NEWSLETTER 44
THIS IS OUR NEWSLETTER
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!
As the year winds down and the holiday season fills the air with joy, Marion Design Co. invites you to reflect, celebrate, and look forward to what’s ahead. Whether it’s through the projects we’ve created, the events we’ve hosted, or the partnerships we’ve cherished, we’re grateful for the opportunity to spread creativity and cheer. Let’s wrap up this year with gratitude and step into the new year full of inspiration!
Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to, and what lies ahead.
MDC STORE SALE | 12.26.24 - 12.27.24, 10am-5pm
AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE
The giving doesn’t stop after Christmas! Everything in the MDC Store will be 40% off on Thursday and Friday! Don’t miss this opportunity to grab your favorite items at one of our biggest discount of the season.
DESIGN THINKING MINI MASTERCLASS | 01.09.25
MINI MASTERCLASSES
In December we dove into the art of bookmaking as Misty led the team and guests through the Bookmaking Mini Masterclass! We sanded book boards, used custom paper and archival glue, and learned the Coptic Stitch method to stitch together 5 folios into 4 signatures!
In January, we’re shifting gears to explore Design Thinking, a powerful framework for solving creative challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned designer or just starting your journey, this interactive session will equip you with tools to think outside the box and turn ideas into impactful solutions. Save your spot today!
KENNEDY ART CENTER | 01.18.25
WORK BY THE BOARD
Boredom is fertile ground for creativity. In our overstimulated environments, our minds rarely have the luxury of enough mental space for inspiration to take shape as art. This is compounded in the general expectation of an administrative board, where we often expect participation to be boring and bureaucratic. Instead, this show features our Marion Arts Commission board members' creative expression generated in spaces of contemplation and insight. Through their discipline as makers who often have “day jobs” conducting work for other businesses, they still find time to craft highly skilled art to share with the community. We hope this exhibition staves off your own boredom, and perhaps inspires you to take action when boredom strikes.
Join us for our reception with the board on January 18th, from 7 pm - 9 pm.
A MESSAGE FROM WENDY
My parents love to tell the story of my first meal at home after they adopted me. Picture this: tiny me, cheeks puffed out like a chipmunk preparing for winter, barely able to chew—but somehow still managing to ask for seconds. Was I just really hungry, or was the food that good? Honestly, who knows. But that moment feels like a perfect metaphor for how Marion Design Co. approaches our work—always excited for what’s next, even while fully enjoying where we are.
2024 has been marked by a constent joy in the moments we’ve been privileged to share with our community and clients while looking ahead toward ways we can build upon the momentum built by designed initiatives. Let the data tell the story:
Inside each number is a story of vision and hope. Through collaboration and thoughtful design, we’re reaching thousands—thanks to clients who are making a meaningful impact. It’s an honor to work alongside you, and we look forward to
achieving even more in 2025 together!
WHILE WE’RE OUT
As we wrap up the year, we want to let you know that Marion Design Co. will be taking a holiday break to recharge and celebrate with loved ones.
Our office will be closed from Christmas Eve (December 24) through New Year’s Day (January 1). We’ll be back in the studio and ready to kick off an exciting new year on January 2. If you need to reach us during the break, don’t hesitate to email us at hello@mariondesign.co—we’ll respond as soon as we’re able. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a creative start to the new year!
