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  • Surly Brewing Co. Darkness Day

    20Oct
    Categories: Brand Icons, Design and Illustration Comments: 0

    MNFX is dedicated to realizing design and vision across a wide range of media.  Each and every one of our staff are not only problem solvers and builders, but designers in their own right.  So whether you have a design you need created, or are looking for original ideas, chances are we can help you!

    Each year, local brewery Surly Brewing Co. celebrates the release of their Russian Imperial Stout, “Darkness”, by commissioning a local artist to create new bottle label art.  The art is also used for clothing, posters, and advertising.  MNFX artist Michael Berglund has created a nightmarish zombie theme for 2011.  The bottles and materials become collectors’ items.  MNFX also created custom signage for the brewery, and wax stamps for use in decorating the bottles.

    A nasty zombie enjoying his chalice of Darkness.

    A nasty zombie enjoying his chalice of Darkness.

    At Surly’s request, Michael also has created a custom painted self-portrait for the occasion.

    A portrait in the style of 1960's monster movie magazines. Grr!

    A portrait in the style of 1960's monster movie magazines. Grr!

    Watch for “Darkness” in stores–and on Ebay as it becomes a collectible.

    Cheers!

    A photo mockup of the finished bottle design.

    A photo mockup of the finished bottle design.

    Tags: brands, Design, Illustration, marketing, Surly, zombies
  • Cadillac Perspective Panels

    17Aug
    Categories: Brand Icons, Scenic, Tradeshow Comments: 0

    These panel display systems were fabricated to promote the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. The installations could be found at airports in Chicago, Philadelphia, Tampa and Dallas. The systems consisted of a low profile stage floor with ramps and banner boards that were held upright by the flooring.

    Cadillac Illusion sideThe front of the boards had a front view of the CTS-V Coupe that was broken up among the panels and printed at various sizes.

    Cadillac Illusion frontWhen the panels are viewed at the correct spot, the images on the panels line up to form the complete image.

    Cadillac Illusion backThe banner boards had information highlighting various aspects of the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe on the back.

    Cadillac Illusion heightEach panel was approximately 30 x 72 x 3 inches. The public could freely walk around the panels to read the information.

    Tags: banners, cadillac, coupe, cts-v, display, exhibit, fallon, installation, stage
  • Skatewave Buildings

    16Aug
    Categories: Miniatures Comments: 0

    The following pictures are all miniature building facades made for a Skatewave campaign. All images photographed by Ron Crofoot.

    Skatewave Bench

    Here a bench has been torn out. Hand carved brick using urethane foam. Everything in this image was made in 1/12th scale with no retouching. For scale reference, the mannequins in the window are Barbie dolls.

    Skatewave Library

    This library building has a missing hand rail. Everything but the lions was replicated in 1/12th scale.

    Skatewave Hydrant

    For this broken fire hydrant image. All was constructed in 1/12th scale. The water was photographed separately and added.

    Tags: 1/12th scale, apartment building, barbie doll, brick building, library, mannequin, Miniatures, old hardware store, ron crofoot, skateboard ramps, skatewave
  • Ruffies Space House

    16Aug
    Categories: Miniatures Comments: 0

    This is a space residence made in miniature for Ruffies brand trash bags.

    Ruffies Trash Bags In Space

    Tags: garbage bag, jetsons, ruffies, space house, trash bag
  • Miller Logo

    16Aug
    Categories: Brand Icons Comments: 0

    This image is of the Miller beer logo that we constructed in a dimensional interpretation. With a mix of hand sculpted and machined parts.

    Miller Logo

    Tags: miller, miller beer, miller eagle, miller logo, sculpted logo
  • Everest Gum Bear Mt. Hockey League

    16Aug
    Categories: Miniatures Comments: 0

    This is a miniature we produced for Everest gum (no longer produced). Everything from the tree line forward is part of the miniature. Created an aged weather beaten scoreboard with interchangeable score cards. The ice is made using acrylic and wax with scribed lines for skate marks. The snow is baking soda that has been painstakingly styled into place. Go Skins!

    Everest Gum Arctic Scoreboard

    Tags: backyard hockey, bear mountain hockey league, everest gum, hockey, ice hockey, ice skating, miniature snow, pond hockey, scoreboard, shirts, shirts and skins, skins, snow, wrigley gum
  • Gander Mountain Weathered Sign

    10Aug
    Categories: Brand Icons, Scenic Comments: 0

    This is a hand crafted weathered sign produced for Gander Mountain. We started out with old weathered barn wood. Spliced the planks together and then hand weathered the boards even further through various methods such as, bead blasting, wire brush and a few oddly modified power tools.

    The final touches to the weathered look was achieved with paint, various wash coats and some dry brush techniques. From the large ‘You’re’ to the little ‘Camp’ and everything in between, the artwork on the sign is all hand painted.

    Gander Mountain Weathered Sign

    Tags: barn wood, candy store, Gander Mountain, hunt fish camp, weathered sign
  • Crystal HVAC Unit

    10Aug
    Categories: Miniatures Comments: 0

    This was fabricated as a HVAC unit made in crystal for Johnson Controls. It’s made of clear acrylic sheets ranging from 1/16th inch up to 4 inches in thickness. The details were achieved by several methods such as bead blasting, laser etching, milling and hand scribing. Photography by Chris Sheehan.

    Johnson Controls Crystal HVACFinal image as it appeared in print.

    JC_HVACModel as it appeared in our shop. Size is approximately 14.5″ x 10″ x 8″.

    Tags: acrylic fabrication, bead blast, chris sheehan, hvac, johnson controls, laser cut, scribing
  • Cadillac CTS-V Installations at Time Warner Center

    04Aug
    Categories: Brand Icons, Portfolio, Signage Comments: 0

    These two installations were fabricated for use in The Shops at Columbus Circle Time Warner Center in New York City to promote the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe.

    The first was creating a thin stage that held up a 12′x10′ two sided banner wall. There is also an interactive touch screen kiosk where interested customers could spin the car with a swipe of the finger and change the cars color. Eight 4′x9′ printed boards were attached to the columns to expand the installations presence.

    TWC Touchscreen frontStage with banner and touch screen kiosk.

    TWC Touchscreen backWhat passerby’s see from the reverse side.

    The other installation consisted of a red carpet, double banner platform and two angular floor signs.

    TWC Red Carpet frontAngular signs were fabricated from plywood and covered with vinyl.

    TWC Red Carpet aboveA birds-eye view of potential buyers checking out the 556-hp engine.

    TWC Red Carpet backPlatform that holds up two banners with specs about the car.

    Tags: banner, cadillac, coupe, cts-v, installation, kiosk, red carpet, shops at columbus circle, stage, time warner center, touch screen, twc
  • HealthPartners Billboard Standoff

    04Aug
    Categories: Signage Comments: 0

    HealthPartners Billboard

    The phone cord, receiver and arms were cut from plywood and treated for this HealthPartners billboard. The standoff brackets were fabricated from aluminum angle. The agency is Preston Kelly. Installation was done by Clear Channel.

    Tags: 24/7, billboard, careline, clear channel, cutout, embellishment, health partners, healthpartners, ooh, preston kelly, standoff
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