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Tricity Home Team Logo Design

Calvin Hanson — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:13:25 +0000

Tricity Home Team needed a logo designed that displayed their progressive attitude towards marketing homes. They use a lot of the new technologies like Active Rain, blogging, twitter, and facebook to get the word out about their homes. I went away from the red script font that you see with most realtors and came up with the reflective blue glass look. The “i’s were symmetrical so it worked out great to play with them and create a house.

If you need a realtor in Pasco WA visit them online at www.tricityhometeam.com

Community Commerce Convention – Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce

Calvin Hanson — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:32:34 +0000

Are you a business owner or looking into getting into business? or do you want to improve your business with great tax advice? Attend this FREE convention! Here are the details:

Community Commerce Convention - Logo Design by Design Smart Graphics

Event Details:
When: June 25th, 2009, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Where: Marriott of Greenville, 1 Parkway East
Price of Admission:
Community Commerce Convention = FREE (includes all 5 break-out sessions & Exhibit Hall viewing)
Small Business Awards Luncheon Ticket = $30 for Chamber members, $35 for non-members*

*The Annual Small Business Awards Luncheon will be held in conjunction with the convention and will feature keynote speaker, David Wilkins, former US Ambassador to Canada, and the presentation of two awards: 2009 Small Business of the Year and Professional Woman of the Year award.

Convention Break-out Sessions & Speakers:
• How to Start your Own Business (Presented by Martin & Davis, LLC)
Speakers: Reno Deaton, Greer Development Corporation
Brian Martin, Martin & Davis, LLC
Mark King, King Consulting
• How to Advertise and Market your Business
Speakers: Geoff Wasserman, ShowCase Marketing, Inc.
Missy Johnson, All About Seniors
Bill Sweezy, All About Seniors
• HR for Dummies
Speakers: Jill Vales, HR Experts on Demand
Deborah Loftis, City of Greer
Cory Ezzell, Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A.
Debbie Brown, Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A.
• Documents You Can’t Live Without
Speakers: Chris Davis, Martin & Davis, LLC
• E-Business: Connecting your Business to the Web
Speakers: Scott Stevens, YourMark.com, Inc.
Laura MacPherson, Northstar Creative
• Sales and Business Development
Speakers: Richard Hardaway, Integral Solutions Group
• Tax Advantages for Small Businesses
Speakers: John Allen, Edward Jones & Company
Steven M. Bateman, CPA
Bryan Jeter, Lister & Jeter, CPAS, LLC
• Business Financing– Surviving the Current Economy
Speakers: Rudy Painter, Countybanc Insurance Inc.
Vic Grout, Greer State Bank
Mark King, King Consulting
Bill Roughton, CapitalBank
• Having your Business Heard by Government
Speakers: John DeWorken, Upstate Chamber Lobbyist
Donna Smith, Prudential C. Dan Joyner
Roy Chamlee, Michelin North America
• Community Involvement
Speakers: Caroline Robertson, Greer Relief & Resources Agency
Amanda Somers, Sports Spine & Industrial
John Kimbrell, Greer Chamber of Commerce

The convention also features an exhibit area for local businesses to showcase their products or services. For more information please visit www.greerchamber.com or contact Mark Owens at 864-877-3131 or by email at mark@greerchamber.com.

The Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary, non-profit organization that represents approximately 590 businesses in the Greer area. The mission of the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce is “To Champion Economic Prosperity for our members and the greater Greer community.” For more information on the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce, call 864-877-3131 or visit www.greerchamber.com.

Alpha Fire and Safety Logo Design

Calvin Hanson — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:09:27 +0000

I just finished up the logo design for Alpha Fire and Safety this week. We explored many different areas for the logo with the goal to set themselves apart from the other Fire and Safety equipment companies in the Greenville SC area and, more personally for them, add symbolism to their faith. We went away from using the normal red and yellow flame themed logo designs found on 95% of the Fire and Safety Companies.

We settled on using a lion because of it’s symbolism to what the company is founded on. The company name “Alpha” is a reference to Jesus’ words in Rev 22:13 “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.” Lions are used to symbolize Kings, powerfulness, and God (think Narnia). The Jesus fish is also one of the most recognizable symbols of Christianity. The flame in the “fi” Ligature hints at the industry Alpha Fire is involved with and plays off the word “FIRE”. I customized a font from a italicized serif to a script for a different modern look that flows well with the other design elements.

The final logo is one of my favorites because of its simple visual elements that have a big impact.

Alpha Fire Logo Design

Alpha Fire and Safety Inc installs fire extinguishing and safety products in commercial and industrial businesses such as restaurants or computer labs. They are located in Mauldin SC. You can visit their website here: www.alphafiresafety.com

Photo Graphics is now Design Smart

Calvin Hanson — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:28:08 +0000

Why the change?

I recently decided to become an LLC and thought it was the perfect time to shed my old name for a new more focused name. Design Smart is more than a name but a personal motto to, well…design smart. It is extremely important motto to remember, because I’m dealing with small businesses that can’t afford to brand, market, advertise ineffectively. My goal is to design smart-websites, logos, brochures, postcards, business cards and marketing for my customers.

Design Smart Brand

A Website is a-comin’, but for now I’ll keep my www.pgraphics.biz website up-to-date.

Cool Wicking PJs Logo Design

Calvin Hanson — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:31:43 +0000

This logo design project had me getting in touch with my feminine side! After discussing the goals of the company with owner, Laura Wheelock, we decided the Cool Wicking PJ’s logo design needed to appeal to her main target market, women suffering from night sweats, a common occurrence during menopause. We wanted to communicate comfort, woman, sleep (sleeping until morning), coolness, and pajamas.

Cool Wicking PJs Logo Design

Cool Wicking PJs offers innovative products that wick away night sweats including moisture wicking sleepwear, men’s moisture wicking t-shirts, sheet sets that stay cool, and cooling mist spray. Visit them online for more information on all their moisture wicking product offerings and to buy products: www.coolwickingpjs.com.

Cody’s Kayak Rentals Design and Branding

Calvin Hanson — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:34:25 +0000

Cody's Kayak Rentals Logo Design

Kayaks have a distinct shape, as do the paddles for the kayak. I wanted to incorporate both into the logo design for Cody’s Kayak Rentals.

Cody's Kayak Rentals Website Design

With the Cody’s Kayak web design I wanted to create something earthy that appealed to people wanting to get outdoors. I used burnt edges, rough stitching, and organic backgrounds to create the effect. The t-shirts reflect the same earthy feel I kept consistent across the mediums.

Cody's Kayak Rental T-shirt Design

Cody’s Kayak Rentals operates out of lakes and rivers in the Greenville, SC area including Lake Robinson and Tiger River. To rent a kayak or to learn more about Cody’s Kayak Rentals, visit www.codyskayaks.com or call Duane at (864) 293-4632.

6 ways to saving money on your logo design

Calvin Hanson — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:41:52 +0000

Logo Sketch

So you are starting a business and need a logo design! Great. The only problem is you’ve spent your start up money on other parts of the business. How can you have a logo designed without taking out another loan?

TIP #1 – BE PREPARED! (this is the most important tip and the other tips fall under this)

Know what you want before you even contact a logo designer. If you have a great idea for your logo design, sketch it out on a piece of paper. The less work a designer has to do the less money he/she will charge. Here are a few things to think about when brainstorming for your logo design:

#1 goal of a logo is to communicate. What do you need to communicate? Think about:

What do you actually do?
Who you are marketing to?
What type of logo style goes with your product or service?
What colors convey the mood you want to go for?

TIP #2 – Ask for the hourly rate

This goes along with being prepared. Many designers have a logo package but also have a set hourly rate anywhere from $40-$100+/hour. As long as you are prepared, you will save money.

TIP #3 – Be specific, but not too specific

What you sketched out your logo, it will be hard to match exactly and unless you have a hidden artistic talent, it will probably look rough on paper. If you envision elegant script-like writing in your logo, designers can accommodate your choice with many script font options and can match what you want pretty closely.

TIP #4 – Bring samples of the style of logo you like.

This is probably one of the better things you can do, because designers can see a visual example of what style you want. Visuals are almost always better for communicating with designers. Instead of saying you want something elegant, you can actually show them just how elegant you want the logo to be.

Check these sites out for logos styles:

www.logopond.com
www.identityarchives.com

TIP #5 – Keep it simple.

Don’t sketch something so complex that the designer is going to spend a day recreating it on the computer. A logo should be simple.

TIP #6 Let the designer design. Give him/her freedom!

Some of the best designs come from when a designer is given the most freedom. Give them freedom to let the creativity flow and you will have a great logo design for a great price!

Graphic Design Greenville will Sound off South!

Calvin Hanson — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:35:17 +0000

Graphic Design Greenville was recently notified by Soundoffsouth.com a Greenville South Carolina blog source, that our blog will be included on the site. Sound off South is ran by WYFF4 the Local NBC News Station. We are privileged to be included on the list of blogs and hope to provide viewers relevant content on logo design, graphic design and business in general in Greenville SC.

Sound Off South Blog Site

Child of the King Logo and Website Design

Calvin Hanson — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:28:36 +0000

Child of the king is a non-profit company with the goal of raising awareness and aiding in the adoption process for families that want to adopt but might not have the resources. Three of my siblings have adopted and so I am well aware of the high cost of adoption. When I got the call to design the logo and marketing materials for Child of the King, I couldn’t say no.

I have created all of their marketing materials including: logo design, website design, t-shirt designs, and event marketing materials. Check out some of the design below and be sure and visit their website www.childofthekingfund.org. They have an upcoming event on NOV 9th. If you are interested in adoption or just want to support a great cause, check their website for more details.

Child of the king Fund Website Design

Child of the King Logo Design

Child of the King Fund Adult T-shirt Design

Love of Fitness Logo Updated

Calvin Hanson — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:15:50 +0000

The Love of Fitness Logo was recently updated to give it a little more modern look. I had designed the logo a few years ago and Love of Fitness decided to get an update.

Love of Fitness Logo Design 2008

Getting a logo update can help your logo stay fresh. Why does it need to stay fresh? I think potential customers can tell if a logo is outdated and will be drawn to a more up to date company. You will see slight logo modifications over the years with large companies like PEPSI, who just did a modification. It doesn’t have to be a total revamp, but a slight modification can help your logo get new life!

Love of Fitness Logo Design 07

Love of Fitness is a personal training company serving Greer, Greenville and Taylors South Carolina with personal training service. Visit their website at www.loveoffitness.com.