We're moving!

as of Midnight tonight we are the proud new owners of 2705 Agricola St, the former Frames Plus Art building. We have much to do to get ready for our spring move and look forward to having all our clients, friends and family join us for a house warming in June.

We'll keep you posted with renovation photos on our Facebook and google+ page.  

Halifax' Best!

Team eyecandy was in high spirits last night as we celebrated Venus Envy's win at the Best of Halifax party.

We are encouraged to see Venus Envy take gold and are looking forward to another great year of creating exceptional street scape art. There's no other city quite like Halifax. 

Book Club

Last month marketing divas Vonk and Kestin launched their site "swim" in response to the lack of leadership that exists in ad agencies the world over. The duo continue to illustrate how a Starbucks barista gets more training than the average agency employee. It stings a little. But lets think about it. Baristas do more then pour a perfect cup of joe. They are the brand ambassadors. So with a watchful eye on brand management and we cracked the spine on Howard Schultz' Onward. 

Next up is Martin Lindstrom's Brandwashed. Followed with Arlene Dickinson's Persuasive. 

Fusion GO! Urban Design Award

Allison Moz is passionate about design. Her contributions to community brand and navigation are being recognized by Fusion. Yesterday Allison was announced a finalist for the Fusion, Go! Urban Design Award. The peer driven award “recognizes someone who works to engage all partners in forward thinking dialogue to create a vibrant, sustainable and enjoyable city through smart urban design and development.” For a list of all awards and finalists visit 9 Go Awards.

Allison is committed to improve the function and experience of the communities she works within. She is a valuable consultant as she partners with architects, developers and stakeholders in revitalizing community environments. “The process of design is thoughtful,” says Allison whose reputation hinges on her ability to incorporate accurate navigation with culture.

We are excited to announce her nomination for the Urban Design Award and welcome you to give her a shout out at the award ceremony where one of the three finalists will be presented the 2011 Urban Design Award. For ticket information visit Ticket Atlantic. 

You can also email Allison if you have any façade improvement questions, wayfinding projects, or just want to say “hi”. 

North End Business Improvement District

eyecandy loves our neighbourhood. We talk about it in superlatives. This is absolutely, hands down, the very best place to work and live. 

Recently the business community formalized a highly passionate and forward thinking business commission. It's only right that our very own Allison Moz sits on the board.

Elected board officers include: Michelle Strum, Chair; Fred Connors, Vice-Chair; Allison Moz, Secretary/treasurer; Bernard Smith, Executive Director.

The North End Business Commission has long been in development; and as of July 2011 city hall formally recognized the area as a Business Improvement District. "The board is made up of highly intelligent and creative individuals. We want to be strong. We want to be positive. We want to be receptive." says Allison who promises to keep us abreast of the exciting developments in the months to come. If you have any questions about the commission email allison@eyecandysigns.ca 

The Best of Halifax

We're nominating Venus Envy as Halifax's Best Retail Sign! We're turning the heat up and asking our neighbours, our friends and our family to vote for their favourite Halifax sign. We're excited to see what Halifax thinks... Click here to participate in The Coast's survey and share your opinion on what makes this city tick.   

Vote before September 12th. 

Music At the Park

Every Saturday for the whole month of August The Hydrostone Businesses will be hosting a musical afternoon. Join the community from 2-4 in the Hydrostone Park as we celebrate The Hydrostone's recent distinction as the 2nd best neighbourhood in all of Canada. We're proud of our neighbourhood and hope you will be able to celebrate with us one afternoon this month. 

Memorial University

By incorporating their collegiate colours MUN has developed a thoughtful wayfinding system that enhances the University's brand while fulfilling the function of navigation. Keep an eye on our Facebook page to see how these modular wayfinding signs merge form and function.   

We're reading 'Emotional Branding'

The eyecandy book club is reading Emotional Branding by Marc Gobe. Join us, it's a brand power classic and leave a comment on our blog naming your favourite design book. 

Welcome to the team Julia & Andrew

We're pleased to welcome two new members to team eyecandy. Welcome, Julia and Andrew! We're going to have some fun.

eyecandy HOMES

It may seem like an odd time of year to be thinking about Christmas, but at eyecandy the spirit is alive. We're working like little elves, building our Christmas inventory and are looking forward to sharing a new line of eyecandy HOMES products this fall.

Keep an eye on our blog and Facebook page for behind the scenes look at developing products.