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Exposure Exhibition Invitation

admin — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:42:28 +0000

An alluring invitation for the opening of Exposure—an exhibition featuring national park photography by Nathan, Cameron, and Conor Myhrvold. These professional, amateur photographers show America’s special places in the best light. Tom Kiernan, President, National Parks Conservation Association and Sally Jewell, Trustee invite you to see the park photography and to learn more about NPCA.

Nathan Myhrvold is a modern day Renaissance man. His bio rightly touts being former chief technology officer at Microsoft, co-founder of Intellectual Ventures, a French chef, and prize winning nature and wildlife photographer. Nathan’s photography is featured in two books—America 24/7 and Washington24/7; and published in scientific journals including Science Nature, Paleobiology, and the Physical Review. His sons, Cameron and Conor; share their father’s passion for nature photography; both have earned recognition in national and international photography competitions.

Exposure was hosted by the NPCA’s Northwest regional office.

Invitation Design for NPCA Exhibit

Mindi — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:23:32 +0000

The wonder of photography comes from the nearly magical
effect that captured moments in space and time can have
on our hearts and our minds.
—Nathan Myhrvold

Our Invitation design for NPCA’s Exposure Exhibition is now on our print projects web page. The invitation features the exhibition’s national park photography by Nathan, Conor, and Cameron Myhrvold.

Bringing the Parks to the People

Mindi — Wed, 26 May 2010 20:40:29 +0000

Gather your family and friends for the Northwest National Park Family Day on Saturday, June 25th, 2011 10am–4pm at The Mountaineers Program Center in Seattle’s Magnuson Park.

This free event hosted by NPCA and NPS is filled with fun, hands-on activities for the entire family. This event will feature kid-friendly activities including rock climbing, wildlife encounters, a wild puppet show, and Junior Park Ranger programs. Park Rangers from Olympic, North Cascades, and Mount Rainier National Parks will be sharing stories about the wonders of our national parks.

Proudly sponsored by Puget Sound Energy, Slalom Consulting, Discover Your Northwest, The Mountaineers, REI, KCTS 9, and NWCN.

NPCA Vision Exhibition

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:06:24 +0000

The survival of our country’s diverse flora and fauna is an issue that demands urgency. With this succinct and truly affecting visual definition of its noble purpose, the NPCA can promote itself simply and solemnly. As expansion proposals snowball into actual preserved tracts of our Northwest territory, the exhibit’s movable panels and layered images can be altered to keep activists updated on a variety of campaigns and relevant topics. Vivid photographs proclaim the splendor of our country’s national parks while charcoal sketches elegantly evoke the contemplation and rejuvenation that only nature can provide.

Sarvey Rescues Owls and other Wildlife

Mindi — Tue, 11 May 2010 21:32:40 +0000

Sarvey Wildlife Center led a captivating educational presentation about birds at the NW National Park Family Day event. Sarvey rescues and rehabilitates orphaned, injured, and sick wild animals from the Puget Sound area, ensuring they get the best medical treatment and care possible, with the ultimate goal of releasing them back in to their natural habitat where they can continue to enrich the environment we live in. The people at Starvey strive to educate the public about wildlife through educational programs such as their showing at Family Day. Congratulations to the NPCA and NPS for hosting a great event!

1st Ever National Park Family Day at Seward Park

Mindi — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 06:05:12 +0000

This free community event will feature hands-on, kid-friendly activities such as how to set up a tent, nature hikes, camp cooking, wildlife encounters, and becoming a Jr. Park Ranger! Park Rangers from Olympic, North Cascades, and Mount Rainier National Parks will talk about the history, wildlife, and volunteer opportunities at our national parks. The posters and postcards are printed and ready for distribution. Now I need to translate this poster design into a tshirt design.

A Celebration of NW National Parks!

Mindi — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:07:26 +0000

photo: Olympic NP, Shi Shi Beach. We were lured here in 2007 by a park ranger who said it was The most beautiful beach in the world.

NPCA and Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park host Seattle’s first annual NW National Park Family Day, at Steward Park on May 2nd. I can’t think of a better way to start the week than with a new project that celebrates our abundance of national parks in the NW.

Most Seattleites are well aware of the NW’s majestic beauty. Seriously, with mountain views in all directions we are quite spoiled. But did you know that Washington state has 14 National Park units? 12 of them are within 175 miles from Seattle. Of course everyone sees Mount Rainier NP on a clear day, and longs to go to Olympic NP to see the rain forest, sea stacks, or hot springs, but have you heard of the others? In Pioneer Square we have Klondike Gold Rush. To the north of Seattle we have Ebey’s Landing, San Juan Island, North Cascades NP, Ross Lake, and Lake Chelan. To the west we have Lake Roosevelt, Nez Perce and Whitman Mission. To the South there is Fort Vancouver, and the Lewis and Clark Trail. Wow. That makes for a numerous road trips, each brimming with their own natural wonders and historical significance.

We designed National Park Family Day Event graphics in 08 and 09 for a similar event hosted by NPCA and Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Not too worry Portlanders, Fort Vancouver is hosting this annual event on Saturday, May 15th.

Here’s a Google map of the NW National Parks. NPCA.org is a another great resource planning your next park visit!

NW National Park Family Day

Mindi — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:31:05 +0000

Family Day Fort Vancouver NHS
Saturday, May 15th 2011
10am–3pm, FREE!

Clans of the notoriously skittish Northwest Homo-Sapien are invited to shake off their cabin fever and roam wild for an afternoon at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Luring people in with free admission and inventive graphics influenced by the region’s topography, the Northwest National Parks provide a few moments with each unit’s Alpha. Environmental groups such as the National Park Conservation Association know that with each smile and friendly exchange vitality of our country’s irreplaceable national parks is ensured for future generations. Educational activities for the children and guided tours foster a communal atmosphere, turning new patrons into park regulars.

Seattle’s National Park Family Day Event will be on Saturday, June 25th.

National Parks: Under the Weather

Mindi — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:20:56 +0000

Powerful storms battered the Pacific Northwest in 2006. Our parks were devastated. Bridges were gone, roads had been washed out, trails simply disappeared. NPCA immediately took actions and formed a coalition to facilitate park restoration. Without political action and the help of volunteers it may take may take years, even decades to fix.

Our design challenge was to communicate the gravity of the situation and inspire people to act. The deep blue hues in the color scheme denote the ominous effects of nature. The bright green signals the hope of renewal.

Alluring photographs juxtapose the majestic with the catastrophic. Doely and Geyer capture the grandeur of Olympic, Rainier, and North Cascade national parks. The Park Service’s photos depict the devastation and the information graphics highlight those areas. Our simplistic approach to cartography clearly conveys landmarks and park boundaries. You can connect each photo with its location on the park map. This makes the destruction real and relevant. Every aspect of the exhibit emphasizes the need for help.

Wildlife Conservation Exhibit

Mindi — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:50:31 +0000

The Puget Sound’s unique biodiversity is at risk. Habitat destruction, over-fishing, increased toxin levels and global warming all combine to form an inhospitable environment for several species unique to this region. Astoundingly, even our vast system of National Parks is no longer a safe natural haven. Enter the National Parks Conservation Association. In this exhibition, the images of acclaimed photographer Art Wolfe, geographic keys, and informative copy, all worked together to teach naturalists and concerned citizens about the issues facing the region’s complex ecosystem. For the many people moved into action that very moment, there was also a notepad of letters addressed to Congressmen. Thematic postcards, posters, banners, and private event invitations were also created to promote the exhibition.

All photography generously provided by Art Wolfe.