The Russian River Valley Winegrowers Association (RRVWA) is a non-profit marketing and educational organization whose purpose is to nourish the region’s agricultural diversity while preserving its environmental resources and maintaining its authentic farming heritage. It fosters cooperation among winemakers, grape growers, restauranteurs, artisan food producers, inns, and resorts. The region produces in excess of 500,000 gallons of wine with about 7,000 planted acres. The logo created for the RRVWA incorporates four visible symbols of the region: its grapes, vineyards, trees, and eponymous river.

Satori Cellars is an up-and-coming winery in Gilroy, California whose first vintage (2006) was released in the Spring of 2008. The logo design, which will figure prominently on its wine label, is based on the “S” in Satori (meaning deep and lasting enlightenment) and intended to suggest the growing tendrils of a grapevine. This organic approach communicates a sense of fun and wonder and is brought to life in a curling rainbow of color and light.

This logo was developed for the SAP Open Tennis Tournament which is held annually at the HP Pavilion at San Jose. Formerly known as the Pacific Coast Championships, the SAP Open is the second oldest tournament in the U.S. and has attracted a number of notable sponsors throughout its history, including Transamerica, Volvo, Sybase, and Siebel. Some of the big shots who reached the finals or won here include Andre Agassi, Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe, Pete Sampras, Stefan Edberg, and Michael Chang.

Vertical Networks is a leading voice, data, and converging communications services provider that delivers fully integrated, enterprise network solutions – ranging from contact center applications to network infrastructure outsourcing.

ACM Aviation is one of the West Coast's most exclusive and recognized charter services. It features the largest fleet of corporate jet aircraft at Mineta San Jose International Airport and boasts the most technologically advanced avionics equipment. Operating for more than 20 years, the company was founded by A.C. Markula, founding member and former Chairman of the Board of Apple Computer.

This logo was developed for the video game, The Battle for Middle Earth, based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s stories, The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. Middle Earth, from the Middle English word, “Middel-erde,” is a fictional period in the past (about 6,000 years ago) in which noble warriors fought the rise of evil.

This sign was developed for the San Jose Sharks, one of the most popular professional ice hockey teams in the National Hockey League (NHL). Founded in 1991, the Sharks play their home games at the HP Pavilion at San Jose (“The Shark Tank”). Known for their gritty determination, the Sharks are a perennial playoff favorite – making it to the Conference Finals or Semifinals in four of the last five seasons. This sign is seen everywhere – in the arena, on the Web, and on every conceivable type of merchandise. Go Sharks!