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New graphic and web design testimonial
I just received a nice testimonial from Juju Z. Treat Company. I helped them create a logo, identity, branding, business cards, labels for their products, and ultimately created a website for them. I had such a fun time working with them to create something custom and unique that truly speaks to their their vision AND [...]
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Collectible Earth Day t shirts available
I had such a wonderful time working with the Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Foundation in creating their tee illustration, website, and all of their marketing materials. The event was a huge success with hundreds of attendees, fabulous weather and fun to be had by all. If you weren’t able to make this epic celebration at [...]
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Illustrations make you get noticed
Ever go to a job fair, chamber of commerce, bulletin board, or coffee shop flier stand? What do you see there? I typically see is an ocean of cookie-cutter marketing materials strewn about, hoping to catch the attention of a potential client. Unfortunately many of these businesses, events, or people hoping to catch a break [...]
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Client testimonial – Tahoe Trucke Earth Day 2010
I had the best time working with Lisa Cashel and Emily Williams from Tahoe Truckee Earth Day 2010. It was fun to play with raw designs and be encouraged to be weird and whimsical. Here’s a client testimonial from Lisa:
“Sara was the obvious choice for Tahoe Truckee Earth Day design work. Her spirit and her [...]
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Website tips for non-profits
I came across a wonderful blog post about web design tips for non-profit organizations at Vandelay Design Blog. Since non-profits are generally on a slim budget, this is a great resource in helping you determine which features and information to include. Once you have a defined scope of work, it is then easier to get [...]
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New testimonial
I just received a wonderful testimonial from Kahlil Johnson, an awesome artist in leather, for some business cards I did for her. Check it out:
Working with Sara Zimmerman was painless. I’ve been putting off a new look for my company because the idea of re-creating myself was daunting. In a 15 minute meeting with Sara [...]
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Design and marketing for the budget-minded
A lot of small businesses and non-profit organizations approach me for graphic design and illustration work. Many of them have seen better days in terms of business, and therefore are very budget minded. However, being aware of your budget and having tight purse strings doesn’t mean you have to fore go having a clean business [...]
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Sweet color designer
I love color and experimenting with it. There are so many variations and combinations that the possibilities are endless. However, sometimes finding the right color combinations can stifle a creative, especially when under a tight deadline or budget. That’s where something like Color Scheme Designer comes in handy. This free site offers visitors a way [...]
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