June 27, 2005 - THE NEWS THE WORK
 
Aardvark produces multimedia for roll out of Clemson
Graduate Engineering Center at Clemson-ICAR
 
GREENVILLE, SC – June 27, 2005 – Aardvark Interactive Studios, a provider of video production and multimedia solutions, co-created and produced a multimedia presentation with the Hughes Agency for the Clemson-International Center for Automotive Research (ICAR).  The event held on June 27, 2005, at the Gunter Theatre, unveiled plans for the Clemson Graduate Engineering Center, the first official Clemson University ICAR facility to be announced. 
 
Working with the Hughes Agency and representatives from Clemson University and Clemson-ICAR, Aardvark’s team of professionals conducted video shoots in Greenville, Columbia, Clemson and Charleston to produce the media components for the announcement ceremony.  With high energy, impressive visuals and intriguing commentary, the video modules and media pieces developed for the presentation gave attendees a taste of the excitement Clemson-ICAR is bringing to the community.
 
With over 500 attendees, the event showcased the planned engineering center while emphasizing the significant impact Clemson-ICAR will have on the entire state of South Carolina. By drawing investments, business interests and students from across the nation and throughout the world, Clemson-ICAR will have an immediate influence on the future of this region.  The presentation focused on “A New Day in Economics in South Carolina” and featured interviews with key leaders from Clemson-ICAR, Clemson University, and Upstate South Carolina leaders.
 
“It was an excellent opportunity to be involved in this project and to feel all of the excitement and energy surrounding Clemson-ICAR,” commented Benjamin Weeks, founder and executive director of Aardvark Interactive Studios.  “We were able to bring that excitement to the attendees through our presentation.  Working with the Hughes Agency proved to be a fantastic partnership that allowed us to produce the media and seamlessly integrate it into the overall event.”