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Celebrate Design with STL DesignWeek
If we could sum up the third annual STL DesignWeek in one word, it would be inclusive. The entire week is built around recognizing, support and sparking creativity of all…
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A New Book Cover Design Celebrates New Poets
Since 2005, the Best New Poets anthology has recognized and encouraged emerging poets who have yet to publish a book-length collection of poetry. The concept of the series is relatively…
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Kegs with Legs at Atomicdust
Our friends – well, the person or persons we’ve been emailing – at The St. Louis Egotist are bringing their traveling party to Atomicdust. On August 29, at 6PM, we’re hosting…
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New Halski Studio Website Puts Images Front and Center
Mark and Jen Halski of Halski Studio have been working together for over a decade to capture the essence of great brands in photographs and films. We’ve collaborated with them…
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Writing Is Courageous (But First You Have to Actually Do It)
The act of writing for the public is inherently a confident act. At worst, it could be seen as a narcissistic one. It assumes an audience. It declares a belief…
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Hardworking Catalogs for Rockport Works
We’ve worked on a few projects for Warson Brands, most recently a pair of product catalogues for their Rockport Works brand. Warson Brands creates hard-working footwear for multiple national brands, including Reebok Work,…
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Five Things to Consider When Redesigning Your Website
Want to watch instead of read? Click here to see Mike Spakowski, Partner and Creative Director at Atomicdust, explore the five things you need to know as you build a brand-new website…
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August Wallpapers from the Creatives at Atomicdust
Our designers always look to different sources for inspiration when creating their monthly wallpapers. This month’s designs are inspired by Pixar, a recent visit to Maine and a clever play on the…
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Join Atomicdust and Goshen Coffee for a ‘Pop-Up Coffee Shop’
At Atomicdust, we have a slight addiction to coffee – especially Goshen Coffee out of Edwardsville, Illinois. Last year, we worked with the local roaster on new packaging and website…
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Mike Spakowski Talks About Creative Inspiration and AIGA St. Louis
Atomicdust’s Creative Director and Principal, Mike Spakowski, talks about the roots of his creative inspiration in a recent feature by AIGA St. Louis. Whether you remember the Library Limited and…
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For the Love of Type: A Non-Designer’s Perspective
I’m Mike. (Hi, Mike!) I’m a project manager who loves typography. The only tattoo I’ve ever seriously considered was an ampersand. I was moved to tears by the movie Helvetica.…
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Atomicdust Helps Niche Find Its Balance with New Branding
When Niche moved from Benton Park to a larger space in Clayton’s Centene Plaza, owner Gerard Craft knew the interior wasn’t the only thing that would need to change. After…