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Archive for the ‘Graphic Design’ Category
Ribbons of Red Letterpress Business Card
June 2nd, 2010
Several weeks ago, I decided to design some new business cards for Ribbons of Red. I’ve been fascinated with letterpress for years now, and decided with my new re-brand last year, that I deserved the Ferrari of business cards this year!
I have received a lot of requests from my Facebook Fans (and via email) to post photos of my business cards once they were finished. Late last night I gave my Facebook Fans a sneak peek, but thought it would also be nice to post some bigger, more crisp photos here on the blog. I thought I would also take this opportunity to answer some FAQs I have received about my letterpress cards and letterpress in general. Finish Reading This Post >
What to Expect When Working with Ribbons of Red
March 10th, 2010
Hiring the right web and/or graphic designer is essential for any business, but it can be a stressful decision to make. The questions can be endless, and so can the search—especially if you don’t know what to expect or what to even look for when hiring the right design professional.
How will you capture the essence of my business? Will you be receptive to my ideas too? How do I know if Ribbons of Red is the right fit for me? These are great questions to ask and ones that I answer on a daily basis for potential clients. In this post, you will learn about our design process, how we work, and the types of clients we work best with. Ultimately, this post will aid you in deciding if Ribbons of Red is the right web and graphic design studio for you. Finish Reading This Post >
3 Great Photography Business Card Examples I
January 11th, 2010
Are business cards still important? I hear that question asked a lot. People seem to think that Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn have replaced the need for a professionally designed business card. But that couldn’t be further from the truth and is a dangerous assumption for any small business to make.
Business cards are still very alive and one of the most important marketing tools you can invest in. Not only are they are a direct representation of your company (and your rank within it) but they play a huge part in making your brand look professional and polished. Finish Reading This Post >
New Project: Pobke Photography Logo Design
November 12th, 2009
It’s been a busy couple months here at Ribbons of Red, and I’ve been knee deep in print design, blogsites, and creating lots of logos for photographers. This past week, I finished a logo re-design for my first Australian client—Christine Pobke of Pobke Photography! Christine was such a joy to work with, and I wanted to share an inside look into her wonderful logo project.
Great Custom Photography Website Examples
November 6th, 2009
I’ve had quite a few people (clients and readers alike) email me to say how much they enjoyed reading the 7 Great Photography Logo Examples entry I published several weeks ago. A large handful of people expressed interest in similar posts in the future—specifically requesting a list of custom photography websites. I thought this was a great idea—especially since the majority of photographers use templated websites such as BluDomain or BigFolio. Finish Reading This Post >
New Project: Studio+Z Films Business Card
August 31st, 2009
This week, Ribbons of Red finished a beautiful, new business card design for Studio+Z Films. Steve always brings lots of energy, ideas, and creativity to each project we work on together (which makes all of his projects a blast to design)! His double-sided business card goes hand in hand with his already existing 5×5 tri-fold brochure design. Both print pieces will be given to potential clients during a first consultation. Steve’s first impression to clients will now be a unified one, and his branding will impress them as much as his talent! Finish Reading This Post >
Photographer FAQ: Flash vs. CSS/XHTML (non-Flash)
August 28th, 2009
Lately, I’ve been having a lot of photographers inquire about custom website design. Nearly all of them come to me with the same initial question: “Which option is better for my business? Flash websites or non-Flash websites?”
I’ve answered this question more times than I can count, so I thought it would be a great blog post to help educate others! :) Based on the information I’ve provided below, any photographer interested in a custom website will be able to determine which website option (Flash or non-Flash) will work best for their business.
