Here at kitestring, we just wrapped up the design and branding of a new wine label. We are very excited to present it to the world. Take a look below!

What is Leaning Post?
Leaning Post Wines are new vintners situated in the beautiful Niagara Peninsula wine region. Oenologist Ilya Senchuk and business partner Nadia Senchuk have cultivated grapes from the highest quality soil from Ontario`s finest wine region to craft distinctive wine in both red and white offerings. Quality is of utmost importance for the brand in order to successfully compete with VQA Ontario wines.

Logo Architecture
The logo was specifically developed to visually convey a distinctive, rustic, and authentic identity. The logo comes together to produce the look of a cultural, family connection that evokes the essence of a memorable vineyard experience.
The icon works to please your target audience in multiple ways.The illustration subtly mirrors traditional Ukrainian folk art through the use of authentic line work and high contrast. Both the post and the red “i” lean up and to the right to promote feelings of positivity and progress. The perspective angle of the post makes it seem as if it rises into the sky giving it an air of importance and making the piece memorable.

This style was developed to depict the authentic, handmade, and rustic qualities of the brand through the custom, hand-drawn illustration of a leaning post, as well as the high quality and distinctiveness through the clean lines and use of open space. Special attention was taken to detail specific important elements of the brand such as the red “i”.

Chris Farias – Hamilton Ontario – www.kitestring.ca
kitestring creative marketing + design – graphic design, marketing, illustration, web design, creative thinking, strategic marketing, total fun!

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Our client, Citizen Kid, is set to open their doors this Saturday on Locke St. in Hamilton.

Chris and I were lucky enough to drop by the store today and get a sneak peak. We were like two kids in…well…a toy store!

The store is beautiful and the toys are absolutely wonderful! With a commitment to providing natural toys of quality, integrity, and lasting value – you can be sure to find something fun, adorable and safe for your kids (or the kid inside) at Citizen Kid.

I promised myself that I would not make a purchase until I had the opportunity to bring my little guy on Saturday so he could make his own ‘selection’ but, I just couldn’t help myself. Both Chris and I left with several fun things in-hand.

Be sure to check out their website: www.citizenkid.ca for further details on store hours and location.

Now…I just have to find room in our house for a playroom. Happy playing!

- jenn

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From Everyone @ kitestring…

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Grow a tree in your neighbourhood.

TREECREDS is a “profit for purpose” organization aiming to reduce the impact of climate change through the promotion of “carbon funded” avoided deforestation and habitat regeneration projects in Australia and internationally.


One of my favourite tree loving commercials of the 80′s.

Great commercial! I’m so happy David is Canadian.

Break out the tissues.

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It was actually soon after the birth of my son, Jack, when I started down the path of opening my own design firm. I felt that if I was going to make the leap, now was the time. One of the most desirable aspects of being an entrepreneur was the flexibility to have the time my son that I wanted while still maintaining a rewarding career.

I’ve almost been back to work for a year now and, I must admit, it’s taken a lot of trial and error to get this new ‘family machine’ working smoothly. It seems as though I’m on a constant quest for balance between work and family. Throw in a week of work travel for my husband, business functions after work or a sick little boy and everything can quickly turn upside down. Luckily, I have great people behind me that bring support and sanity, when I need it most.

It’s certainly a challenge but, in the end, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

- jenn

Check out the following article on how mompreneurs are making an impact on the business community:

http://www.thestar.com/comment/columnists/article/409934

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Chris Farias – kitestring creative marketing + design
www.kitestring.ca

Illustration by Chris Farias

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Chris Farias – kitestring creative marketing + design
www.kitestring.ca

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Chris and Dan having fun with paper and scissors…

Chris Farias – kitestring creative marketing + design
www.kitestring.ca

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