When Angela Devine, the founder and owner of Guthrie Lane, contacted Engine 8 to develop a brand identity and website we jumped at the opportunity. Our initial enthusiasm for the project was due to Angela’s authentic vision and her unwavering commitment to designing and handcrafting classic children’s clothing from her studio in downtown Livingston, Montana….
Author Archives: Brad Bunkers
Five Pitfalls New Web Site Owners Should Avoid
Build it and they will come Getting a new web site off the ground can be a daunting project. You may have spent months creating an online strategy, gathering content and collaborating with a professional web development team to get your site up and running. Although a big site launch may feel like crossing the…
Brand Strategy: Elichai Fine Jewelry
Elichai Fowler, a remarkably talented jewelry designer, approached Engine 8 in 2011 to rebrand his business. At the time, Fowler was creating stunning custom jewelry for clients and operating a retail gallery in Livingston, Montana. Although customers were raving about the work and word of Fowler’s talent was spreading, he felt his company brand was…
Introducing Engine 8 Mobile Websites
Now you can optimize your Website content for every mobile phone with the new Engine 8 Mobile solution. We’ve partnered with one of the world’s leading mobile Web service providers to offer mobile Websites to all Engine 8 customers with existing sites. Why create a mobile version of your Website? Web traffic from mobile devices…
Identity and Web Design: Plume Bridal
Engine 8 would like to congratulate Plume Bridal on its recent grand opening in Downtown Bozeman, Montana. Months before the opening, Plume enlisted Engine 8 to craft a distinct, boutique brand that would captivate brides-to-be and fashionistas of all ages. To start, Engine 8 designed a brand identity, which evokes the beauty, grace and style…
Brand Identity for the Long Haul
Designing brand identity may be the most challenging assignment for both designer and client. Unlike short-lived print collateral or web, a company’s logo should be an enduring identifier that gains equity over the years. In a trend-driven business such as graphic design the idea of creating a durable, lasting identity that is at once contemporary…
Logo Design: Bozeman Film Festival
For indie film fans in Southwest Montana the Bozeman Film Festival (BFF) has been a cinematic beacon since the late seventies. Consistently delivering thought-provoking films and related programming, the BFF continues to be a cultural treasure to the Bozeman community. Like all vibrant non-profit organizations, the BFF has had to evolve and adapt over the…
Brochure and T-shirt Design: River Guardian School
At Engine 8 we take pride in supporting several non-profit groups through donations and pro bono design services. One Montana non-profit we’re super excited about is Yellowstone Country Guardians (YCG). Under the dynamic leadership of Executive Director Michael Leach, YCG has become a invaluable resource for connecting teens to Yellowstone Park and inspiring a new…
