Friday Morning Happy Dee

It's become quite the Friday morning tradition in the Rustad household: waking up to the Handel chorus "Happy We" on the local classical station. So it is in this spirit I introduce to you my Friday Morning Happy Dee (Dee--as in design). If I see a design that just shouts "HAPPY!!" I'll share it with you on Friday morning. So now, without further ado...


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Good toaster design = Happy Dee.

Brand Genius

Not only for the gorgeous design, but the highly marketable brand name. Especially if you live in Norway. I have to figure out how to buy this stuff and get it shipped here.

Design on the Move

For about 10 years, my career has been almost exclusively in print design. But over the past year or so, I have taken an interest in animated design. This has been put to use here at Greater Twin Cities United Way. Here are some of the animated videos I have had the privilege of creating:

From Warm. Safe. Fed.:


From Bring A Family Home:



From Give 5 Now: