The Gran Gala Shakedown is a promotional site looking to find the next signature Gran Gala cocktail. Bartenders and mixologists are encouraged submit their own unique concoction. From there, drinks are liked, shared, mixed, tasted, and judged to determine the winner. The grand prize is $5,000 and a feature on the soon-to-be-launched Gran Gala main site. Stay tuned!
Comments
Share 
From 2000–2008 we were known as Lakonic, “The Silent Creative Partner.” We were primarily a digital creative and production agency that worked exclusively with many of the world’s leading advertising agencies.
Despite our adamant position to work quietly behind-the-scenes, we grew year-over-year through word-of-mouth. Eventually, I made the decision to open an ancillary “lifestyle communications” division, called — you guessed it! — Tangible Worldwide, to support both a broader multidisciplinary offering and the growing direct-to-client interest.
To shift from an invisible interactive/technology shop into a full-service agency in a horrible economy wasn’t an easy feat. But, within a year, we opened a second office, added staff to support the growing offering and client base, and officially said goodbye to Lakonic, rolling it into Tangible. Besides a mention in the local paper, we did this all in typical Lakonic fashion: without much fanfare.
Today we are releasing two self-promotion utilities that embrace a total philosophical shift from our legacy Lakonic days. The purpose of this site is to be completely transparent. The non-invisible sort of transparent. We invite you to celebrate or debate our work and perspectives, learn more about the agency, including bios of every employee, freelancer, vendor or partner, and enjoy a daily dose of web finds that inspire our team. You can even help us define who we are as an agency.
For me, the most exciting aspect of this site is the ability to show off the portfolio of work we’ve developed in such a short period, and to be able to share it with the public for the first time. The second is to announce our new franchise, Grabba Beast. I could go on and on about both, but it is probably best that you explore for yourself.
Enjoy. And, please, tell us what you think!
Merrick, Founding Partner
Despite our adamant position to work quietly behind-the-scenes, we grew year-over-year through word-of-mouth. Eventually, I made the decision to open an ancillary “lifestyle communications” division, called — you guessed it! — Tangible Worldwide, to support both a broader multidisciplinary offering and the growing direct-to-client interest.
To shift from an invisible interactive/technology shop into a full-service agency in a horrible economy wasn’t an easy feat. But, within a year, we opened a second office, added staff to support the growing offering and client base, and officially said goodbye to Lakonic, rolling it into Tangible. Besides a mention in the local paper, we did this all in typical Lakonic fashion: without much fanfare.
Today we are releasing two self-promotion utilities that embrace a total philosophical shift from our legacy Lakonic days. The purpose of this site is to be completely transparent. The non-invisible sort of transparent. We invite you to celebrate or debate our work and perspectives, learn more about the agency, including bios of every employee, freelancer, vendor or partner, and enjoy a daily dose of web finds that inspire our team. You can even help us define who we are as an agency.
For me, the most exciting aspect of this site is the ability to show off the portfolio of work we’ve developed in such a short period, and to be able to share it with the public for the first time. The second is to announce our new franchise, Grabba Beast. I could go on and on about both, but it is probably best that you explore for yourself.
Enjoy. And, please, tell us what you think!
Merrick, Founding Partner
Like our cards, Pitchfork’s card eliminates the excessive waste created by most companies that buy hundreds of often unused cards for new employees by default.
The front of the card takes is printed as a shell, containing a set of dotted lines and the company logo. The back showcases one of 4 images.
Each employee is given an inexpensive stamp containing their name, title, and contact information. Certain employees — in sales, for instance — can pre-stamp a pile of cards they can access on the fly. Others, who rarely give out cards, can stamp only a few to have just in case. Both can make new cards as needed.
The shells remain in an open-to-use stack for everyone's use. When the pile runs out, we will reprint the shell cards.
We created a bunch of different header graphics for Pitchfork's site. These graphics will rotate in to help anchor the site when the letterboard advertising unit isn't in use.
credit bio
Currey Dorris, COO
Office: Chicago Office
Phone: +1 312 733 7246
Email: curreyd(keyfield)tangibleww[delimit]com
LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/bVf2QL
Facebook: http://bit.ly/diIY3x
Website: http://www.curreydorris.com
Birthday: April 25
Bike: MG Midget 1966, British Racing Green
Diet: The Imperial Diet of the Holy Roman Empire
Posts/Credits: 18
Credits
Merrick
CEO, Chief Creative Officer
Kim Shafer
Creative Director
Bill Galusha
Producer
Currey Dorris
COO
Jake Elliott
Senior Developer
Josh Kenyon
Lead Creative
Colby Nichols
Senior Creative
Daran Redenbaugh
Senior Creative
Sharon Stotler
Account Supervisor
Paul Anders
Senior Creative