In the meantime

Setting up a business here has been interesting.  I have one last hurdle before I can be official;  in the meantime am putting some time into InHouse Design.  Too bad I can't bill myself.  Or could I?  Above, the new logo with some artwork -- this will be on the business cards and letterhead; the text logo box will be used on its own for most branded projects if it goes on there at all.  In case you don't recognize the image, it's my office/design studio. Come over and see for yourself! My doors are alway open.

CD Release

InHouse Design is proud to announce the release of Zambian artiste Mathew Tembo's latest CD, Dadi Mwana.  While we'd love to take credit for the rockin' rasta grooves, InHouse Design was only responsible for the design of the finished product - art, photos, and graphics.  Special thanks to all the Jennings boys, including Uncle Alan who participated in the initial photo shoot at the University of Zambia.   The unofficial press release and some insert art:

Introducing Dadi Mwana, the latest CD release from Mathew Tembo and the Dark Black.  

Dadi Mwana’s upbeat, Afro-fusion, reggae-fueled tracks feature Chinyanja lyrics skillfully married with music performed on some of Zambia’s indigenous, handmade instruments - the marimba (silimba), kalumbu and kalimba.  On this Album The Dark Black grooves behind Mathew while Zambia’s favourite artistes (including Cactus, Chileshe Nshumfuwa, and Jay Jay Munthali) join in the celebration.    

(the last photo was switched out in the final version of the insert with one where he's not cracking up at the boys and their seriousness about their work.  Mathew was so sweet to put up with 4 photographers and 5 cameras...two belonging to a 4 and 7 year old...)

Event Profile: Lusaka Christmas Fair (Sunday 5 December)

WHAT:  Annual Christmas Art Show 

WHERE:  Leopard's Hill Polocrosse Club (Follow the signs off Leopard's Hill Road - directions below)

WHEN:  9AM to 4:30PM

DETAILS: Lusaka's annual Christmas Arts and Crafts fair has expanded and outgrown it's traditional host (Sugarbush Farm).  The fair this year, called the "Zambian Arts and Design Show" will be held at the Leopard's Hill Polo grounds.  The show features all the familiar favorites and some fabulous newcomers (see exhibitors list below).   There is a 10,000kw entry fee (for anyone over 12 years of age), plenty of safe parking, plenty of on-site snack/food/meal options (plus a full bar available), entertainment (choirs, drama groups and more) and a kiddie play area.  All stalls are under tents and protected from the weather.

DIRECTIONS:  From the Crossroads Shopping Mall, travel 10km on Leopards Hill Road (10-15 min).  Turn Right down Chifwema Road.  There is a good gravel road running parallel to the main road (which is being tarred.)  Follow this road for approximately 4.5km (10-15 minutes) and turn left into the Polocrosse Club.

opening day 2010

We have finally and officially launched the design studio’s Lusaka office.  We hope to continue with the same business model as the Seattle studio -- creating meaningful design products for non-profit organizations, small businesses and individuals  while promoting the local arts and design scene by highlighting new creative industry businesses, profiling fine artists, and of course, working.

InHouse Design Studio specializes in graphic design, phototography, and fine arts.  We do logos, brochures, flyers, posters, and tee-shirts.  We run workshops, create documentary exhibits, and show off products.  We aim to make you look good.