By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi
Hoofprint Media is a family-owned and operated multimedia design company based in the United States, specializing in web design, graphic design, photography, and film. Over the years, Hoofprint Media has significantly contributed to the impact and success of ISKCON temples, devotional projects, and devotee-operated businesses worldwide. What sets Hoofprint Media apart is its unwavering commitment to excellence. Their team of skilled designers and developers is dedicated to employing top-notch tools and equipment to elevate their expertise and provide enhanced services to their clients. Bhismadeva Dasa, the founder, has offered us interesting insights into his background and the inspiration behind establishing this remarkable initiative.
In Bhismadeva’s senior year of high school, he stumbled upon one of Srila Prabhupada’s books, The Science of Self Realization in a bathroom in Northern California. At that moment, he sensed that the answers he sought were within those pages. He was so convinced of its significance that he advocated for it to be considered “acceptable” reading material in his English class. While his understanding was limited, he valued Srila Prabhupada’s sincerity and the profound truths he expounded about the nature of the soul.
At the age of 19, Bhismadeva had his initial encounter with a sankirtan devotee, Bhrgupati prabhu, at a music festival. Bhrgupati prabhu provided him with the Bhagavad Gita As It Is and a CD containing all of Srila Prabhupada’s books, encouraging him to keep in touch. From there, the teachings came to life, and he became a “Krishna.com Bhakta,” regularly ordering books and devotional supplies online. Actively engaging in live chat rooms with Mahatma Das, Chaturatma Das, and others, he relished the association of devotees despite not living near a temple. At the age of 22, after visiting the San Diego temple and immersing himself in their dynamic Krishna Lounge program, he joined the brahmachari ashram.
Bhismadeva Dasa served in the ISKCON San Diego temple from 2009 to 2014. While in the ashram, he was closely involved with book distribution and producing and distributing the 16 Rounds to Samadhi magazine. He witnessed the profound impact that could be achieved through conscious media and quality design. Since then, Bhismadeva Dasa has gained an insightful perspective regarding the critical role of media and the nuanced art of crafting designs that resonate specifically with newcomers. Thus, he founded Hoofprint Media as a one-stop solution to help devotees with their multimedia and marketing needs.
Bhismadeva Dasa said, “We’ve been honored to support numerous devotee-owned businesses and devotional projects, including ISKCON temples, restaurants, schools, and farms globally. From creating modern and functional websites to designing attractive promotional materials like cards, posters, and banners, our goal is to meet our clients’ multimedia needs comprehensively. Beyond design, we also excel in capturing special moments through photography and film, including events, weddings, conferences, fundraising initiatives, and more.”
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/hoofprint-media-an-expanding-multimedia-company-serving-devotee-projects-worldwide/
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