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

"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.

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!