The one who helps old ladies cross the street. 

And coaxes kittens out of trees. 

And selflessly drinks Corona so other bar patrons won't run out of good beer. 

How can someone so inherently good be headed to jail?

Wouldn't you know, he's doing that for a good cause, too. 

On Wednesday, September 29th Christopher will be "Locked Up for Good" in the 2010 Downtown Charleston "A Taste of Charleston Lock-up" and is calling on his similarly good-as-gold friends to help to raise bail for his release.

The money he raises (the goal is $2,400 for anyone who just wants to write one big check) will go to help fight Muscular Dystrophy in the Charleston community. 

Every amount helps and really matters to those living with muscular dystrophy who hope for treatments, cures and assistance.  

Here is where your money will go: 

• $30 Flu Shot
• $74 One minute of research
• $100 One support group session
• $150 One physical, occupational or respiratory therapy consultation
• $300 Professional fees related to initial diagnostic work-up at an MDA clinic
• $500 Assists one person for one year with the repair of a wheelchair or leg braces
• $800 Sends one child to MDA summer camp 

Did we mention the fundraising goal is $2,400? 

How to make a donation

Click here to donate online or, you can write a check* made payable to MDA and send it to: 

Muscular Dystrophy Association
29 Leinbach Drive, Suite D-5
Charleston, SC 29407
C/O: Christopher Cecil

*Be sure to include Christopher's name in the memo part of the check so that it will be attributed to his bail. And drop us a line or post in our comments section so we know we're closer to our goal. 

Thanks for joining Chrisopher's circle of those who do good deeds. We know you want to be just like him one day - now you're one step closer. 

Will Bullock makes marketing look good.

Today, add Charleston AMA Marketer of the Year nominee to Will's list of accomplishments. 

Here's what Will's nominator said of him (and no, it wasn't us): 

Will Bullock | Partner, Graphic Intelligence at Slant Media
Will’s experience and training as an architect continues to influence how he approaches graphic design for Slant Media’s clients. Slant’s client list ranges from retail-based to service-based businesses. In everything he does, his ultimate goal is to bring clarity to their client’s designs through thoughtful simplicity. Though he can appreciate a design that is visually appealing (what I used to refer to as having “cool factor”), I am much more intrigued by designs steeped in process, meaning, and theory. He has also previously served an Adjunct Professor at The American College of the Building Arts.

We couldn't agree more. 

In fact, we'll let you in on a few other reasons why Will rocks:

He not only creates beautiful things, but he takes the time to understand and consider the business side of the equation. (Let's be honest, you can't really say that about most designers).

He also racks up points for giving back to the Charleston community - lending his time to coach and critique design students at the Art Institute of Charleston, starting up the local chapter of AIGA, and coaching his daughter's soccer team.

Form and function, style and substance - Will has the head of a marketer and the heart of a designer. We're lucky to have him. Congrats, buddy!

So, fans of design, fans of marketing, fans of Will, let's vote him to the finals! Voting closes August 4th. 

And if you need fantastic design and marketing help, you know who to call. (cough, SLANT, cough).

J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. has been serving the Charleston lowcountry for almost 150 years. But despite their history, they were struggling to leverage their long-standing legacy of personal service as a differentiator from their many competitors. After conducting an in-depth analysis of their existing brand and marketing efforts, as well as their competitors and industry in general, SLANT Media undertook a brand redesign, now visible throughout its business collateral and the new www.jhenrystuhr.com

Old LogoNew design strengthens "crest" and incorporates founder's signature.“We felt strongly about drawing inspiration from Stuhr’s roots, while also conveying their modern approach in providing services beyond those of a traditional funeral home.” said Christopher Cecil, SLANT’s Creative Director. 

The new logo updates the crest that has long been a part of Stuhr’s identity. And instead of putting the company name in script font, SLANT utilized an original J. Henry Stuhr signature that was found during research. “This combination of logo elements conveys the century-old identity of the company and illustrates their personal touch,” said SLANT’s Will Bullock, the branding project design lead. “Then, from a design standpoint, we use these traditional elements in more modern ways - for example, extending beyond the edge of a business card, on a surreal peaceful backdrop on their website.”

Business Card - FrontBusiness Card - BackIn addition to providing information about burials, cremation, aftercare and advance planning, the website also has an obituary section with personalized pages so family and friends can access information about the deceased, the services and convey condolences to the family via an online guestbook. 

“We feel fortunate our business’s heritage has had a place within the history of Charleston. And while being extremely proud of our history, as a business we need to convey our leadership as a forward-looking provider of funeral services,” says Catherine Stuhr, Vice President of J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. “We are thrilled with our updated identity and the additional services and information we can provide on our new website.”

Earlier this year, SLANT collaborated with a team led by DesignWorks, LC to create a sustainable growth plan for the Town of Bluffton's Okatie Headwaters community.

We're happy to announce that the collaborative submission earned the Town of Bluffton's "Mayor's Merit Award".

SLANT's contributions included insight into issues surrounding community identity, as well as human interaction with and without technology in order to garner public involvement. Other members of the team included land-planners, architects, attorneys, developers, conservationists and community activists.

Click here to check out more details about the project and award in this post by DesignWorks, LC.

An earlier SLANTASTIC post about the project can be found here (for your reference because January was a LONG time ago!)

You know Pee Wee would ride from B2B! But he'd need a helmet first. At least he has a bell.

At 10a.m. this Sunday, a group of bicyclists will start at Folly Beach and another group will depart from Isle of Palms. Both will end the ride at Whitepoint Gardens at the Battery.  

Want to get your ride on? Here's the route info so you can join the peleton at a convenient point. No, we won't judge you if you start at the Market. Yes, you can set up seats to view the cycling sea of spandex. 

Just kidding folks - this event is about a building a safer, more connected bicycling environment for everyone in Charleston, not just for the Lance Armstrong types. SLANT Media is a proud supporter - we hope you'll learn more and support the route, too.

Need some more arm-twisting? Well, at noon, B2B riders and supporters will converge at Vickery's for the B2B afterparty (of course, featuring Fat Tire beer), as part of Sunday's car-free King Street event, Do The Charleston.

What better way to spend your Sunday Funday?

Why would we do that, you ask? It was the Charleston Digital Corridor's fourth annual iFive:K, a scenic 6:30pm race from the Charleston Maritime Center to White Point Gardens at the Battery and back again. Followed by pizza, beer and a gorgeous sunset. 

SLANT has been a lead sponsor and the creative sponsor of the event from the beginning. We worked with the Charleston Digital Corridor to create the identity of the race, including the event's name, logo, shirts, bib tags, mile markers and finish line signs.  

Team SLANT represented the range of possible iFive:K paces: run, walk and shuffle. Our best time was Megan DeCamilla's 27:48. Just think what she could have done on rollerskates (she's on the Lowcountry Highrollers Roller Derby team)!

A link to the REST of our results, you ask? Uh... we lost them.

But we do have fotos. Enjoy!

If you have an iPod or iPhone, there's a good chance you've seen or even own an accessory made by Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO). We've been working with DLO since 2005 to make sure their brand stays fresh and consistent online.

In our latest effort, we've been working closely with their creative and marketing team to reskin the 4 year old website to match their latest product packaging designs.  We launched the site Monday morning just as the new packaging was made available to customers at Best Buy stores, nationwide.

Check out the new look at www.dlo.com (and be sure to check out DLO's new packaging and products at your local Best Buy!)

Think about it. With the proliferation of mobile and touchscreen devices like iPhone, Zune, Android, and Apple’s new iPad (which is now accepting submissions for apps), hundreds of brands have the opportunity to deliver an amazing user experience. 

The $64,000 question is: What now?

At SLANT, that's the kind of challenge we live for. (Well, besides all-U-can-eat taco night).

So, we created this video to share our thoughts on Graphic User Interface and User Experience Design (GUI + UX) and its ties to marketing. 

From designing the GUI for the Philips | DLO HomeDock HD, iPhone apps, friendlier websites and content management systems, we know this stuff. And we love it. We can't wait to help make your product better and make you famous(er). Let's talk!

 HEY YOU! Yeah, you - the one squinting to read the text in the video. Try the 'fullscreen' button or go watch the video in HD over on Vimeo.

Ever wondered what it's like at the Galactic Worldwide SLANT Headquarters?  Yeah, we doubt it. But just in case you have wondered, wonder no more!  

We've been in our new office space for nearly six months and decided it was high time to showcase the place.  Take a look. 

Lauren Curler has joined SLANT Media as head of the firm’s Marketing Intelligence.  

A graduate from Clemson University with a Bachelor of the Arts in Speech and Communications, Curler sharpened her marketing skills as a Relationship & Brand Management Account Supervisor at Charleston-based marketing and communications firm, Rawle Murdy.  

 “Her experience working with clients in retail, travel/tourism, real estate and non-profit, among others, will be the perfect addition to SLANT.  Add to that her sense of humor and the fact she’s an avid Clemson fan, how could we say no?”, said founding partner and creative director, Christopher Cecil.

Lauren will be responsible for client relations, strategic planning, project management, business development and copywriting. She loves the challenge of working with new clients to discover key insights about their brand and then building comprehensive marketing strategies to help them succeed.

Give Lauren a shout! Just call or email lcurler@slantmedia.net