Wedding season!

This spring I had the honor of designing a number of wedding-themed printed pieces—namely two wedding invitations and a bridal shower invitation.

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Luxe Business Cards

A few weeks back I ordered some Luxe Business Cards from Moo.com for the studio. Moo has teamed up with Mohawk Paper to create a super-thick (32pt) paper that can be run through a digital printing press.

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Five Places to Buy Arabic Typefaces Online

Finding a good typeface for Arabic can be a challenge. Until recently, the options were fairly limited. Today, however, there are many good options available if you know what you’re looking for.

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Engaging Arabic Typography

This past week I’ve been working with a client to typeset a business card in Arabic, and the project has reminded me of the difficulties inherent in combining a Latin and an Arabic typeface.

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Testimonials

Chelsea Hudson Photography

Working with Elisabeth at Silk Road Studio has been the best choice I have made for my business in a long time. Elisabeth listened to me muddle through my ill-defined ideas and vision for my brand, and asked directed questions that helped flesh out my style in a more definitive way. After taking the time to look through my work, she was able to create a concept that exceeded my expectations and clearly communicated my style—something I was beginning to feel was impossible. Everything from the colors to the fonts and design elements communicate the essence of my style and personality in my photography.

It takes an extremely creative, talented and intuitive designer to help you figure out your own style and then produce a branding concept that is more accurate than even your own hopes or expectations. I love seeing a cohesive design throughout my website, business documents and marketing materials.

Chelsea Hudson, Photographer and Owner of Chelsea Hudson Photography
Documentation and Preservation of Dance

Elisabeth Kvernen is one of the most dedicated and talented designers with whom I have ever worked. She communicates clearly and works very efficiently to rapidly produce excellent work. Designs such as the website for the conference series on the Documentation and Preservation of Dance regularly receive compliments from users who do not usually remark on the quality of web designs. The quality of Elisabeth’s work, and the speed at which she completes it, make her services a great value for anyone needing web design.

Doug Reside, Digital Curator of Performing Arts at the New York Public Library
Project Bamboo

Elisabeth played a key role in redesigning our project’s identity and website, at a time when the perception of our project was poor and our message was unclear. We were lucky to have her on the case. Elisabeth’s design process was one that was both receptive to our needs, and pushed our thinking with her creative ideas. Tasked with the challenge of communicating a single message for a sprawling project with four distinct parts, Elisabeth created a series of sub-brands that reinforces the identity of the project and has made our brand recognizable within the community.

Dave Lester, Creative Lead at the Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities
Washington Community Fellowship Church

Elisabeth took the lead in organizing, strategizing, implementing and launching a redesign of Washington Community Fellowship’s visual identity and website. Her gentle, persuasive spirit integrated with technical savvy and relational awareness throughout the two-year process yielded a product with widespread buy-in and enthusiasm across the congregational spectrum. The use of bold colors and contemporary design appealed to all demographics. The visual identity provides recognition, consistency, and attractiveness. The website has and continues to be an invitational venue for the casual seeker as well as for the informed regular attender.

Del Glick, Senior Pastor at Washington Community Fellowship

About the studio

Silk Road Studio is a small graphic design firm based in Washington, DC. The studio was founded in 2011 by Elisabeth Kvernen, and its services include web and interactive design, identity and brand creation, print design and motion/video production.
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