Brenda Bergen

Brenda Bergen is the creative force behind Wink Design Atelier. Check out her newest venture

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I spent countless hours at the store pouring over catalogs we had gathered at the housewares shows. Elika had the most progressive catalog and it may have been the first printed piece that inspired me. It was very 80’s with items designed by David Tisdale, such as the anodized ti

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One of the benefits of having parents with a store was going to housewares shows. I can’t begin to describe how exciting that was for me. Sometimes it was held in Chicago at the Merchandise Mart, but every once in a while we would go to the one in NYC. Wow, what a super fun exper

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I used to spend my Saturdays at Concepts, my parents housewares stores. When I got tired of coloring in coloring books, they let me re-arrange all the displays. I realize now that it was so brave of them to let me hone my spacial skills at such a young age, but when the products

[Brenda Bergen @winkdesign]

I used to spend my Saturdays at Concepts, my parents housewares stores. When I got tired of coloring in coloring books, they let me re-arrange all the displays. I realize now that it was so brave of them to let me hone my spacial skills at such a young age, but when the products

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Who remembers Caran d’Ache? Wow, I loved that first set of colored pencils. I still have them, although I never take them out. Maybe I should do something about that.
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#womenindesign
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[Brenda Bergen @winkdesign]

Who remembers Caran d’Ache? Wow, I loved that first set of colored pencils. I still have them, although I never take them out. Maybe I should do something about that.
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#becomingagraphicdesigner
#womenindesign
#chicagodesign
#graphicdesign
#branddevelopment
#creativedirecti

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My first memory, or view into the world of design, was padding downstairs in my feetie pajamas and watching my dad in his design studio (our basement) using a drafting board, a T square, and an electric eraser. There was always a floor full of eraser shavings, similar to those ba

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Super excited to finally be going to the OFFF conference this week in Barcelona! @offfest #OFFF2023

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Thank you @typographic_arts for choosing the branding work we did for @mordecaichicago. We are so honored to be chosen as one of the 100 winners in the 2022 STA100 competition. Link in bio to see complete project.
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Details matter. Reliable sources matter too. When we find a great vendor, we love to share. Aero Rubber Company in Tinley Park is fantastic.

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Big Signs are fun ! If you see this one from I-355, pull over and get yourself a cold beer at Ike and Oak Brewery.
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Nine Questions is a brand new podcast (and upcoming book) from Eric Oliver, a professor at the University of Chicago. In his podcast, Eric asks some of our wisest and most interesting fellow humans questions that he has devised as essential for crafting “a well-examined life.�

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Logo for Bachman Bonsai. Cultivating bonsai trees takes careful consideration, attention to detail, and the right tools.
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#branding
#chicagodesign
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#artdirection
#creativedirection
#womenowned
#bonsai
#bonsaibranding
#bonsaicompany

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So much NEW WORK and not enough time to post :)
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#womenowned

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@tapairportugal Thank you. Also, when I go to book, and hover over the pricing on the chart, I can see RT for $655.97 but when I continue to click thru, the price is $931.17

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@tapairportugal you advertise no change fees for all fares except discount fares, but when I try to book a basic fare, this promotion does not show up. The customer service rep on the phone has not been able to help. Who can I talk to that can help ?

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Honored to be accepted as a member of @thefemalefoundercollective. I am always inspired by powerful communities of inspiring women. Tag a woman below who has inspired you recently.

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Made in Chicago

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Locally produced, Judson & Moore Whiskey, wanted to pay homage to the city of Chicago by incorporating the six pointed star into a secondary logo. We chose to simple use their initials, and sub out the ampersand with the star.
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900 North Michigan Shops is a collection of curated and custom made artisans. #900NorthAdCampaign
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#900northmichigan
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#creativedirection
#womenowned