One of the many ways in which Johnson College and BlackOut Design have been working together is to increase awareness of the wonderful opportunities available at Johnson College.  Our latest project has been to design and implement billboard advertising for their Open House campaign.

Johnson College offers education for various careers in technology, health services and business fields.  They have focused on 13 degree programs in order to provide personalized instruction so that their students will graduate with the skills needed for specialized employment, career advancement and life-long learning.

BlackOut Design has been thoroughly enjoying the opportunity to better spread the word about such a dynamic institution with strong competitive advantage and client satisfaction.

The tasks and projects with which I am involved are great.  The office environment is pleasant.  I do feel I must briefly mention the entertaining differences between men and women.  I have worked for so long with only women.  It has been wonderful and full of conversation.  Now I am embarking on this new journey which, ironically, is predominately male.  Wonderful?  Yes.  Conversational?  Only when necessary.  It really amuses me.  One is certainly not better than the other.  It’s just a simple observation.

I really do have so much respect for these BlackOut men.  What a talented group of people.  What a magnificent opportunity.  I feel truly honored and blessed to be a part of it.

BlackOut Design is grateful to have a day to celebrate and honor all social media which has enriched not only our company but also those with whom we work.

Rediscover Scranton has become a great source of pride when it comes to the advantages of social media usage.

Most recently, become a fan of the One Point Office Supplies Facebook page for an opportunity to win a $100 office supply gift certificate!

The possibilities have literally become endless.  So, thank you to all who participate in social media!  Happy day to all.  Now go and enjoy all the opportunities that social media has created for BlackOut and so many others.

We have made some great partnerships over the past 7 years and had an opportunity to try some really neat things with our clients’ brands. I am sure with the great staff that we have here and the support of our clients and partners we will have an opportunity to do a lot more in the future.

Thank you to everyone especially Phil who keeps everything looking sharp and Nate for keeping everything on track and everyone else around the office.

-Jack Reager

The United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties has paired with BlackOut Design to create a logo for their Rock United campaign. The event has become a Battle of the Bands fundraiser to assist low income children, families, and elderly individuals in Lackawanna and Wayne Counties.

Approximately eight local bands will be chosen to compete in this worthwhile experience. Whistles Pub & Eatery has agreed to host this Battle of the Bands. What a fun and exciting campaign with which to be involved! A panel of local celebrity judges is also in the works.

We are thrilled to participate by donating this logo. It has been a pleasure crafting a design that joins the excitement of Rock & Roll with the generosity and importance of The United Way. Hope to see you all in early October for a night of great music to benefit those in need of our support.

May the best band win!

It is all so exciting to me.  As I had mentioned in the previous blog post, I have taken so much for granted.   That applies in reference to the many aspects of this world as well as to the daily usage of the internet.  I guess I never thought much about the fact that someone put all those images and texts into a functional web page.  Well, now I am achieving much more of an understanding.

The office setting is something to be noted as well because it brings much amusement to me.  We all sit at our designated computers.  The sounds of mouse clicks and typing are quite soothing considering that is the majority of the noise that occurs.  But I love it!  I have never been much of a talker.  So the communication through email may just be my preferred mode.  I believe that BlackOut would agree.

I am definitely enjoying this experience.  The knowledge that I am gaining is wonderful and the opportunities are amazing.  I look forward to anything that may come my way.

How many high school sports teams can say that they have their very own logo?  Not many.  A teacher emailed us to say that the students’ faces lit up upon seeing this intimidating lion with a soccer ball mouth.  It has been our honor to assist in such a program.

Go Lions!

Then began the emails of log-ins and passwords to set up for the various programs with which I would be involved.  That was even exciting to me.  The orientation of information was interesting and overwhelming all at once.  But I was prepared for such things.  Lunch at the Steamtown Mall was rather sad in viewing all the closed stores and emptiness, but that is for an entirely different blog.  I finished the day with a new respect for all the inner workings of any small business.  I am constantly guilty of taking many things for granted.  The daily activities of this impressive web design company is the newest on my list.

The rest of the week was great.  The staff is friendly and quite.  A perfect atmosphere for me.  I was given different tasks to complete like building analytic reports for the various companies that BlackOut assists.  It was all new to me and I enjoyed each moment of learning.  The week ended on a high note because I was able to attend a meeting to iron out details for the up-coming art auction for First Friday Scranton.  What wonderful events BlackOut is involved with.  I look forward to being a part of this company which is active in bettering my native Scranton.

For now, I want to end by saying that being the new kid on the block is proving to be a very special and humbling experience.  I have held my current full-time position for the past three years and I now know what needs to be done at any given moment.  I hope to eventually gain that kind of confidence at BlackOut.

Adriana is interning with BlackOut over the summer and, from time to time, she’ll be sharing her thoughts on her experiences here to provide a different perspective on the work we do.

Your business card leaves a lasting impression with clients and potential customers. The staff of Keystone Automation can now feel confident that, each time they hand one out, their cards will communicate the professional reputation that the company has built over more than a decade in the industry.

The Center for Sustainability at Johnson College is dedicated to fostering a regional understanding and application of green and sustainable concepts. Its efforts are sure to make a positive impact on Northeastern Pennsylvania for years to come.

We developed a logo that reflects the Center’s focus on teaching sustainable building practices to its students who will, in turn, apply those concepts as members of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s workforce.