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Founded in 1993 in Ithaca, NY, Iron Design develops cohesive brand + web identities for small and mid-sized organizations. With a focus on establishing new brands and re-energizing mature ones, our work takes a long-term strategic approach to developing and enhancing our clients' business, with teams spanning brand & web strategy, identity & naming, packaging design and communications design.

Iron is devoted to de-mystifying brand development. We passionately involve our clients in the process to create communications materials that rise above the sum of its parts. We're confident you'll see the proof in the results. We've earned our success the old fashioned way » hard work.

4.19.13 // Hickey's Music Hits the brand 'note'

We're pleased to introduce the new Hickey's Music Center identity, soon to be rolled out in marketing and website and at the Fall Creek location. The new logo denotes the 'spot' for all things music.... more»

We're pleased to introduce the new Hickey's Music Center identity, soon to be rolled out in marketing and website and at the Fall Creek location. The new logo denotes the 'spot' for all things music. less»
10.26.12 // Hanford Mills Museum Updates Brand

Hanford Mills Museum, near Oneonta, has just soft-launched their new re-brand that the Iron team helped to create. We're excited to see this new identity come to fruition as the website rolls out, sig... more»

Hanford Mills Museum, near Oneonta, has just soft-launched their new re-brand that the Iron team helped to create. We're excited to see this new identity come to fruition as the website rolls out, signage begins to appear, and marketing hits the streets. Check out the site at www.hanfordmills.org less»
10.12.12 // Challenge Workforce Solutions Launches New Site

Congratulations to the entire Challenge team on the successful launch of their new brand and website. visit the new site: www.challengeworkforcesolutions.org to see their new identity.... more»

Congratulations to the entire Challenge team on the successful launch of their new brand and website. visit the new site: www.challengeworkforcesolutions.org to see their new identity. less»
7.6.12 // NYS Emerald Ash Borer Web Site

2012 Webpage Gold Award winner from the Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals (ANREP) for the Emerald Ash Borer portal of the New York Invasive Species Clearinghouse website. The go... more»

2012 Webpage Gold Award winner from the Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals (ANREP) for the Emerald Ash Borer portal of the New York Invasive Species Clearinghouse website. The goal for the web site is to be the one-stop resource for New Yorkers with questions about the Emerald Ash Borer. Visit the site at: http://www.nyis.info/eab less»
11.18.11 // Central Maryland School of Massage launches new site

The Central Maryland School of Massage has joined the Finger Lakes School of Massage family! We're pleased to have helped them get their new site designed and developed in record time. Their fresh new... more»

The Central Maryland School of Massage has joined the Finger Lakes School of Massage family! We're pleased to have helped them get their new site designed and developed in record time. Their fresh new identity is being rolled out over the next few months including new integrated logo and stationery and marketing materials. See their new site at www.teachingmassage.com and sign up for classes! less»
8.30.11 // Binghamton Philharmonic Launches New Site

We're pleased to have helped Binghamton Philharmonic develop their new website, which is now live, just in time for the new season. The new, revamped website will not only improve functionality for al... more»

We're pleased to have helped Binghamton Philharmonic develop their new website, which is now live, just in time for the new season. The new, revamped website will not only improve functionality for all users, but has a robust administration set of tools for the site administrator to load much of the content themselves. Plus, it now ties tightly to their new logo and brand! Check it out at: www.binghamtonphilharmonic.org less»
6.15.11 // Iron helps Cornell Cooperative Extension celebrate 100 years

This year marks the 100th year for Cornell Cooperative Extension, and we are proud to help them celebrate with a re-launch kit sent to extension offices all around the state. The box included a variet... more»

This year marks the 100th year for Cornell Cooperative Extension, and we are proud to help them celebrate with a re-launch kit sent to extension offices all around the state. The box included a variety of materials, including a pair of seed pots to reinforce the Cooperative Extension's goal to continue to grow with its members and regional offices. less»
6.14.11 // Human Dimensions website launch

The revamped website for Cornell University's Human Dimensions of Natural Resources has launched. The new site spotlights the interactions of human behaviors with our natural resources, and highlights... more»

The revamped website for Cornell University's Human Dimensions of Natural Resources has launched. The new site spotlights the interactions of human behaviors with our natural resources, and highlights workshops and conferences to help facilitate these relationships. Visit the new site: http://www.human-dimensions.org/ less»
6.8.11 // Cooperstown Music Fest website launches

The new website for the annual Cooperstown Summer Music Festival has launched. We are particularly proud of this project as it was our first collaboration with Milton Glaser, the creator of the CSMF i... more»

The new website for the annual Cooperstown Summer Music Festival has launched. We are particularly proud of this project as it was our first collaboration with Milton Glaser, the creator of the CSMF identity and charming cow logo. Check it out at http://www.cooperstownmusicfest.org/. less»
4.29.11 // Boyce Thompson Institute AR rolls off the press

We're excited that the 2010 BTI annual report just came off press this month. Titled 'Passion for Discovery', it is a great new vehicle to showcase the talents of the scientists and staff at BTI in It... more»

We're excited that the 2010 BTI annual report just came off press this month. Titled 'Passion for Discovery', it is a great new vehicle to showcase the talents of the scientists and staff at BTI in Ithaca, NY, and the excellent design work of designer Louis Johnson. less»
4.25.11 // Iron Design Wins Runner Up for Bio Plastics Logo Competiton

We're very proud to be acknowledged for Silas's entry in the Cereplast Bio Plastics Logo competition. Todd and Silas traveled to the Herman Miller Showroom in Santa Monica on Thurs. 4/21 to receive th... more»

We're very proud to be acknowledged for Silas's entry in the Cereplast Bio Plastics Logo competition. Todd and Silas traveled to the Herman Miller Showroom in Santa Monica on Thurs. 4/21 to receive the award for first runner up! Out of 1,500 entries, Silas was second only to the final winner, Laura Howard. See more on the event here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN08dQYHDns less»
2.17.11 // Industry Bio Plastics logo competition

The Iron Design brand team recently submitted 5 entries in the Cereplast logo competition to create a new universal industry logo for environmentally friendly bio plastics. With over 1,000 different s... more»

The Iron Design brand team recently submitted 5 entries in the Cereplast logo competition to create a new universal industry logo for environmentally friendly bio plastics. With over 1,000 different submissions, site visitors were able to vote and narrow the entries to the top 200. Two of Iron's original five made the cut, and we're awaiting the final judging, which happens in April. Stay tuned... less»