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Tell me if this sounds familiar – you sign up to be on a company’s mailing list and end up finding your inbox inundated with emails from that company. At first you try to read them because you obviously had some interest when you signed up, but now there’s just too many to sort through. If you’re like me, you end up unsubscribing from the emails and moving on with your life.
Here’s a few suggestions I’d like to give companies in order to keep subscribers happy and interested in what they have to say: (more…)
Tags: email campaign, mailing list, subscribers
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You might think these words would be music to every designer’s ears. But this process can sometimes be a little stressful in making sure that no detail is overlooked.
Below are the steps that I use when prepping files for print: (more…)
Tags: Color, designer, file format, print, printer, proofread, resolution
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I decided to do something a little different with the blog today and give a little insight into the designers at O’Neill Communications. Our three designers are Nancy, myself and Brandon. Nancy O’Neill is the Creative Director, I’m the Assistant Creative Director and Brandon is the Director of Digital Communications.
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Tags: client, Color, designer, inspiration
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How many times have you been asked if you like something and you say “looks great!” when you’re really thinking “BURN IT!?” I think it’s happened to everyone. It’s not easy to tell someone that you don’t love everything about their work.
Here are some thoughts to keep in mind when the inevitable question “How does this look?” comes up: (more…)
Tags: constructive criticism, feedback, project, tips
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The Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants has released their Fall Newsletter. Designed and edited by O’Neill Communications, it’s another great example of some of the excellent work we’ve done with a variety of publications. This members-only newsletter has been a big hit after its recent redesign earlier this year! Luckily, this issue is open to the public so we can share it with you.
Click here to download the entire newsletter.
Tags: AFPPA, Association, Branding, Chantelle, Family Matters, Newsletter, Publication, Redesign
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I have a confession – until recently I’ve had a love/hate relationship with logo designs. Coming up with the perfect one can seem like an overwhelming process. There are so many possible directions to go in! Do I want to work just with type or include a graphic? And don’t even get me started on choosing the colors! (more…)
Tags: concepts, design, feedback, logo, tips
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I have to admit that I’m still not convinced that the iPhone isn’t a huge conspiracy from bosses all over the world to trick their employees into doing more work. But with its sleek design and endless apps, it’s this designer’s dream. (more…)
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