Chicago Graphic Design & Web Design - Momolu Shah & Associates

The Chicago Social Suite - Logo, Poster and Flyer Design

2008-07-25T15:13:00.012-05:00

DATE:
2007

CLIENTS:
Good for Party - Chicago, IL
Progressive Life and Style/PLS Magazine - Chicago, IL
Going.com - Chicago, IL

PHOTOGRAPHER:
Jenni Knight

DESIGNER:
Jani Anderson

DESCRIPTION:
The Chicago Social Suite was an ill-fated collaboration between some of Chicago's brightest and most media-saavy event promoters. Working with DJ/designer Jimmy Singh, PLS and Going.com, MS&A developed a logo and brand identity for the then-slated-as-weekly event. Although the night died soon after it opened, the work done on the project was energetic, fresh and highly conceptual.

The Killswitch Collective - A Marriage of Creative and Code

2008-07-25T12:44:00.006-05:00

Interactive design is a discipline which flourishes under constraints. There is a time in a web developer's life when they realize that neither programming or design is more important that the other: the coexist to their mutual benefit. The Killswitch Collective in Chicago embodies that left-and-right-brain approach in their work.

From KillSwitchCollective.com:

From a two-person company with roots in print design, we’ve grown quickly, but thoughtfully. We’ve taken on clients who share our passion for complete solutions and our pursuit to think bigger, even on the smallest projects. In the process, we have garnered loyal customers, glowing reviews, and a portfolio of work that speaks to our commitment to quality design and unsurpassable functionality. Today, we employ a staff of designers, programmers, and production specialists, who remain true to our founding tenets of creative energy and aesthetic diversity with an intimate, collaborative vibe. Spanning the corporate and creative, the local and international, our work is as varied as our clients.

Awesome. Check out their portfolio and prepare to be amazed.

Firebelly Design - Book Cover Bravado

2008-07-23T14:44:00.010-05:00

Firebelly Design is a Chicago-based firm that is not afraid to kick it old-school. Their work on The Wonder: Portraits of a Remembered City by Tony Fitzpatrick is amazing. Visceral and energetic, their hand-drawn type and layout work pairs seamlessly with Fitzpatrick's illustrations.

From Firebelly:

Tony Fitzpatrick is a Chicago legend. He documents the wonders of our great city with visuals, poetry, and one of the most original voices of our time. He came to Firebelly for help translating his work into book format. This is the first book in a series we are working on with Tony.

Buy it from the publisher Last Gasp or on Amazon!

Let There Be Light Promotional Graphics - Fashion

2008-05-13T16:44:00.009-05:00

CLIENT:
Good for Party - Chicago, IL

PHOTOGRAPHER:
David Anthony

DESIGNER:
Jani Anderson

COPYWRITERS:
Shreyas Shah and Christina Wilson

DESCRIPTION:
MS&A worked closely with Lumen and Effen Vodka to develop promotional graphics for a fashion event entitled Let There Be Light. Playing off of the elemental themes of the promo copy, we developed a series of four graphics for the event, each element represented by a different photograph. We were fortunate enough to work with David Anthony, one of Chicago's finest art and fashion photographers, to design a graphics that were simple, eye-catching and clever. These graphics were used in the print and online promotions for this event. For the print promotions, we coupled the element on the front with a detail shot of the venue on the back that reflected that particular element. Can you tell?

URL:
http://goodforparty.squarespace.com

MiSPA™ Social Network Proposal

2008-05-04T11:22:00.000-05:00

DATE:
2004

DESIGNER:
Jani Anderson

DESCRIPTION:
MiSPA™ was a website proposed when social networks like YouTube were in their infancy. MiSPA™ (Michigan Service Professionals Association) was to be a social network for people in the service industry that needed affordable health insurance. It was to be a truly 21st century networking tool: a high-tech hybrid that would be an online PDA, an insurance provider and an online magazine all rolled up into one. Featuring cutting-edge graphic design, music, video, chat rooms, instant messaging and e-mail services, MiSPA.com would feature amenities such as customizable homepage layouts, custom RSS news feeds and a customized personal assistant.

Cyber Girl Sex Tips

2008-04-14T17:26:00.004-05:00

CLIENT:
Playboy.com

DESIGNERS:
Jani Anderson

DESCRIPTION:
Not sure where to touch, what to squeeze or how to break the ice? Our very knowledgeable Cyber Girls give good advice for guys -- and gals -- on playing with toys, the language of love and much more. These pages we designed and implemented at break-neck speed within a matter of days. MS&A always respects our clients' deadlines, even if we have to lose a little sleep.

URL:
http://www.playboy.com/cybergirls/features/cybergirl-sex-tips/

Cement Space 010 - Gallery Prints

2008-04-03T16:22:00.004-05:00

CLIENT:
Sigma6 Interactive Media (1995)

DESIGNER:
Jani Anderson

DESCRIPTION:
Sigma6 was established in 1993, and in 1995 became the first web design company in the city of Detroit. As part of our marketing strategy, we attempted to have a gallery show in one of Detroit's up-and-coming art galleries at the time, the Cement Space 010. Although the show never happened and both companies are now extinct, these images show that creativity shouldn't be bound by expectations.

ManiPediCutie

2008-03-28T14:40:00.009-05:00

CLIENT:
ManiPediCutie - Spa + Salon in Hermosa Beach, CA

DESIGNERS:
Jani Anderson & Scott Anderson

COPYWRITER:
Scott Anderson

DESCRIPTION:
This is a site we made in conjunction with the 5659 Design Co. in Chicago. We collaborated with Scott to take the design he crafted for the print brochure and translate it to the Web. This site was designed & implemented in a record two weeks.

URL:
http://www.manipedicutie.com

Szymanski - Tranquilamente 12" Artwork

2008-03-16T17:32:00.008-05:00

CLIENT:
Omoamusic - Record Label in Detroit, MI
DESIGNERS:
Jani Anderson & Kenjji Marshall (illustration)

COPYWRITER:
Shreyas Shah

DESCRIPTION:
This is album artwork for a 12" vinyl release for Szymanski's 2003 single "Tranquilamente".

URL:
Szymanski on MySpace

GMC.com 1996-1998

2008-02-19T17:40:00.006-06:00

CLIENT:
McCaan-Erickson / GMC - GMC.com (1996-1998)

DESIGNER:
Jani Anderson

COPYWRITER:
Dr. Matthew Mullins

DESCRIPTION:
In 1996, Sigma6 was awarded the distinction of of designing and building the first iteration of GMC.com. Working with McCaan-Erickson in Detroit, MI we were fortunate enough to be part of a pioneering team of creative and technical professionals that made this project so great to work on. We continued for years as the primary interactive service provider for GMC, Lincoln, Buick and Delphi Automotive.

GFP LookBook 3

2008-02-12T12:41:00.000-06:00

Playboy 680 Website Protoype

2008-02-10T18:30:00.001-06:00

Good for Party Website Prototype

2008-02-10T18:25:00.001-06:00

Szymanski CD

2008-02-10T18:23:00.001-06:00

From Detroit to Chicago

2008-02-10T18:18:00.001-06:00

D Records

2008-02-10T18:14:00.000-06:00

Highway to Heaven: 10 Cars to Drive Before You Die

2008-02-04T17:24:00.000-06:00

Playboy All-America

2008-01-25T10:00:00.001-06:00

Elton Anderson and Associates

2008-01-24T20:08:00.000-06:00

Good for Party - Magazine Prototype

2008-01-23T23:59:00.001-06:00

Ayro - Sticker and Flyer

2008-01-23T23:55:00.000-06:00

Griot Enterprises Website

2008-01-23T23:54:00.001-06:00

Dr. Dayan

2008-01-23T23:44:00.001-06:00

LegalFish Medallion Icons

2008-01-23T23:37:00.000-06:00

Rock the Rabbit 2007

2008-01-23T15:38:00.001-06:00

MS&A Website

2008-01-23T13:53:00.001-06:00

Cirque Nouveau 2006

2008-01-23T13:33:00.000-06:00

Trista Weds Anish

2008-01-23T13:32:00.001-06:00

Worst-Case Scenario

2008-01-23T13:12:00.001-06:00

Quarterback Questions

2008-01-23T13:07:00.000-06:00

Ferarri 60th Anniversary

2008-01-23T12:58:00.001-06:00

Playboy U Landing Page

2008-01-23T12:41:00.003-06:00

Naked Ambition: Hybrid Motorcycles

2008-01-23T12:35:00.000-06:00

Playboy Fashion

2008-01-23T11:48:00.001-06:00

The Girls Next Door

2008-01-23T11:47:00.001-06:00

How Suite it Is

2008-01-23T11:45:00.001-06:00

Playboy Jazz Fest

2008-01-23T11:44:00.001-06:00

And Now for Something Completely Different...Motorcycles!

2008-01-23T11:43:00.001-06:00

Stiff Competition

2008-01-23T11:42:00.001-06:00

Under Armor

2008-01-23T11:40:00.002-06:00

Video On Demand for Playboy TV

2008-01-23T11:40:00.001-06:00

Totally Busted for Playboy TV

2008-01-23T11:39:00.001-06:00

Roots Redux

2008-01-23T11:38:00.002-06:00

Playboy Radio

2008-01-23T11:38:00.001-06:00

POSE for Playboy

2008-01-23T11:37:00.001-06:00

Miscellaneous Pictorials for the Playboy Cyber Club

2008-01-23T11:35:00.002-06:00

Night Calls UK for Playboy TV

2008-01-23T11:35:00.001-06:00

Foursome for Playboy TV

2008-01-23T11:34:00.001-06:00

Who Wants to Date a Playboy Model?

2008-01-23T11:33:00.001-06:00

ClubJenna for Playboy TV

2008-01-23T11:32:00.001-06:00

Christi Shake

2008-01-23T11:31:00.000-06:00

Playboy's Cyber Girl Sex Tips

2008-01-23T11:21:00.001-06:00

Playboy's 2007 Cars of the Year

2008-01-23T11:16:00.001-06:00

James Bond Girls Vote

2008-01-23T11:15:00.001-06:00

Playboy After Dark

2008-01-23T11:14:00.001-06:00

Dear Playboy Advisor

2008-01-23T11:13:00.000-06:00

Remembering Anna

2008-01-23T11:10:00.000-06:00

Degenrate DJs Do Chicago

2008-01-06T13:56:00.000-06:00

CLIENT:
DESIGNER:
COPYWRITER:
DESCRIPTION:

Jani Anderson - Principal

2008-01-01T18:45:00.006-06:00

My name is Jani Momolu Anderson. I know it sounds like a girl's name, but it isn't.

In 1995, I confounded Sigma6 Interactive Media, the first interactive media company in the City of Detroit. We were fortunate to find early success in the music industry. These works brought us attention from the automotive industry. With McCaan-Erickson as a client, I designed the original version of the GMC web site (GMC.COM). At Sigma6, we had the fortune of working with some the most talented individuals in the Mid West. Sigma6 was listed in WIRED Magazine as one of the best companies to work for in the United States.

In 1998, we sold Sigma6 to AppNet. It was with AppNet that I worked on the most rewarding project in my design career. As VP of Creative Services I designed the first-ever Black Entertainment Television website (BET.COM).

Working with Digital Detroit, I was on the panel that provided Jennifer Granholm with the technology platform for her historic campaign as the first female governor of Michigan. In a speech to the Detroit Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Dennis Archer described me as a new millennium Barry Gordy. I also was the keynote speaker at the Mayor’s Conference on Education in 2000.

That year, AppNet was sold to Commerce One. I left Commerce One in 2001 and co-founded Omoamusic, an independent electronic record label. After 6 releases and 2 and a half years, I turned my attention towards publishing. In 2005 I co-founded Good for Party LLC, an online publishing and event planning entity.

In the fall of 2005, I joined Playboy Entertainment LLC in the corporate headquarters as a web developer. I was the lead designer on the Girls Next Door mini-site as well as many, many other web projects and pages for the Playboy group. I am currently an SEO associate on the team responsible for search engine optimization of all Playboy’s online properties.

I am interested in working with talented people doing great things. I endeavor to do work that is world-class. I do work with not-for-profit organizations and I enjoy the thrill of working with start-up groups. I work hard, I play hard, and I always bring my A-game.

So, what may I do for you?

CAPABILITIES

DESIGN
Lead designer on projects for sites such as

PLAYBOY.COM (2008)
GOODFORPARTY.COM (2006)
LEGALFISH.COM (2004)
OMOAMUSIC.COM (2004)
BET.COM (2000)
BP NGL.COM (2000)
GEORGIAPACIFIC.COM (1997)
GMC.COM (1996)
TRANSMAT.COM (1995)

CREATIVE DIRECTION
Responsible for the integrity of the final creative product for projects such as

BET.COM
DELPHI.COM
JACOBSONS.COM
EV1.COM

HTML/CSS PROGRAMMING
Expert-level knowledge of executing designs based on principles of cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility

PROJECT & PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
Direction of various art directors, designers, photographers, animators, illustrators, copyrighters and musicians

EXPERIENCE

2008 - Present
SEO ASSOCIATE
Playboy.com
Chicago, IL

2005 - 2008
WEB DESIGNER
Playboy.com
Chicago, IL

2001 - PRESENT
CREATIVE DIRECTOR/PUBLISHER
Good for Party Magazine - In print and online
Chicago, IL

2001 - 2004
CREATIVE DIRECTOR/ COFOUNDER
Omoamusic - Independent electronic music record label
Detroit, MI

1999-2001
VP CREATIVE SERVICES
CommerceOne - E-Commerce software and interactive services
Detroit, MI

1998-1999
VP CREATIVE SERVICES
AppNet - E-Commerce
Detroit, MI

1995-1998
OWNER / CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Sigma6 - Interactive media services
Detroit, MI

EDUCATION

2005 - Continuing
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
BFA Program
Concentration in Art History, Theory and Criticism

1992-1995
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
BFA Program
Concentration in Graphic Design and Photography

SOFTWARE

HTML/CSS
Some JavaScript
Some PHP
BBEdit
Photoshop
Illustrator
GoLive
InDesign
Dreamweaver
Word
PowerPoint
Excel
Mac OS + Windows Literate

Christina Wilson - Associate

2008-01-01T17:03:00.000-06:00

As a student of public relations at DePaul University, I’ve begun to explore a functional interest in the field of Event Planning, Marketing and Customer Relations. I have a plethora of experience in organizational, multi-tasking and customer service skills as well as a particular attention to detail and because of this; I believe we can mutually benefit from the expertise of one another. I trust that I can offer your company a higher level of professionalism as well as benefit from the knowledge of working for your establishment.

EXPERIENCE

2003-2004
Sales Associate/Marketing Team Member
Annex Pinque, LLC, Chicago, IL

2004-2005
Co-Proprietor
Dirty Pretty Things Inc. (Local Design Integration), Chicago, IL

2005- present
Assistant/P.R. and Promotions
Funky Buddha Lounge, Chicago, IL

2005-2006
Hostess, Sonotheque Sound Lounge, Chicago, IL

2005-2006
Head Hostess, Carnivale Restaurant and Bar, Chicago, IL

2006- present
Director of Events & Promotions + Advertising Sales Associate
Good for Party. ™ Magazine, Chicago, IL

EDUCATION

2001-2003
DePaul University
Bachelor's Degree Program
Public Relations

Live HTML

2008-01-01T16:20:00.004-06:00

Zipz Shoes (XHTML implementation): www.zipzshoes.com

Good for Party: www.goodforparty.com

The GFP Publisher - HTML newsletter for GFP Bloggers: The GFP Publisher

Imaginary People: www.imaginarypeopleonline.com

LegalFish: www.legalfish.com

Trista Weds Anish: tristawedsanish.com

The Girls Next Door Pages:
GND Home
Holly's Personal Page
GND Photo Gallery

Contact MS&A

2008-01-01T15:27:00.000-06:00

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Rufino Cudia - Associate

2008-01-01T15:04:00.000-06:00

EDUCATION

International Academy of Design and Technology
Visual Communications | Interactive Media Major - AAS Degree
Graduated: 09-27-2003.
Courses: Macromedia Studio, Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXPress, 3D Studio Max,
Protools, Midi player/sequencer

University of Illinois at Chicago
Computer Science
Attended for 1.5 years.
Courses: General Education Courses, HTML, basic Java Script.

EXPERIENCE

Graphic Design | Web Design
Creating pieces for clients consisting of corporate branding, flyers, brochures,
postcards, posters, retouching, color correcting, illustrations, web design / layout,
and more.

Good for Party Magazine
Graphic Design | Web Design
Creation of ads, misc. launch / promo pieces, press release, web design,
and print design.

Alphagraphics
Graphic Design
Creation/updating of client brochures, business cards, flyers, letterheads, logos,
advertisement, signs, mailers, and more. Full prepress / production / post-produc-
tion. File setup for poly plates and negative film.

FedEx Kinko’s
Senior Production Operator | Project Coordinator
Lead production / project manager, management of several coworkers, multitask-
ing, graphic design, full prepress / production / post-production of client orders,
and signs and graphics.

CAPABILITIES & SOFTWARE

Adobe Creative Suite
Macromedia Flash & Dreamweaver
HTML
Java Script
Windows & Mac OS
Microsoft Office
some Digital Photography

ONLINE PORTFOLIO

www.altrusive.com

Our Philosophy

2008-01-01T14:38:00.001-06:00

At MS&A, we bring years of experience to all of our client interactions. We work best behind-the-scenes to execute your vision. If you provide us with the idea, we can take care of the rest. Don't have an idea? We can take care of that, too. Whether you are an ad agency, a web design firm or someone looking to put together a great event, MS&A has the knowledge, the expertise and the vision to deliver fresh and engaging experiences for your audience.

Shreyas Shah - Principal

2008-01-01T13:27:00.000-06:00

CAPABILITIES

Editorial & Content Development

Managing Editor for Good for Party magazine, building and leading an editorial team of journalists, photographers, and designers from prototype to launch.
Contributing writer to Straight No Chaser magazine, Rap Pages, Metro Times.
Executive Producer for several highly successful, critically-acclaimed CD releases, including artist development and creative oversight.
News segment script writer for Changing America, a television news magazine.

Copywriting

Senior Copywriter for Omoamusic LLC, Changing America, Good for Party magazine, including writing and editing advertising media, marketing collateral, including print and radio ads, press releases, artist biographies, liner, sales sheets, media and press kits.

Marketing + Sales

Director of Sales for Omoamusic LLC and Good for Party magazine, including b-to-c retail sales distribution and management, advertising and sponsorship sales.
Managed advertising sales team to generate over 35K in gross ad sales for Good for Party’s premiere issue.
Developed cost-effective marketing strategy using a variety of street-level promotion, direct response, and print and radio advertising to achieve maximum market penetration.
With Omoamusic LLC, launched a highly profitable and consistent secondary revenue stream through effectively marketing back catalog to foreign licensees.

Video Production

Producer of news segments and full-length educational and documentary films for Changing America and the State of Michigan, including budgeting, line management, talent acquisition, and location scouting.
Editor in all aspects of post-production, including on-line and off-line editing, graphics creation and video effects.

EDUCATION

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Video Studies, August 1998
Honors: Recipient of the William J. Branstrom Award for Academic Excellence

University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Advanced Writing Coursework, June – September 1991

EXPERIENCE

2001 – PRESENT
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF/PUBLISHER
Good for Party Magazine – In print and online
Chicago, IL

2001 – 2004
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Omoamusic – Independent electronic music record label
Detroit, MI

1999 – 2001
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER/EDITOR
Changing America – nationally syndicated weekly television news magazine
New York City, NY

1996 – 1998
EVENTS DIRECTOR
Metaphor Productions LLC – event planning, production, and promotion
Ann Arbor, MI

1995 – 1996
Video Producer
State of Michigan – educational video production
Lansing, MI

1994 – 1995
Production Assistant
Cabin Creek Productions – independent documentary film studio
New York City, New York

Software
Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Mac OS, Avid, Final Cut, Photoshop.

Our Team

2008-01-01T12:30:00.000-06:00

MS&A is Jani Anderson, Shreyas Shah and Christina Wilson. We work with hundreds of associates across the globe, each one specializing in their own fields. This matrix of connections allows us to accomplish herculean feats of production, direction and management of creative projects and events. Contact us today about your next project: we can help.