Steve Elci and Friends
Steve Elci and Friends

Two Clients Release New Music

The Rivergods, a blue-grassy-meets-country-rock band of Connecticut, recently released “Signs,” now available on iTunes or CD. Photography was provided by Manji Designs (Brandon W. Mosley) last year. → View Album on iTunes → More About the Rivergods Steve Elci and Friends release a new song for Earth Day, available for free. Photographer Brandon W. Mosley … Read more

Red Rain Album Cover

IZZ Band Releases “Red Rain” Cover

Manji Designs collaborated with progressive rock band IZZ of Doone Records to design a look and feel for their cover of Peter Gabriel’s “Red Rain.” The concept is linear. Fresh red rain drops decorate what can be perceived to be a window overlooking a city skyline. Or, perhaps the viewer is a passenger in a … Read more

10 Things to Put in a Contract

11 Things to Put in a Contract (Or Forever Be Sorry)

In my experience, the fear of being at the mercy of a legal document tends to scare potential clients away, so I try not to say “contract.” Since trust is crucial to have from the beginning, I prefer to use less intimidating phrases like “services agreement” or “statement of work.” However, the risk of losing … Read more

Frank’s Place Bar Wins Design Award

Manji Designs began the visual rebranding process of Frank’s Place bar and kitchen of New London, CT in 2009. This summer, various print materials won a 2010 American Graphic Design Award from Graphic Design USA in the “Brochures & Collateral” category.

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Redesigning PEPA

The Purchase Environmental Protective Association (PEPA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment of Purchase, NY and its surrounding areas.

Positive Feedback

Giving Constructive Criticism

The challenge of graphic design involves its subjective nature — everyone has an opinion and a preference. Some may disagree, but there is a right and wrong way to be a critic. Effectively communicating to a designer is not something everyone does well, simply because they don’t know how. Some people confuse hypercriticism, also known … Read more

  • About Manji Designs

    Manji, a magical and philosophical concept about luck from ancient times, inspires the means to identify key areas that can be improved or enhanced. Among these key areas are eight themes: prosperity; fame and reputation; relationships; health; creativity and children; knowledge; career and friends. Through balance, change and excellent design, Manji opens doors for these themes to flourish.
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