About Howard Design Group Digital Strategy company in Princeton, United States
Designer
Content Marketing
Web amp; Graphic Designer
Designer
For the past decade Shala has worked in the design industry specializing in packaging design and branding. She spent the first half of her career designing packaging solutions for fashion art jewelry and craft kits sold at major retailers. She then moved on to managing a design team and creating innovative packaging for housewares tabletop gift home decor and lifestyle products.
Before joining Howard Design Group Shala traveled around Southeast Asia for several years while freelancing to expand on her skills and to challenge her comfort zone. During this time she worked with small business and international clients while learning to become an entrepreneur herself. When she is not designing Shala enjoys teaching ESL Muay Thai and a second helping of dessert.
Your only limit is your mind.
Jacqui has forged a career out of two of her favorite activities: creating and connecting! Her career in marketing began in the nonprofit world and she has since worked with a wide range of clients serving national brands such as Whole Foods Market to small businesses based right here in Princeton NJ. With a passion for storytelling Jacqui#39;s expertise is social media including campaign strategy content creation and community engagement.
When she#39;s not behind a computer screen Jacqui a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design can be found in her studio covered in paint or exploring the woods with her family and dogs.
Powered by art coffee and community.
Joining the team in 2020 Julia brings over seven years of advertising agency experience to Howard Design Group. After graduating from Providence College with a BA in fine arts she turned to graphic design as a natural progression of her creative outlet. The impassioned and fast-paced environment of the creative agency world was the perfect fit. Skillful in all things graphic Julia specializes with the digital platform. On a daily basis you can find her designing and building websites coding and testing emails and exploring the latest trends of digital marketing.
When she shuts down the computer Julia enjoys heading to the beach with her family and swimming in the ocean with her big pup Easton.
Do everything with pride and heart
Mazie has been with Howard Design Group since 2013. A talented young designer who enjoys multitasking Mazie fills a dual role as designer and production assistant. In this capacity she works on a diverse range of projects and deals with our printers and keeps us all in line. Mazie graduated from James Madison University in 2008 with a BFA in graphic design. It probably comes as no surprise but Mazie has many other interests…from swimming to enjoying art shows and movies to planning parties.
I#39;m doing the best I can.
Creative Director
Software Consultant
Vice President of Operations
Junior Designer
A CASE award winner Peter has been designing communication materials for schools corporations and nonprofit organizations for HDG since 1995. He has worked with large architectural firms in both New York City and New Jersey and has had clients as diverse as the Battery Park City Authority and Walt Disney Company. Several of Peters designs have been recognized in the American Corporate Design Annual. He won a number of APEX Awards for Publication Excellence and a Silver Medal Award for a fundraising publication for Monmouth University. He received a silver award in the 2015 HEMR Educational Advertising Awards for his work on the Ross University School of Medicine Alumni Magazine.
In his spare time Peter has composed songs that have appeared on Showtimes original childrens program K.I.D.S-T.V. and he is the composer of The Adventures of Peter Rabbit The Musical for TheatreworksUSA (Off-Broadway). He played piano for special events at the Russian Team Room Marriott Marquis and the Museum of The City of New York. This talented guy is also the proud father of twin boys.
Musicals make me happy. Enough said.
Alec is a pioneering software developer starting out his career creating one of Electronic Arts first games. That game Starflight was named Adventure Game of the Year by Computer Gaming World magazine. Following his days in the gaming industry hes worked in a variety of other fields from logistics to finance biotech and big pharma. Alec has been developing internet software for more than 20 years and has founded or been an early stage employee in numerous Silicon Valley startups.
Alec earned a bachelor#39;s degree in linguistics from the University of California at San Diego and an MBA from Duke Universitys Fuqua School of Business. Hes an avid backpacker snowboarder musician and silversmith.
Every rule was made to be broken.
Eiran joined HDG in 1999 right out of college as a junior designer. He moved through the ranks and was promoted in 2014 to director of design operations. Eiran is responsible for overseeing and scheduling all work being produced by the design team. As a senior designer he has worked on undergraduate graduate and School of Law admissions materials for Quinnipiac University and has provided lead art direction and design on major campaigns for all three groups. Eiran#39;s work with Quinnipiac University was recognized as a 2013 HEMR Educational Advertising Awards winner.
Outside of his work with Quinnipiac University he has worked on many different projects for nonprofits and corporate customers. He was the lead designer for the Philadelphia Zoo website. Eiran received a B.S. in Graphic Design from Philadelphia University.
Just six words define me not.
Being involved in the art world her entire life Emily has always envisioned herself in a creative career. After graduating from The College of New Jersey with her B.A. in Graphic Design she began her post-grad career at Howard Design Group. She has gained several years of freelance experience in both graphic design and illustration and works hard to ensure each piece is given as much love and thought as the last. When her work computer shuts off for the day she can still be found behind a screen. Whether she is watching a movie singing along to show tunes or trying to win at a video game she is always enjoying interactive media any way she can.
Maybe we should just get pizza.
Writer
COO
Vice President of Marketing
CEO
Jon came away from Yale University with two graduate degrees in English Literature and a determination to work outside of academics. His first career was in magazine publishing. At The Taunton Press a well-respected special-interest publisher he worked his way up from copywriter to magazine group publisher.
Today Jon uses his research analytical and writing skills to craft newsletters websites white papers books and brochures for a range of clients. Jon has written for: Quinnipiac University Cambridge Security Services Professional Boundaries Inc. and Ross University School of Medicine.
Learning is more fun than teaching.
Diane has worked in the communications field since graduating from college with a BA in English. She started as a copywriter in the public relations and advertising industry in Manhattan. She moved to Princeton joined Petersons Guides Inc. and was an account executive production manager vice president and COO. At Petersons Dianes major responsibilities consisted of setting corporate policies establishing the companys short-and long-term goals and strategies and managing five divisions: creative services customer service data editing editorial and production.
Diane joined Howard Design Group Inc. as a principal and vice president and is now COO. Her primary roles are to interface with clients help to set and achieve corporate goals and to work with clients staff and partners to maintain budgets and oversee project work.
Life is good eat dessert first.
Jo joined HDG in February 2009 to support our marketing initiatives and to work on business development and strategy for the company. Today she leads our marketing services team and helps our clients with branding marketing and communications strategy using an integrated approach that incorporates traditional and digital touch points.
Jo has a degree in Economics from Macquarie University in Australia and is a member of the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants. She began her career with Ernst amp; Young in the audit division providing her with a very broad perspective on business and the opportunity to work with clients from every industry. This experience was invaluable! With a growing interest in communications she joined one of the largest insurance companies in Australia as a member of a small team responsible for communicating to the companys financial audiences and transferred from there into an executive role in marketing.
Since living in Princeton and working at HDG Jo#39;s focus has been helping clients to find their voice and leverage the power of the web to better engage and connect with all their audiences. In addition to our clients she has worked with a number of cause-related nonprofit organizations in the area helping with strategic planning communications strategy publicity and major events.
Jos strong business background is a great asset as we help our clients tackle their business challenges.
Do what you love to do.
Carl founded Howard Design Group Inc. in 1982 after a course of time as an art director and in sales and marketing. His vision for the company included it becoming a full-service marketing group and in 1988 he added staff and formed strategic partnerships with professionals in marketing copywriting programming and development to see that vision become a reality. He has been the primary force that has taken HDG into the Web 2.0 marketplace while keeping an eye on the Web 3.0 transition. Carl created an education service division in 1993 with Doodie Meyer former Director of Admissions at Trinity University in San Antonio.
Outside of work Carl is a volunteer coach for girl#39;s softball and serves as a referee for 5th and 6th Grade Recreational Basketball. He also coaches basketball and soccer for the Special Olympics program. Carl is an avid golfer; the lead singer in a band; and played pick-up basketball until his Achilles tendon started to complain.
I#39;ve never purchased a paper clip.
Creative Director
Before joining Howard Design Group Inc. Dori worked at Sesame Workshop in NYC and the Princeton office of Michael Graves Architect. During her almost 20 years (dang that#39;s a long time) with HDG she has worked on a range of projects from photographic books to packaging transit posters to campaigns.
Dori is the recipient of a number of design awards and earned a Sappi Ideas that Matter grant to produce the ABC Literacy Transit Posters. She received a BFA in photography from New York University. When she has some free time Dori loves to trail run so she can keep up with her out-door-loving son.
Never let your life become boring.
Designer
For the past decade Shala has worked in the design industry specializing in packaging design and branding. She spent the first half of her career designing packaging solutions for fashion art jewelry and craft kits sold at major retailers. She then moved on to managing a design team and creating innovative packaging for housewares tabletop gift home decor and lifestyle products.
Before joining Howard Design Group Shala traveled around Southeast Asia for several years while freelancing to expand on her skills and to challenge her comfort zone. During this time she worked with small business and international clients while learning to become an entrepreneur herself. When she is not designing Shala enjoys teaching ESL Muay Thai and a second helping of dessert.
Your only limit is your mind.
Content Marketing
Jacqui has forged a career out of two of her favorite activities: creating and connecting! Her career in marketing began in the nonprofit world and she has since worked with a wide range of clients serving national brands such as Whole Foods Market to small businesses based right here in Princeton NJ. With a passion for storytelling Jacqui#39;s expertise is social media including campaign strategy content creation and community engagement.
When she#39;s not behind a computer screen Jacqui a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design can be found in her studio covered in paint or exploring the woods with her family and dogs.
Powered by art coffee and community.
Web amp; Graphic Designer
Joining the team in 2020 Julia brings over seven years of advertising agency experience to Howard Design Group. After graduating from Providence College with a BA in fine arts she turned to graphic design as a natural progression of her creative outlet. The impassioned and fast-paced environment of the creative agency world was the perfect fit. Skillful in all things graphic Julia specializes with the digital platform. On a daily basis you can find her designing and building websites coding and testing emails and exploring the latest trends of digital marketing.
When she shuts down the computer Julia enjoys heading to the beach with her family and swimming in the ocean with her big pup Easton.
Do everything with pride and heart
Designer
Mazie has been with Howard Design Group since 2013. A talented young designer who enjoys multitasking Mazie fills a dual role as designer and production assistant. In this capacity she works on a diverse range of projects and deals with our printers and keeps us all in line. Mazie graduated from James Madison University in 2008 with a BFA in graphic design. It probably comes as no surprise but Mazie has many other interests…from swimming to enjoying art shows and movies to planning parties.
I#39;m doing the best I can.
Creative Director
A CASE award winner Peter has been designing communication materials for schools corporations and nonprofit organizations for HDG since 1995. He has worked with large architectural firms in both New York City and New Jersey and has had clients as diverse as the Battery Park City Authority and Walt Disney Company. Several of Peters designs have been recognized in the American Corporate Design Annual. He won a number of APEX Awards for Publication Excellence and a Silver Medal Award for a fundraising publication for Monmouth University. He received a silver award in the 2015 HEMR Educational Advertising Awards for his work on the Ross University School of Medicine Alumni Magazine.
In his spare time Peter has composed songs that have appeared on Showtimes original childrens program K.I.D.S-T.V. and he is the composer of The Adventures of Peter Rabbit The Musical for TheatreworksUSA (Off-Broadway). He played piano for special events at the Russian Team Room Marriott Marquis and the Museum of The City of New York. This talented guy is also the proud father of twin boys.
Musicals make me happy. Enough said.
Software Consultant
Alec is a pioneering software developer starting out his career creating one of Electronic Arts first games. That game Starflight was named Adventure Game of the Year by Computer Gaming World magazine. Following his days in the gaming industry hes worked in a variety of other fields from logistics to finance biotech and big pharma. Alec has been developing internet software for more than 20 years and has founded or been an early stage employee in numerous Silicon Valley startups.
Alec earned a bachelor#39;s degree in linguistics from the University of California at San Diego and an MBA from Duke Universitys Fuqua School of Business. Hes an avid backpacker snowboarder musician and silversmith.
Every rule was made to be broken.
Vice President of Operations
Eiran joined HDG in 1999 right out of college as a junior designer. He moved through the ranks and was promoted in 2014 to director of design operations. Eiran is responsible for overseeing and scheduling all work being produced by the design team. As a senior designer he has worked on undergraduate graduate and School of Law admissions materials for Quinnipiac University and has provided lead art direction and design on major campaigns for all three groups. Eiran#39;s work with Quinnipiac University was recognized as a 2013 HEMR Educational Advertising Awards winner.
Outside of his work with Quinnipiac University he has worked on many different projects for nonprofits and corporate customers. He was the lead designer for the Philadelphia Zoo website. Eiran received a B.S. in Graphic Design from Philadelphia University.
Just six words define me not.
Junior Designer
Being involved in the art world her entire life Emily has always envisioned herself in a creative career. After graduating from The College of New Jersey with her B.A. in Graphic Design she began her post-grad career at Howard Design Group. She has gained several years of freelance experience in both graphic design and illustration and works hard to ensure each piece is given as much love and thought as the last. When her work computer shuts off for the day she can still be found behind a screen. Whether she is watching a movie singing along to show tunes or trying to win at a video game she is always enjoying interactive media any way she can.
Maybe we should just get pizza.
Writer
Jon came away from Yale University with two graduate degrees in English Literature and a determination to work outside of academics. His first career was in magazine publishing. At The Taunton Press a well-respected special-interest publisher he worked his way up from copywriter to magazine group publisher.
Today Jon uses his research analytical and writing skills to craft newsletters websites white papers books and brochures for a range of clients. Jon has written for: Quinnipiac University Cambridge Security Services Professional Boundaries Inc. and Ross University School of Medicine.
Learning is more fun than teaching.
COO
Diane has worked in the communications field since graduating from college with a BA in English. She started as a copywriter in the public relations and advertising industry in Manhattan. She moved to Princeton joined Petersons Guides Inc. and was an account executive production manager vice president and COO. At Petersons Dianes major responsibilities consisted of setting corporate policies establishing the companys short-and long-term goals and strategies and managing five divisions: creative services customer service data editing editorial and production.
Diane joined Howard Design Group Inc. as a principal and vice president and is now COO. Her primary roles are to interface with clients help to set and achieve corporate goals and to work with clients staff and partners to maintain budgets and oversee project work.
Life is good eat dessert first.
Vice President of Marketing
Jo joined HDG in February 2009 to support our marketing initiatives and to work on business development and strategy for the company. Today she leads our marketing services team and helps our clients with branding marketing and communications strategy using an integrated approach that incorporates traditional and digital touch points.
Jo has a degree in Economics from Macquarie University in Australia and is a member of the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants. She began her career with Ernst amp; Young in the audit division providing her with a very broad perspective on business and the opportunity to work with clients from every industry. This experience was invaluable! With a growing interest in communications she joined one of the largest insurance companies in Australia as a member of a small team responsible for communicating to the companys financial audiences and transferred from there into an executive role in marketing.
Since living in Princeton and working at HDG Jo#39;s focus has been helping clients to find their voice and leverage the power of the web to better engage and connect with all their audiences. In addition to our clients she has worked with a number of cause-related nonprofit organizations in the area helping with strategic planning communications strategy publicity and major events.
Jos strong business background is a great asset as we help our clients tackle their business challenges.
Do what you love to do.
CEO
Carl founded Howard Design Group Inc. in 1982 after a course of time as an art director and in sales and marketing. His vision for the company included it becoming a full-service marketing group and in 1988 he added staff and formed strategic partnerships with professionals in marketing copywriting programming and development to see that vision become a reality. He has been the primary force that has taken HDG into the Web 2.0 marketplace while keeping an eye on the Web 3.0 transition. Carl created an education service division in 1993 with Doodie Meyer former Director of Admissions at Trinity University in San Antonio.
Outside of work Carl is a volunteer coach for girl#39;s softball and serves as a referee for 5th and 6th Grade Recreational Basketball. He also coaches basketball and soccer for the Special Olympics program. Carl is an avid golfer; the lead singer in a band; and played pick-up basketball until his Achilles tendon started to complain.
I#39;ve never purchased a paper clip.
Creative Director
Before joining Howard Design Group Inc. Dori worked at Sesame Workshop in NYC and the Princeton office of Michael Graves Architect. During her almost 20 years (dang that#39;s a long time) with HDG she has worked on a range of projects from photographic books to packaging transit posters to campaigns.
Dori is the recipient of a number of design awards and earned a Sappi Ideas that Matter grant to produce the ABC Literacy Transit Posters. She received a BFA in photography from New York University. When she has some free time Dori loves to trail run so she can keep up with her out-door-loving son.
Never let your life become boring.
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