Client Kudos | Jacie

“Working with Visage was a GREAT experience during a very hectic time. As graduation neared, my high school presented us with graduation packages for announcements and other graduation materials. I felt the packages were extremely overpriced, and the only difference between my chosen package and the kid sitting next to me was a slight variation of color!

Enter Visage Creative! After talking with Lori, she assured me that we could have an original, more personal announcement for my big day. I sat down with Lori, told her a little more about myself and how I was feeling about this event, and shared some ideas I had. I left the rest up to her. Only a few days later, Lori called and asked me to come see the concept for my announcement and accompanying pieces. They were AMAZING! They were personal, inviting, colorful – and definitely represented who I am. They were PERFECT, and we ordered them on the spot.

I received numerous rave reviews on my beautiful invitations all throughout my graduation party. Working with Visage was convenient, quick, friendly and a fun process. Thank you, Visage, for helping me have such a remarkable graduation turn out!” ~ Jacie Bendure Birt

Congrats, Grad!

Gone are the days of traditional high-school graduations. With custom yearbook photos and custom verses becoming the norm, more and more graduates are expressing their individuality with custom announcements. Below is an example of work commissioned by one of our dearest clients. We designed this announcement / invitation along with a matching wallet-sized photo, thank you card and address labels. We even pre-printed the recipient addresses on the labels for the graduate.

Invitation (outside)

Invitation (inside)

Address Label

Thank You/Note cards

Wallet Photo

Olson’s Car Care

the client: Olson’s Car Care, full tire and auto service
the need: an updated business card and an economical marketing piece.
the result: we gave Olson’s a fresh and modern look without compromising their well-established brand (see the “before and after” samples below). For the marketing piece, we took into consideration that customers value their time — and that the two newest shopping destinations (Mesa Riverview and Tempe Marketplace) just went up within a few miles from Olson’s. Calling attention to Olson’s complementary “shuttle to shopping,” we created a fun postcard for Olson’s to distribute throughout their local business neighborhood.

Business card before Visage:

Business card after Visage:

Three Savvy Saving Strategies

Three ways to slash spending without skimping on style:

Co-print with another business
In the world of printing, bigger is often better. Coordinate with another business that’s needing a piece similar to yours. By having your pieces printed together on a single print run you can split the cost with your “print partner.”

Make your words timeless
Show off your product or tout your services while avoiding information that is dated or likely to change — thereby avoiding the cost of printing updated pieces. For instance instead of “18 years in business” you could say “In business since 1990.” You might also consider leaving pricing off your piece, and use a less-expensive pricing insert that you can change as your prices change – without reprinting the entire piece.

Scrutinize samples or proofs
Before giving the go-ahead to your graphic designer or printer, double check even the most basic information such as phone numbers and the spelling of names. Take that extra moment to make sure everything is accurate and laid out the way you want it. Re-proofing, re-printing and re-revising all mean re-spending!

© 2008 Visage Creative Business Services, Inc.

Client Kudos | Linda

“Every Christmas, we look forward to sending out our cards designed by Visage Creative. We wouldn’t consider anyone else because the designs are always fresh, creative, and personal. My friends and family look forward to receiving the cards as well. Thanks, Visage, for capturing the spirit of the holidays and the spirit of my family in your designs!” ~ Linda R.B.

‘Tis the Season

We make holidays unique! For instance, one of our wonderful clients calls on us each year for a new, completely custom Christmas card. True to our commitment to full service, we provide the photography as well as the design and production of the cards.

© 2008 Visage Creative Business Services, Inc.