Silver Oaks Portfolio

Quad City Symphony Orchestra Season Brochure

Silver Oaks designed the 2011-2012 annual self-mailer and hand-out brochure highlighting all upcoming concerts for the Quad City Symphony Orchestra season. In a departure from the usual Symphony brochure, the inspiration for the design evolved from 1940s-era big-band posters and travel postcards. This style perfectly complemented the theme of many of the season's concerts, and was very favorably received by Symphony staff and many of its attendees.

John Deere "Step Up" Video

Silver Oaks produced a 3-minute music video for John Deere's Ag & Turf Division that highlights John Deere's commitment to those linked to the land. The upbeat Step Up music is accompanied by scenic local and international settings, proudly showcasing the people and equipment of John Deere.

"Illinois River Encounter" Multimedia Components

Silver Oaks was excited to be part of the exhibit team that brought the Peoria Riverfront Museum, located in downtown Peoria, Illinois, to life. Working with Design+Communication Inc., Hadley Exhibits and Bowen Technovation, Silver Oaks produced all of the multimedia components for the "Illinois River Encounter" gallery.

John Deere Harvester New Product Introduction

John Deere has been producing harvesting machines for over 100 years. This year they introduced their newest combine – the S series. We created a high-energy video that traces the history of the combine to the dramatic reveal of the new model. Historic photos, HD footage and special effects were used to create this inspiring video.

Martin Engineering Employee Directory

As part of Martin Engineering's rebranding initiative in 2011, Silver Oaks completely redesigned Martin's global Employee Directory. Since then, Silver Oaks has worked closely with Martin to keep it current - updating not just the visual theme but all global contact information.

Martin Engineering Product Advertising and Promotions

Working as an extension of the Martin Engineering marketing department, Silver Oaks produced a series of 10 publication ads, postcards and eblasts - promoting a variety of different products. Each grouping was unique to the featured product, with a distinct a look and personality that clearly corresponded with the respective product and its function, while still working within the parameters of Martin's branding guidelines.

Martin Engineering Corporate Rebranding and Collateral Redesign

Silver Oaks has worked closely with Martin Engineering, located in Neponset, Illinois, for over six years - developing collateral materials of all shapes and sizes, training and sales videos, publication advertisements and kiosk programs for tradeshows. In 2011, when Martin underwent a complete rebranding initiative, Silver Oaks was brought on board to assist with the implementation - involved in everything from putting the finishing touches on the new logo, to developing the branding guidelines, to creating templates for publication ads, brochures, technical cut sheets, postcards, business cards, note pads, PowerPoint presentations, letterhead and envelopes, logo stickers and decals, etc. Silver Oaks was truly a partner in bringing the new brand to life.

KONE Spares Tradeshow Materials

Silver Oaks worked closely with the KONE marketing team to develop and implement a new look for KONE Spares - promoting their PartSmart messaging. All collateral materials were redesigned with a fresh new look, with .pdf files of each organized to create a user-friendly sales tool CD. Also included on the CD was a four-minute video that Silver Oaks scripted and produced. All materials were featured and distributed at the NAEC tradeshow from KONE Spares' newly designed tradeshow booth.

KONE Invitations, Print and E-Mail

Silver Oaks routinely develops invitations for KONE North America, headquarted in Lisle, Illinois. Each unique to its event, the invitations take on a look and personality that speak to the respective audience, using a variety of sizes, folds and die cuts to help KONE stand out in the visual clutter. For each event a printed invitation is created with a companion e-vite.

President Obama Visit Materials

In June 2011, we had the great honor to be part of President Barack Obama's visit to Alcoa Davenport Works, one of our long-time corporate clients. As President Obama toured Alcoa Davenport Works, Silver Oaks crews were in the front row to cover it. Over 400 employees, customers and community leaders enjoyed a speech given by President Obama in which he highlighted the role of advanced manufacturing in U.S. job creation and exports.