Archive for September, 2011

What type of designer do I need?

Monday, September 5th, 2011
If you are looking to have a logo designed for example, your first instinct might be to hire someone who specialises in logos. This approach has its pros and cons. You may get a great logo designed, but when it comes time to do your website, brochures or direct mail campaign, your logo designer may not deliver the strongest product. One alternative is to find a great logo designer, then a great web designer, then a great direct mail marketer. The problem with this approach is that your materiRead More....

What Makes an Effective Sign?

Monday, September 5th, 2011
Signs are so commonplace that their importance can be taken for granted. You should know that your sign can be vitally important to your bottom line. The best signs are designed well enough to attract business, while at the same time enhancing the area where they are meant to work. An effective sign is one that: 1. Attracts New Customers 2. Brands in the Minds of Consumers 3. Creates Impulse Sales What Makes an Effective Sign? The design of effective sigRead More....

Why is Branding Important?

Monday, September 5th, 2011
Why is branding important? A brand is an identifiable entity that makes some specific promise of value. Branding is used to create emotional attachment to products and companies. Branding efforts create a feeling of involvement, a sense of higher quality, and an aura of intangible qualities that surround the brand name, mark, or symbol. Successful branding efforts build strategic awareness where people not only recognize your brand, but they also understand the distinctive qualities thaRead More....