JEB BLOGJEB BLOGhttp://www.jebdesign.com/jeb_blog/2012-05-07T16:47:31ZSquarespaceHBO series, "VEEP", features Joe Barsin's art on the set.http://www.jebdesign.com/jeb_blog/hbo-series-veep-features-joe-barsins-art-on-the-set.htmlJeb Design, Inc.2012-05-07T15:14:22Z2012-05-07T15:14:22ZThe hilarious new series, "VEEP", staring Julia Louis-Dreyfus, is using Joe Barsin's "Annapolis Sails" poster as part of their permanent set.
Shown here are some screen captures taken from the third episode of "VEEP" (aired May 6, 2012). The series has already been picked up for a second season on HBO so there will be lots of opportunities for more "Sails" sightings.
We want to thank the Annapolis Visitors Bureau (AAACCVB), for contacting us over a year ago. They were tasked by the "VEEP" set designers to locate a dynamic poster to represent Annapolis, Maryland. We sent the poster up last January to the Baltimore set, where it is filmed, and have been wondering ever since whether it would be used or not. It was exciting to learn our answer when we spotted it last night while watching! An interesting side note, we rewatched the first 2 espisodes to see why it wasn't in those and noticed soemthing very cool. The set designers are so good that they slowly built the set in the first shows to convey the moving-in process for the Vice President. If you look really hard, you will see the framed poster on the floor, waiting to be hung.
Joe Barsin's "Annapolis Sails" poster
To purchase this poster and others by Joe Barsin, please visit BarsinArt.com
]]>Smart phone app navigational interface design for Biotechnology Conferencehttp://www.jebdesign.com/jeb_blog/smart-phone-app-navigational-interface-design-for-biotechnol.htmlJeb Design, Inc.2012-04-27T12:05:22Z2012-04-27T12:05:22ZSmart phone app and Program design for AAPS ConferenceReleased to print this week was the 2012 Final Program for the AAPS National Biotechnology Conference. New this year was a smart phone app with navigational interface design by JEB Design. With this mobil app, meeting attendees can check on sessions and events throughout the conference, search for speakers, find exhibitors, send and receive messages, map the local area and much more. See more of our interactive work here. ]]>Graphic Design in Spain - "Olé!"http://www.jebdesign.com/jeb_blog/graphic-design-in-spain-ole.htmlJeb Design, Inc.2012-04-17T13:42:11Z2012-04-17T13:42:11ZOne of our favorites from the 1996 Bull Fighting seasonOn our recent trip to Spain we were inspired by numerous graphic signage displaying effective logos, logotypes and illustrations. Many of them featured handcrafted artwork including painting, woodcuts and mosaic tiles.
Graphic Design has been around since the caveman with pictograms, then developed to the first alphabet, hieroglyphs and cuneiform. Around 9000 B.C., it began to develop into a logographic writing system, which 4000 years later, led to one of the more influential aspects of graphic design, ideograms. The effectiveness of ideograms in graphic design lies within their ability to appeal universally across cultural differences and language barriers.
Beginning in the late 15th century, typeface designs evolved into what we call now as Old Style types, which were inspired by capital letters found in ancient Roman inscriptions and by lowercase letters found in manuscript writing from the Carolingian period. The variety of typefaces we saw in Spain was amazing!
Bullfighting is a controversial sport and we respect its tradition. We can't help to recognize that it is a very spectacular sight. It is a powerful scene that reminds us of the tragic operas. Each year since bullfighting began, one featured poster design was created to advertise the bullfighting schedule. Pablo Picasso, Ramon Casas, Miquel Barceló and Francisco de Goya were among some of the more famous artists/designers who created posters.
Like us on Facebook and see more! We placed over 20 addtional spanish signage images on our Facebook page.
To see more of JEB Design and our work, please follow this link to JEBdesign.com
]]>BBSC branded apparel and merchandise on sale! Branding by JEB Design, Inc.http://www.jebdesign.com/jeb_blog/bbsc-branded-apparel-and-merchandise-on-sale-branding-by-jeb.htmlJeb Design, Inc.2012-03-23T17:59:21Z2012-03-23T17:59:21ZHelp support the Broadneck Baseball and Softball Club and purchase their new branded-apparel and merchandise. Shown here are some of the their shirts and backpack that are for sale. Please visit the BBSC website to see more and purchase.
]]>It's Good to be Green. The Ready Group's new website and identity meets SEC compliance.http://www.jebdesign.com/jeb_blog/its-good-to-be-green-the-ready-groups-new-website-and-identi.htmlJeb Design, Inc.2012-03-16T12:19:11Z2012-03-16T12:19:11Z
The Ready Group, a financial management and planning firm, came to JEB Design to develop their corporate identity, marketing materials and SEC compliant website. Shown in this image are the various marketing materials we designed for TRG. It includes the cover of their folder, capabilities insert, envelope and business card. The main image is a screen capture of their website. To review TRG's live site, please follow this link.
“It’s unclear why the art we’ve been using all of these years differs in so many ways from our actual class rings, but at the end of the day, the crest on our rings is the official Class of 1986 crest,” Gureck said.
Shown below is a picture of the crest as it appears on the class rings, as it appears on the matching lapel pin, the original line art, and the updated line art as illustrated by Barsin.
On both the original art and on the actual rings, the handles of the U.S. Navy sword and the U.S. Marine Corps Marmeluke are reversed. Gureck asked Barsin to fix the error since he ultimately wanted a vector file that could be easily reproduced at any size and on any medium. Joe provided full color, two color and black & white files for all possible reproduction needs.
“The error on the rings is an interesting piece of trivia and mostly inside information known by classmates. But to reproduce the art in its new glory on posters, banners and other items we might use at future reunions, it only made sense not to continue to reproduce the error. Instead, it can remain a bit of class trivia, and can serve as something fun to test children, grandchildren and friends by asking ‘what’s different between the art and the actual ring?’”
Tony Thamasangvarn, Signcraft Annapolis Signcraft Annapolis has taken Barsin’s art and has created the clay relief you see here. Below is a photo of the final bronze relief that will be on display at the USNA.
"It is not every day I see one of my illustrations in relief," said Barsin. "Owner John Prehn and his artist Tony Thamasangvarn did an excellent job of translating the crest into three dimensions. Very exciting!"
Joe Barsin is proud that he could play a small part in the rich history of the U.S. Naval Academy, and especially, for the great Class of 1986.
]]>Read All About It! The New Baltimore Poster is in the Paper!http://www.jebdesign.com/jeb_blog/read-all-about-it-the-new-baltimore-poster-is-in-the-paper.htmlJeb Design, Inc.2012-03-04T15:18:06Z2012-03-04T15:18:06ZThe Sunday Capital featured Joe Barsin's new art release, "Baltimore: By Dawn's Early Light" in the March 4, 2012 Gallery section. The article is targeted to art collectors who embrace galleries in Annapolis, MD.
Learn more about Joe's Baltimore poster here. To purchase, go here.
]]>Anne Arundel County and Annapolis illustration for the Chamber of Commercehttp://www.jebdesign.com/jeb_blog/anne-arundel-county-and-annapolis-illustration-for-the-chamb.htmlJeb Design, Inc.2012-02-29T16:45:00Z2012-02-29T16:45:00Z7 foot tall banner
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The Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce commissioned Joe Barsin of JEB Design to illustrate and design their new promotional banner. The 7 foot tall banner was produced and donated by Art Display Co. of Capital Heights.
The goal of the illustration was to promote key businesses and institutions that make Anne Arundel and Annapolis a special place to do business. These are the new Maryland "Live" Casino, the Anne Arundel Medical Center, Anne Arundel Community College, the Thurgood Marshall Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) with its Southwest Airlines hub and the US Naval Academy.
See more of Joe Barsin's illustration work here. JEB Design specializes in banner design and meeting promotions. See related banner work here.
]]>This much appreciated comment is not only amusing ...http://www.jebdesign.com/jeb_blog/this-much-appreciated-comment-is-not-only-amusing.htmlJeb Design, Inc.2012-02-23T19:43:54Z2012-02-23T19:43:54Z... but also supports one of our most valued benefits in offering experienced design and service. In the end, you SAVE money and time while receiving a better quality product.
Working with young designers is a colossal pain in the A**. They want to have meetings and talk for hours over coffee about little details. 'Meetings' are the reason our nation is so inefficient. Just do the fu*king work, people!!! You and Joe are truly gems in a sea of flaky artists with far less talent.
— The identity of the client who provided the above statement is withheld so to not harm the delicate feelings of young designers.
]]>New illustration by Joe Barsin, "Baltimore: By the Dawn's Early Light," commemorates the War in 1812: Bicentennial Celebrationhttp://www.jebdesign.com/jeb_blog/new-illustration-by-joe-barsin-baltimore-by-the-dawns-early.htmlJeb Design, Inc.2012-02-17T03:57:19Z2012-02-17T03:57:19ZThe poster celebrates the rich history that Baltimore and Maryland played in the War of 1812. Joe Barsin captures the patriotic energy that was part of Francis Scott Key's writing of the "Star-Spangled Banner" during the bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore harbor. "O! say can you see, by the dawn's early light ... that our flag was still there." Thirty five stars and 200 years later, Old Glory is still flying over Baltimore! This is Joe's second poster in his Mid-Atlantic series. You can see his other work at BarsinArt.com.
Joe Barsin provided the following thoughts on his inspiration:
In this poster, I wanted to represent Baltimore's Bicentennial history through the USS Frigate Constellation and Fort McHenry but, at the same time, celebrate today's Baltimore through its dynamic skyline. Also, I am hoping to clear up some confusion in regards to the USS Constellation which I explain below.
The theme is grand and patriotic in this poster but it is also very personal to me. I try to convey this perspective here.
My wife, Eva, and I moved from Kent, Ohio to Baltimore in 1992 and we immediately fell in love with the city and its history. While researching for this poster, my family and I have visited these great landmarks. I am using this blog to show some photos and movies we took over the past recent years
Fort McHenry
Fort McHenry is a beautiful place to visit and the museum is very informative. It is hard to believe the nightmare that must have been taking place here 200 years ago when the British bombarded this fort. Hopefully, many of you can make it here to take part in the Bicentennial celebrations that will be going on through 2015. Learn more here.
USS Constellation
USS Sloop-of-War ConstellationUSS Frigate Constitution (Old Ironsides)The main ship in this poster is the USS Frigate Constellation which fought in the War of 1812. It was built in Baltimore in 1797 and some of her timbers survive today inside the USS Sloop-of-War Constellation which served during the Civil War. I did come across some confusion with whether the ship docked at Baltimore's Inner Harbor saw service during the War of 1812 but I think this is due to the USS Constitution (a.k.a. Old Ironsides) which is docked in Boston harbor. The original Constellation was built in the same year as "Old Ironsides" (1797) and had the same design (Learn more here: Constitution; Constellation).
I have fond memories as a boy traveling with my family to Boston to see "Old Ironsides". My dad was researching for his labor of love, to build a wooden replica of the ship. I remember many holiday vacations watching him steaming the miniature hull boards in which he could bend them around the frame and then rigging the sails. For this reason, it gave me great joy to illustrate this ship. Granted, it is suppose to be the Constellation but since the Constitution was her sister ship, I feel safe in pleading artist license.
3 a.m. - Night watch on the ConstellationAs my father did for me, I hope to instill the love of these old sailing ships to my two boys. These pictures and movies show the great time we had spending the night with our Cub Scout pack aboard the USS Sloop-of-War Constellation which is docked in Baltimore's Inner harbor. In the poster, you can see it as part of the modern day Baltimore skyline. What a great experience we had from running out the guns, eating hard tack, sleeping in canvas hammocks to turning the capstan. My highlight was taking part in the 3 a.m. night watch aboard the old ship. This ship was impressive yet silent while modern day Baltimore was alive with lights and sound.
Joe Barsin's "Annapolis Sails" poster
HBO's VEEP posterSee HBO "Veep" website here. 
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