Journal
Five favorite Rhizome vendors
We’ve spent years creating relationships with some of the best resources in the business. Many may not be the big names you would expect, but just like a great family recipe, sometimes you just gotta share. We thought it was high time to turn the spotlight on some of the wonderful people who help us bring our branding and designs to the next level. A toast to five of our favorites!
Printing
Rhizome Images brochure
Graphics Plus
Seattle, WA (White Center neighborhood)
www.graphicsplusseattle.com
David Hell, the owner of Graphics Plus has been an integral part of Rhizome’s success over the years. They print for almost all of our clients for one simple reason. We trust them. David and his team are great, responsible printers, fair-minded, committed to the quality of a project and conscientious about the impact printing has on the environment. They have even upped the ante on their processes to include chemistry-free plating, which is a huge step forward for the print industry. They are agile and print both traditionally and digitally. Most recently they have branched out into large format Epson printing with stunning results. Together, our projects have won a number of awards and we are proud to have such a long lasting relationship with them.
Signage
Elliott Bay Brewhouse & Pub Marquis Lettering
Foley Sign Co.
Seattle, WA (Lower Queen Anne neighborhood)
www.foleysign.com
Foley Sign Company has served the Pacific Northwest sign industry for over 85 years. A family-owned business, Mark Metcalf is who I call for large signage projects. We met during my first year in Seattle when we worked on Caffé Appassionato projects and later on various lobby signage projects. A few years ago Foley helped us by creating a beautiful series of branded signs for the Elliott Bay Brewhouse and Pub in Burien. We even had them brand the roving “Beer Van.” When I work with them, I never have to worry about how the installation will turn out and their attention to detail is critical to creating a larger than life, seamless, brand experience.
Silkscreen/Embroidery/Apparel Printing
Whidbey Camano Land Trust, long sleeve, organic cotton T's Celebrating 25 years of All Natural Preserves.
Border Thompson
Seattle, WA
www.borderthompson.com
I was glad to make the acquaintance of Scott Carlsen when Elliott Bay Brewing co. introduced me to him. Scott knows his stuff and is one of the nicest guys. I had been looking for a new company that could help me with t-shirts, hats, polo shirts, totes, accessories and the occasional embroidered dress shirts. I also like that they offer organic cotton, and well known brand clothing from Port Authority, Nike, Hanes, and Columbia to name a few. I have no hesitation offering up Border Thompson as the go to company for all your branded apparel wear!
Large Format Printing
Large kiosk prints at an International optics show
Stella Color
Seattle, WA (near Costco downtown)
www.stellacolor.com
Lynn Krinsky is a fireball of energy with a huge passion for big images which is good because her business can print anything huge! Speaking of huge, Rhizome congratulates Lynn and Stella Color on becoming the 1st SGP (Sustainable Green Printing) Certified Printer in Washington State. There’s no job too big, or item too crazy to print on. They are experts in substrates, and fabric printing, and provide a large range of eco media options. Stella Color has printed a number of large tradeshow booths for us in the past, including our own and we’ve even printed awards on tiles. Small Dog. Big Color.
Infinity Images
Roll up Banners for SK Food Group
Portland, OR
www.infinityimages.com
If you’re in P-town, try looking up Infinity Images. Their customer service is outstanding and I like the way they show me proofs on projects. They also provide me with a small kit that helps me pick my substrates and each sample has a label that helps me understand the sustainability content of that item. From small tabletop displays to larger banner stands, to items mounted on ultra-thick cardboard cutouts, Infinity is a great resource. They are also deeply committed to sustainability. Ask for Don Brown, he’s a wonderful customer service representative who works hard for his customers.
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