May 2007
DeVa Design Inc. relocates to new warehouse style space in Hawthorne California
The move was made to accommodate both the design studio for DeVa Communications and the fulfillment activities for Vida Valencia.
May 2007
Vida Valencia celebrates its one year anniversary
Vida Valencia celebrates its one year anniversary by exhibiting again at the National Stationery Show. Their black and white floral deluxe gift card box was featured in the Best Products of the Show exhibit in the lobby of the Javits Convention Center.
May 2006
Vida Valencia Contemporary Gifts and Stationery
DeVa Design launches a new product line named Vida Valencia,
the line includes contemporary gifts and stationery. The official debut took place at the National Stationery Show in New York at the Javits Convention Center. The core product line features gift card packaging and convenient gift wrap solutions.
March 2005
KarenKlein Candles new packaging launches in Anthropologie nationwide 2005
KarenKlein Candles, known for their Italian-themed hand poured candles, launches their new candle line in Anthropologie stores nationwide in Spring 2005. Inspired by current fashion trends, DeVa Communications worked closely with Karen and her team to design the beautiful and intricate aqua paisley look for the new hot line. Anthropologie, a nationwide retail chain targeted at the twenty-something market, will be the exclusive distributors of the line.
February 2005
DeVa walks the red carpet at the Costume Designers Guild Awards Show
DeVa Communications principals, Debra Valencia and Lynne White, were among the guests at the recent 7th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards Show, a star-studded event held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. For the second year in a row, DeVa designed the comprehensive 72 page Tribute Book for the show. This year’s honorees included such famous costume designers as Rene Hubert, Irene, Vera West and Ruth Morley. DeVa also designed the audio visual presentation which accompanied the awards ceremony as well as invitations, print advertising, media board, event signage and credentials.
January 2005
Melrose Bakery’s new packaging now featured in gourmet grocery stores
Melrose Baking Company, an established bakery for fifteen years which uses their own European ancestral recipes, was selling their gourmet bread line in very generic packaging. Desiring to elevate their share in the retail market, Melrose asked DeVa Communications to redesign the new packaging. DeVa gave it a new contemporary look to match the delicious quality of the product inside. The product will now be featured in gourmet grocery stores and local farmer’s markets.
September 2004
DeVa Communications Joins the jLine Alliance® As Provider of Creative Services
August 2004
On August 22, 2004, a reunion of the design team for the 1984 Olympics was held at Will Rogers Historical State Park in Pacific Palisades.
June 2004
Lynne White Joins DeVa Communications As Marketing Strategist and Project Director
February 2004
On February 27, 2004, Debra Valencia and Jeff Krynski were married in a private ceremony held on Turtle Island, Fiji.
October 2003
Harry & Hannah Take America by Storm
August 2003
FriendzPakz Bring the Slam Book into 21st Century
July 2003
New Beach View Office Provides Inspiration
August 2002
Design and Business Find Perfect Match
May 2002
Dole Museum of Salad opens in the Big Apple
January 2002
Teddy Bears Take Over the World
