Howdy Folks!: Banowetz + Co. Fair Day Fun

October 7, 2014 Wes Phelan

Whoo hooooo! It’s Texas State Fair time again! And that of course means Banowetz + Co. Fair Day. Once again, we did it up right with way too much food, a cold beer — or two — and a handful of rides (because nothing goes better with rich, greasy food and alcohol than being tossed upside down a few dozen times). We also made a concerted effort to sample all the 2014 Big Tex Choice Award finalists, and although we had an ambitious plan, we only managed to put a small dent in the list due to being distracted by other food items. But in the end, no one went home hungry. On the contrary, I don’t think any of us ate again until noon the next day, due to the massive culinary intake! Here’s a summary of our day in fair fare and what we thought of it (we’re a tough crowd) and a few fun pics of the day’s events:

Dallas’ finest tries to help us locate the cheapest beer.

Texas-shaped nachos with squeeze cheese. (Ew!)

✓ corndogs (duh!)
✓ chicken-fried loaded ✓ baked potato
✓ fried biscuit ‘n‘ gravy
✓ fried sriracha balls
✓ BBQ brisket crunchy tacos
✓ fried sweet potato tornados

✓ fried okra
✓ beer (plural)
✓ nachos
✓ Belgian waffle (fully loaded)
✓ tornado taters
✓ fried jambalaya

✓ fried brisket
✓ onion rings
✓ fried Texas tacos
✓ Cuban roll
✓ French fries
✓ bratwurst

— Kris Murphy, Senior Designer

Change is Good: Sarah Terrell moves up as ACD

September 30, 2014 Wes Phelan

Since 2007, Sarah Terrell has been producing exceptional work as a designer at Banowetz + Company. During her seven years with the company, she’s constantly honed her craft as an artist, as a project manager and as a liaison with our clients. Her dedication and expertise have made her a vital contributor to our team and an asset to our agency. Now her role within the agency is expanding, Sarah has been promoted to the position of Associate Creative Director. As ACD, she will be working alongside owner and president Leon Banowetz to oversee the agency creative, as well as leading the team of designers. Her keen eye and meticulous attention to detail will continue to ensure that — as always — we deliver top-notch creative on time and on target.

— Team Banowetz

The New NorthPark Brochure Delivers (in More Ways than One)

September 23, 2014 Wes Phelan

You may have read our recent blog about the series of extensive press checks we had for the NorthPark Fall 2014 Campaign brochure. Well, the project has come to fruition. Copies of the finished piece just delivered throughout the DFW area with the September issue of FD.

The book features fall looks from Roberto Cavalli, Versace, Gucci, BVLGARI and other top fashion houses. Shot on location at the Nasher Sculpture Center with renowned model Marloes Horst, the piece underscores the NorthPark Center tag line “The Art of Shopping” and the Center’s well-established ties to the arts. If you haven't seen it yet, here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll find inside.

Location: Nasher Sculpture Center
Photographer: Maxine Helfman
Producer: Tamber Johnson
Model: Marloes Horst, Next Models New York
Stylist: Tammy Theis, Wallflower Management
Hair: Chuck Amos, Jump Management
Makeup: Francis Hathaway, Jump Management
Executive Creative Director: Leon Banowetz, Banowetz + Company, Inc.
Senior Designer and Art Director: Sarah Terrell, Banowetz + Company, Inc.

— Team Banowetz