Web Design

There are alot of web design programs out there that allow businesses to create their own website. They are called Content Management Systems (CMS). Did you know that there is a lot you need to know about building your own website.  For example; What format you need your graphics to make them look correct on a page, or that your website needs to be user friendly in all browsers and much more.

I heard someone say recently,  would you service your own air conditioning unit or would you hire a professional? Same with a website. If you want a website to work correctly, hire a professional.

For the Month of March get 20% off your web site. We will work with anyone's budget, to create a professional looking website that you will be proud to show off.

What is your color?

Did you know that a particular color means a certain thing? For Example, the colors I chose for my business are green and blue. I picked these two colors because I wanted to make a statement to others about my business. Green is the color of peace (nature, growth, harmony and Freshness). Blue is the color of the sky and the sea (Trust, Loyalty and Faith).

For Fun, here is a list of other colors:
Red is the Color of Power (Heat, Energy, Danger, Passion and Determination).
Yellow is the color of Happiness (Sunshine, Joy, Intellect, Wisdom and Energy).
Purple is the color of Royalty (Nobility, Luxury, Ambition, Magic and Independence).
White is the color of Purity (Cleanliness, Joy, Innocence, Kindness and Softness).
Black is the absence of color (Power, Elegance, Sophisticated, and Possibility).

Deck your website for Christmas...

Every year we decorate our house, office and store for the holidays, but do you decorate your website for the holidays? When you add holiday graphics to your website, it brings a festive appearance to your audience and get's people to buy your product or service. If you need web graphics, send me an email at becky@919graphicdesign.com and we can help you with your graphic needs. We have a special for web graphics for the month of December. Happy Holidays!!!

A Graphic Designers Thanksgiving recipe for you...

You Need:
3 Large Orange Bay Leaves
4 Large Red Bay Leaves
4 Large Yellow Bay Leaves
2 Small Orange Bay Leaves
1 Large brown circle with a radial gradient
1 Small brown circle with a radial gradient
2 Tiny circles
2 Triangles
1 squiggly box
2 Straight lines
2 Arch lines

Method:
Spread out the large bay leaves in a half circle with the bottom points staying together.
Next put the small circle on top of the large circle placing them on the bay leaves.
Next take the tiny circles and put them in the small circle. Have the tiny circles next to each other.
Then place the 2 triangles on top of each other placing them under the two small circles.
Then place the squiggly box underneath the triangles.
Take the small bay leaves and put one on each side of the large circle.
Then put the 2 straight lines under the large round circle.
At the bottom of the straight lines put the arch.

Bake at 325° for 2-3 hours.  The inside temperature should reach 170°.

After it’s baked it should look something like this:

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!

Can you believe Christmas is around the corner?

I can't believe that it's the middle of November already. This year has flown by. I got an order of Christmas Cards a couple weeks ago and it hit me, Christmas is just around the corner. Experts were talking that there are less then four weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year which is the least amount of days from previous years. Not a lot of time for Christmas preparations. 

It's a fact when you send a photo Christmas cards to friends, families and clients, they are more likely to keep your Christmas card for years to come then just a plain Christmas or Holiday Card. I have heard this from previous business owners and I know from experience. We can come up with an idea for your business or family. Email me with your idea or we will come up with one for you. To see some samples go to http://www.carolinainvitations.com/christmas.html. 

Do you have a brand for your business?

If you have a business, the most important thing you should have is a brand to go along with your name.  Branding is your logo, colors and design scheme to go along with your name. A brand is how you want to make a statement to your customers. Most mistakes I see businesses doing is going the cheap route and getting marketing materials that are mass produced. Making a whole bunch of other businesses have the same exact logo, colors and design scheme. 

You know you can get free business cards, flyers, or rack cards when you purchase graphic design services from 919 Graphic Design.  No one else will have your brand if you customize it. We will help your business stand above the rest at an affordable price.

Urban Design Center Project

I got the privilege to work on a project for the City of Raleigh. Attached is the poster I designed. I used Illustrator and Photoshop.