tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834112041225378729.post6923464446889499801..comments2009-07-02T18:33:28.452-07:00MEADE DESIGN GROUPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11032090157498083589noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834112041225378729.post-6008061550876664672009-07-02T18:16:38.299-07:002009-07-02T18:16:38.299-07:00This is a very interesting and informative post, Ivan. And timely, too -- I just designed a business card today, and I&#39;m starting to think about a web site for my new decorating business. And Victoria and I are planning some changes to our blog design.<br /><br />You&#39;ve created wonderful graphics for your customers. I really like the colourful Finn &amp; Izzy materials :-)<br /><br />KellyDesignTieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02561438683476880640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834112041225378729.post-16455619954988730912009-06-30T22:22:44.550-07:002009-06-30T22:22:44.550-07:00Nice post! Great advice.<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />cristin<br />www.simplifiedbee.blogspot.comCristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13087851251083940026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834112041225378729.post-62308975063825758022009-06-28T14:56:13.326-07:002009-06-28T14:56:13.326-07:00This is such a timely post for us.<br />Steve and I are feeling graphically schizophrenic right now. It all started with the opening of the shop, the starting of the blog and the fact that the interiors are now a larger part of our business. <br />We have officially decided to become &quot;Giannetti Home&quot; which will encompass all of the above (except for my blog). I think the recession gave us a little breather and allowed us to have the time to focus on our identity. I think you are so right, Ivan.<br />Now&#39;s the time!<br /><br />xo<br />BrookeVelvet and Linenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254920453147895763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834112041225378729.post-84531331552418551272009-06-28T11:46:19.684-07:002009-06-28T11:46:19.684-07:00You are so right! While my first love is art and design, I studied business and marketing at USC and worked in advertising, so I know this is true. These are great ideas to make a company stand out amongst others. Something you&#39;ve done brilliantly!Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14675560255622233368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834112041225378729.post-69580306176375593772009-06-28T10:24:09.175-07:002009-06-28T10:24:09.175-07:00Hi Ivan<br />How true every word is that you have said. I like the quote: &quot;You never get a second chance to make a good first impression&quot;. A good graphic identity and web-site is the way to do it. Thanks for all you valuable advice.<br /><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Patricia</a>Patricia Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217566407504060905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834112041225378729.post-22730036672376963972009-06-28T10:02:49.141-07:002009-06-28T10:02:49.141-07:00Ivan,<br /><br />Thanks for updating us on the details that are ever present in all businesses.<br /><br />True, the best time to update, educate and reinvent is now.<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />BetteIdeezinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115674582600945465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834112041225378729.post-83731166385673379982009-06-27T00:37:26.643-07:002009-06-27T00:37:26.643-07:00your design work is beautiful Ivan, well thought and serves each business in it&#39;s own unique way.<br />Your advise is also very valuable in any situation not just the current one.qerathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749203820088469885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834112041225378729.post-41294941988767566642009-06-26T16:51:26.430-07:002009-06-26T16:51:26.430-07:00wow, I LOVE the Kimberly Williams letterhead! So ingenious! great post.<br /><br />~SaritaSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02491476932656163460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834112041225378729.post-9075133070511516542009-06-26T13:41:56.591-07:002009-06-26T13:41:56.591-07:00Great advice Ivan...got me thinking of a few things I need to do. Yup, while others think the sky is falling, others can sneak under the radar, having time to consider their identity.<br /><br />Love your work!<br />MichelleMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834112041225378729.post-19001179930934097302009-06-25T13:59:27.980-07:002009-06-25T13:59:27.980-07:00It&#39;s all so true! What an important lesson for those who do not know much about the business of Graphic Design!Echitonoreply@blogger.com