Behind the scenes with…Amanda Meares, graphic artist

Amanda Meares is one part of the talented in-house graphic designer team at the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that creates all of the Fair’s design material. The State Fair Web site, Premium Book, bumper stickers, notepads, Twitter background, promotional posters, signage, daily programs and much, much more all pass through the hands of our graphic artists. We spoke with Amanda on the inspiration behind this year’s creative treatment, as well as her own personal Fair favorites. Check out her answers (and posters**) below.

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