VOL. 1
NO. 10
NOVEMBER 1981
KEN BALLARD: OUR UNSUNG HERO This month we decided to let you in on the real secret to the success of PORSCHERAMA. Oh yeah, we write articles, and collect ads, and run around gathering info for upcoming events, but if it weren’t for Ken Ballard, you’d still be reading all this on three mimeographed sheets of paper, stapled in the corner. Ken has been mentioned on this page before (remember the article about how he designed the graphics for Connie and Judd’s racing machine). Well cars aren’t the only thing he makes beautiful, although he has 3 of his own to play with, including a white 911 that he time trials, and a getting-to-bebeautiful Roadster, and a Cobra that he and a friend show at concours events. Ken is one of those lucky people who earn a living doing something they really enjoy. Ken is the head of Ballard Graphics, a Westwood design firm. He designs everything from annual reports for big corporations to packaging for a new cookie. He is currently working with an Alaskan firm, designing their logo. And speaking of logos, Ken is also proud of the logo he created for his wife’s Santa Monica store, INCOGNITO. Ken’s ideas also get translated into bigger projects. He and his brother have built two beautiful homes in Malibu, one of which is for sale. If you’re in the market, we can definitely recommend these guys. Knowing that Ken had all this talent, and a lot of enthusiasm for PCA-LA, we asked him to help us when we first decided to try a new concept for PORSCHERAMA. The logo and layout are the result of Ken’s creativity. Once we settled these basic issues, we conned him into helping us put the paper together. Every month he has been there, solving our problems, making suggestions, and teaching us new tricks. We feel very lucky to have such a good friend and helper. He’s talented and enthusiastic, and we’ve had a ball working with him this past year. Thanks Ken. ConnieLark’nAnn
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