Summer came and went, too quickly if you ask me. I thought I would post a few project examples, as Jason Milburn Design has been ignoring the economic conditions and blazing ahead, helping companies with their web and print design needs. We also have our first E-Newsletter coming out shortly, as well as some big plans in the works – which will probably result in a major renovation to this blog, and possibly a name change. Stay tuned!
Website design – AVJ events:
After bidding on a recent web design project, the potential client decided to hold off on creating the web-site in favor or other marketing avenues that would produce a more ‘immediate impact.’ The current economic slow-down was a major factor in the decision. Perhaps you are facing the same decision in your business, as the economic downturn puts the squeeze on your bottom line.
I thought it was worth a post, since there are still business owners out there who don’t understand the vitally important role a website plays in the success of any given business. I can’t say it any plainer than this: if you own a business, and do not have a well designed website leveraging all the web has to offer, then you are hurting your business!
Scott Kelby is a well known name to Photographers and Photoshop users everywhere. His blog is a great read, and he regularly features guest writers. The most recent post, by Rick Sammon, really struck home for me. He talked about his son and not forgetting what’s important – about the richness his son brings into his life and his work.
My son, Dillon, recently started playing soccer. In fact, yesterday was his second practice and he is playing in his first game on Saturday. He is a little late to the game, because of his surgery a year and a half ago, but he is catching on quickly and puts every ounce of effort he can into practice. It’s a kick watching him run around, all smiles and determination.
Every now and again I like to give something away. You may find these brushes useful this summer – feel free to use them both in personal and commercial projects.
Author Anthony Muchina contacted me regarding several creative projects he needed for the launch of his new business, appropriately called ‘Muchina’. The company will be selling various luxury items, and the client was looking for something stylish, that would work no matter what type of product he was selling. Initially, the leaning was toward a script style lettermark, and I kept that in mind as I sketched. However, after brainstorming and sketching, we ended up going a different direction. Read the rest of this entry »
