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• WELL-DESIGNED WORLD, inspiration, screen printing

  The People’s Posters

  04.14.10 | This post was written by: Haley Montgomery | Permalink | Comment?

  

  This month marks the 75th anniversary of the creation of the Works Progress Administration. A product of President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal policies, the WPA provided almost 8 million jobs for Americans between 1935 and 1943. The agency conducted many public works projects including bridges, roads and public buildings. In addition to building projects, the WPA also funded projects in the arts and employed out of work artists to create community murals, posters, etc.

  With subject matter ranging from promoting musical and dramatic productions and highlighting national attractions to encouraging safety and disseminating public service messages, the posters created under the WPA represent a wide range of design styles, uses of typography and illustration. Many of the multi-colored posters are fine examples of the technique of silk-screening, a method Dux D’Lux uses to hand-print our tee shirts. The designs are certainly nostalgic and appealing to 20th Century design connoisseurs. But, we also think the images display a simplicity required by the printing technique and a timeless quality that can serve as wonderful design inspiration today. Needless to say, the overlays of color and shapes in many of the posters represent a craftsmanship and artistic skill we admire. We hope you’ll be inspired by these examples of quality printing and design from the Depression era. [These images were retrieved from the Posters for the People project, which aims to locate and archive unknown examples of WPA posters and created a comprehensive repository of the work produced by this landmark public endeavor.]

  

  

• screen printing, specials

  Out of the Park T-Shirts

  03.30.10 | This post was written by: Haley Montgomery | Permalink | Comment?

  

  Who doesn’t love America’s favorite past-time? One thing I’ve learned in all my trips to Dudy Noble Field and Left Field Lounge here at the home of Mississippi State University Baseball is that baseball inspires smiles in grown-ups and children alike. It’s the one place where it’s ok for perfecty sane grown-ups to say things like “that dog’ll hunt,” or “c’mon Blue,” or “suh-wing, batter.” I’m particularly fond of the vocal chords of the gentleman in left field who makes his “ball four” distinctly heard clear across campus. Memories!

  And, what says memories for your business or organization like t-shirts?

  Major League Baseball’s opening day is April 4th and we’re celebrating with our DUX ON THE POND Special on custom screen printed t-shirts! Now’s your chance to get “out of the park” savings on t-shirts just in time for end-of-the-year school club ts, Class of 2010 ts, church conference ts, and yes, baseball team ts! It doesn’t matter what your event or occasion is. You can’t go wrong with a good t-shirt!

  Take advantage of these special discounts on your next screen printing order of short-sleeve, no-pocket crew neck t-shirts. Just print this page or mention the coupon code when you place your order!

  Now through April 30th
  Take $15 off your next order of $150 or more (code DUX15)
  Take $25 off your next order of $250 or more (code DUX25)
  Take $50 off your next order of $500 or more (code DUX50)

  [Order total excluding shipping, sales tax and royalties.
  May not be combined with any other discount offers.]

• WELL-DESIGNED WADDLE, screen printing

  Client Feature: West Point Schools PIPS

  09.29.09 | This post was written by: Haley Montgomery | Permalink | 3 Comments

  In honor of TAILGATING WEEK: A super fund-raising idea!

  A Super Fundraising idea!

  Dux D’Lux was delighted recently to work with the Parents in Public Schools program in West Point, MS to produce spirit-building items and a successful fund-raising campaign.

  Through contacts in our Facebook account, PIPS approached Dux D’Lux about producing some custom flags the organization was interested in hanging at each school in the system to build excitement and community pride. We helped them created simple but effective standard 3 x 5′ green flags to reflect their team colors.

  Then, PIPS came up with a great fund-raising idea to capitalize on their high school fan base, spurred by years of successful football teams. We were so pleased they decided to work with Dux to create fan tee shirts targeting men, women and Green Wave fans of all ages. The Dux D’Lux art staff produced designs for both black and pink tee shirts from the group’s ideas, and we were able to keep the costs down by sticking with 2-color artwork.

  PIPS kicked off their year and took tee shirt orders while Tailgating at WPHS’ first home football game. We printed over 500 tee shirts and completed them just in time for homecoming! Way to go, PIPS for your excellent work in support of West Point public schools!

  Oh, and congratulations on a great Homecoming win. Go Green WaveA Super Fundraising idea!

  Dux D’Lux was delighted recently to work with the Parents in Public Schools program in West Point, MS to produce spirit-building items and a successful fund-raising campaign.

  Through contacts in our Facebook account, PIPS approached Dux D’Lux about producing some custom flags the organization was interested in hanging at each school in the system to build excitement and community pride. We helped them created simple but effective standard 3 x 5′ green flags to reflect their team colors.

  

  Then, PIPS came up with a great fund-raising idea to capitalize on their high school fan base, spurred by years of successful football teams. We were so pleased they decided to work with Dux to create fan tee shirts targeting men, women and Green Wave fans of all ages. The Dux D’Lux art staff produced designs for both black and pink tee shirts from the group’s ideas, and we were able to keep the costs down by sticking with 2-color artwork.

  PIPS kicked off their year and took tee shirt orders while Tailgating at WPHS’ first home football game. We printed over 500 tee shirts and completed them just in time for homecoming! Way to go, PIPS, for your excellent work in support of West Point public schools!

  Oh, and congratulations on a great Homecoming win. Go Green Wave!

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  Want Green Tee Shirts?

  09.17.09 | This post was written by: admin | Permalink | Comment?

  No, I don’t mean Kelly Green or Pine or Dill. Although those are delicious tee shirt color choices for fall, they don’t meet the “green” criteria I’m talking about. As you know, we’ve been focusing on earth-friendly marketing options this month at Dux D’Lux with “green” specials and kudos to clients and organizations who are promoting good stewardship of our natural resources.  But, if you’ve looked through the view window on our office stair landing, you’ve seen how messy and sometimes complicated tee shirt screen printing can be. Is it possible to “green” up the process?

  I asked Deb Shafer, the Queen of Dux D’Lux (and queen of all screen printing answers) that question, and the answer was a resounding yes. In fact, we’ve done it for a few clients recently who were interested in a more environmentally sensitive marketing option. Here are a few tips for making your screen printing projects more earth-friendly. Give us a call or a cyber buzz to find out more.

  1. Hand-printing. This “green” asset comes standard with all the tee shirts screen printed by Dux D’Lux. We don’t use any automatic presses in our operation. We like the attention to detail and the personal touch available through using actual man-power rather than electric power for laying ink on our shirts. So, when you stop at the stair landing, you’ll see our production team manually working one (or both) of our screen printing “carousels.” In addition to the quality this method offers, it drastically reduces our consumption of energy resources on every project. We think you can’t go wrong investing in human resources!

  2. Design Economy. Economy is one of the hallmarks of good design, and we are happy to advise our screen printing clients on how to save money on tee shirt costs by reducing the number of inks required for printed. With a top-notch art staff, we can offer design solutions to make your screen printed project “wow” with only a few colors. Not only will limiting your ink colors save you money, but it also cuts back on the time required and the manufactured materials needed to produce your project. Good for your design, good for your earth home.

  3. Non-Pthalate Inks. Most standard screen printing inks contain some variation of plastic or PVC technology, usually in the form of pthalates–the same technology used in many children’s toys. For the more environmentally-conscious, however, Dux D’Lux also carries a non-pthalate line of inks that is more eco-friendly while maintaining its pliability for quality printing projects. These types of ink can be mixed in virtually any color and are quite durable on fabric.

  4. Organic or Recycled Garments. One of the easiest ways to make your screen printing projects more “green” is to choose one of the many different wearable options available for custom screen printing that are also easy on the environment. From organic cotton shirts produced without the use of pesticides or chemical dyes to fabrics in partially recycled poly blends for longevity and earth-friendly wear, tee shirts were never more responsible. In addition to long- and short-sleeved tee shirts, our team can also find polos, hoodies, baby wear and even canvas tote bags that are “green” conscious.

  If you’re ready to “go green” with your next screen printing project, just give us a call. We’ll show you how!

• WELL-DESIGNED WADDLE, screen printing

  Mark Your Calendar: Dogs Have Their Day

  09.16.09 | This post was written by: Haley Montgomery | Permalink | Comment?

  The dog days of summer may be over, but the canines are getting their day in Starkville this weekend! Dux D’Lux is very excited to be a sponsor of the BARK IN THE PARK FESTIVAL and 5K/1 Mile Fun Run this Saturday, September 19. The fun-filled event is open to the public and benefits the Oktibbeha County Humane Society. Registration for the Run begins at 7:30am and the race starts at 8:30am.

  Max, our office greeter weighed in on the design for some great “shelter dog” bandanas Dux is providing for the event!

  Held at the Starkville Sportsplex, the festival will feature a day of family fun with dog games, demonstrations, food, entertainment, kids activities and more. Bring your friends and your dogs and support OCHS!

  When: Saturday, Sept 19th, 8:30am – 2:00pm

  Where: Starkville, MS Sportsplex

  UPDATED FOR RAIN SCHEDULE!

  

  The dog days of summer may be over, but the canines are getting their day in Starkville this weekend! Dux D’Lux is very excited to be a sponsor of the BARK IN THE PARK FESTIVAL and 5K/1 Mile Fun Run this Saturday, October 17. The fun-filled event is open to the public and benefits the Oktibbeha County Humane Society. Registration for the Run begins at 7:30am and the race starts at 8:30am.

  Max, our office greeter weighed in on the design for some great “shelter dog” bandanas Dux is providing for the event!

  Held at the Starkville Sportsplex, the festival will feature a day of family fun with dog games, demonstrations, food, entertainment, kids activities and more. Bring your friends and your dogs and support OCHS!

  When: Saturday, Oct 17th, 8:30am – 2:00pm

  Where: Starkville, MS Sportsplex

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  Hot Tee Shirt Colors for Back to School

  07.27.09 | This post was written by: Haley Montgomery | Permalink | Comment?

  Tee shirts are always a favorite for school clubs and events, and are a great way to hold on to summer after classes begin. These tee shirt colors are some of the recent popular choices and can easily transition into fall events while keeping a touch of summer’s heat. We’ve noticed that they’re a hit with the student crowd!

  1. Fiery Red: We used this one for a summer time Draft beer promotion for one of our restaurant clients. The tomato red is a great update for a traditional favorite tee shirt color.

  2. Dill Green: A great new color for this year, and one you may see at your local Sweet Peppers Deli!

  3. Gold: A popular choice for the YellowJackets around these parts!

  4. Lime: You won’t be missed in this one.

  5. Orange: Great as a transition into Harvest events

  6. Dark Chocolate: It’s become one of our most popular for students as well as corporate groups.

  Tee shirts are always a favorite for school clubs and events, and are a great way to hold on to summer after classes begin. These tee shirt colors are some of the recent popular choices and can easily transition into fall events while keeping a touch of summer’s heat. We’ve noticed that they’re a hit with the student crowd!

  1. Fiery Red: We used this one for a recent summer time Draft beer promotion for one of our restaurant clients. The tomato red is a great update for a traditional favorite tee shirt color.

  2. Dill Green: A great new color for this year, and one you may see at your local Sweet Peppers Deli!

  3. Gold: A popular choice for the YellowJackets around these parts!

  4. Lime: You won’t be missed in this one.

  5. Orange: Great as a transition into Harvest events

  6. Dark Chocolate: It’s become one of our most popular for students as well as corporate groups.

  Check out our Schools & Colleges portfolio for examples of great tee shirts our team has produced for student groups and events! Look for more available tee shirt colors on our screen printing page.