Tag Archive:Graphic Design Tampa Bay

A Brand New Brand: White Cap Coaching

Working on a new brand for a start-up client is always exciting. One of the best parts of my job is helping clients bring their dream business to life. As a business owner myself, I know how fulfilling it is when years of expertise and passion take shape to form a new brand. When we […]

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The True Cost of DIY Print Design

  With more than 20 years of design experience, I’ve seen it all when it comes to DIY print projects gone wrong. I often see business owners take on the task of designing and printing their own marketing materials, only to end up calling me for a redesign and reprint. Whether you’re creating business cards, […]

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I am so thankful for a thank you card

I was so happy to have received a thank you card from my client, Thrive! Chiropractic & Wellness. Although you hear compliments about your work you don’t usually expect to receive a thank you card as well. I really enjoyed working with Michael Mulhern and Dr. Kelly on their sales card. They knew what they […]

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Graphic Design for a Start-Up Company – A Case Study

If you are a start-up business owner trying to decide how to build your visual brand or if you have a mature business that is looking for a fresh-new look, this case study will walk you through the process and show you samples of our work. In late 2016, Captain Jason Tiller, launched his new […]

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Business Cards Are an Essential Part of Networking

By Richard G Lowe Jr, https://www.thewritingking.com Business cards are an essential component of networking, marketing and establishing relationships with people. A well-designed business card boldly conveys your brand and image, and puts your message out there for people to see. Your card should demand a look followed by a response and a connection. Unfortunately, some […]

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American Construction Logo and Business Card – Before and After

American Construction and Painting came to Laura’s Design Studio for a new logo and business card. Not knowing where to go to originally, they used an online site to get their business card designed and printed. When using an online site, you pick and choose from an array of designs that anyone can use. So […]

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Logo and Business Card – Before and After

Diane Kutz of Modern Concept Media came to Laura’s Design Studio requesting a new logo and business card. There was nothing wrong with her old logo and business card but she wanted a logo that represented the way she produces video for her small business clients. Diane shoots video with an iPhone. Other video companies […]

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Amateur Versus Professional

By Richard G Lowe Jr, https://www.thewritingking.com “If you think it is expensive to hire a graphic design professional, wait until you hire amateur.”   One of the primary skills of a professional graphic designer is the ability to listen and understand the needs of their customer, the message that is to be delivered, and the […]

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Info Graphic – Before and After

Here’s a before and after example of an info graphic that Laura’s Design Studio created for the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg. They needed it cleaned up and branded for their Website and PowerPoint. Instead of combining a mixture of photos and icons in different styles, we cleaned it up using only icons and […]

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Business Card Design – Before and After

Carol Raymond is a successful Personal Coach and Business Consultant. She came to Laura’s Design Studio to help rebrand her business and her business card. As you see in the sample below, her old card on the left had the correct contact information, but it lacked the visual and written personality that Carol’s business brings […]

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Menu Design – Before and After

Tikanis Restaurant always served great food, but now their menu reflects a professional look with more appealing photos and graphics to entice the customer’s food selection. Before and after images are a great way to compare what you used to show your customers, to what you have now. If you want your brand to evolve, […]

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Graphic Design Mistake #9 – Marketing materials, sales collateral, website do not match

This is 9 of 10 graphic design mistakes business owners make and how to fix them. Why it’s bad: Your logo, sales collateral, and your website should all have the same look and feel. If they do not, it can look sloppy and may confuse your customers. It also erodes your credibility in the market […]

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Graphic Design Mistake #8 – Not listing your location if you have a “brick and mortar” business

This is 8 of 10 graphic design mistakes business owners make and how to fix them. Why it’s bad: If your business is a place that customers must visit to buy your products or services, then your location address needs to be on all of your marketing materials, including your business card. If buyers cannot […]

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