Snoack Studios has launched a new site – for Ennis Continuing Education in Ennis, Montana. This site is full of lots of character and style, with a great look for this adult education program that is available for adults in Madison County.
They wanted a site that portrayed their program as a fun and exciting place to be – which it certainly is with their class list including everything from Zumba and Woodworking to Photography and Guitar. Lots of color, great photography and other design touches create the perfect look for this new site: ennis-ece.org.
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We hope you’ve enjoyed Snoack Studios’ blog this last year, we know we had a great time writing these posts for you! We’ve talked about everything from Facebook and Google+ to branding, marketing and design tips for your company. If you missed some of our many posts from this last year, don’t worry, we’ve picked out our favorites from the year and compiled a list of our best posts from 2011.
We look forward to bringing you more great tips and news on social media, branding, website design, marketing and more! Enjoy!
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Characters are very prevalent in logo design and can really add a unique personality to the look and feel of a brand. A word of caution though, it doesn’t work for every company, so it’s best to think about what fits your vibe well and will represent your company appropriately, not just what looks nice.
The characters in these logos are all fun and certainly noteworthy. They do a great job of representing each company in a manner that is professional and memorable. Check out these great examples below!
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As 2011 is drawing to a close, we’re thinking forward to the new year and what it might bring. At Snoack Studios we like to take this time to think about our goals for the next year and start implementing our plans on making it a most prosperous year.
So we would like to issue this challenge to you all as you’re thinking of your goals – what could you do in the new year to propel your business to new heights and expand in new ways? We have some ideas to get you started, keep reading and see how some of these might fit in with your plans.
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Big businesses can often have boring websites, and on the other side of the spectrum the automotive industry can get a bit loud and sales-y. However, I’ve noticed lately that there’s a trend of great-looking websites coming from the car industry. You’ll find great, large photography, new and cutting-edge website development techniques, interactive and fun features for users, and unique things that will help them stand out from their competition.
We’ve gathered a few in our collection today that we felt really stood out and were worth a visit. Enjoy!
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I hear lots of rumors or myths about websites and wanted to list a few that I’ve heard before so we could clear up any misconceptions you might have with your own website. These myths include thoughts on designing your site, maintaining it and everything else in between. Your website can be a great marketing tool for your company, so it’s important to utilize it well so you can maximize the greatest value from it.
Check out some of of the myths we’ve heard so your website can be a powerful tool for you!
Holiday time is such a cheery time of year and the packaging of many items around this time reflects that wonderful and cheerful spirit. We see lots of bright colors, some fun and wonderful patterns, and playful ideas that are remind us all what it was like to be a child during the holidays.
Check out these great festive holiday packaging examples from TheDieline.com that exude the holiday spirit and make you want to kick back and enjoy some fun family time! Grab your eggnog and enjoy!
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The use of smartphones and mobile devices like the iPad are growing quickly these days, with more people searching, shopping, and surfing on their mobile devices than ever before. There are some pretty incredible statistics with phones and mobile devices and this infographic from Microsoft Tag estimates that mobile internet usage will take over desktop usage by 2014. If your website isn’t mobile-friendly, you’re missing out on an ever-growing audience and potential business. We’ll cover lots of great reasons to make the move and some great ideas on how to make your site more mobile-friendly too.
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The holidays are coming up soon so it’s time to start thinking about what you’d like to give to your friends and family and receive for yourself this year! We’ve put together a great list of things you might enjoy including fun techie toys, design books, helpful apps and other things that you might find helpful or interesting and want to add to your list. We’ve geared our list towards you, our readers and hope you find our list helpful in your search for the perfect gift for your loved ones!
Happy holiday shopping!
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Animals are pretty prevalent in logo designs, and I’ve seen so many great ones lately so I wanted to showcase animals in logos today. Using an animal in a logo doesn’t automatically make your logo child-like or silly. Depending on how it’s applied, it can give a very different style. It can be professional, funny, clever, hopeful, friendly, corporate or family-oriented. If you’re planning on using an animal in your logo, think of the characteristics that you want your logo to portray, find an animal that gives you those qualities and then choose a style to use that also demonstrates the same meaning. See some great examples below.
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