DS Blog
As all 12 of our readers have probably noticed, our blog posts have been far and few between for the past several months. Now, what reason could there be for this travesty?
Have we run out of things to say or post? Yeah, right. That'll be the day.
Have we gotten so lazy, the mere thought of having to type on a keyboard is met with the strongest dose of apathy? Not so much. I can't think of one person in our office that would fit the bill for this.
Are we busy enough that finding the time to write is coming at the risk of missing out on the next episodes of "Mad Men"? There is truth in this but certainly not the real reason.
No, the reason largely rests on one bit of news: after over four years in our current home, Designsensory will be moving into our new digs in October!
The truth is, we have simply outgrown our space. That, by itself, is great news. What Brandon and I didn't know was how complicated and time-consuming this process would be.
It started back in early spring when we canvased Knoxville for our potential new home. Doing this during an economic downturn posed both challenges and opportunities, but in the end we found a great space with the right numbers that made it all work. We closed at the end of August, and construction began in earnest the first of September.
Here is the new space in all of its glory---it even came with plant life!
Gravel prepped for the concrete pour.
Look at the shiny, new concrete sub-floor.
The red line indicates a wall and, in this case, shows the new conference room area and Sara and Lindsay's new offices.
Check back for the latest news on our new space. We hope to be settled by the end of October. And, don't worry (because I know you are all worried), we will try harder to post more often between now and then. :)
Comments (2)|Posted by: Joseph Nother, 25 September 2009 at 3:48pm
A new home . . . a fresh start . . . new eyes . . . new slants . . . what's not to love? As for those "moving doldrums," creative health (now, there's a phrase) may recommend a "happy pill" (maybe a Tic Tac or a gummy bear?) to engender enthusiasm & relish for the bellying up to the boxes and wielding a spackle spoon. Ahhh, a new chapter . . . bookmarks ready?
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Susan Napier-Sewell 23 October 2009 at 11:28am
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Alison Ashe
Alison solves visual communication problems through a process of research, concept exploration, and original thinking.
Brent Collier
Edits award-winning documentaries, shoots video for multiple shows on HGTV and the Travel Channel, and getting you to read his bio.
Matt Honkonen
Matt came to Knoxville from Chattanooga, where he worked as the senior strategist with the marketing and public relations department of a large digital agency. He has worked with a wide variety of brands, helping to solidify digital presence and develop a
Sarah Loebner
Sarah worked for agencies in Ohio and Boston before coming to Knoxville seven years ago and burnishing her reputation as an innovative designer and fresh thinker. While inspiring design is her form of communication her passion lies in client partnerships,
Josh Loebner
Josh combines research and strategic thinking as the foundation for powerful, goal-oriented marketing experiences.
Lindsay Miller
Lindsay is dedicated to the unrelenting pursuit of delivering unique, effective media solutions that bring a company's message to life.
Joseph Nother
As co-founder and creative director for Designsensory, Joseph oversees teams that deliver award-winning and compelling design.
Brandon Rochelle
Brandon, co-founder and technical director, oversees technology development spanning interactive work through online marketing.
Susan Sewell
Susan brings a background as a writer, senior editor, promotion specialist and project manager.
I can't wait. At the same time, I will miss our current home since it's the only Designsensory I've known. Even with all the times we've crammed the whole design team in for critiques in my/Lindsay's/the old Xerox's office.
Posted by: Alison 25 September 2009 at 3:57pm