On the heels of the region’s devastating wildfires, we wanted to surprise and delight guests with renewed optimism and restrained elegance for Auction Napa Valley. Take a further look through the link in our bio. #chendesign #auctionnapa (2/3)

On the heels of the region’s devastating wildfires, we wanted to surprise and delight guests with renewed optimism and restrained elegance for Auction Napa Valley. Take a further look through the link in our bio. #chendesign #auctionnapa (2/3)

For the second consecutive year, we were honored to create the suite of materials for Auction Napa Valley, an incomparable celebration that annually benefits local disadvantaged families. Take a further look by clicking through the link in our bio. #chendesign #auctionnapa (1/3)

A new video project featuring @johnmastersorganics' Honey & Hibiscus Reconstructor, created by our stellar team. Video by @thayerandco, HMU by @scf.hmu, prop styling by @enmprops, modeling by @sydneysua. #chendesign

It takes a stellar team and quite a few tools to power a design agency for 27 years. The days of floppy disks and dial-up are long gone, but our love for hands-on storytelling (and caffeine) will never change. #chendesign

Lastly, we want to cultivate excellence as we tackle our projects, work together as a team, or approach new opportunities. 2018 has already been an exciting time for our studio so far, and we are looking forward to what the rest of the year brings us. #chendesign (3/3)

Another one of our goals: we want to collaborate generously with each other, our clients, and our neighbors. #chendesign (2/3)

We realize it's already April, but better late than never to share some of our goals for the year! The first is that we want to create courageously. We want to push boundaries and take intentional risks with our work. #chendesign (1/3)

A new day is on the horizon. #womensmarch2018 #womensmarchoakland #chendesign

We're excited to contribute to the #WomensMarch tomorrow with these posters, created by our Sr. Designer @kdubjackson. If you'd like one for yourself, a group of us will be at the Oakland Women's March passing them out at Americas Best Value Inn's parking lot near Lake Merritt at 9:30am tomorrow! You can also find them around Civic Center in SF—check out our story for more details. #chendesign #womensmarch2018

As we count down the last few hours of 2017, we are indeed thankful for a year of incredible growth here at #chendesign. 2017 saw us expand from a team of 10 to an amazing, talented team of 24! . . Sharing a few more photos from our recent #CDARetreat, which not only included a team visit to long-time friends and letterpress artists @fullcirclepress in Grass Valley; an inspiring keynote and hands-on workshop by special friend @erikmarinovich, but also lots of dreaming and brainstorming for what the future holds for CDA. . . We are grateful that in the midst of a world with so much hate, injustice, suffering and sorrow, we have the ability of making and inspiring daily choices for good, love, beauty, and peace. We are energized and amped for what lies ahead. Thank you for following and supporting us, we’ll see you in 2018!

Here’s a sneak peek of the work we created for Reya Cellars, a woman-owned wine producer in the Santa Lucia highlands. - Enjoy these studio highlights from 2017! We’re thankful for a year of incredible growth #chendesign

We expanded our photography and video capabilities this year (with more surprises to come in 2018)! We provided drone video high above Oakland, comedy for internal corporate use, and for @johnmastersorganics, we art directed and produced both product and model photography that kicked off their brand summit in Tokyo and refreshed their web presence. Photo by @annabelle_breakey, styling by @nissa.q. - Enjoy these studio highlights from 2017! We’re thankful for a year of incredible growth #chendesign

2017 held its fair share of dark moments, but bright spots included seeing the community come together for important causes, like raising funds for those devastated by the North Bay fires. CDA donated our time and talent to create the @chefsgiving brand identity and visual assets which spread the word of 100 Bay Area restaurants participating in a weeklong fundraiser and gala that raised $750,000 for fire relief. - Enjoy these studio highlights from 2017! We’re thankful for a year of incredible growth #chendesign

We worked on a variety of projects for @johnmastersorganics, ranging from photography, product design, to cut-paper illustrations. Here’s a look at the intricate details for an email newsletter we created for them. - Enjoy these studio highlights from 2017! We’re thankful for a year of incredible growth #chendesign

Our brand packaging for these Williams-Sonoma seasonings each expresses a distinct personality while fitting within their overarching product line. This project (and 8 others!) won in the 2017 American Graphic Design Awards. - Enjoy these studio highlights from 2017! We’re thankful for a year of incredible growth #chendesign

To honor the 300th Anniversary of Freemasonry, we were commissioned by @masonsofca to create a limited edition presentation box housing a series of commemorative magazines and coin. The keepsake, soft-touch box is embellished with gold foil. - Enjoy these studio highlights from 2017! We’re thankful for a year of incredible growth #chendesign

CDA created compelling infographics for longtime client partner Next 10, a San Francisco think tank. We brought their Green Innovation Index to life which focuses on key intersections between the economy, environment, and quality of life for all Californians. - Enjoy these studio highlights from 2017! We’re thankful for a year of incredible growth #chendesign

We’ve had the honor of branding a number of international projects this year from innovative education to luxury beauty products to eco-travel. Here's a sneak peek of the identity and packaging we created for a coffee roaster and producer in the Philippines. - Enjoy these studio highlights from 2017! We’re thankful for a year of incredible growth #chendesign

We hope you enjoyed our #GratitudeGivesRiseTo series in collaboration with @fullcirclepress! In the continued spirit of gratitude, we’ll be giving away three sets of these eight letterpressed, limited-edition cards. Enter for a chance to win by following us and commenting below with your own response to what #GratitudeGivesRiseTo. Contest ends 12/3, at midnight PST.

“In the relentless negativity that reigns in the 2017 political landscape, my son continues to be a bright spot of innocence, joy, and wonder. I wanted to capture his sweet spirit and our special bond.” —Kelly Wahlstrom, CDA designer - #GratitudeGivesRiseTo joy.

“I was inspired by Mary Oliver’s poem, The Summer Day. It’s a twist on the adage, ‘stop and smell the roses’ that ends with a challenge.”—Keely Reyes - #GratitudeGivesRiseTo action.

Sneak peek of our tasty shoot with @ashateahouse. We're excited to share more work from this project soon. #chendesign

On International Day of Peace, we're giving away two copies of Peace: 100 Ideas. This book provides ideas for peace that are about ways of being, working, and connecting with the world, and are ideas that all of us can put into practice. To enter for a chance to win, tag as many friends as you'd like in separate comments below and be sure to be following us. Contest ends Sunday, 9/24 at midnight PST. #chendesign

Come on in and discover what we can create for you. #chendesign

The Laurel Inn is a boutique hotel in the charming Pacific Heights neighborhood in SF with strong mid-century modern sensibilities. We had the opportunity to build a new brand identity system, which included exploring and creating custom typography for the logo. Read through our lead designer's thoughts behind the concept below and swipe left to see more photos! - "I wanted to create something quiet and refined, elegant and practical. Instead of scrapping the previous mark concept (a laurel), I thought it would be nice to simplify the icon to something more symbolic, less illustrative. In contrast to the organic mark, the letters are angular (referring to the exterior) and funky — the contrast of the letters flares in a way that alludes to common shapes in mid-century culture."—@yehoshuawhite #chendesign

We recently finished a collaboration with the passionate folks at @ashateahouse. This is a selection of icons designed to help differentiate tea types across packaging and signage—swipe left to see which icon stands for which tea. #ChenDesign

Want an in-depth look at one of our designer's creative process? @kimberlylow is currently crafting a cover for our client @samuelmerrittu’s Report to the Community—she started with a digital mockup and is now building the cover in paper by hand using a xacto knife, bookbinding glue, and tape. The theme for this year's report is the “dimensionality of who we serve and the human interactivity of community, teaching, technology,” so Kim chose paper as a medium to convey dimensionality, depth, and texture in a way that a flat illustration can't. Stay tuned to see the final cover and product of Kim's hard work! #ChenDesign

@stephencurry30 calls out his #chendesign fans on @warriors parade day! 🎉🎉🎉 "Club level" viewing + double decker bus = perfect eye contact. #gowarriors

Many thanks to our community for supporting and following us. Here’s to the creative journey ahead!

We’re looking for two designers (one print + one digital) to join our growing team! Are you the right fit? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at info@chendesign.com with links to your portfolio or tag a friend who might be interested.

Yes way, Rosé, especially to @redcarwine’s delectable 2016 Rosé of Pinot Noir. #chendesign #nationalroséday

We had a blast at #AuctionNapa last weekend. Highlights included frenzied bidding for out-of-this-world lot offerings from our clients @freemarkabbey, @cliffamily, and other top Napa wineries, and a surreal evening at Raymond Vineyards hosted by the legendary Jean-Charles Boisset. It was our honor to brand this year's auction and work with the team at @napavintners and @inglenook1879—$15.7M was raised for local charities! Photography by @briana_marie.

The #ChenDesign library nook—where we have impromptu team huddles, find inspiration on the shelves, and take in the best view of the Fox Theater marquee.

We're here at @napavintners' #AuctionNapa and excited to see our design work in action while enjoying some delicious wine. Perhaps we'll even get a glimpse of the Coppola family, the honorary co-chairs this year! Follow along our Story for more 🍷

Shelves are looking pretty spiffy at the office.

It's #NationalWineDay and we're taking time to appreciate some of our clients in the California wine industry. Swipe left to view print, identity, packaging and website design for @napavintners' #AuctionNapa, @redcarwine, @cliffamily and @freemarkabbey.

Part of the creative process at #ChenDesign: sketching out our vision of the perfect product shot with trusty pencils and paper.

Humbled and grateful to be included among @print_mag's Spring 2017 San Francisco issue / #chendesign with @thisiscollins @turner_duckworth and @sterling_brands / shout out to @debbiemillman for the vision, @johnkeatley the pictures and @zachary_petit the words

Mood // intersections, disruption, convergence / what possibilities come to life when opposing forces come together? #brandbuilding by #chendesign

#chendesign field trip @letterformarchive // like kids in a candy store #letterformarchive #printisnotdead

Research, discovery, inspiration // All in a day's work. #chendesign

#chendesign + #neenahpaper stardream copper = all the pretty things // press check sneak peek for @napavintners #auctionnapavalley2017

Repost @debbiemillman: "@johnkeatley shoots the SF branding mafia for @print_mag with @chen_design_inc @turner_duckworth @sterling_brands @philippebecker @thisiscollins @mattluckhurst" #chendesign

Process. #stephengould photoshoot // #chendesign + @pfeifferfoto

On location photo shoot day for #stephengould Fremont office // #chendesign + @pfeifferfoto

Sneak peek // reviewing printer proofs for @napavintners #auctionnapavalley2017 branding by #chendesign #comingsoon

Seize the day / The story behind the new #chendesign studio — take a peek. http://www.chendesign.com/ideas/seize-the-day/