A business card is one of the most important marketing materials for a small business and should be something that stands out and makes a statement about who you are as a company. Thick, quality paper with an eye-catching design versus cheap paper and a plain design make a very different statement – which one should represent your company when you’re meeting new people and trying to make the best first impression? Check out these awesome…
Each year we like to make some predictions on what the trends will be in web design for the coming year. Many of these trends have emerged in previous years, but will be much more prevalent this year. With increased mobile browsing comes the need to adapt websites to a user on the go that has a short attention span and a need for information quickly. Bold text, large photos, more icons,…
Many sites lately are using large responsive backgrounds filled with an eye-catching photo that gives users a stunning first view of their site when they visit. We love this trend and gathered together a collection of great websites that have an eye-catching mix of excellent photography, responsive design, and a great big, beautiful look. Check out the collection in our post today and feel free to add your own favorites in the…
It’s time to start thinking about your holiday cards! We love working with families and businesses to create custom cards, both printed and emailed, that are funny, sweet, silly and just your style. We can work with you to create something simple or elaborate that your family and friends will love. Starting in October will allow us time to work with you on the design so they can be completed before Thanksgiving! Custom Printed…
Circular logo design is a common trend you’ll see although it certainly isn’t anything new in the world of branding. It’s a great way to contain an image within the logo, the whole logo itself, or to create a symbol that can be used all on its own outside of the logo. It can be used in a variety of different ways for logo design, so we’ve gathered together a collection of great…
Earlier this year we completed a print project for the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation’s annual meeting. First, we added some additional fonts, colors, and ideas to their brand standards to rejuvenate their style and give them a broader scope of ideas to choose from when creating new marketing pieces. Then, we applied those new ideas and designed their annual meeting marketing pieces, an invitation and a 20 page annual report. The…
We recently completed a stylish new look for Heirloom, a new boutique catering & event design company based in Falls Church, Virginia. We designed an elegant and vintage look that speaks to the company’s name, Heirloom. They curate beautiful and stylish events, designing the whole experience for weddings, galas & social parties. They plan upscale yet casual events with seasonal menus that utilize fresh, local food, and rustic, trendy and creative event themes, as well as elegant and beautiful decor….
We recently designed a new website for Delia’s Pizzeria in Springfield and Sterling, Virginia. The website has a landing page for both locations and directs customers to the location of their choice for more information. Each location’s website has a menu and catering information, as well as reservation and contact info. The website features lots of rich textures and has a very warm, homey feel. We chose a few fun and playful fonts that tie together the design…
Large headlines have been trendy for some time now and it’s a style that isn’t showing any signs of slowing down! Large text grabs your attention, tells you it’s truly important, and makes a real impact. It also adds a graphic element to the site that’s clean, crisp, and modern (or depending on the font choice it can add any type of characteristic you’re looking for!). Choose a handwritten font for a more playful…
Illustration in website design is very trendy these days! It goes hand in hand with the flat design trend going on right now, utilizing vector and icon artwork to convey imagery, ideas, and give a nice illustrative quality to the design. We’ve gathered together a collection of websites that do a great job using illustration in their website design, either as a major component of the design, through the use of icons, backgrounds, or…