The Daily Juice
OrangeSprocket, Thursday, September, 09, 2010Sweet Talk
Operation Orange. A Purple Cow Moment.
A while back we decided not participate in RFP’s unless it was a project or a client we really wanted to work with. We made this decision because RFP’s are a helluva lot of work and most often your time, energy and resources are better-spent targeting clients and projects directly.
What Makes a Graphic Designer? Raw Talent or Schooling!
I did a blog post last week called “First Get Their Attention.” In the post I went off on a rant about Graphic Designers looking for employment and how little effort some of them put into getting our attention. That topic got me thinking about what makes a good graphic designer.
Graphic Designers Toolbox
We worked with a few vendors recently who were using non-industry standard applications for design. This doesn’t happen often but when it does it can make for a few headaches and a bit of anxiety as we wait to see the final proofs.
First Get Their Attention. YEAH I’M TALKING TO YOU!
The first step in any successful marketing strategy is to get the attention of your prospects. If they don't know you exist it’s dang near impossible to get their business or your message across.
Four Things I Wish I Learned in School
We had a quandary as our studio filled with students from our local Centre for Arts and Technology School. These bright young minds are readying themselves to launch into the world of design, animation and 3D modeling. What advice and words of wisdom could we offer them that would make a lasting impression?