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
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
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.
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.
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








