Stop Studios Recognized By American Institute of Graphic Arts

Raven Manocchio, principal and business director for Stop Studios, an award-winning creative services firm specializing in communication design and event management, has announced that the firm has received the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) BOOM Award for the design of The Sarah P. Duke Gardens annual report. The firm was honored at the fourth biennial BOOM Gala held April 28 at the Nasher Museum of Art in Durham. This Best of the Carolinas Design Competition recognized and honored the cultivation of great design through the North Carolina chapter of AIGA. AIGA is the oldest and largest membership association for professionals engaged in the discipline, practice and culture of designing.

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News Facts:
· Stop Studios has received the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) BOOM Award for the design of The Sarah P. Duke Gardens annual report.
· The firm was honored at the fourth biennial BOOM Gala held April 28 at the Nasher Museum of Art in Durham.
· This Best of the Carolinas Design Competition recognized and honored the cultivation of great design through the North Carolina chapter of AIGA.
· AIGA is the oldest and largest membership association for professionals engaged in the discipline, practice and culture of designing.

Quotes:
"It is an honor to receive the AIGA BOOM Award," said Raven. "The annual report for The Sarah P. Duke Gardens was an elegant showpiece, and we are proud to be able to provide award-winning creative services for our clients."

About Stop Studios:
Stop Studios is a creative services firm specializing in communication design and event management. Founded by Raven Manocchio and Whitney Wilkerson in 2004, Stop Studios has been proud to partner with national clients such as the American Folk Art Museum, the Clio Awards and EquipSystems, as well as regional organizations, including The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and The Fuqua School of Business. The firm has partnered with the Frankie Lemmon Foundation for Triangle Wine Experience, Communities in Schools of North Carolina for the annual Education Ball and Speaking of Women's Health for the organization's award-winning conference event. Stop Studios has been named one of the top graphic design firms in the Triangle by Triangle Business Journal, and the firm's work has received multiple American Graphic Design Awards in addition to recognition by The Ad Club of the Triangle, AIGA Raleigh and AIGA Charlotte. For more information, please visit http://www.stopstudios.com or call 919-286-9945.

Key Words:
Stop Studios, Raven Manocchio, communication design, event management, AIGA, American Institute of Graphic Arts, BOOM Gala and Exhibition, Nasher Museum of Art, Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com

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