15 Jan 2015
Academia, Research, Social Justice Permalink

Syron Design begin documentary of injection drug researchers in rural Puerto Rico

January 15, 2015

Syron Design begins a documentary of
injection drug researchers in rural Puerto Rico


Lincoln, NE. – January 15, 2015 –  “Injection Risk Networks in Rural Puerto Rico” is funded by the National Institute for Drug Abuse (NIDA). Principal investigators, Kirk Dombrowski, Bilal Khan, and Juan Carlos Reyes.

The project investigates HIV and Hepatitis C risk among injection drug users in central rural Puerto Rico and ultimately, aims to use this research to reduce the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C in Puerto Rico by identifying effective prevention strategies. Between 2014 and 2019, the team will interview more than 600 people who inject drugs and ask them about their risk behaviors, injection risk partners, and about their lives in rural Puerto Rico. Each participant will also complete a rapid HIV and Hepatitis C test. The analytical portion of the project involves simulating risk social networks on a regional scale, and testing the simulation effects of a range of interventions.

As the Communications Director for the project, we want to capture every aspect of this significant research. We flew down to Puerto Rico to document the training of the field team. We spent two days interviewing, observing and collecting background footage that will serve as the basis for a series of documentaries about the not only the process of how to conduct a large research project project but also how collaboration between research and design can bring about social change.

 

The photo above is Roberto Abadie talking about the project and his motivation for HIV and Hepatitis C research.

Needles scattered on the ground of a shooting gallery

Needles scattered on the ground of a shooting gallery

Image above is of needles scattered on the ground of a shooting gallery three blocks from the office.

21 Feb 2014
Awards, Client Updates Permalink

Syron Design with 3 National Awards

February 21, 2014

Syron Design Wins Three Neptune Awards For Marketing Excellence from Marine Marketers of America

Friday, February 21, 2014

New York, N.Y. – February 21, 2014 – Syron Design, a corporate branding & interactive agency, is proud to announce that it has been honored with three 2014 Neptune Awards for marketing excellence by Marine Marketers of America (MMA). The Neptune Awards were presented during the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association (NMMA) State of the Boating Industry Breakfast on February 13th during the Miami International Boat Show.

Seventeen independent judges from all sectors of the marine industry scored the entries for the MMA’s Neptune Awards, which recognize the very best marketing work in the North American marine marketplace.

Syron Design won the following 2014 Neptune Awards:

  • Best National Magazine Advertising (Series) for “Benefits of Sea Tow Membership”, designed by Syron Design for Sea Tow Services International Inc.
  • Best Digital Newsletter for “Sea Tow News”, designed by Syron Design for Sea Tow Services International Inc. in collaboration with Turnkey Communications & Public Relations, Inc.
  • Best Email Blast for “Sea Tow Trial Membership Program”, designed by Syron Design for Sea Tow Services International Inc.

“We are honored that the Marine Marketers of America has recognized our membership benefits advertising campaign, along with two of the methods we use to communicate with our valued Sea Tow members,” said Kristen Frohnhoefer, Sea Tow Chief Administrative Officer. “Congratulations and many thanks go to Colleen Syron of Syron Design and our talented Sea Tow marketing team.”

“It is such an honor to be the Agency of choice for Sea Tow Services International since 2008. Thank you!” ~ Colleen

09 Jan 2014
News Permalink

Syron Academic Publishing announces our first book!

January 9, 2014

Syron Design is thrilled to announce a new subsidiary, Syron Academic Publishing. Today we are happy to announce our first book, Culture Politics by Dr. Kirk Dombrowski is available in print and on Kindle.

Culture Politics traces the history of indigenous land claims in Southeast Alaska. Based on three years of residence and over two decades of research and writing, Culture Politics lays out how Native land claims in Alaska came about, and why they have proven so divisive for many Alaska Native communities. Reframing and going beyond Dombrowski’s earlier book, Against Culture, the current volume looks in depth at the trials and tribulations of subsistence hunters and fishers in villages like Hydaburg, Kake, Klawock, and Hoonah. Each of these communities has faced the same onslaught of timber harvesting and the collapse of the local fishery. Some have grown as a result, while others have shrunk. And some have spawned radical Pentecostal churches that have taken a stance against Native culture. Reactions like these are surprising, more so when they are most stridently advocated by Natives themselves. This book describes why this is so, and traces these processes back to the Land Claims process itself.

Culture Politics is aimed at both popular and academic audiences. While the social and political processes it describes are complex, the language of the text is intended for ordinary adult readers. Those interested in Native American affairs, the history of Alaska, or the effect of environmental development on northern communities will find much to appreciate in this compelling, first-hand telling of life on the edge of America.

For more coverage read the announcement on the University of Nebraska’s website »

January 9, 2014

20 Nov 2013
Client Updates 291 Comments Permalink

Successful photoshoot in Charlotte

November 20, 2013 291 Comments

After a foggy start Syron Design and photographer Jeremy Frechette completed three long days of photography including portraiture, bass fishing, a custom boat build project and the 30th Anniversary Celebatory dinner at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Many thanks to everyone at Sea Tow – but especially Vanessa, John, Joseph and Ryan. And as always millions of thank yous to Jeremy for bringing our brand to life through is amazing photography.

 

31 Jul 2013
Academia Permalink

Colleen Syron joins the University of Nebraska

July 31, 2013

The Hixson-Lied College of Fine & Performing Arts hires three designers to build a new design curriculum

July 31, 2013 – The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts welcomes the following new faculty this fall:

Stacy Asher is Assistant Professor of Art and will be teaching in visual communication. Asher is dedicated to the study of visual culture and the creation of social art, which engages the public in reflecting how people exist in public space. She has previously taught at the University of San Francisco, San Francisco State University, Ohio University, the University of Dayton and Metropolitan State College of Denver. She earned her M.F.A. in design from the California College of the Arts, and has collaborated on the design of several, large, outdoor signage campaigns for HIV prevention, as well as the promotion of the cultural arts in San Francisco.

Colleen Syron is Assistant Professor of Practice in Art and will be teaching in visual communication. Syron has worked as a creative director in New York City and has designed for organizations like The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones, IBM, Merrill Lynch, GE, Pfizer, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Nextel and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. She has designed everything from boutique wine bottles to the rebranding of international corporations. Her experience includes work at print design firms, PR agencies, interactive design agencies, advertising agencies and strategic branding companies. She received her master’s degree at the School of Visual Arts and has taught there and at Parsons School of Design.

Aaron Sutherlen is Assistant Professor of Art and will be teaching in visual communication. Sutherlen began his career creating printed collateral for restaurants and hotels for the Walt Disney World Resort, before transitioning into merchandise and package design for the various properties, including the Disney Cruise Line. This experience strengthened his understanding of retail and merchandise graphic design, which evolved into art direction and conceptual design for the Abercrombine and Fitch, Co. He earned his M.F.A. from Savannah College of Art and Design.

University of Nebraska Lincoln »

19 Feb 2013
Awards Permalink

Syron Design wins two National Awards

February 19, 2013

Congratulations to the 2012 Neptune Winners

2012 Neptune Awards were presented to the following companies in these categories:

Best National Magazine Advertising (Series):
Sea Tow Services International for “Mobile App Ad Series” created by Syron Design

Best Consumer Mobile App:
Sea Tow Services International for “Sea Tow Mobile App” created by Syron Design