G R A P H I C   D E S I G N

Visual Communication and Presentation Design

Graphic Design is a creative process,undertaken by designer working with the client, to build and facilitate the best visual presentation of the client's services. The process targets a specific audience—"target marketing"—with a visual appeal that presents a carefully crafted message designed to strongly apeal to that market.

An important, but often "silent partner in the creative design process is the mechanical provider that outputs the message: printer, internet provider, sign maker, product packager, etc. Regardles of the quality of the mechanics, the key component to successful design is creativity; and that originates with the creative professional who can put all the design pieces together to tell your story.

According to Wikipedia, "Various methods are used to create and combine words, symbols, and images to create a visual representation of ideas and messages. A graphic designer may use a combination of typography, visual arts and page layout techniques to produce the final result. Graphic design often refers to both the process (designing) by which the communication is created and the products (designs) which are generated." [Source: Wikipedia]

Graphic design covers a wide range of products and services. Generally, the first step in client design is "branding" — creating a unique and easily recognized, busiess idenity, usually (but not always) defined by a "logo." This is then carried into a variety of presentations including print advertising, web site design, signage, and small business marketing materials such as business cards, brochures, rack cards, etc.

Professional Image Crafting will place you at the top in your field.

"Discovery" precedes Design. Each and every application needs to be considered BEFORE design actually begins. What looks great on a square metalic truck sign, for example, might not work at all as a horizontal web site banner logo. A cute logo on a business card might look lousy when blown up to a full-size sign. To make sure everything will work, we go through a process of  "Discovery," and much like your the other professionals you consult and depend on to help your business grow and succeed, we help you determine who you are, where you are going, and where you want to be. We help you visualize that and create a visual presentation in multiple disciplines that will get your message across. We help you utilize the present to build your successfull future. And, the process begins with YOU.

Our extensive experience helps us prepare for a variety of client needs. Our exceptional, professional graphic design is geared to the specific media and type of presentation - something you won't find with most web or print publishers. Combined with proven exprerience in target marketing and effective copywriting, our background in print and web makes our service truly unique.

Some of the design services we offer

Business Identity. Branding & Logo Design

Web sites (create, maintain, host, repair)

Print - large audience (newspapers, magazines, co-op products)

Print - business materials (rack cards, brochures, business cards, etc)

Photograpy (professional photography makes all the difference!)

Please see samples of our Graphic Design Portfolio here