On January 1, 2009, 3ABN is launching a new 24-hour channel for children called the SonBeam Channel. Initially it will be available only to those with the MOIPTV and MOPCWeb systems. One of the tasks assigned to my department was creating a logo for this channel.
Goals of the design included making it unique, appealing to kids, cheery, bright, fun, and easy to animate. We also strove for simplicity and contemporary colors and shapes.
This week the newly redesigned 3ABN website was launched. Part of the design, including much of the overall look and feel, was the work of my former coworker Kenton Rogers. As with all my department projects, I was the creative director over that effort, but it was mostly a “Yes, I like that,” “No, I don’t care for that” sort of role; Kenton did all the hard work. The rest of the design, and all the programming, is the work of our webmaster, Steve Nelson. And of course many people have contributed towards the content of the site on an on-going basis.
I think these guys did a great job. While there is always room for improvement, I think the site has taken a big step in the right direction. I really like the bright, open feel, as well as the human factor present in the new design.
My partner in crime from the GC Readathon website, Sandra, came for a couple days of taping at 3ABN this week. Although we had met at 3ABN once before, this time we actually knew each other, and it was fun to hang out a bit and get better acquainted. Her friend Kendol also came, who has played the piano to accompany her on previous occasions as well, and it was great to get to know him.
The first evening Sandra and Kendol were here, the three of us went for a walk at West Frankfort Lake. There was a beautiful sunset, which made a great backdrop for photos.
Logo designed by my coworker Adam Dean.
3ABN Homecoming is this weekend, September 25-27. We’re looking forward to great messages and spending time with visitors who are joining us from all over. All the details are on 3ABN’s Camp Meeting website. This year’s featured speakers are T. Marshall Kelly, Jim Gilley, and C. A. Murray.
I was privileged to attend this year’s Adventist-laymen’s Services and Industries (ASI) International Convention, which was hosted at the main convention center in Tampa, Florida.
Those who have attended past ASI conventions may remember 3ABN’s booth, which has remained virtually unchanged the previous eight conventions that have passed since I’ve been at 3ABN (and probably longer than that, but that is beyond my time). It was basically one and then later two traditional tradeshow displays, each with space for 3 or 4 backlit Plexiglas panels. The only difference year to year was the choice of panels used, and of course the handouts and the faces present at the booth.
