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Thoughts on Designing in Print | Logo Designers in Portland, Oregon

Nike's Swoosh was designed by a grad student for $35 (Not an ad agency for $35,000).

While you won't find many graphic designers willing to create a logo for $35 these days (including myself!), this fact is intended to illustrate that it doesn't take a great (read: expensive) name to design a terrific logo. There are plenty of quality logo designers in the Portland area alone, and I encourage you to examine as many portfolios as you can before making a decision. It's important that you and your logo designer have a similar visual/aesthetic sensibility.

Below are brief descriptions of the graphic design services I provide, usually in combination with website design and search engine optimization as part of a complete small business marketing package.

Identity and Logo Design

Whether you're starting a new business, revitalizing your current business, or simply introducing a new product or project to the public, an attractive, recognizable, and memorable logo is critical to your success. I have been a logo designer since I was a wee teenager, giving me over a decade of experience in the field. My educational background in psychology and architecture gives me a unique perspective on the power of graphical representation and the interpretation of shapes and symbols by the viewer. I'll listen closely to your vision of your company's reputation and image as well as analyze the competitive landscape before even picking up a pencil or clicking a mouse to begin brainstorming.

Catalog Design and Direct Mail Marketing

Though I am a strong proponent of online marketing for small businesses, few strategies are as effective at maintaining relationships and driving business from existing customers as well-executed direct mail campaigns. I've executed catalog designs, brochure designs, and postcards for a number of clients with great success. My depth of expertise with programs like Adobe Illustrator and Acrobat makes it possible for me to turn out attractive direct mail pieces in half the time of the average print designer.

Executive Presentations and Pitch Packages

Whether your business is in need of a unique attractive Powerpoint template to overlay on an existing set of slides, or you need a customized set of PDFs or printed collateral for a big meeting, I can help you deliver your message with memorable visual impact.

   

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A small business web site design firm and affordable SEO company accepting clients in Portland, Salem, Eugene, Vancouver WA and throughout the Western United States.