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You Get What You Pay For

May 5, 2011 by Melissa Shimmin

I just had a long email dialog with a potential client who wanted a website developed along with ongoing maintenance. I finally got around to asking her what her budget was: $300-$400. I just about fell out of my chair laughing. $300 would just about get her a single templated page with no design, no … Read more

Categories logo design Tags CA, design, designer, graphic design, logo, Oakland, web design, website 2 Comments

Who owns the copyrights to your logo?

August 25, 2009 by Melissa Shimmin

Did you know the artist or graphic designer who created your logo probably owns the copyrights to it? Logo copyrights are secured automatically when the logo is created, or “fixed in a copy for the first time.”  And the designer (or “author”) immediately becomes the owner of the design. Unless your contract specifically states that … Read more

Categories identity design, logo design Tags copyright, graphic design, identity design, logo, logo copyrights, logo design, trademark

5 Great Ways to Extend Your Brand for Free

June 17, 2009 by Melissa Shimmin

So you just launched your new company, hired a designer to create a logo and business cards, and may even have built a website. Now what? With the social media taking the internet by storm, you can build your brand the new-fashioned way. Create a Facebook Page for your business. If you don’t already have … Read more

Categories branding, corporate identity, marketing Tags branding, corporate identity, graphic design, graphic designer, identity design, logo, logo design, Oakland 3 Comments

Understanding Logo File Formats

May 20, 2009 by Melissa Shimmin

The right file format for the job
Some file formats are for print, some are for screen media (the web, powerpoint, etc.). For the best visual quality, you’ll need the right file format.

Categories graphic design, logo design Tags California, graphic design, identity design, logo, logo design, Oakland
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