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We offer our clients design solutions that span the depths of both the digital and print landscapes. We are: Design, Development & Creative Direction from one of Chicago's most dynamic agencies.

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  The ArtThread Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides hope and strength for cancer survivors through the merging of art and technology. The foundation works to build a global art-based community by making it possible for people to share and communicate via art. Because of the diverse demographics amongst users, Killswitch designed the foundation website, the ArtThread Interactive Online Gallery, to be expressive, colorful, inviting, and easy to use. We are excited to be a part of something that allows people to experience healing through creative expression. Visit Website +
  ArtThread Foundation :: Online Gallery / web

• Discipline - print

  October 30, 2008 announced the inauguration of Exhibit A, an annual charitable event for the benefit of one of the many non-profit institutions of St. Louis. This year’s Exhibit A event took place in conjunction with the grand opening of architecture firm Cannon Design's new St. Louis offices in a revitalized, historic powerhouse. The concept behind Exhibit A was to auction off original sketches by notable architects around the world and to donate the proceeds to the chosen charity, this year’s selection being De La Salle Middle School in north St. Louis. We worked with Cannon to come up with the name for the event, and once a name was chosen, we developed the Exhibit A logo, along with all postcards, invitations, programs and banners for the event.
  Cannon Design :: Exhibit A / print

• Discipline - web

  In our second project with a Lightbank-funded startup, Killswitch was hired to design a travel deal site for the Facebook community's ever-popular Where I've Been. As their Facebook application, which allows you to let the world know where you come from, where you've been and where you want to go, has become hugely successful, the Where I've Been crew has taken things to a new level. Now that they know where their users want to travel, they've come up with some pretty sweet deals to bring those experiences to life. Below are a few designs we came up with which give each type of destination its own, unique vibe. Whether you're into rugged adventures, urban getaways or something a little more exotic, Where I've Been has an experience for everyone. Where have you been lately?
  Where I've Been / web

• Discipline - web

  LoveSpoils presents a new way to enjoy your significant other's spending habits (sounds crazy, we know). Evan Richter of Los Angeles, Mr. LoveSpoils himself, came to Killswitch looking for a partner who could make his concept come to life through both design and development of the brand new website. Once complete, LoveSpoils emerged as a high-end, online retail site, and one of the first romance-based shopping experiences out there. Users have the opportunity to generate reward points, called "LoveSpoils" by shopping at participating retailers, and then once you have earned enough LoveSpoils, your significant other (or you, if you do not wish to share your spoils) can use them to get discounted deals. It's a win/win argument.
  LoveSpoils / web

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Morley Was Here Street artist, Morley creates inspiring, thoughtful and at times, humorous pieces that sometimes invoke a warm Public Information Poster. Killswitch had the pleasure of interviewing him. Interviews A Few Thoughts on Color Azure, cobalt, or ultramarine: Reflections on the power of color. Design Two Backgrounds, One Purpose Killswitch programmers bring their unique experiences together for balanced development. Perspectives Modeling All Form Data Keep your business logic where it should be by modeling the data from forms like 'login' and 'search'. Development + More From Our Blog	Sunny with a chance of Productivity Finally spring has sprung in Chicagoland! The weather is getting warmer and we're all settled in our new office. Big Changes The Killswitch Collective is gearing up for some big changes this month! Check out February's news for the scoop! + MORE FROM OUR NEWS	Killswitch Tweets via @PSFK Pantone Unveils 336 New Colors: http://t.co/hqdyqmT1 Posted 12:43 PM on 04/24/2012 via @neatorama Hokusai’s The Great Wave Painted Using Coke: http://t.co/LoI1J335 Posted 10:05 AM on 04/24/2012 + Follow us on Twitter + Download our Twitter Skins Interview: Scenes from Behind the Wheel Killswitch had the pleasure of interviewing Artist and former Chicago Cab driverDmitry Samarov. Click here to read more. + Read More