Oornj

12/14/2021

TEN YEARS AGO TODAY, I started operating oornj brandesign. Prior to oornj, I had a branding design firm called Brainstorm for 16 years. We had a great run from 1995 – 2011. We had an INCREDIBLE TEAM, who I thoroughly enjoyed working with. The best. Had lots of fun working on the creative side with my buddy and partner, Ed Illig who I knew since 1987. That was a dream come true. Well, all good things come to an end, as it so happened. This then spawned the beginning of oornj in 2011.

It has been wonderful, and I enjoy doing what I do every day. A big thanks to all friends, family, co-workers, partners, and clients from both Brainstorm and oornj days. I am truly fortunate and blessed.

01/26/2021

THIS IS WORK that I did last year for Sargent and Greenleaf, a company that specializes in high-security locking solutions. I'm showing the final logo as well as the prior version as a point of reference.

Worked with my friend Ed Illig on overall brand development, which was nearly complete right before Covid hit and the client pulled everything in-house. Enjoyed putting our mark on a brand that has been around since the 1860s.

02/20/2020

This is a throwback logo I did in 2001 for Bottled Software, a way back venture of Ade Olonoh and Chris Byers (now of Formstack).

02/18/2020

I TEND TO LOVE THE QUIRKY and offbeat. This is one of my favorite movie lines because it's so ridiculous (in context). Edible paper. Feed the mayonnaise *to* the tuna. And other great ideas.

I'm always thinking. Sometimes I'm thinking about thinking. Driving. Brushing my teeth. And, in the wonderful randomness of the creative process, an idea strikes. Seemingly, out of nowhere. That's always amazed me.

**SO, what movie is this from? What actor says it to who? Or is is Whom?

02/05/2020

I THINK IT IS INTERESTING to get the thoughts of people that are involved in the many facets of the creative process. There is so much to learn, and to see the commonalities and also differences in perspective and process.

This is a brand that I am bringing to life, literally working on every aspect.

In creating and developing out this guest home rental, I'm enjoying being involved in all of what will make it a strong brand experience.

I asked one of the architects on the project from NEON Architecture to give me an overview summation of his thought in conceptualizing the home.

~bob

01/28/2020

IT’S SO EXCITING and fun to be creating my own brand for a vacation guest home rental I will be opening in late Spring of 2020.

I’ve always been of the mind that “brand” has to do with many facets of a business. It encompasses customer service, business practices and customer experience to name a few. I’m excited to craft the whole experience and vibe of this new vacation rental.

Stay tuned!

09/11/2019

Recent work! Identity for Hilly Half marathon in Brown County. I enjoy doing this type of design work for a good cause--fundraiser for the Brown County YMCA.
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10/15/2018

Each day at Oornj is different. Some days, we're in the office. Other days, we're on photoshoots. Every day, we're having a good time.

09/25/2018

How about this?

This month we are diving into a day in the life of designer, Bob Blass. Bob is the president of Oornj (pronounced like orange), a creative design and marketing group that crafts brands for their clients. He’s been in this industry for 32 years, and has been absolutely loving it! So, without...

07/11/2018

We did the promotional campaign for the groundbreaking for the new Maple Leaf Performing Arts Center in Nashville, Indiana.

The Oak Ridge Boys got wind of it, and sent out a signed shovel the night before the event. Very classy, and a nice gesture! Photo by Tom Preston.

06/13/2018

Whether it's a logo, a website, or a house on the market––we make things look good. We're professionals at it.

We hope you're all having a wonderful start to the day!