A KILLER STORY
I don’t know how else to explain it but a few years ago I got a wild hair and summoned up the gall to try writing a novel. Nobody stopped me and now it’s done. The “book” is call...
Driving Strangers: Diary of an Uber Driver
Karen Wippich, immensely talented graphic designer whom I've often worked with, has now become an acclaimed artist with her colorful, oddball portraits and collage images. ...
Bus 75: Hidden Portland
Noted international photographer, Geoffrey Hiller, received an RACC grant to produce a photo/essay blog about finding hidden Portland along the #75 TriMet bus. He asked me t...
Smart Energy (NW Natural)
Email and postcard campaign for Smart Energy (NW Natural). Cow pies help reduce carbon emissions. Cow pies, believe it or not, help reduce carbon emissions and create renewable ...
Piucci Law
Folded direct mail piece with die-cut windown for Piucci Law. My client Steve Piucci, lawyer extraordinaire, hired his son. Together father and son strike fear into the hearts ...
GoodLife Brewing
Package copy for 3 GoodLife brews. GoodLife Brewing in Bend makes some damn fine beer. I was fortunate to write (and conduct hands-on research) for three of its finest.
Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare Cardboard Postcard
Sleeping on cardboard is no way to overcome mental health problems. This oversized cardboard postcard for Cascadia was handwritten and designed to raise...
GBJ Architecture Neonatal Care Promo
GBJ Architecture designed a beautiful Neonatal Intensive Care Center. This promo mailer delivers the details with a tender touch. The roll-fold copy goes like this: Hug them. ...
Portland Office of Sustainability Recycling Rollcarts Campaign
When Portland’s Office of Sustainability rolled out their Recycling and Yard Debris rollcarts, we lent a hand. With the help of genuine Dotzero Design, Les Overhead produced th...
KBVM-FM Billboards
Holy Moses, a religious radio station with a sense of humor! The client commandment? “Thou shalt reach out to youth and attract new listeners.” Blessed be the Board ...
American Insitute of Architects Conference Invitation
Les Overhead develops theme ideas and promo materials for the AIA Oregon Design Conference. Architects gather on the edge of the continent at Salishan Resort, inspired to talk,...
Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Brochure
Nick Buoniconti, famed Miami Dolphin middle linebacker, founded this nonprofit after his son was paralyzed while playing football in college. How do you tackle the solvable pro...
Bainbridge Design 30th Anniversary Promo
Bainbridge Design is an interior design and space planning firm that has been riding high for 30 years. This Anniversary card shows how they have been successful - by blending ...
Portland "Block 300" Brochure
In downtown Portland there is a building called Block 300 (I see it out my window). They asked for help in creating a brand and copywriting platform for the building. Playing o...
Mile 7 Website
Mile 7 helps clients use the web in effective, practical and often wondrous ways. They help make connections. I helped tell their story.
ALS Association Brochure
When ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) slowly stole jazz musician Richard Burdell’s life, his sister, Cindy, formed this nonprofit. In this fund-raising piece, Richard’s honest, hilar...
OHSU Alzheimer's Fund-Raising Mailer
Days and memories disappear when you have dementia. The copy and design here demonstrates that in a simple, memorable way. Created for Oregon Health Sciences University, this m...
Popina Swimwear Bus Benches
Better than skinny-dipping (almost), Popina designs and sells vintage and modern swimwear for women. It is without a doubt the coolest swimwear boutique you’ll ever step into. ...
Z'IVO Wines Website
One of the hidden gems in the hills of the Willamette Valley is Z'IVO Winery.Their website is written for both fans and fanatics. You can consume all the wine and winemaking de...
Interface Engineering Website
Known for integrated, sustainable design, Interface is a conduit to a better built environment. They use resources wisely – sun, rain, wind, writers...
Showmax Marketing Website
Showmax manages trade shows and promo events for Panasonic, Subaru and other major brands. Moto Interactive drove the smooth-handling design for their website. It was a kick to...
Hanlon Development Website
HDC specializes in socially responsible real estate development and public policy consulting. In short, they are helping build a better world. Amen to that.
SRM Studio Website
Here's a breakthrough idea. A design practice that combines brand strategy, marketing, architecture and interior design - all under one roof. SRM breaks through the walls and s...
Spotted Bear Ranch, Montana Website
On a pristine river in the remote mountains of northwest Montana lies a fishing lodge worth wrestling a bear to get to. Words fail to do it justice. But I tried.
NYC AFTER THE FALL Web Production
This 9/11 multimedia photo essay was created by Geoffrey Hiller and written by Les Overhead. It was selected as Multimedia Site of the Day on July 4, 2002.
Bill Biggart Memorial Website
Photojournalist Bill Biggart died on 9/11 while shooting photos beneath the World Trade Center. His body and digital camera card were found under the rubble. This website shows...
Allen Trust "Alaska Office" Promo Piece
When Allen Trust opened a new office in Alaska, we created an oversize postcard printed on thick, heavy stock. When he saw the design, the client said, “Mush!” It doubled as a ...
The Big Float
Every July in Portland, a flotilla of river revelers climb into various forms of human-powered watercraft and set sail on the mighty Willamette. The goal of TBF? To inspire fol...