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The Value of Direct Mail
What is the fastest growing and most used means of advertising? How many say television? How about radio, newspaper ads, blast emails or corporate sponsorships? While all these methods have proven to be useful, the number one means of advertising and still growing is direct mail. Direct mail is inexpensive, tangible, and can be personalized throughout the body making the recipient feel special. The personalization or variable data application increases the readership…
Start of Something New
So as the summer winds down I was summing up business at Davinci Graphics. My thoughts focused on the new customers who have joined our base, the existing customers who continue to bring us business, and customers who
have either gone out of business or have no money in their printing budget. Cultivating new customers is hard work but pays big dividends when successful. In this economic environment new business is a blessing. Existing customers are the bedrock of any business. They too need special attention. They are a tremendous source of new business both internally and through referrals. This summer many small businesses cut budgets, abandoned advertising, or just called it quits.
Round-Up of Print Designer Templates and Fonts
Round Up articles are good for one thing, sharing the free stuff. Enjoy this payload of free fonts, templates, and other resources that will speed up your design processes.
Not Just a Number
It seems as though all types of manufacturing are becoming more and more commodity. Do you feel like a number? The printed piece has become more readily available through advancing technologies like the Internet. In turn, it has put pressure on small businesses to adapt and become more creative and specialized. The companies who will rise to the top are the ones who can clearly demonstrate the value of the services and products they bring to the table. More visibility, targeted direct mail pieces, and all the intuitive creativity one can possibly summon is what is needed to catch the attention of potential customers.
How do Printer’s Quote their Print Projects
Calling all fellow printers. Here at DaVinci, we were wondering how it is that you quote and invoice your print projects. What programs do you use, are you satisfied with your method, etc.
DaVinci Graphics T-Shirts!
We sprung for t-shirts and they turned out awesome. Four different colors, blue, light blue, sea foam green, and white. We thank Spikes Trophies for them.
DaVinci Photo Shoot
For the first time ever, DaVinci Graphics is holding a professional photoshoot at the AGLC Play Day 2010 Lacrosse event. We will have a booth set-up where players and family can come and get pictures taken to have professionally shot, printed and shipped. It's our first run at this don't expect everything to go smoothly. We are hoping for the weather to hold up and have planned it well in advance. It's exciting to see DaVinci expanding it's services into more areas than printing and design.
The Future of the Web
Web design and technologies are constantly evolving. They evolve so fast that it’s part of a designers job description to be able to keep up with these new technologies. There are few things things that I would like to see change in the future regarding web design. One, typography techniques need to be expanded. Two, social media needs to become integrated. Three, mobile devices need to be standardized. Finally four, browsers need to realize their full potential. These aren’t commands upon the web industry…
DaVinci Graphics Featured Around the Web
DaVinci Graphics has been featured on three* separate CSS showcased around the web. Check out some of the sites that have deemed DaVinci feature worthy.
20 Creative and Inspiring Business Card Designs
We love the endless possibilities of business card design and printing. There is no limit to the imagination when it comes to how you advertise your business. Here are 20 examples of awesome creativity and ingenious advertising on business cards.
