RTRP, State of the Region Video features Aly Khalifa, Gamil Design, and Designbox

he Research Triangle Regional Partnership (RTRP), “State of the Region” video has just launched! Aly Khalifa, of Gamil Design was a featured expert in the video, and Designbox was location for some of the video footage. If you watch carefully you’ll see cameos of other Gamil Design-ers: Beth Khalifa, Britt Freeman, & Jennafer Pettit!

RTRP: State of the Region 2012 “Cross Pollination” VIDEO

The Research Triangle Regional Partnership (RTRP), “State of the Region” video has just launched! Aly Khalifa, of Gamil Design was a featured expert in the video, and Designbox was location for some of the video footage. If you watch carefully you’ll see cameos of other Designbox members: Fredrick Perman, of The Product Farm; Beth Khalifa, Britt Freeman, & Jennafer Pettit …

[pro•duce] by deneé black

[pro•duce] 1. to bring into existence; create 2. to bear, as young, fruit, etc. 3. to present; exhibit Denee’s work captures each moment with stark, bold saturation. This particular show was entirely created from observations at the State Farmer’s Market. When walking through the buildings, I am captured by the piles of colorful fruits and vegetables: purple eggplants, green apples, …

Greetings from Raleigh

See Raleigh in a whole new light. Professional photographer, Cheryl Gottschall captures the angles of Raleigh’s spaces in new and interesting ways. Cheryl’s work will be accompanied by a collection of fun Instagram-perspectives of our fair City of Oaks by the locals. The Designbox Shop also celebrate’s Raleigh with predominantly local arts and crafts, including the quintessential “Raleigh” T-shirt by …

INDY article about Raleigh Institute of Contemporary Art

Beth Khalifa quoted saying “RICA can do a number of things: increase awareness of local talent and expertise, increase public understanding of contemporary art, showcase Raleigh as an artistic force on a national scale, increase both the pool of artistic talent and the pool of enthusiasts, and continue to nurture the arts as an element of why Raleigh is a great place to live.”

NonCom

NonCom (Non-Comissioned) will explore the similarities and differences between the for-hire and personal works from local creative professionals. What does it look like when designers create art for themselves – with no clients, no creative directors, and no limits? How does that free expression compare to the polished production work they create? Find out on Friday, June 5 at Designbox. …

Celebrating Barefoot Press

After 3 memorable years on Bloodworth Street, Designbox has moved to a more spacious building on Martin Street. The old warehouse was previously occupied by one of Raleigh’s Gems: Barefoot Press. Barefoot has recently moved into their own building on Pershing St (Five Points area), and we thought it a perfect opportunity to celebrate their exceptional work over the years …