Archive for January, 2012

Does Your Web Site Need A Face Lift?

Everything changes in life, even your business. As you evolve, so must your business. Nothing worse than feeling trapped in a visual look that feels dated. You may decide to change your office space, decor, wardrobe or visual identity.

When you do, you’ll feel more energized. You’ll feel refreshed. You’ll feel younger.

I had a client a few years ago who wanted her visual identity to match her new zest for life. We worked together to create a new vibrant logo, stationery and business card.

One of the reasons people fall out of love with their businesses is because it hasn’t changed with them. They feel divorced from it. (more…)

Back in love with Comment Luv!

Hello Fearless Readers,

It turns out that Comment Luv didn’t work because of a conflict in the HTML code. Phew! A Comment Luv/Blog/Unhacking a web site  expert fixed the error. Thank you Liz! You can visit her at Web Image Designs.

Honestly, a blog without Comment Luv just doesn’t cut it for me. I enjoy having my readers leave a link to their latest post and I enjoy leaving a link on blogs to my latest post.

It’s a real win-win. I’ve met great folks following an intriguing post and vice versa. Almost like an on-line business card. If your site is a standard word press template then it should be a snap to download the plug-in and follow the tutorial.

This site is my own design, programmed by a true Pixel Alchemist. Thank you Margie! You can visit her at Marisa Design.

I’m too much of an individualist to want my site to look like any other site out there.

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Lush Landscapes Brochure

I love working with Lush Landscapes because the owner, David, wants all his marketing materials to be beautiful, just like the yardscapes he produces. This fun postcard size brochure unfolds to reveal a path to beauty.

 

Green Up Ashland

Green Up Ashland asked me to design a logo that represented their efforts to make Ashland more sustainable. I researched existing “green movement” logos and found most of them used an image of the Earth or Mountains. Created a clean, minimalist logo to compliment their mission. Green ought to be clean!

 

Comment Luv Not Loving!

I am trying to figure out why commentluv doesn’t work!

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Giulietta The Muse

I came to myself when I needed a logo designed for my sister company, Giulietta The Muse! If you won’t hire yourself, there’s a problem that needs to be addressed. The logo had to be inspirational and freeing. It does all of that and more.

 

Real Estate Factory

The Real Estate Factory wanted a logo for their new first time homeowner’s venture. I created a warm, inviting logo that suggested a neighborhood feeling, something new homeowner’s tend to find desirable. Who doesn’t want to have neighbors to count on when you buy your first home?

Business Cards

I love designing business cards. They act as a mini-sales force long after you leave them behind. A sophisticated business card will ensure that you stand out from the “designed it myself on a free web site” pack. It also makes you, the business owner, feel proud of your own business. Would you wear a tattered outfit to meet with a client? Think of your card as an extension of your wardrobe. Here are a few samples.

 

Meetinghouse Communications: Branding, Naming, Logo, Business Cards

The principle of Meeting House Communications exudes a quiet, creative confidence. It’s not often that you really feel listened to by a vendor. I knew right away that the logo had to reflect her warm, friendly demeanor. You know by looking at this logo that she’ll take good care of your firm’s communications needs by getting the word  out. Nothing like peace of mind.

Spin Vintage: Branding, Identity

I had a great time creating the Spin Vintage logo. Susan, the owner of this med-century antique store in Tennessee, wanted her logo to be modern, funky and colorful. It needed to reflect the fun atmosphere shoppers find when they venture into her shop, a former gas station. She’s says it looks terrific as a sign hanging out front.

Don’t you just love it?

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