December 2005

"I spread my wings" a bit as a designer this season! Having almost completed a new website for Premier Optical in Worcester, they asked if I would also design and create their holiday display-window. I've secretly always wanted to do a window display, so I jumped at the chance. The catch was that it had to be completed in 2 days! Not a lot of time to come up with a concept, buy (or create) the display items, and complete the window. Thankfully I was inspired by a vintage mannequin head (a gift from my parents for my antique hat collection). With that, a purchased set of feathered wings, a blue feathered boa, and supplied crystal encrusted diva glasses, an angel and a new design sideline were born!   

Happy Holidays from Gardiner Design, Debi



Premier Optical's holiday display by Gardiner Design

[ other recent gardiner design projects ]

"laptop girl"
a recent illustration by Debi Gardiner



Gardiner Design created this full color, half page advertisement highlighting the Blackstone River Valley for the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism's 2006/2007 Massachusetts Getaway Guide. The ad also includes some of my photographs.

tech tip .: ice your cell! [ it just could save your life ]
Cellphones have become part of our daily lives. We use them to contact friends, family and clients, and they are a a valuable life-line when we're lost, have car trouble, or just need to reach someone quickly. But what happens if you are in an emergency situation, a car accident for example, and are rendered incapable of giving rescue workers or paramedics the information needed to save your life? Let ICE: an acronym for "in case of emergency" speak for you! This campaign, conceived of by Bob Brotchie, a clinical team leader for a UK ambulance service, encourages people to enter emergency contact numbers into their cell phone's contact list under the heading ICE [example: ICE Mother]. This contact information will allow paramedics and police officers the ability to quickly contact your designated next-of-kin/relative in the event of emergency. It takes just seconds, and it could save your life! I encourage you to ICE your CELL today [and be sure to review any medical conditions/drug allergies, etc. with your ICE contacts]! 
Have a safe and happy holiday season!

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