The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.
In 2000, Pandahead Productions started as a small games publisher, run by Brett and Allyson Brooks.
They published their first game, Xcrawl, in 2002 and enjoyed a cult following of appreciative gamers.
Two years later, Pandahead published a children's game, Meddling Kids, and they still support this game today.
After the success of their games, Brett and Allyson expanded Pandahead Productions' services to a
full-fledged graphic design and photography studio. The goal of Pandahead is simple: create good work
that makes the client happy. For all projects, big or small, Brett and Allyson strive to use their collective
imaginations and their open minds to make your business one with the universe of enterprise.
Brett Brooks, CEO, President & Principal Photographer
Brett moved from Fort Wayne, Indiana as a young teen to Georgia, and has enjoyed the great weather and friendly people since. He studied art and literature at Kennesaw University, and graduated with an English degree in 1992. His style is elegant and graceful, and he never fails to create beauty in all his work. Along with this goes a keen intellect and a strong motivation to solve problems. He finds solutions that are sensible, feasable and cost-effective.
In his spare time, Brett hones his portraiture skills and food styling photography. He is an avid cook, and his elegant style extends to his passion for beautiful food. He has a lifetime love of comics and games, and once worked as both writer and designer of the trade and consumer newspaper, Game Shop News. His observant, dead-on wit is only tempered by his friendly, easy-going and honest manner, making him someone that becomes your friend the moment you shake his hand.
Brett's photographic abilities are only equalled by his skills and talent as a writer. He was the editor, copywriter and proofreader for all the Xcrawl games and Meddling Kids, and has lent his skills to Comic Shop News and to the graphic novel “Earth Boys.” He is currently working on a novel.
Brett's photography can been seen at his personal site, Brett Brooks Photography.
Allyson Brooks, VP and Chief of Design & Production
A native of Smyrna, GA, Allyson had her first freelance graphic design gig at 10 years old, when she made a banner for her sister-in-law's company, Swift Foods. She has studied art and design at a variety of schools, including The Art Institute of Atlanta, the Atlanta College of Art, the University of Georgia, Georgia Perimeter College and Kennesaw University. She has recently completed a course in web design, and continues to be curious about trends and technology in the art world.
Her style is both edgy and whimsical, but she always insists on function following form. For nearly 20 years now, she has worked both freelance and permanent graphic design positions with a variety of companies in a varieity of industries, making her a “Jane Of All Designs.” Her work has won awards with The National American Legion Press Association and The Georgia American Legion Press Association, as well as earning internally awarded accolades with Expo Design Center and Classic Games.
Allyson also works alongside Brett as his photographer's assistant. She is proficient at setup, staging, scene styling and coordination of models. She does some fine art photography as a side hobby.
Also, Allyson has recently discovered a joy for writing. She is the author (and graphic designer) of Pandahead's role-playing game for children, Meddling Kids. She has also written for the Xcrawl line, most notably the opening story for the Three Rivers Crawl adventure. She is currently working on a fictional novel, and hopes to finish it within the year.
Besides having a passion for her creative endeavors, Allyson loves animals (especially cats and horses), tea, and cartoons. Her humor shows a willingness to remain linked to her childhood, pointing out that we should never lose our sense of wonder about the world around us. Also, it is rumored that she can be bribed with donuts.
Allyson's work can been seen at her personal site here.
PANDAHEAD PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Atlanta, GA
Website design by Allyson Brooks ©2011
