FRED Communication by Design

05/13/2022

Working alongside our Design Director Michael Vizzina designed the branding for the new The Star development that will be located in North Birmingham.

Inspired by the infamous star atop the Carraway Hospital, Michael Vizzina said, "The name speaks of a bright destination and the logo depicts connection...With this design, I suggest the recognizable silhouettes of Birmingham’s prominent buildings. The star integrates with the skyline using a single continuous line to imply the neighborhood’s cultural connectivity. Like most celestial bodies, The Star is best seen as a beacon in the night sky."

We are thrilled to share this new project and development that our team helped visualize! Stay tuned for more updates as this project continues!

01/24/2022

Thank you Bham Now - Birmingham’s modern media for the recent feature on our talented Design Director here at FRED, Michael Vizzina and for sharing his inspiration behind the five-story mural he created for Axel Row Apartments.

01/24/2022

Check out this article on FRED Design Director, Michael Vizzina & his newest Birmingham creation featured in Bham Now - Birmingham’s modern media

Have you noticed Avondale icons—like Miss Fancy and Avondale Brewing Company—represented on this new mural?

12/07/2021

When you shop local, you aren’t just giving one gift. You’re supporting your local creators, business owners, and community makers. You’re ensuring a classic, unique gift you can feel good about. And you give another gift to yourself - no stressful supply chains, no refreshing postal tracking numbers, or worrying about missing packages. It’s all here. It’s all at Pepper Place.🎁

12/07/2021

A lot of behind-the-scene love♥️ went into creating the 2021 Holiday Gift Guide — Before we even began the design process, our team spent time coordinating with Pepper Place retailers to ensure we selected the most special, unique local gifts to feature. From there we got to spend the day with & watched her work some magic styling product for our shoot!📸 Swipe through for a few before & after images shot by William Dickey II.

12/07/2021

It’s here - The beloved annual Holiday Gift Guide. 2021 has continued to show us the power of community and creativity, and this issue reflects just that. This is one of our favorite projects to produce here at FRED & we are so excited to share it with you all! Link in bio to read.

11/08/2021

Head over to to check out this new mural - Great photo op!

11/08/2021

It’s all in the details

10/21/2020

Shooting for the gift guide the next few days with // Can’t wait to see these shots of doing his thing at 📸

09/23/2020

Fall 2020 issue of The Place Magazine is here! — Check out the digital issue on pepperplace.com/the-place-magazine-fall-2020 or pick up a physical copy at any of our neighbors at Pepper Place.