Accomplishments
Design Publications
The Big Book of Packaging 2010 pp. (348)
Thinkhaus' C.D. packaging for Beata E. Golec was published in The Big Book of Packaging, published by HarperCollins. The book displays high quality design examples and devotes content to the subject of green packaging, showing designers and retailers how to package their products creatively, responsibly, and economically.
The New Big Book of Layouts 2010 pp. (170, 197)
The print material to promote the Virginia Center of Architecture’s, “Green Your Scene” and Thinkhaus’ 2008 holiday card were selected to be published internationally in The New Big Book of Layouts produced by HarperCollins Publishers.
Logolicious 2010 pp. (127, 189, 199, 258)
Thinkhaus logo designs for The Wright Real Estate Company, Remax, Boathouse Living and Wordplay are featured in Logolicious, a book about logo design, branding and merchandising. The book features the best logo designs from around the globe. Kit Hinrichs, Debbie Millman and other panelists selected the logos. The book was written by Peleg Top and published by HarperCollins Publishers.
Big Book of Green Design 2009 pp. (157)
Design work for the James River Green Building Council (JRGBC) was recognized and published internationally in the Big Book of Green Design authored by Anthony and Suzanna Stephens and published by HarperCollins Publishers. The book features highly regarded sustainable graphic design solutions from around the world. Authors received 2,000 + design submissions for the book, 230 pieces were selected.
Visual 100s, Logos and Letterheads 2008 pp. (59, 132—133)
Logo work for The Wright Real Estate Company and The Conciliation Project have been recognized and published internationally in Visual 100’s, Logos and Letterheads, authored by Matt Woolman/PLAID Studios. Published by “Angela Patchell Books, Ltd.”
Community-Based Awards
Style Weekly Top 40 Under 40, 2009
Each year, Style Weekly, Richmond’s alternative news publication for spotlighting the city’s culture, arts, opinion, and creative thought, selects a class of 40 young professionals under the age of 40 as people to watch based on their ongoing activities in their businesses, organizations and communities. Thinkhaus' John O'Neill was selected as one of Richmond’s young professionals making a difference in the community.
In The News
Richmond Times—Dispatch, Business Section, 2010
Thinkhaus is collaborating with ad agency Madison + Main along with ByteJam, V4 Web, Wythken Printing, and the Knowledge Advisory Group on a 501(c) 3 nonprofit Reverse RFP (Request for Proposal). The following companies are donating services to Comfort Zone Camp, a camp that offers bereavement services to children who have lost a family member.
Richmond Times—Dispatch: HYPETube, 2010
The business section of the daily newspaper in Richmond, Virginia, published an online video highlighting the social entrepreneurship, design, teaching and community activities of Thinkhaus’ John O'Neill. The video can be viewed at http://goo.gl/eVPPT.
Style Weekly, 2009
Thinkhaus' founder, John O'Neill, was featured in an article that highlighted the social entrepreneurship, design, teaching and community activities that led to being selected to the Greater Richmond 2009 “Top 40 Under 40” class.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch/Richmond.com's Mash-up, 2009
Richmond Times-Dispatch's Richmond.com monthly video series "Mash-up featured Thinkhaus for developing and organizing haustalk, a networking forum where people of Richmond can discuss socially conscious issues. The video can be viewed at http://goo.gl/PkFbg
Inform: Architecture and Design in the Mid-Atlantic, Graphic Design = Public Design Vol. 5, 2009
by William Richards, Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief
O'Neill was interviewed for an article on the process of designing for way-finding systems along with David Gibson, principal and founder of Two Twelve and Andy Cruz, the co-founder and art director of Yorklyn, Delaware’s House Industries. The interview was republished online at http://goo.gl/DOXYC/
Academic Appointments
O’Neill, John. Adjunct Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the Arts, Department of Graphic Design, 07 – 11O’Neill, John. Adjunct Professor, Virginia State University, School of Liberal Arts and Education, Department of Art and Design, 10 – 11
O'Neill, John. Visiting Professor, Chowan University, School of Arts & Sciences, Department of Visual Arts, 11 - present
Writing / Research
O’Neill, John. rvanews.com. 2010. O’Neill. Impact Makers: Changing the Way Business Gets Done. http://goo.gl/HpGbMO’Neill, John. rvanews.com. 2010. Follow the Green Duck. http://goo.gl/j3KVb
O’Neill, John. rvanews.com. 2009. New Start-up’s Mission: Doing Good all the Time. http://goo.gl/j3KVb
Presentations
Ethnic and Racial Stereotypes in Mass MediaAnnually O’Neill and his design students conduct and present research at a design forum for the general public. 08 – Present
haustalk: What is Verbal Branding and how can it Help Your Business
Thinkhaus partnered with Zuula Consulting, a content management and writing company to discuss how verbal branding impacts marketing efforts. Thinkhaus also discussed their recent B Corp Certification and how it impacts the Richmond community. 6/8/11
haustalk: Stereotypes in Mass Media
Located at the Virginia Center for Architecture VCA, in conjunction with VCA, Thinkhaus, The Conciliation Project, and Virginia Commonwealth University design students presented a conversion about how stereotypes are translated into the images and sounds that we see and hear in mass media. 03/30/11
haustalk: Making the Web Work for Your Business
Located at Baja Bean Company, Richmond Virginia. Technology trends to help make your business run smoothly; Writing techniques for piquing attention and getting results; How to measure the effectiveness of your online activities; Tools (some free!) to help you dip your toe in the online pool; E-mail marketing: is it still effective? 02/16/11
haustalk: The Creative Impact Series, Part 2:
Ethical and Racial Stereotypes in Mass Media
Located at Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia. Enlightenment and engaging dialog focused on how stereotypes in mass media delays progress for social equality. 11/03/10
haustalk: The Creative Impact Series, Part 1:
Richmond Creative Professionals You Should Know
Located at the Virginia Center for Architecture. Six creative professionals from different art and design disciplines presented their work and discussed the benefits of how their unique creative community enriches the Richmond metropolitan culture. 10/26/2010
haustalk: Improving Richmond’s Economy for Local Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations:
How To Succeed During the Recession with Effective Marketing
Located at Ellwood Café. For one night only Richmond’s top business and marketing professionals are coming together to talk with the local community on how small businesses and nonprofit organizations can find success during the recession and develop marketing plans that enable your consumers and the community to understand the value of your brand. 06/02/10
haustalk: A Socially Conscious Networking Event that Provokes Dialogue to Improve Greater Richmond
Located at Baja Bean, Richmond Virginia, The Greater Richmond community discusses community based social justice and business issues that will improve the quality of life for people that live and work in the area. 05/15/10
haustalk: with The Conciliation Project: Ethnic and Racial Stereotype Images in Mass Media Hosted by Slash Coleman
Located at the Virginia Center for Architecture. How visual communicators and designers have impacted the attitudes and behaviors shown towards different races and genders throughout history. 04/07/10
haustalk: Tell Remarkable Stories that Influence Others
Located at Baja Bean Company, Richmond Virginia. Featured the power of story with a panel discussion. Panelists included several members of the 2009 class of Top 40 Under 40, including Duron Chavis, Casey Longyear, John Dougherty, and Monique Johnson. 2/03/10
haustalk: Recession Proof your Business or Creative Services
Located at Elwood Café, Richmond Virginia. Business owners, business professionals, and creative professionals shared an evening where they could learn what others were doing to strengthen their businesses, services, and work status in a bad economy. 11/30/09
haustalk: Pros and Cons of Pro-Bono Work
Located at Gallery5, Richmond Virginia. Better understand when it is appropriate to work pro-bono and discuss strategic approaches for not-for-profits to consider when in need of pro-bono work. 09/30/09
haustalk: The Role of Social Media in Branding
A panel of social media professionals discussed social media strategies to strengthen branding efforts for small to mid-size businesses. 4/27/09
haustalk: Stereotypes in Mass Media
Thinkhaus, The Conciliation Project, and Virginia Commonwealth University design students presented a conversion about how stereotypes are translated into the images and sounds that we see and hear in mass media. Gallery5 located in Richmond, Virginia supported the event. 3/29/09
haustalk: DIY: Designing your Holiday Gift
The Richmond Community joined Thinkhaus at Gallery5 to take part in a workshop to produce hand-made gifts for the upcoming holidays. Guests learned how to expand their creativity while using reusable materials. 12/17/08
haustalk: Living, Working and Designing Green, Part 1 & 2
Thinkhaus gathered local business owners in the sustainable industry to discuss the role of sustainability in our personal and professional lives. Gallery5 located in Richmond, Virginia supported the event. 10/22/08 11/19/08
Professional Affiliations
O’Neill, John. James River Green Building Council: 08 – 10Served as a marketing consultant to advise and direct efforts to increase the council’s impact on Central Virginia’s architecture and construction communities, to promote the value of becoming “LEED” certified, and to increase membership. Worked with other committee members and brand consultants.
O’Neill, John. AIGA: Professional Organization for Graphic Designers: 01/01 –
Board of Directors Richmond Virginia: Public Relations Director: 01– 02 Event Coordinator: 02
This Board of Directors position involved brainstorming possible ideas for events, developing event plans, networking with companies for future sponsorships, making and maintaining an event budget, and directing members throughout the event-planning process.
