HOTEL ALICE
the owner of hotel alice requested that we create a brochure to tell about the restaurant and to provide some imagery. we chose the same soft colors that are used in the hotel with decorative accents used to enhance the design.
HOTEL ALICE
this brochure promotes the availability of their private event room for weddings and covers all of the topics such as food, floral, music, wedding planning and equipment rental. and features photos of some of the weddings that have been held there.
WORLD SOFTWARE DEVEOPMENT
world software development designs software applications for businesses. they needed an eye catching brochure with plenty of curb appeal to present their feature-rich business management accounting package. Vivid bright colors were employed as well as high-tech imagery. Content was developed to convey complexity in a smooth tone.
APPRIME BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
this tri-fold brochure was created to hand out at starnet 2006, an industry event for the commercial floor covering industry. a clean, simple design was utilized for quick reads by prospective clients.
WALNUT SQUARE PHARMACY
walnut square pharmacy needed a brochure to promote their new Personal Prescription Paks. we created one a tri-fold brochure in soft colors with a photograph of the product and printed them on high-gloss paper, including their logo and contact information.
CELESTIAL HEALING
this tri-fold brochure was designed for a massage therapist who wanted to promote her business on a one-on-one basis to people that she knew rather than advertising to the masses. the design reflects the healing and spirituality of her services and embodies colorful imagery to compliment the descriptive content of the brochure. the brochure enables her to discuss her services with a potential client and to have something to leave with them that explains the various services that she offers. they were printed on white copy paper with a slick finish by a local printer.
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WORLD SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
world software development designs software applications for businesses. they had a need for a one-sheet flyer for use at chamber events in philadelphia and boca raton, tradeshows and client meetings. the flyer was created using adobe illustrator and features key information about the company, the product and available support.
EAGLEPALOOZA
the colorful one-sheet flyer was created as a rough draft for a cover sheet for the university of southern mississippi's eaglepalooza sponsorship flyer. the finished sponsorship package, combined with blank contracts for prospective sponsors, will be distributed by the student government association's team members to help fund production costs for the festival, which is presented as a free concert to introduce students to the shops and businesses in historic downtown hattiesburg, where the concert takes place. the flyer design was created as a rough draft in an advisory capacity for the sga and then handed off to the student committee so that they could use their design skills to further enhance the student-driven promotional efforts.
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TWO POOR GUYS ENTERPRISES
the client here needed a business card that reflected the tahitian design used to build the custom-designed tiki huts he builds for customers. the colors in the image are used in the fonts to create an overall tropical color scheme and create a 'designer' feel.
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NEW ORLEANS POLO CLUB
the new orleans polo club, prior to hurricane katrina, was poised for growth and in a position to expand its membership and activities. they wanted to create an strong identity that would reflect the spirit of the game and the robust attitude of the club and its members. the silhouette of a polo player, stick in air, captured the lively action encountered when watching a match. the same image was 'ghosted' on the stationery, the envelope and the business card for a more subtle effect.
LEASEMAINT.COM
this web-based property maintenance system is suitable for apartments, condominiums or any building that requires repetitive maintenance tasks. we created a logo to build a strong identity, business cards, stationery and envelopes as well as 1/3 cut rack cards and flyers.
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APPRIME BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
the cards shown were created to promote this business management product at an industry specific trade show in dallas, texas. each card focuses on a different product version...one being a purchased license and the other a hosted solution. complementary colors were used to draw attention to the diversity of the product.
a banner was also created for this show booth as well as a sign for a plexiglass tabletop display, flyers and business cards.
LEASEMAINT.COM
this is a promo card created to introduce a new internet portal that provides online management capabilities to apartment owners and managers. the message is brief and inviting. they were printed on white cardstock and cut to 1/3 page in size.
WALNUT CIRCLE GRILL
this is an eCard sent out to an email list to promote an event at walnut circle grill. the client wanted something that was imaginative and that created excitement while providing information about the event. it was created with a combination of programs that included adobe illustrator.
WALNUT CIRCLE GRILL
this is an ecard sent out to an email list to promote an event at walnut circle grill. the client wanted something that was imaginative and that created excitement while providing information about the event. it was created using adobe illustrator.
Promotional Displays
TWO POOR GUYS
this is a promotional display comprised of an 8 1/2" x 11" color sign and a 3" x 5" promotional card in a plexiglass sign with a card-holder pocket. this was created to use as a display in front of a scale-model of a tiki hut at the auction for two charity events to help raise money for the charities and as a promotional venue for the company.
simple yet colorful visual imagery drew interest to this crowd-pleaser at both events and it drew the second-highest bid at one of them, beat only by a trip for two to tuscany in italy.
Billboards
WALNUT CIRCLE GRILL
This is a 14 x 48 billboard for Walnut Circle Grill that went up February 29, 2008. It is located on U.S. Highway 98 across from Walmart and is facing East. We incorporated brilliantly colored, digitally enhanced imagery of the restaurant front with an oversized logo and used minimal wording that simply directs the viewer to 'Historic Downtown Hattiesburg', lists the web address and the phone number. It stands out as a beautiful invitation for passers by to visit this elegant restaurant.
Banners
APPRIME BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Showing is a 3' x 10' banner created to use as a backdrop at Starnet 2006, the annual meeting of this commercial floor covering association.
Postcards
DE MADERA
my client needed an old postcard updated. minor revisions were done to the artwork, including the addition of the new web address to the front and the back of the card along with a new design made for the back. we printed 1,000 cards to hand out to customers in the store and to mail out as needed.
HOTEL ALICE
we created a postcard to promote hotel alice, a historical hotel in ellisville that has been lovingly restored and turned into a bed and breakfast. the property also houses a restaurant and private event room. for this card, we chose a shot of the front of the building showing the decorative balcony. we designed the back of the card in a coordinating color to match the front.
HOTEL ALICE
we created a postcard to promote hotel alice, a historical hotel in ellisville that has been lovingly restored and turned into a bed and breakfast. the property also houses a restaurant and private event room. for this card, we selected images of a wedding that was held in the private event room. we designed the back of the card in a coordinating color to match the front.
HOTEL ALICE
we created a postcard to promote hotel alice, a historical hotel in ellisville that has been lovingly restored and turned into a bed and breakfast. the property also houses a restaurant and private event room. for this card, we chose a shot of the hallway that leads to the uniquely designed guest rooms. we designed the back of the card in a coordinating color to match the front.
HOTEL ALICE
we created a postcard to promote hotel alice, a historical hotel in ellisville that has been lovingly restored and turned into a bed and breakfast. the property also houses a restaurant and private event room. for this card, we selected shots of four of the guest rooms at hotel alice. we designed the back of the card in a coordinating color to match the front.
OLD TOWN GIFTS
this postcard was created to promote old town gift's participation in the historic hattiesburg downtown association's christmas open house. the card was direct mailed to old town gift customers.
OLD TOWN GIFTS
this postcard was created to promote the sale of valentine's gift items at old town gifts and was direct mailed to their customers.
OLD TOWN GIFTS
this postcard was created to promote the sale of valentine's gift items at old town gifts and was direct mailed to their customers.
WALNUT CIRCLE GRILL
this postcard was created to promote walnut circle grill's 2005 new year's eve celebration. vivid imagery was combined with brilliant colors to exude the excitement of the event and the festivities planned to welcome the new year, which included heavy hors d'ouevres and desserts, complimentary cocktails, champagne and dancing to a dj in the outdoor courtyard.
Posters
WALNUT CIRCLE GRILL
this poster was created for a special appearance by local favorite greg 'fingers' taylor, an original member of jimmy buffett's coral reefer band. we designed this poster to have the look and feel of jimmy buffett's website to showcase greg's rich musical history and following. it was created in adobe illustrator and reproduced as flyers which were distributed locally to enhance promotion efforts.
WALNUT CIRCLE GRILL
this poster was created to promote upcoming entertainment in the courtyard and illustrates the unique design patterns that were utilized on a weekly basis to maintain a fresh feel as well as good eye appeal.
posters are placed in high-visibility areas within the restaurant and in a few off-location spots as well.
DE MADERA HOME FURNISHINGS
this half-page full color sign was created to announce the publication of the new website we made for them and displayed initially during the Newpointe Shopping Center's 1st Annual Art Walk. Signs were placed on the windows and also set out as tent cards to keep the announcement visible from key points in the store.
Print Ads
WALNUT CIRCLE GRILL
this full-page ad was created to commemorate the 2006 award of merit for streetscapes, presented by the mississippi heritage trust to the McElroy family for their development of properties along Walnut Street in historic downtown hattiesburg.
the ad features twelve color photos of properties they have developed over the past five years and reflects a dramatic transformation from a run-down neglected part of the city into a bustling, popular place of commerce filled with a casual fine dining restaurant, a deli, a boutique gift shop, a retail pharmacy, a wholesale pharmacy, retail space, upscale apartments and a park.
businesses include walnut circle grill, the walnut room, walnut square pharmacy, unicare institutional pharmacy, walnut circle apartments, old town gifts and gordon creek deli.
OLD TOWN GIFTS
this ad is part of an ad campaign for christmas 2005. Mississippi Magazine's Holiday Shopping Guide Nov/Dec 2005. the shop carries many unique and fun gift items and house wares, so our goal was for the ad to communicate that to potential visitors to Hattiesburg's Historic Downtown area.
WALNUT CIRCLE GRILL
this image ad was created for a local monthly society publication to promote this fine dining restaurant's superb atmosphere to celebrate an event with dinner and champagne. the restaurant is located in historic downtown hattiesburg, mississippi and serves new york style italian and continental cuisine. the chef is featured in a monthly food column in which he illustrates one of his favorite recipes.
WALNUT CIRCLE GRILL
this is another image ad created for the USM Symphony's 2006-2007 season. brilliant colors were added for interest. Information about weekend live entertainment in the outdoor arboretum-style courtyard, the private event room and catering as well as the hours of operation and cuisine. the ad appeared in each of the symphony's programs throughout the season and targeted the symphony audience, suggesting dinner at the restaurant prior to or after a symphony event.
WALNUT CIRCLE GRILL
this ad was created to promote new dinner hours and Happy Hour in the courtyard. an image of the courtyard overlooking the bar and looking out to the front gate entrance was used along with a suggested red window shade along with an image of some colorful drinks to suggest cold beverages for summertime refreshment. it appeared in a local monthly society magazine.
THE BOURNE IDENTITY
this ad was created to introduce a new personal shopping service. the owner wanted to convey a boutique individuality that would express the individual attention that she gives to her clients. she also wanted a sassy confidence to encourage women to express their sense of style in the way they present themselves.
Newsletters
MISSISSIPPI RENEWAL FORUM
this is a sample newsletter that is created and sent electronically to an opt-in or customer mailing list. each newsletter has a unique design and can be archived on the client's website. informational content is enhanced by images to grab attention and links are provided that drive visitors to the website for more information.
KATRINA RELIEF/GO ZONE TAX INCENTIVES
this is another sample newsletter. it addressed newsworthy topics and established communication with clients as well as providing valuable news information during a critical period.
WALNUT CIRCLE GRILL
this is one of the newsletters that we send out weekly to subscribers electronically. it has met with rave reviews as an informational newsletter that alerts customers of wcg of upcoming weekend entertainment and events, featured menu items and wines, and wcg's employee of the week. all newsletters are archived on the client website as thumbnails that can be enlarged by a double-click on the image to readable quality.