“ If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.
— James Richards
dankdistrict
A collection of work and thoughts from artist, designer, illustrator, and inspirational enthusiast Daniel Knispel (whatisdank).
Skittles rich media banner ads created to engage the current Skittles fans and drive awareness of the brand. Based on the :15 Sour spot.
9.26.08
Floral Express, Inc., is quickly becoming Chicago’s premeire wholesale floral carrier. So they needed a web site that supported their growth and success within the industry.
7.17.08
This new redesign is more sophisticated, both in look and functionality, and supports LaSalle’s enhanced branding platform to clients and colleagues around the globe.
6.02.08
Yes, I am a Star Wars fan and I own a Boba Fett ‘autographed helmet.
5.29.08
The “Playing” magazine provides parent activities, games and toy recommendations for the first year of the child’s life. I developed a full page ad that drives readers to the Fisher-Price.com site. By merging an online presence within a printed environment.
This was a concept design created for Sterling Plumbing, a Kohler company. The site was contained and breaks down into 4 visual icons, where users can activate secondary navigation. The interiors were designed for ease on users experience.
10.21.07
They couldn’t come from more opposite worlds. The cutesy glit-and-glam of the ultra-girly universe of Hello Kitty and the science-fictiony universe of Star Wars. I designed a series of mash-up characters combining the two cultural icons.
The Academy-Award® nominated animated short-film tells the story of a lonely inventor, whose colorless existence is brightened only by dreams of the carefree bliss of his youth.
Great short film! One of my all time favs. Very inspirational.
7.31.07
Chicago-based band came wanting to have a website that pushed the envelope; a website that was fresh, innovative and imaginative that matched their vivid style and personalities.
5.20.07
Stephen Knights web site is an artistic expression of his Neobotanic Style that has become distinctly recognized throughout the tattoo community.
Energizer and Shrek the Third joined to promote a contest to win a cruise for four to the British Isles and Ireland. A series of banner sizes were created.
Energizer and Rolling Stone magazine teamed up for a campaign to win a free lifetime subscription through an Energizer microsite. Multiple banner sizes were created.
4.15.07
Cenitare include the Italian concept Osteria di Tramonto, a dinner-only eatery named Tramonto’s Steak and Seafood, and a bar dubbed RT Lounge. Also including a pastry-and-coffee bar called Gale’s. I worked on the design and flash for this site.
3.13.07
T-shirt design for a punk band in California, Craig’s Brother.
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