Author Archives: Amanda Jayachandran

If you’re happy and you know it…

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Amanda Jayachandran

Growing up, my mother cooked dinner while watching the daily news. I would say, “Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a news channel that only showed happy news?” Continue reading →

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Clean-Tech Post-It Note

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Amanda Jayachandran

As a fan of design and sustainability, I keep a post-it note on my daily planner of interesting product designs that help reduce impact on the environment. Continue reading →

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Rethinking Public Spaces

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Amanda Jayachandran

I recently took a trip to New York City to visit family. The highlight was a visit to Lincoln Center and the redesign of its public space (which I can proudly say that my brother-in-law, who works for FXFOWLE, helped architect!). Continue reading →

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Race to the Top Funding

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Amanda Jayachandran

When it was announced that Massachusetts was one of the 12 states awarded federal funds for education reform, HB began to partner with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on a brochure detailing the state’s Race to the Top plan. Continue reading →

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Kites: More than a Child’s Toy

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Amanda Jayachandran

Did you ever imagine a kite, the toy you played with as a child, might be a source of energy? Continue reading →

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1 Billion Pounds of E-Waste

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Amanda Jayachandran

Does your basement look like a high-tech salvage shop? The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that as much as three-quarters of the computers sold in the US are piled in garages and closets. Continue reading →

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Sipping Wine, Helping our Planet

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Amanda Jayachandran

In need for a relaxing vacation? I have just the place! A week ago, I returned from a trip of rest and relaxation in Sonoma Valley, Napa Valley and San Francisco. Continue reading →

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Grown-Up Fieldtrip

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Amanda Jayachandran

In the art world, the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is considered one of the nation’s most esteemed art schools. Continue reading →

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A Little Extra Creativity

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Amanda Jayachandran

This fall I took a printmaking class through the Cambridge Center for Adult Education to recharge my artistic creativity. Continue reading →

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Cheesy, Gooey Pizza

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Amanda Jayachandran

I am a sucker for great packaging; it definitely influences my decisions. Continue reading →

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Northeastern “On-Demand”

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Amanda Jayachandran

We partnered with Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies to design their Fall Capabilities package for graduate, undergraduate and fast-tack programs… Continue reading →

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Ready for Winter? Brrrrr…

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Amanda Jayachandran

Now that we are seeing frost on the ground and newscasters are trying to scare us by mentioning snow, I guess Winter is just around the corner. Continue reading →

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The Green Bean

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Amanda Jayachandran

I like to spend my summers traveling to as many places as I can. This summer, my travels took me to Montreal, Indianapolis, Green Bay, Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and Philadelphia. Continue reading →

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The Color Wheel Becomes Clean-tech

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Amanda Jayachandran

Color plays a major part in our lives – it influences our mood, style, and personality and brings value to our daily life. As a designer, I flip through color books hoping that someone might discover a new color. It won’t happen, but it’s fun to imagine. Continue reading →

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Sugar Cane Saves Trees

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Amanda Jayachandran

Over the past few years, our clients have joined us in producing printed materials on environmentally friendly paper, both because it’s the right thing to do and because our clients’ constituencies take note of what they are doing as individuals and businesses. Continue reading →

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Spares, Strikes and Turkeys: HB Bowl-a-Rama

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Amanda Jayachandran

This year, Hart-Boillot is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary. In honor of the milestone, an HB employee will plan an outing each month in 2009 for the HB team. It is a great way to celebrate the company but also promotes team bonding. February’s event was “bad for you” (greasy, cheesy and yummy) pizza and bowling… Continue reading →

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Distinctive Spaces

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Amanda Jayachandran

Check out the latest website we designed and programmed for our client, Mollie Johnson Interiors. Continue reading →

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Celebrating 70 Years

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Amanda Jayachandran

Every year, Hart-Boillot looks forward to designing the Annual Report for The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard. The Nieman Foundation is a program that provides a year of study at Harvard for working journalists. It is the oldest and best-known mid-career program for journalists in the world.

This year’s report is special in that it is also a commemorative booklet celebrating 70 years of Nieman Fellowships. Continue reading →

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Don’t Drink the Water

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Amanda Jayachandran

My husband and I recently returned from a trip to Southern India – Chennai, Bangalore and Trivandrum. My husband’s family are of Indian descent and this was my first trip. The experience was more amazing than I can put into words. Continue reading →

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Wear Blue: Bring Green

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Amanda Jayachandran

We recently completed a creative invitation for a fundraiser supporting Compassionate Care ALS and the MDAA/ALS Center at UMass Memorial Medical Center. We were tasked with creating an elegant invitation with a Southwestern flair.

Our design included a swatch of denim adhered to a textured paper with a simple message: Wear Blue. Bring Green. Continue reading →

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