For Immediate Release

PBD Incorporates

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — December 19, 2002 — PhilippeBecker Design (PBD), a San Francisco based packaging and branding agency, announced today that it has incorporated the company after four years of business. PBD's business has seen continued steady growth from its clients.

"PBD has seen tremendous success and incorporating is the next step in our continued growth and leadership in the design industry," said PhilippeBecker, creative director of PBD. "My vision is to continue to provide clients excellent, value added service and great creativity that will continue to yield exceptional success for them in the marketplace."

About PBD
PhilippeBecker Design is a San Francisco based packaging and branding agency leveraging the best of large firm experience in a smart, efficient team, yielding exceptional results for its clients. PhilippeBecker founded the company in 1998, following 11 years as senior designer for Primo Angeli Inc. His work has garnered numerous design prizes, including several Clio and Mobius awards. PBD team leads are all senior level with 10 or more years of large agency experience and particular expertise in the food and beverage industry. Their approach is client-focused and fueled by a desire to deliver effective, outstanding design with a minimum of bureaucracy. PBD's clients include Safeway, Whole Foods Market, Forbes, Stremicks Heritage Foods and the Napa Valley Wine Auction.

PR Contact:
Alexia Morici
Horn Group Inc. (for PBD)
415.905.4006
amorici@horngroup.com