Archive for December, 2008
Best and Worst Logos of 2008
A friend forwarded me an interesting article yesterday. An author for the blog Under Consideration posted his thoughts about the best and worst logo redesigns for the year. Very interesting and shows off a lot of logos that I didn’t even know were rebranded. Something worth checking out if you have a minute. Note: The [...]
Rock Promo Close-up
A few people have voiced their curiosity on how exactly I suggested my clients use their new rocks (see the rock promotion in the previous post). Instead of just listing the “4 ways” in plain text, I thought I’d supply you with a close-up picture of the piece itself. While I could’ve supplied serious suggestions, [...]
13thirtyone Client Promotion Sample
Each year I like to run one major promotion to really catch my clients attention. This year I was struggling with ideas. I wanted the piece to be eco-friendly and, obviously, catchy. I finally decided that I would literally mail rocks to my clients. I figured that if I could make an ordinary rock seem [...]
Holiday Logo Promotion
Not only is it the holiday season, but the economy’s tight. Therefore, I decided to run a promotion on my logo pricing. The idea is to help start-up businesses be able to purchase a logo package at an affordable price to help kick of their business for 2009. I ran the promotion below as an [...]
Saying Goodbye to Blogger
I’ve been thinking of doing it for a while now and finally I decided to take the leap. The past few days I’ve been programming my way to this new blog. I have to admit, I was very nervous about making the switch. Blogger’s interface is incredibly user friendly. Plus, I’ve been using it for [...]
Client Appreciate: 2008 Holiday Gift
Last year I sent my clients a bottle of wine for the holidays with a custom designed label. It was a great way to share something I love (wine…) while showing off some skills. Because I received such a great response last year, I decided to carry on with the promotion this year. For 2008, [...]
What I Decided to do With the Blank Wall
When I was getting settled into my office, I had absolutely no clue about what to do with the huge blank wall that faces my desk. I wanted to be sure I put something there that really inspired me, as I’d be looking up from my desk to peek at it constantly. So I asked [...]
Get Your Head on Straight for 2009
We’re closing in on the end of 2008 and quickly approaching the new year. If your goal for 2009 is to start your own design firm or to just do a little freelancing on the side, I highly recommend The Business Side of Creativity: The Complete Guide for Running a Graphic Design or Communications Business [...]
