m.e.designlab

11/03/2025

WE CRUSHED IT!!! Hickory-based graphic designer Matt Everley and City Walk Brewing recently won a 2025 CBMA Platinum “Crushie” Award for Best Can Label Design in the Ready-to-Drink Cocktails category.

Matt Everley of graphic design studio m.e.designlab wins 2025 Platinum "Crushie" Craft Beverage Marketing Award for seltzer label design.

07/01/2025

Website design and theming for Storr Services: https://storrservices.com/ Check them out for all your commercial office solutions!

From relocation and storage to facility management and specialized services, Storr offers a comprehensive suite of commercial solutions designed to flex around your needs. Whether you’re moving a lab, reconfiguring workspaces, reclaiming square footage, or optimizing your supply chain, we work wit...

03/21/2025

Celebrating 20 years of independent graphic design and branding!

03/05/2025

For all you type geeks and font nerds out there!

A story of a 150-year-old font you have never heard of – and one you probably saw earlier today.

01/30/2025

Good guide on Raster vs Vector image files. Which do you prefer?

Choose the best format for your project: raster vs. vector. Learn the difference for optimal image quality, file size, and scalability.

11/19/2024

Website redesign for Students to Scholars, a non-profit dedicated to helping promising middle schoolers from overlooked communities prepare for college. The new website is not only more professional looking, but it's also equipped to take donations online. Take a look, and even consider getting involved with S2S!

Students to Scholars is a grass roots Durham, NC nonprofit that takes a novel approach to closing the “opportunity gap.” Our goal is to have more students from historically underserved communities ready for the college-preparatory path that begins in 9th grade. Students to Scholars works to iden...

11/05/2024

HURRICANE RELIEF DINNER to benefit NC Hospitality Workers! Hundreds of businesses and thousands of people in the hospitality industry were affected and they still need help. Please read and forward to anyone interested...

12 Local Chefs have come together for a culinary evening to remember at Cranford Hospitality's 205 Main venue (Hickory, NC) in support of the NCRLA Foundation's NC Restaurant Workers Relief Fund on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024.

The NC Hospitality Workers Relief Fund is managed through the NCRLA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that has provided over $1.5 million in financial assistance to NC restaurant and hotel employees. As WNC communities and families have been devastated by Hurricane Helene, 100% of funds donated will go directly to support NC hospitality workers impacted by the storm.

In addition, Cranford Hospitality is donating all food & beverage supplies, venue, etc. for the evening—so that 100% of the funds are directed to relief efforts!

This is a limited capacity event, with tickets available for purchase only at GiveButter.com/NCRLA. If you're unable to attend, but still interested in donating there is a link on the GiveButter page for donations. In addition, the Silent Action will be held live online, and those not in attendance will still be able to bid on items.

06/13/2024

Crowler label design for in Hickory, NC. You can have your beer of choice to go!
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06/12/2024

Long time, no label share! And I'm especially stoked to post these two-sided spirit labels designed in collaboration with // Vodka, Bourbon and Gin distilled and bottled right here in little ol' Hickory, NC. These were both a challenge and labor of love. Stay tuned for more spirits to come... some rum perhaps? 😉
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12/31/2023

Some of my favorite logos/icons of 2023—Grateful for awesome clients and the opportunities to work on projects I enjoy. Cheers to more in 2024! 🍻
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10/27/2023

FIGHT FOR IT XVII : Saturday, November 4th at Grady Cole Center in Charlotte, NC
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Pay-per-view and Event Tickets on sale now and www.fightforitcompany.com
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Design and branding for pro + amateur event posters, social media promotions, matchup cards and more. If you like kickboxing, MMA or combat sports in general, you oughta check this out!
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07/27/2023

https://looka.com/blog/barbie-logo/

Barbie Logo: The Vibrant History of an Iconic Brand

Seems like a fitting post, given the amount of Barbie legacy in our own house! Plus, I love logo evolution posts.

The Barbie logo is one of the most iconic logos and brands of all time. Dive into the evolution of how it stayed relevant, and discover why.