
Renderings of Converge, completely designed by Kean University students.
(Renderings are subject to change) (more…)

Renderings of Converge, completely designed by Kean University students.
(Renderings are subject to change) (more…)
To help women learn more about female sexual health and encourage them to talk about related issues they may have, the National Women’s Health Resource Center (NWHRC) and the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP), have joined forces to develop a new educational campaign titled, “Sex and a Healthier You.”
The campaign seeks to provide relevant information and advance positive sexual health messages by raising awareness about sexual function as a natural and valued aspect of women’s lives. Additionally, the program aims to increase the level of meaningful and effective communication between women and their health care providers and women and their partners.
The guide was produced and printed in English and Spanish.
Project: Rizco Design
Services: design, research
The Valentine Plunge is an exciting fundraising event where participants, called Plungers, collect donations for ALS patients in exchange for plunging into the icy Atlantic Ocean in February. The event supports the staytough.fightHARD and The Joan Dancy and PALS Foundations. Both foundations serve ALS patients and their families in Monmouth and Ocean Counties by providing direct grants for products and services to improve their everyday lives.
Four years ago the Valentine Plunge was organized as a fundraiser to support the goals of these organizations. The event has become extremely successful and continues to grow year after year. The plunge website, ValentinePlunge.com was designed to help support and promote the event so that participants had a one stop shop for recent news and information pertaining to that year. Along with event information, visitors can view photos and videos from past years proving their hardcore participation in this “refreshing” 33 degree water event.
Launch ValentinePlunge.com
Services: research, creative direction, design, brand development, strategy, naming, committee member, participant

Beleaf Kids was recently published in Crescent Hills “The Big Book of Green Design“. The book showcases selected projects from all over that inspire and demonstrate successful sustainable design. (more…)

The American Podiatric Medical Association recently launched an aggressive ad campaign focusing on diabetes and its relationship with amputations. (more…)
A commemorative branding campaign developed to raise money for a yearlong calendar of events. Each event was in honor of the City of Asbury Park’s 11oth Anniversary. The campaign included a book detailing each event that took place. To enhance the book’s longevity, it showcased the city’s history as well as provided an extensive business listing.
Project: Urban Emu + Jewell Marketing Associates
Services: research, creative direction, design, brand development, event management
Awards: 2007 Gold Jasper Award (JSPRAA)
A line of eco-educational T-shirts empower and inspire kids (and parents) to practice sustainability through simple changes made TODAY. These days, children are starting to save the planet as toddlers, and now there’s a way for eco-conscious youngsters to boast their earth-saving skills – and motivate their peers – with pride. These earth-friendly tees, which are made from high-quality, organic and recyclable materials, stimulate environmental conversations between children and adults in order to shape eco-friendly thoughts and actions.
Project: Rizco Design + Trevor Van Meter (illustrator)
Services: research, business strategy, demographic analysis, brand development, creative direction, design, packaging
Awards: 2009 GD USA Green Packaging Award, 2009 GD USA Design Award, Published in Cresent Hill’s 2009 Green Book of Design, 2009 Gold Jasper Award (JSPRAA) Product Launch, 2009 Gold Jasper Award (JSPRAA) Website Design
Janine Benyus speaks at TED and shares her wisdom in the amazing relationship between nature and design.

In the effort to develop a plan that includes how we as creative thinkers can make a difference in the environment Rizco Design has developed One Change Now as their call to action to educate and inspire those who want to make a change. (more…)
Positioning Corky Carroll apparel in a saturated market by creating a dynamic strategy in order to stand out among headlining competitors within a specific demographic.
Project: Urban Emu
Services: research, business strategy, demographic analysis, brand development, creative direction, writing, design, presentation
Recently launched the new and improved moms social networking website, babybites.net. babybites is the #1 social and educational community for moms and moms-to-be in Manhattan, Brooklyn, New Jersey and Westchester. They host various events to enhance your mom experience by imparting know-how, wisdom, social support, and entertainment. Check it out, leave a comment, learn something new, ask a question, or just win some giveaways. This mommy social networking site is hip, trendy and extremely friendly.
Project: Rizco Design + Rubenstein Technology Group
Services: web design, research, business strategy, logo development, creative direction

Beleaf Kids has been awarded an American Packaging award for Environmentally Friendly packaging. The awards can be seen in the March 2009 GD USA (Graphic Design USA) publication. (more…)