New Banowetz Intern: It’s a Nguyen/Nguyen for Everyone

Meet Karen Nguyen (pronounced “win” — hence the clever headline), the new Banowetz + Company intern who joined us at the end of May. The design team looked at a lot of resumes and books (that’s creative lingo for “portfolios”) before offering her the position. Karen brings smart ideas and design skills to Banowetz, and has already been recognized in several awards shows for her creative ability. Currently finishing up a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of Arlington, she will be with us for the summer and will have the opportunity to participate on various projects while shadowing our designers throughout the day. When Karen is not honing her design skills, she is a wife to Thong (pronounced “tong”), a mother to Colette, a Tetris addict, an aspiring cook and a wannabe traveler. We’re excited to have her on board, and hope you will have the chance to get to know her during her time with us.

— Team Banowetz

Stocks & Bondy: Open for day trading

Last year, Banowetz + Company had the opportunity to work on the positioning, branding and collateral for Stocks & Bondy, a project of chef Joanne Bondy, which recently opened and trades in the kinds of stocks you use for cooking. Stocks & Bondy is a one-of-a-kind offering for Dallas: a restaurant and storefront located in the Dallas Farmer’s Market Shed 2, specializing in freshly prepared stocks, soups and sauces. The new space reflects the hand-crafted, authentic quality of the food, which is prepared using locally sourced, all-natural ingredients. Chef Bondy hopes to replace the low-quality bouillons, boxed broths, and bases filled with salt and preservatives in kitchens all across DFW with her fresher alternatives which not only taste better, but are better for you. 

In addition to the items mentioned above, Stocks & Bondy will also offer pulled pork and chicken, sandwiches, chili and a thoughtfully chosen selection of wines. A quick stop by their new space can have you well on your way to creating a delicious meal at home, or you can dine in, choosing from the “du jour” items. The space is also equipped with a drop-down table suspended from the kitchen ceiling where Chef Bondy will host classes and family-style meals. We encourage you to stop by the space and visit the website to see what’s cooking — you’ll be glad you did. 

— Team Banowetz

Nice Job!: Wes Phelan named Senior Designer

Join us in congratulating Wes Phelan on his recent promotion to Senior Designer. In his time with Banowetz + Company, Wes has proven to be as creative as he is hard-working. His intuitive sense of design and unique approach to problem-solving are definite assets to us, and we’re glad to have him on our team. Well done, Wes. 

— Team Banowetz