Gardner Design

It was our pleasure to host and share design insights with the local Graphic Design Studio Practice students. They are a wonderful group of bright design stars!

StudioJenVenn's Graphic Design Studio Practice students started the week off right with a tour of Gardner Design! Thank you, Bill and Jay, for sharing your time and expertise with us! 💪⚡

Don't forget to attend Graphic Design Studio Pitch Day ‼️TOMORROW‼️ to see just what our Graphic Design Studio Practice students have been cooking up this summer - including the launch of a special, new initiative! 👀

🗓️: Thursday, July 25, 2024
📍: McKnight Art Center 113B
⏰: 10 - 10:45 a.m. - Student Pitches
⏰: 11:00 a.m. - Initiative Launch

It was fun, 2023. Every year, we’re so grateful for the collaboration and trust our clients place in us, helping guide them to new impact for their brands. The sampling shared only scratches the surface of a year’s-worth of work. From event design to building signage to packaging to digital marketing, there are few endeavors we don’t undertake in a year, and 2023 was no different.

https://gardnerdesign.com/news/it-was-fun-2023

Happy Holidays from the Gardner Design crew!

We look forward to seeing the Wichita Startup Week community tomorrow as Bill shares his experiences! It's going to be a packed crowd! Bill Gardner

Join us at Wichita Startup Week on Nov 17, 11am-1pm at the Petroleum Club Wichita in the Ruffin Building. Be inspired by our speaker, Bill Gardner the genius behind Gardner Design and LogoLounge.com! Thanks to Martin Pringle Law Firm, it's free!

Register now: https://wichitastartupweek2023.sched.com/

We look forward to having Bill Gardner present at the Ad Astra Technology Summit 2023 on Monday! Thank you to AMA Wichita for sponsoring the session! There are limited tickets still available. We hope to see you there!

Are you ready for the 2023 Trend Report!?!

Here’s a little sneak peek of what’s to come 👀 Stay tuned because we will be releasing it soon!

Gardner Design enjoyed working with Dodge City in crafting three colorful murals to brighten their downtown!

Check out the story here http://ow.ly/VKVQ50OwPFL

Introducing our new name and branding!

Welcome Schaefer Architecture.

This new identity captures our strong foundation and our continued exploration of design while staying true to a name that has been with the firm since the beginning. Inspired by Kansas sunsets, simplicity, and new opportunities.

https://schaefer-arch.com/

Gardner Design was honored to have led the process of crafting a logo and identity for Wichita North High School that embodies the school’s history while giving wings to future generations.

Watch the reveal video, and find a closer look at our website.

New Wichita North High RedHawks Logo Led By Alum - News from Gardner Design Gardner Design has crafted North High’s new identity to proudly represent generations past, present, and future.

Heart of KAKEland: Wichita company making icons in Kansas and beyond Logos and icons surround us in our day-to-day lives, but we often don't realize where they come from.

Meet Bill Gardner, Wichita's 'wizard' of logos and branding Bill Gardner, a lifelong Wichitan and founder of Gardner Design, has worked with brands like the NFL and Facebook. His latest project is helping Wichita North High School rebrand.

We are delighted to be involved in the project with Wichita North High!

Breaking news: Wichita North High School has announced its new mascot — the RedHawks. Today's story: https://www.kansas.com/news/local/education/article270010307.html

The Wichita Business Journal released its list of the 2022 Marketing Award Honorees. We are proud that Toni Gaston, Gardner Design’s Director of Marketing and Business Development, was recognized at the award ceremony. She brings to Gardner Design more than 18 years of marketing experience. Congratulations Toni!

Wichita Business Journal

We were honored to do the design work for the signage for NICHE. It’s been a pleasure working with everyone at WSU Tech! It’s exciting seeing it all come together!

Something new is up downtown... and it's a BIG deal.

NICHE
Gardner Design
George Lay Signs Inc.

Gardner Design is proud to have been part of the team for the new Wichita Baseball Museum, located at Riverfront Stadium. The space created shares the history of baseball in Wichita through historical artifacts, visuals, education, trivia, full interactive displays, and more.
Thank you SJCF Architecture CambridgeSeven Professional Engineering Consultants Eby Construction Company The Image Resources Group and Cortina Productions, Inc. for your collaboration and creativity with us!

Such an amazing addition to the zoo and an exciting day for everyone involved in the design and construction of the Martha C. Buford Safari Express! GLMV Architecture, Inc. Eby Construction Company Chance Rides

Gardner Design worked closely with the Sedgwick County Zoo Martha’s family, and the House of Sharp in the design and creation of the memorial wall at the train recognizing the Martha C. Buford Salvation Army Humble Servant Award. The award is given annually to individuals and families who have provided hope to the Wichita community through the consistent and humble provision of time, treasure and talent in the service of others.

We’re looking to add a full-time Web Developer to our team in Wichita, Kansas. Does this sound like you or someone you know? Share this or check out our website for details on the position and how to apply.
https://gardnerdesign.com/team

We’re looking to add a full-time Senior Designer to our team in Wichita, Kansas.

Does this sound like you or someone you know? Share this or check out our website for details on the position and how to apply. https://gardnerdesign.com/team

Do you know someone with roots in Wichita that moved out of state?

Here’s your chance to show your loved one not only that you’re thinking of them, but also how much the community has changed since they moved. Order the “Boomerang Box”, an ICT Box full of locally-made goods with materials showcasing development, new businesses, public art and more. Let’s help Wichita natives realize it’s the perfect time to come back. 😎

Order before Dec. 8 at www.choosewichita.com/boomerang. Box includes goods from Cocoa Dolce Artisan Chocolates, Reverie Coffee Roasters, Heartlandia Stickers, Spicy J’s and Lola Candle Co. 🤩

Congratulations to our friends at WSU Tech and their groundbreaking ceremony held yesterday for their National Institute for Culinary and Hospitality Education (NICHE). Exciting things happen when passionate community partners, faculty, and staff come together. We can't wait to see it come to life! Logo by Michael Penda - Gardner Design.

Join Bill Gardner and the Matchstick Alliance as they offer an overview of the top 5 business problems commonly seen as they are advising, and deliver tips on how you can watch out for common traps. Attend in-person at Groover Labs or virtually. RSVP today to confirm your spot!
https://www.nxtus.io/events/top-5-ways-startups-stumble-and-how-to-avoid-them

Meet our newest designer, Dustin Youngman! He started interning at Gardner Design in February while finishing school and has joined us full time now that he's graduated. https://gardnerdesign.com/about

Michael's just a simple man trying to make his way in the universe. May the 4th be with you! ✨ https://gardnerdesign.com/about