Featured Projects

Bob Steele’s Century Books

Book and Publication Design 
Kelly Design provided art direction, design and production services for this massive 10-volume set of books – each 200 pages in length. Radio Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Steele (1911-2002) entertained four generations over a 66-year radio and television career on WTIC in Hartford CT.

Bob Steele’s Century is multi-volume collection is taken from Bob’s own archives, as much autobiography as biography drawn from his photos, articles about him, scripts he wrote for his radio programs, jokes he wrote and jokes he stole, hundreds of letters from listeners that he held onto (and, when not flattering to him, shared with his radio audience), the wonderful cartoons he loved to draw, his diaries recording details of his personal life and the epic century into which he broadcast his unique blend of steadiness and unpredictability. Featuring characters, celebrities and sports icons such as Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Bob Hope and more!

Nutmeg Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Invitation Design
Kelly Design has produced several invitation design packages for the Hartford area chapter of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization. Events include the 2011 and 2012 Gala events as well as the Annual Golf Outing each consisting of Save the Date  Cards, Invitations and eBlasts.

WNPR Brochure

Cross Promotional Brochure
Brochure design for a highly targeted list of recipients, encouraging them to donate to the United Arts Campaign.

The Connecticut Economy

Quarterly Publication
Shown is a small sampling of the many quarterly publication we have produced for the Connecticut Economy. This 24-page, quarterly journal is published by The Department of Economics at the University of Connecticut and features timely and insightful data on economic and financial matters concerning the state of Connecticut.

Heritage Map

Historical Site Map Design
Map design showcasing the many historic and heritage-oriented places and spaces throughout the greater Hartford/Springfield area. One in a series of three map designs. Over 500,000 copies were printed ad distributed to hotels, welcome centers and venues throughout the region.

Arts Alive Map

Arts & Cultural Attractions Map Design
Kelly Design created this map (1 in a series of 3) showcasing the vast array of arts and cultural institutions in the greater Hartford/Springfield area.

Tomonto Industries

Capabilities Brochure/Folder
This large format brochure serves a capabilities brochure and project presentation folder for Stamford-based builder, Tomonto Industries. The large format piece features an interior pocket and an embossed logo on the cover. The inside of the brochure showcases numerous residential and commercial projects with many photos by Kelly Design.

Kelly Design also developed a website for Tomonto Industries. 

Mayor’s Office for Young Children

Progress Report on Young Children in Hartford
Kelly Design developed the city’s first comprehensive Progress Report on Young Children in Hartford. This five year, $185 million dollar plan, was devised by educational and health experts. It helped make families aware of the steps that needed to be taken in order to ensure their child’s success.

HDS Medallion

Branding, Collateral and Website Development
Kelly Design helped HDS Medallion with their initial brand launch. Working included identity design, product literature, brochures, posters, hangtags and an eCommerce website.

HDS MEDALLION^® distinctive bags are limited editions manufactured in the USA. They offer functional fashion with flair as walker bags, power chair bags, medical scooter bags, wheelchair bags, etc.

M2W Fast Company Ad

Full Page National Magazine Ad
This ad appeared in Fast Company Magazine promoting the annual M2W Marketing to Women Conference.