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Art as Paper and Wood

Art as Paper and Wood

The company name says it all. Local artist Robert Slotterback creates artwork in the medium of only paper and wood. He came to Creative Mellen in need of a…

Author Icon Kevin Mellen
Date Icon 2/15/15
A New Beginning

A New Beginning

As I leave Creative Mellen for Pear Deck, I’m happy to know that I’ve gained an incredible amount of experience from my time designing here. I learned how to…

Author Icon Cassie Wenger
Date Icon 1/3/15
Taking Center Stage

Taking Center Stage

As Creative Mellen embarks on a rebranding project with the University of Iowa’s School of Music, and the construction of their new state-of-the-art facility being built, it was clear…

Author Icon Kevin Mellen
Date Icon 12/1/14
Protecting Your Rights

Protecting Your Rights

With the launch of the Law Office of Patrick Jennetten and their desire “to not be like every other law firm,” it was clear to focus on modern aesthetics…

Author Icon Kevin Mellen
Date Icon 11/12/14
Endless Possibilities

Endless Possibilities

When I first interviewed for the internship at Creative Mellen, Kevin asked me what I liked about design, and I said everything. Then he asked me where I wanted…

Author Icon Cassie Wenger
Date Icon 8/20/14
One Month In

One Month In

To understand the momentousness of my time at Creative Mellen requires a bit of a regression. My name is Matthew Mesaros, and two years ago I presumed to be…

Author Icon Matthew Mesaros
Date Icon 7/23/14
The Anatomy of a 3D Website

The Anatomy of a 3D Website

Cyber-Anatomy, in partnership with the #1 human anatomy atlas of drawings by F. Netter, created powerful 3D software using advanced gaming technology to identify, study, and teach anatomy. To…

Author Icon Kevin Mellen
Date Icon 6/17/14
A festival worthy of a rebrand

A festival worthy of a rebrand

EntreFEST is Iowa’s largest gathering of entrepreneurs, business owners, corporate innovators and community builders. This years event in Iowa City included more than 70 speakers to talk about various…

Author Icon Kevin Mellen
Date Icon 5/19/14
Gathering the hardware!

Gathering the hardware!

Creative Mellen took home eight awards at the 46th annual American Advertising Award celebration—three Best of Categories (more than any other company), three Golds, and two Silvers. Award-winning work…

Author Icon Kevin Mellen
Date Icon 2/24/14