio been awarded the design of both the 2009 and 2010 annual reports for Centro Nia. Centro Nia is a nationally recognized, award-winning educational organization providing affordable, high quality education, professional development in the DC metropolitan area. This is the third year in a row that KTD has designed the annual report for this wonderful organization.
SEPTEMBER 2009:
KTD is delighted to announce that the studio been awarded the design of the 2009 annual report for The World Bank Group’s Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery. The Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery is tasked with making sure that disaster prevention and mitigation are integral parts of development requires action. The Hazard Risk Management team takes action by providing technical support to World Bank operations, promoting capacity-building, and establishing partnerships with the international and scientific community working on disaster issues. KTD is honored to be working with this very special unit of the The World Bank Group.
SEPTEMBER 2009:
KTD has a new client and they are the Center for Interfaith Action on Global Poverty (CIFA). CIFA has awarded KTD the design of a publication to assist in the fight against malaria in Nigeria. This exciting new project features instructions and ill ustrations to guide faith institutions in Nigeria. The mission of CIFA is admirable— to improve the capacity and effectiveness of the faith community in its collective effort to reduce global poverty and disease. We are honored to be working with CIFA.
SEPTEMBER 2009:
KTD will be celebrating our Just shy of 5 party! Come celebrate our annual party on Thursday, October 22 from 6-10pm. Please raise a glass with us as we celebrate our nearly 5-years of business in DC. We want to toast all our great clients, partners and friends that have trusted us with their projects over the years. We know we would not be here without you and want to thank you.
This year the party will be at Bistro Bistro— just one block north of our offices.
Bistro Bistro is located at 1727 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC (202) 328-1640.
MAY 2009:
KTD launches the beta version of the new web site ... and you are looking at it.
MARCH 2009:
KTD volunteers at The Big Draw.
The Campaign for Drawing's aim is simple: to get everyone drawing. The Campaign's annual showpiece, "The Big Draw," proves that drawing can be a public activity as well as a private passion — and this year, KTD joined in.
"The Big Draw" started in Britain as a campaign to get people of all ages across the country to draw. The first "Big Draw” event in the United States took place in 2007, at the National Building Museum. There were many events for children and families. Children could have their faces painted or have a drawing lesson from art educators.
On March 5, KTD took up the cause as well. Staff visited North Chevy Chase Elementary School and taught kids to use a graphic design station.