graphic design & communication
I am thrilled to be returning to the University and College Design Association National Conference in Atlanta to present my Boom! Bam! Brush Adobe Illustrator Workshop and Giving my keynote talk “Seasons and Side Projects.”
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Because no single human can attempt to represent all the diverse identities of our thriving Wooster community, The College of Wooster on March 30, 2023, introduced an updated mascot that reflects the inclusive community we aim to create while also paying homage to our storied history and heritage.
The Scottie dog has served as a source of pride for generations of Fighting Scots beginning with our earliest days of existence and will be sure to do the same for generations to come.
The updated mascot reflects the collaborative efforts of students, staff and alumni, who generated ideas, gave of their time to help with the research efforts, design, launch events, and provided input along the way.
New Scottie dog costumes arrive on campus this summer in time to recruit and train a new roster of student mascot performers who will work to entertain crowds at home games, admissions and alumni events, and engagements across the local community. The costumes will include MacLeod plaid kerchiefs and matching kilts, along with a black belt and sporran, which is a traditional part of the Pipe Band’s uniform.
The earliest uses of a Scottie dog as a mascot at The College of Wooster reach as far back as the early 20th century. The term Scots has been used for nearly 100 years with the football team adopting the moniker in 1926, followed by the rest of the athletics teams in 1931.
Content from press release by the College of Wooster on the announcement of the new mascot
Celebrating National Space Day! Thanks to all of the pioneers, engineers and dreamers who explore the furthest frontiers!
Penny says “get outside and sniff the tulips.” Warmer weather is just around the corner!
Working on some Risograph style geometric illustrations. I love where this is going.
It was my privilege to spend time sharing my story with Catherine on her podcast.
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Jeremy is honored to speak and present his BOOM! BAM! BRUSH! Adobe Illustrator Workshop at Circles Creative Conference in September! Come join us!
Scout was Slagle Design’s most welcoming employee. When clients and creative partners came to the studio, they always looked forward to seeing her. She loved people and always made them feel at home.
In late October, Becky and I took Scout for a walk when a pit bull came out of a neighbor’s yard and crossed the street. Becky held Scout above her head and I did my best to keep it away until the dog eventually knocked her to the ground and pounced on Scout. It’s hard to get the images and experience out of our heads.
Later that evening, the family went to Med Vet to say a tearful goodbye to our pet of nearly 14 years.
I got so used to having her around the studio, I often think she’s walking behind me when I go downstairs to refresh my coffee. Before I go to bed every night, I have to remind myself that I don’t have to bundle up and take her out.
About a week after the incident, I still couldn’t sleep. Every time I closed my eyes, I replayed the incident over and over in my head. I grabbed my laptop and searched for dog breeders here in Ohio and landed on Forever Goldendoodles’ website. They had great reviews and as I started digging deeper into their website, I came across a video of Cece introducing new a litter of puppies.
As I watched, I noticed something. I hit pause and looked closer. Cece had a tattoo on her right arm that looked really familiar:
It was a sign! We decided to look no further and put a deposit down for the next litter and told her we wanted a female. We have only had female dogs and always had good experiences, so why mess with a good thing?
Over Thanksgiving, we received a text message from Cece that Avalon’s puppies had opened their eyes and she was ready to share the new litter with us. There was only one female, which made our decision easy! We decided to name her Penny because of her copper color. Here’s the introduction video Cece sent us:
December 10th, we drove 1.5 hours to meet Penny. She was even more precious in person. For an hour, the family got in lots of snuggles and kisses and even shed a few tears. Cece shared about the enrichment and training process she does with each puppy. While it was hard to leave Penny, we know she is in great hands and has lots of training ahead before we bring her home.
In mid January she’ll be taking over Scout’s duties as Slagle Design’s Chief Hospitality Officer. I can’t wait to hear the footsteps behind me when I refill my coffee and don’t even mind bundling up to take her out in the cold Ohio weather before bed.
While our hearts were breaking and Scout can never be replaced, God was at work. Penny was born 2 days after we said goodbye to Scout.
We’ll be giving out Risograph mini posters (seen at the top of the post) and Penny stickers to celebrate! Swing by the studio after January 16th to welcome her with a snuggle or tummy rub, just reach out and we’ll set up a time.
We are so excited!
Jeremy is honored to be chosen to speak and present his BOOM! BAM! BRUSH! Adobe Illustrator Workshop at Creative South Conference this March! Come join the fun!
