Mann Packing:

Mann Packing is a California-based produce packing company who wanted to create some special commemoratives for their 65th anniversary in 2004 and wanted to do it with a collegiate feel. We worked closely with the CEO of Mann Packing who happened to be an alumni of the University of Michigan. Michigan’s school colors just happened to match those used by Mann. We created an anniversary logo using the “M” in Mann, combined with a tagline of “65 Years Fresh” and put this on a variety of items solely in the University of Michigan colors. We started by doing full color art mock-ups of different design themes, and before settling on the exact pieces, a full blown spec sample was created to make sure it was exactly the look and feel we needed for the project. All we can say is WOW! Below is a list of some of the items:

• Navy Tees printed in White and Golden Yellow
• White Tees printed in Navy and Golden Yellow utilizing the “M” logo in conjunction with the 65 Years fresh.
• Navy Flexfit cap using the new “M” logo and 65 Years Fresh logo embroidered using Navy, Golden Yellow and White thread.
• Both White and Navy visors using the same “M” logo embroidered in White, Golden Yellow and Navy
• A football throwback jersey printed with a worn athletic “Property of Mann” logo with a small “M” logo centered just below the neckline.
• A custom overseas throwback cap with a Chenille “M” on front, Mann Packing sandwiched in the bill, one of the founding fathers signatures embroidered on the bill, and a 65 Years Fresh label sewn onto the velcro closure of the cap
• A high end Callaway polo shirt coupled with a high end Callaway wind-vest decorated using a small, classy version of the “M” logo. They were used by the CEO of Mann Packing as an Executive giveaway.
• A Cutter and Buck long sleeve dress shirt with a tone on tone “M” logo over the left breast pocket and LXV written like Roman Numerals the cuffs of each shirt like a monogram, which stands for 65!

Alum Rock School District Special Project:

The Alum Rock School District special board members partnered with several strategic private companies to raise funds to be spent on enhancing the pride and feel for its six middle schools. Each school was granted identical and fixed budgets, but all had different needs.

We met with officials from each school individually, and worked with the constraints of using the limited funds to satisfy the unique needs of each school's sports program. We created special custom art so some of the uniforms could be used for 2 or 3 different sports. We went to our manufacturers to get special pricing for each uniform so the funds could be stretched as much as possible. We cut our decorating costs in every way possible without compromising the look of each uniform.

When it was all said and done, all six schools had new uniforms for all of their after school sport programs, and we accomplished it within budget. Oh, did I mention we did all of this within 15 work days. Our time and effort were well spent, for we made a few new customers for life.