Edward Tuttle has worked as an illustrator and designer since 1979. Starting as a mechanical artist in a small communications firm in San Diego, Ed quickly gained skills in advertising design and grew in his talents as an illustrator. Hired by Tom Fowler, founder of Tom Fowler, Inc. (now TFI Envision), he received invaluable hands-on training as a designer. For 16 years Ed served as the Senior Designer for Union Carbide Corporation, overseeing the...
CiDRA, headquartered in Wallingford, CT, creates a host of high-technology solutions for mineral processing, oilsands, chemicalmanagement, and power generation industries around the globe. To say that they have a passion for providing high value safety solutions for their customers is a reality, not a slogan. So I was excited to have been asked to create animations illustrating the assembly and operation of two of their products — SONARtrac and HALO...
In 2011, Klingberg Family Centers decided to move their annual antique auto show to Father’s Day weekend. eklektos was given the opportunity to rebrand the event to reflect this change. Redesigned communications included: Printed flyer describing the details of the show Tabloid-size poster Print and internet advertising T-shirts, trophies and soda bottle labels Tickets and program cover Each year, three antique cars are featured on the flyers. The...
In 1995, the New Canaan Society began as a handful of men who met for Bible study and fellowship in the home of Jim Lane. You can read about their humble beginnings here. Ten years later, the group had grown to about 200 men, and they contacted eklektos to create a logo that would embody the heart and focus of what NCS is about. The result was what came to be known as the “Archer.” Recently, NCS has experienced what can only be called explosive...
When Socrates in the City needed a printed program for the celebration of their 10th anniversary, they called on eklektos, in large part due to their admiration for the work I had done for the New Canaan Society. The gala was to be an elegant event held at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City, attended by a number of prominent authors, media personalities, politicians, and other generally influential folks. The 12-page program needed to reflect the...
A New Canaan Society weekend is always an encouraging, inspiring, and downright fun event. I feel very privileged to have been an important part of the branding of this organization since 2005. In 2012, the new logo was being introduced, and the theme of the weekend was “part two” of last year’s refrain. I knew extra effort had to go into this year’s communications. Since the 2011 booklet used watercolor paints and brushes to...
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“Ed Tuttle has an amazing ability to visually communicate the depth and meaning of our messages, ranging from the expression of our mission through the logo, to the themes and nature of our numerous events through promotional materials and program booklets. He takes the time to understand our needs and purposes and to effectively match the design expression. Working with Ed is like having an in-house design and creative team. I would recommend Ed to anyone. He will help your vision and passion come alive and connect with people in a very powerful and life-giving way.”
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