DARREN NAMAYE AND MICHELLE MARKS TO BE FEATURED ON CREATIVE BUSINESS PANEL

NEW YORK, NY — MARCH 15, 2006

Darren Namaye and Michelle Marks, principals at Ideas On Purpose (IOP), will join a panel discussion entitled Creative Business in Seattle, Washington. The panel discussion features four members of the design community and will address the intersection of the creative process and business strategy.

Namaye and Marks, both Art Center alumni, will present IOP and their experience working with clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to non-profits. The event will be held on April 6th at Pravda Studios in downtown Seattle and is sponsored by Art Center College of Design.

About Ideas On Purpose

Ideas On Purpose (IOP) is a group of talented individuals who are experts at identifying and delivering clients’ unique stories. IOP helps clients define their strategies and visually distinguish themselves. They study the specifics of each business and explore the individuality of each corporate culture, then apply that knowledge across the board — from the biggest conceptual thinking to the smallest design details. The result? IOP connects with targeted audiences through exceptional work products that are as dynamic and diverse as the clients they represent. More information and samples from their portfolio are online at www.ideasonpurpose.

Contact: Michelle Marks

(212) 366-6355