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Cool Gig #1,457

2009-05-21T13:58:00.000-07:00

I just got commissioned to design a poster for a benefit performance that the company of the national tour of HAPPY DAYS: A New Musical is putting together.

Proceeds from this show benefit Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS.

Photo by: Chris Fore

Astorians for Marriage Equality Logo Concepts

2009-04-21T15:23:00.000-07:00

NY Sports Med

2009-04-14T09:44:00.001-07:00

Been working with a new client on some marketing materials and got to create and ad for my alma mater, HX.

New Ad Design for GUEST HOUSE - NYC

2009-04-08T15:18:00.000-07:00

This was an ad design concept I came up with for Saturday Nights at Guest House.

Pretty cool place!! Check it out if you're in NYC: 542 West 27th Street (btw. 10th and 11th Aves)

More Fun at HK

2009-04-05T09:41:00.000-07:00

Ads just created

Announcing my new line of Actor websites!!

2009-04-05T07:53:00.000-07:00

I am very excited to announce that I now offer actor and performer website design!! Check out some of my samples at johnagnesini.com/web

HK Fridays

2009-03-31T17:13:00.000-07:00

New flier promoting Fridays @ HK Lounge!!

405 West 39th Street at Ninth Avenue, New York City

For Hire :)

2008-12-06T13:51:00.001-08:00

C'mon, ya know you want me...

RentBoy.com Calendar Release Party at HK Lounge

2008-12-06T13:44:00.000-08:00

My Lovely Madonna Ad Never Had a Chance...

2008-10-06T13:10:00.000-07:00

We didn't have the rights to use this image (can you imagine?) so it never ran :(

Wanted to share it with the world anyway :)

John Agnesini at the Film, Stage & Showbiz Expo

2008-10-06T13:01:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of being the official designer of this year's Film, Stage & Showbiz Expo at the Hilton Hotel in New York City. I was responsible for the 68 page showguide, which is pictured in the photos above along with the poster, postcards and other various event material. This year, I also handed out 500 custom John Agnesini Designs water bottles. Special thanks to Hillary for her dedicated work with those this year :)

The showguide can be downloaded by visiting www.johnagnesini.com/showguide08

Whore's Mascara

2008-07-10T08:12:00.000-07:00

As Design Director at HX Magazine, I get to do many cool things with the covers and editorials. From Janet Jackson to Madonna...it really doesn't get any better.

This week's cover featured not only the hottest new band on the block, but my good friend, who you may know as Lonni Bahls.

It's a sincere pleasure knowing this amazing guy and an absolute honor putting him on our cover. If you haven't picked up your copy of "Like This But Sexy", x out of this blog and onto cdbaby.com and digestation.com.

Pretty Sweet Deal for HX Readers!!

2008-06-24T20:28:00.000-07:00

The Pride Issue!!

2008-06-24T20:26:00.001-07:00

It's nearly midnight here on West 35th Street and we're 80% finished with the Annual Pride Issue. Here's a sneak peek...

Oh, George!

2008-06-19T15:11:00.001-07:00

The Go-Go Issue

2008-06-05T09:18:00.000-07:00

Check out this week's Go-Go Issue.

Sex and the City - The Covers

2008-05-28T12:43:00.000-07:00

So we had a few cover ideas bouncing around the office. I really liked the one with Sarah and the flowers but was told that it looked too "Modern Bride"...I took that as a compliment :) In any case, here's the concept we ended up running with.

A Look Inside the HX Offices

2008-05-22T08:56:00.001-07:00

Want to see where Manhattan's politically incorrect party paper is put together? Here's a little peek at our new digs in the Fashion District. This is where I spend my day (and often times, nights)

Anyone who has seen my apartment can now see where the inspiration for the kitchen came from :)

Look What's Heating up Fire Island this Summa!!

2008-05-21T08:31:00.000-07:00

Wah Wah Wah...The Hot Bois of "Cry Baby" the Musical

2008-05-16T11:33:00.000-07:00

That's right kids...just did a photo shoot with the three hotties of "Cry Baby"

Shoot was originally going to be shot on a New York City rooftop but due to the ongoing rain that week, we had to think of a Plan B.

We decided to go digital with a twist and have the shoot at this new restaurant/bar in Chelsea called Ate Ave. They have LED tiles that span across the entire bar which was cool becasue we got to have our "beach" scene despite mother nature.

If you think these guys are hot in the pictures, you should see them work it on stage, be sure to catch Marty Lawson, Spencer Liff and Charlie Sutton in TONY nominated musical, "Cry Baby" playing now at the Marquis Theatre.

Photography by WilsonModels.com
Makeup by William A. Marshall/KenBarboza.com
Special Thanks: Ate Ave, 169 Eighth Avenue www.ateave.com

Get Lucky!!

2008-05-02T11:37:00.001-07:00

This is the first time HX has gone with a cover of this nature. Very Time Out New York!

Whatcha think?

I finally did MADONNA!!

2008-04-24T09:43:00.000-07:00

Ever since catching that fever for design way back when...I have always dreamed of designing something for/with Madonna. Way back in my early days, my Aunt Christine was playing her "Immaculate Collection" album and it was then I realized two things....1) I LOVE THIS WOMAN and 2) I'M GAY hahah

Several years later, Madge releases "Hard Candy" and i just happen to be working at one of New York City's largest gay magazines where of course, she would be a staple. This week, my small dream came true...Madonna is the cover feature for Issue 869 that will be hitting the streets tomorrow night.

We got a standard stock photo from her people but wanted to do soemting different. In keeping with the "Hard Candy" theme, I decided to incorporate the old-fashioned rainbow lolipops, both classic and fun. I incorporated this treatment throughout the editorial spread as well.

Whatcha think?

My Beautiful Flowers

2008-04-24T08:57:00.001-07:00

Look at the beautiful flowers my friends at Michael George sent me yesterday. I absolutely love hyacinths and these are unlike any ones I've ever seen. They have a wonderful website that you can check out at www.mgflowers.com

Michael also has a book that came out called Simply Elegant Flowers with Michael George I highly recommend picking up this book...it even has a foreword by Martha Stewart :)

Armani Casa Ad

2008-04-22T19:38:00.001-07:00

Just created this ad for Armani Casa's 20 Pine in the Financial District...My gosh, I would love a unit in the building :)

The White Party!

2008-04-04T09:53:00.000-07:00

This was my version of the White Party cover...didn't run with this one though...you'll have to find one on the streets to see the one we ran ;)

My first cover as Design Director!

2008-04-04T09:52:00.001-07:00

I was recently promoted to Design Director here at HX. Whatcha think of my first cover?

Second to None

2008-03-13T08:24:00.001-07:00

Where Do You Masterbeat?

2008-03-13T08:22:00.000-07:00

The New York Blade

2008-03-13T08:00:00.001-07:00

Besides HX magazine, I layout the New York Blade, a GLBT newspaper distributed throughout New York City. Within a little over a full business day, this little paper is conceptualized, layed out and sent to press. The design of the cover seems to change every other week. There's a re-design happening in the near future but for the time being, it has a nostalgic "NY Post" look and feel.

HX Gay & Lesbian Travel Expo Branding

2008-03-03T07:53:00.000-08:00

Just finished rolling out the branding for this year's HX Gay & Lesbian Travel Expo. We wanted a "passport" feel but didn't want that cheesy, generic passport stock photo look. We wanted the tagline, "Start Here. Go Everywhere" included on all materials as well.

After several versions, a logo was approved. It's a modern typeface utilizing the already recognized "HX" logo that features a subtle dotted line with a plane taking off.

I made the tagline, "Start Here. Go Everywhere" look like a passport stamp, combined with the Paris and New York icons. This allows us to "plop" it down on each one of the cities the Expo will be premiering at. (West Hollywood, Seattle, Boston, New York City, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, DC, Vancouver, San Francisco, San Diego and Fort Lauderdale)

Whatcha think?

www.gaytravelexpo.com

We're featured on PerezHilton.com

2008-02-29T11:38:00.000-08:00

That's right kids...someone leaked next weeks cover out and pooof...there it is on PerezHilton.com

Check it out:

Quoted from Perez:

We love Janet. AND we love Madonna. However, there isn't much love between the two!

The pop superstars are reported to have a very icy relationship towards each other.

Miz Jackson sharpened her claws a bit during a new interview with fag rag HX.

Meow!

HX: I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but there's an Internet war between Janet and Madonna fans. I know you and Madonna had some beef in the '90s, but do you think the heat between Madonna and Janet fans has any validity?
Janet: No—I didn't know this was going on. [Laughs]

They argue, make videos and, of course, it's mostly the gay fans. So people are curious: What are your thoughts on Madonna now?
I think she's done wonderful things. She's done great things in her career, in her life, and more power to her. I think fans will always be that way—always. They're just incredibly loyal and they love you so much that if anyone says anything remotely negative, they're there to just immediately jump on them. It'll always be that way—very loyal.

If a "Janet" drag queen had to battle a "Madonna" drag queen, what advice would you give the "Janet" queen?
Kick the bitch's ass!

2008-02-19T14:44:00.000-08:00

Join Team Williams-Sonoma for our Second Year participating in the NYC AIDS WALK

2008-02-18T11:36:00.000-08:00

Last year, I initiated the participation of Williams-Sonoma for the first time ever in the NYC AIDS WALK. We joined forces with our sister company, west elm and together recruited over 45 participants and raised a little over $4,000

This year, we are combining all brands (Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, west elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn Kids and PB Teen) in hopes of recruiting over 100 people and raising over $10,000!!

If you would like to join on May 18th or would like to sponsor one of the associates, you may do so by visiting: http://aidswalknewyork2008.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=262058&lis=0&kntae262058=2D5AF805056847B5A3FADB0F7BB835CB&team=2704129

For those of you joining our team for the 2008 walk, we would like to remind you that being part of Team Williams-Sonoma is not about the t-shirts or goodies, or even good publicity, it is about coming together as a team, comprised of our friends and family, to change the course of the AIDS epidemic.

This year, when you join the team, we ask that each walker ensures that they have raised at least $25 in donations in order take part in the post-walk breakfast. If you raise $75-$99 you will also receive one of our team t-shirts and if you raise $100 or more you will be included in our raffle for many great prizes donated by our various brands.

We look forward to coming together as one great team and one loud voice on May 18th!

Second Annual Entertainment Industry Expo - NEW YORK CITY!!!

2008-02-01T17:05:00.001-08:00

TaDa...my table at the expo. I had a little over 500 water bottles that each featured a custom johnagnesini.com label that was made possible by the generosity of Hillary, Alisa and Ruben. I also had a little over 1,000 mini candy bars that acted as a "One Sweet Deal" coupon, comp cards, postcards and a Williams-Sonoma popcorn bucket raffle :)

As many of you know, I just showcased some of my design work at the Second Annual Entertainment Industry Expo in New York City. Since it's inception last year, I have been the official designer of EIE. Responsible for all advertising including posters, trade ads, media kits and of course, the 74 page show guide which is available for download on my website: www.johnagnesini.com/EIE2008_web.pdf

A special thank you to my dear dear friends Heather and Alisa for working my table that day. you were the perfect representation of my brand :) I also would like to thank all my friends who attended the expo: Landon, Mellina, Oscar, George and of course, Ruben :)

A little over 5,000 people registered online and a little over 6,000 showed up!! It was a ton of fun and I look forward to many more shows in the future. :)

Ruben and I

Some of my promotional postcards and chocolate bars.

And of course, my darling friend Heather...Thank you sooooo much for all your help that day.

OMG...Time is Flying By

2008-02-01T16:41:00.000-08:00

Can you believe my FIFTH issue of HX is already on the streets. Gosh, timegoes by when you're working on a weekly magazine.

This issue is especially fun...Our Editor-in-Chief, Brandon Voss came up with the idea of bringing nine of New York City's nightlife kings and queens (literally) and bring them all into our offices on a Sunday morning on 35th Street and have a "last supper-esk" photo shoot. We had the hottest DJs. Go-Gos, Drag Queens, Promoters and more!

On the web: www.hx.com www.myspace.com/hxmagazine

The Enchantress

2008-01-29T12:14:00.000-08:00

This week, Idina Menzel casts another spell on the gays with her magical new CD.

Read more by visiting www.hx.com

Helloooo Docta!!

2008-01-18T11:03:00.000-08:00

New Gig at HX!

2008-01-13T07:56:00.000-08:00

I interviewed for this position a little over two months ago. Initially, they went with another candidate who only a month on the job, walked out. HA! The Creative Director dropped me an email asking if I wanted to freelance for the time being, I accepted and after my two days there...was called on an over-paid temp assignment at Edelman. That assignment was only for three weeks. Half way through, I received an email from the CEO of HX asking me to contact him after my assignment. I did just that. I met with the CEO on Monday morning and that evening was hired as Art Director.

BEHOLD!!! My first issue of HX, the Totally Biased Politically Incorrect Party Paper! It's tons of fun and I think I'm really going to enjoy my stay there.

Besides HX, I also work on The New York Blade, The Gay Life Expo, The Gay Travel Expo and The Gay Erotic Expo.

If you're a mySpacer, be sure to friend us at www.myspace.com/hxmagazine

My Signature Cellos at Williams-Sonoma

2007-11-21T10:21:00.000-08:00

I earned my nick-name, "Cello John" at Williams-Sonoma in New York City about this time last year for two reasons: There's another John there, who works in stock and because I started making amazing, high-end cellos. Most people thought this was a stroke of genius but I just put myself in the place of the gift receiver. Before I make any high end gift collection...I say to myself, "What would I like to
get"?

A year later, my assistant manager Joe and I have come up with a Signature Cello Catalog that we will promote to our customers this holiday season. Above are some
of our prototypes:

My personal favorite, of course is the "Baking with Martha"

Look at me on MARTHA!!

2007-07-09T14:45:00.001-07:00

I was yet again on the Martha Stewart Show back in October. I came across the video feed in her archieves.

Look at me in the blue shirt =)

So True...

2007-07-09T14:43:00.000-07:00

So True...

2007-06-13T07:24:00.001-07:00

How many of you would agree?

You Saw Him Here First

2007-06-07T08:26:00.000-07:00

My buddy from high school just got signed with a modeling agency and I thought I'd surprise his with his very first magazine cover. I might be the AD for business mags, but who says I can't do a little PhotoShopping here and there? =)

Oh and ladies, HE'S STRAIGHT!!

myspace.com/kidcharismanyc

Williams-Sonoma joins forces with west elm at the 2007 NYC AIDS Walk

2007-06-06T08:59:00.000-07:00

For the past 5 years, I have been participating in the NYC AIDS Walk. As much as I try to raise for this extremely important cause, I wanted to do more this year, MUCH MORE! I knew I had the financial backing from my Wall Street co-workers, I just needed a recognized name to get a wider audience involved. hmmm...

Besides being a designer by day, I moonlight as a part-time associate at Williams-Sonoma in mid-town Manhattan. I thought, PERFECT!! I'll combine the resources of both of my worlds in an attempt to raise as much money as possible while creating a fun bonding experience for all my friends and co-workers.

Within two weeks of initiating the team, we found ourselves joining forces with sister-store, west elm. For the next two weeks, I was busy communicating with the folks at WS corporate, sending out emails, soliciting donations, branded the team webpage and designing artwork for all the shirts. Special thanks to MikeSK Indie Revolution for their generous help with the shirts. IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS for a first year pilot. We had 45 registered team members and raised close to $3,000 for the GMHC.

The Gay Men's Health Crisis, a not-for-profit, volunteer-supported and community-based organization committed to national leadership in the fight against AIDS. Our mission is to reduce the spread of HIV disease; help people with HIV maintain and improve their health and independence; and keep the prevention, treatment and cure of HIV an urgent national and local priority. In fulfilling this mission, they remain true to our heritage by fighting homophobia and affirming the individual dignity of all gay men and lesbians.

Second Prize: Reyataz 2006 “Fight HIV Your Way” Photography Contest

2007-06-06T08:52:00.001-07:00

Several months ago, I stepped out of my East Village apartment onto First Avenue when I saw this inspiring message ”Become Your Dream” written in chalk. My immediate thought was, “that would make an awesome greeting card”. I kept the photo on file for a while until one day I see an ad for the the Reyataz 2006 “Fight HIV Your Way” Photography Contest sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb.

The contest was recognizing the many ways to fight HIV with the words and images of those who do it every day. I thought this was the perfect place to present such a photo. In 50 words or less, you had to explain what the image said to you. I stated “Pursue your dreams now because just like a message written in chalk, they could be gone tomorrow. Time is one of our most precious assets.” Fortunately, I do not suffer from the virus, but being an active member of the gay community, I felt this was my way of contributing to the awareness.

My photo was chosen as one of the fifty first place winners and was featured in a traveling exhibit that kicked of at Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Station. This exhibit gave visitors the opportunity to experience the fight against HIV through someone else’s eyes. The exhibit then traveled to Washington, D.C., South Beach, F.L., Venice Beach, C.A. And San Francisco, C.A. The photo will be one of the 101 that were selected to be printed in a full-color, hard cover book.

You can get more information on the contest by visiting www.reyatazphotocontest.com