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For the past few months, I've been working with the youth pastor at RFA church in Raleigh to build an identity for a new youth night. This night is an opportunity for young students to socialize together in a positive environment, and to have fun through group events - from movies to live music to parks.   As the event is exclusively designed for high school students, we wanted to create an identity that communicated youth, energy and relevancy using trendy modern design. The name “Launch” was chosen because the word means "to set in motion; initiate; embark". It was also chosen...


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On a recent trip to western NC, my lovely Taylor and I explored downtown Asheville and the surrounding country. We stayed at Hotel Indigo, a newly opened modern-style hotel with a great view of the mountains, and only a block's walk from downtown's historic Grove Arcade. There we tried a few of the local eateries and restaurants, including Carmel's and Early Girl (be sure to try the broccoli cheddar hushpuppies!). On our second day, we drove through the country and up the narrow mountainside to the base of Mt. Pisgah Hiking Trail. Pisgah is easy to spot out because of the transmission tower...


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A friend and I went Boston this past week for fall break/vacation. I had never been before, and she kept telling me how awesome the city was, so we decided to take a trip. We visited a lot of the fundamental spots - Faneuil Hall, State House, Freedom Trail - and some off-the-beaten-path local favorites (Sunset Grill & Tap has some great seasonal menu items). We even made a new friend while we were there; thanks for showing us around Ashley! Boston is a beautiful city with lots of history, culture, adventure, and diversity. I knew it would be too nice a trip to not bring my camera. Here are a few of my favorites...


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The digital era has made it easier than ever for independent artists/bands to present and market themselves efficiently and professionally. But for many starting out, it also brings up a lot of questions: How do we find a good recording studio? Where can we get cd's made? What will A&R's or management do to help us? How much does it all cost? I'm not trying to answer all these questions today, but I'd like to help with one or two. After recording and art design, the next step is getting your cd's reproduced. When working on CD art, a lot of bands ask me where to go and how much it'll cost...


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A look at some of what I've been up to lately.. My good friend Robert was starting up a site to promote his work and advertise his expertise. Being a web developer heavily influenced by current design and digi-social integration, he wanted a logo that reflected his energetic ambition and taste in trendy design, while maintaining a sense of modern business professionalism. Click the jump to see the logo work I did for him, then be sure to check out his brand new website at robertdaigle.com!   Identity


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Just finished up on a new logo design. This one is for a church in Greenville NC called Collide. They are heavily involved in local outreach and have a focus on community. To find out more about who they are and what they do, click the jump! beautifulcollision.org    


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Hi world, currently in the process of getting things updated, getting new projects up and running, re-branding and marketing. Dustin Owens Photography will now be a part of  Harvey Dustin, which will include photography, design, graphics, music, among other things. Big plans are in store for the upcoming months, please check back often to see the progress and and to see new projects I'm working on! - Harvey Dustin


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