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Published: June 4, 2026

If you’re nervous about the data centers required to power A.I., you’re right on the money. Data centers 💦require massive amounts of water for cooling. Permanently depletes local aquifers and wells, sometimes noticeably decreasing water pressure for residential neighborhoods and agricultural needs. 💰Causes electricity demands to skyrocket and leads to higher utility bills 🏭rely on […]

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Published: May 27, 2026

CurlyRed is a small team of local artists. We geek out over typefaces and color palettes. We love looking at wine labels, movie posters and album art. We also love living, working and playing right here in Oakland, Maryland, in the heart of Appalachia. By hiring CurlyRed instead of using A.I., you're supporting local designers, […]

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Published: May 21, 2026

This video interview featuring Anthony Delauney, owner of Owning the Dash, is part of a client spotlight series by the creative agency CurlyRed. Owning the Dash is a financial literacy program for kids that makes learning financial principles fun! CurlyRed, led by principal designer M. Kendall Ludwig, helped Anthony with the visual design and layout […]

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Published: May 13, 2026

The ghost with the most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice Jr., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole "being dead thing." Lucky for Lydia, she and her father […]

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Published: May 7, 2026

Have you ever wondered what goes into trademarking a logo? There's typically lawyers and paperwork involved, but there's also a need to demonstrate that the visual brand includes original art. Tools like Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini don't care if the art they "borrow" to generate logos is credited to the artist or unique to the […]

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Published: April 22, 2026

Hyertek's mission is to unlock knowledge, automate intelligence, and empower people—helping organizations evolve, adapt, and lead with purpose. They believe progress happens when people and information move seamlessly together. HyerTek recently underwent a significant brand transformation, partnering with our creative team at CurlyRed to redefine its visual identity and digital presence. The collaboration focused on […]

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Published: April 15, 2026

This video interview featuring Dina van Klaveren, Canon for Development and Stewardship for The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland in Baltimore, MD, is part of a client spotlight series by the creative agency CurlyRed. CurlyRed, led by principal designer M. Kendall Ludwig, handles several print design projects for the Diocese, including the Bishop's Appeal. In the […]

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Published: April 9, 2026

Join AAUW-Garrett Branch members and friends for some tea, treats and loving conversation! AAUW-Garrett Branch has been advancing equity for women and girls in Garrett County, MD since 1946 and would love to get to know YOU better! FREE to attend and bring a friend! Feel free also to bring a treat or beverage to […]

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Published: March 26, 2026

Sometimes, your branding just needs a bit of TLC. At Wellspring Family Medicine in both Accident, MD and Oakland, MD, healthcare is more than just a clinical appointment; it’s a commitment to the well-being of the entire Garrett County community. By combining top-tier clinical expertise with a personalized, "womb-to-tomb" approach, Wellspring offers comprehensive services including […]

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Published: March 18, 2026

This video interview featuring Faye Rivkin, owner of Write Faye Write in Baltimore, MD, is part of a client spotlight series by the creative agency CurlyRed (curlyred.com). CurlyRed, led by principal designer M. Kendall Ludwig, handles all of Faye's website needs. In the interview, Fayew talks about why she loves working with CurlyRed.

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