It has been said that a disorderly desk is a sign of creative genius—at least that’s what I tell myself at the end of every day. But, by the looks of my talented teammates’ workspaces, brilliance is born from surrounding yourself with things that make you smile, soothe the senses, and satiate appetites…with mess mixed in for good mind-bending measure. So, pull up a chair and take a look at what goes on behind the scenes and screens at VP+C HQ with this #deskie edition. What’s your desk style recipe for success?   Margaux   Lisa   Mark   Michelle…

2017 must be the year of honey! Our design team at VP+C, led by CEO/Executive Creative Director Mark Veeder and Art Director + Designer Margaret Park, are responsible for the creation and development of Farmacy Beauty‘s line of beautiful eco-friendly packaging. Recently, Honey Potion Renewing Antioxidant Hydration Mask (pictured above) has been rising to the forefront and has been recognized within the industry for innovation in packaging design, including winning a Silver DuPont Packaging Award, as well as both a GDUSA Packaging Award and Merit Award from the HOW International Design Awards. Honey Potion also took home top honors at the 2017 Cosmetic…

At what point do we recognize the hunger for nature within the confines of our concrete buildings?

In a world where news travels at the speed of light and untrustworthy sites and sources are all around us, we hope (for the sake of humanity- and for our clients!) that someone is out there objectively evaluating the stuff we buy everyday. Lucky for us, the Good Housekeeping Research Institute (GHRI) serves as an authoritative voice on consumer products, and provides us with the checks and balances we need to select the best of the best. Last week, the VP+C team took a trip to the GHRI — the most prominent consumer product evaluation laboratory in the country. And,…

Bright lights and colors, big cities, good communication and transportation- all in a week’s news briefs from the VP+C team.

We’re drawing inspiration from a few great design minds, a delicious meal for mini-foodies, and all the pretty shapes and colors.

Devine Color: Devine Leather   Meghan Falls For An Italian (Sculptor) Stallion When it comes to color I have always bet on black. It’s a shade that became a sensation for me when I was a wee one. And, it was likely spurred on by the fact that I was (and still am) called the black sheep of the family, and strengthened as my now bygone black book filled with daring and delicious details. Today, however, I pick the hue as my preferred poison because it symbolizes mystery, elegance, depth, authority, and, perhaps most importantly, because it absolutely, unequivocally, goes…

We’re packing away our white pants and looking at what’s fresh, shiny and new for – gulp – fall. See this week’s dispatches on PR, ethics, design and collegiate style.

Art Basel 2013 through the eyes of an outsider, who experienced the show online, and an insider who traveled to Miami to experience the fairs.

Having a hard time shopping for a suitable gift for that one person on your list? Here’s an amazing find that I’m definitely digging into for myself – Noteflix!