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Ask the Designers: January 2018

Ask the Designers: January 2018

Ask the Designers: Jan. 2018 Welcome to the blog’s first: “Ask the Designers” of the new year! Once a month, you’ll get an insider’s perspective on the life of our designers – President Shawn O’Mara, Vice President Jesse Mader, Art Director Nina Zivkovic, and Graphic Designer Laura Smith. We’ll give you tips, resources, and even a few fun facts about us. How do you keep a balance between your own style and the client’s wishes? Shawn: Jesse: Nina: Laura: When [...]

By Laura Smith|2025-06-02T05:02:56-04:00March 14th, 2025|

10 Things Your Website Homepage Should Have

10 Things Your Website Homepage Should Have

10 Most Important Things Your Website Homepage Should HaveStarting to generate ideas for your new website can be challenging: What’s the most important information viewers need? What will make them click through other pages? What will generate business? Here are our suggestions:Large header image with a tagline/value propositionThis will be the first thing a viewer will see website homepage. It needs to be a bold image with a powerful, intriguing message that will make a lasting impression.At Least One Call-To-ActionA [...]

By Laura Smith|2025-07-16T06:46:04-04:00January 18th, 2018|

30 New Years Resolution Ideas for Graphic Designers

30 New Years Resolution Ideas for Graphic Designers

30 New Years Resolution Ideas for Graphic DesignersHappy New Year! Now is the time to make an annual resolution. Want to make some career-oriented resolutions, but feeling uninspired? (https://avaana.com.au) We’ve got the resolution inspiration you need.Learn a new program.Master your weakest program.If you freelance, raise your rates.Update your portfolio.Subscribe to new design blogs.Redesign something just for fun.Help someone learn something you’re an expert in.Do some spring cleaning to your desktop… you know it’s messy.Try a color combination you’d never dream [...]

By Laura Smith|2025-07-10T07:16:38-04:00January 11th, 2018|

How Much To Set Aside For Your New Start Up Business

How Much To Set Aside For Your New Start Up Business

HOW MUCH TO SET ASIDE FOR YOUR NEW START UP BUSINESSStarting a new business and need some guidance on where to start? At Prizum Creative, we have over 45 years of combined professional experience building brands. Here are our suggestions and answers to questions you may have:How much should my start up business set aside for initial graphic design, web design, and marketing? At Prizum Creative, we’ve worked with a large variety of small businesses, such as: hair salons, auto [...]

By Laura Smith|2025-06-30T06:08:40-04:00January 5th, 2018|

Ask the Designers: December 2017

Ask the Designers: December 2017

Ask the Designers: Dec. 2017Welcome to the blog’s newest segment: “Ask the Designers.” Once a month, you’ll get an insider’s perspective on the life of our designers – President Shawn O’Mara, Vice President Jesse Mader, Art Director Nina Zivkovic, and Graphic Designer Laura Smith. We’ll give you tips, resources, and even a few fun facts about us.1. What is your logo design process like?SHAWN:I always like to start with a client meeting to learn about the company and have them [...]

By Laura Smith|2025-07-01T09:35:57-04:00December 29th, 2017|

The Value of Logos

The Value of Logos

Understanding the Real Value of LogosWhen your business is in its beginning stages, you immediately think about getting a logo ASAP. It is important to realize that there is a lot more that goes into the creation of a value logo than you’d think, and logos are more than just icons. Here are 8 reasons why logos come with a price tag. The Logo Creation Process Is Time-ConsumingAt Prizum Creative, when we’re helping a business create its brand and logo [...]

By Laura Smith|2025-07-16T06:09:17-04:00March 14th, 2025|

BLOGCEPTION: The Importance of Blogs

BLOGCEPTION: The Importance of Blogs

BLOG INCEPTION: A BLOG ABOUT BLOGSWhy is it so important to have a blog on your website? At Prizum Creative, when working with a client who needs a website developed, we always recommend creating a blog section. People often think blogs are unnecessary, and ask questions like “who really reads this anyways?” It’s actually more important than you may think. SEOGoogle has turned the web world into a (fair) game. Websites that have content posted or updated more often, generate better SEO. [...]

By Laura Smith|2025-06-27T06:29:28-04:00December 15th, 2017|

Write the Perfect Instagram Bio for Your Business

Write the Perfect Instagram Bio for Your Business

Perfect Bio For Instagram Business When developing social media marketing plans for a business’s Instagram account, the emphasis is mostly placed on the content that will be produced and shared, since that’s what social media is meant for. However, many businesses often overlook their bio for Instagram business the 150 characters that introduce the brand to the world of Instagrammers. Much like a tweet, this business bio for Instagram should be short, but powerful. Here are some tips on how to [...]

By Laura Smith|2025-07-18T07:39:49-04:00December 7th, 2017|

What Time is it? Time for a Rebrand.

What Time is it? Time for a Rebrand.

Time for a RebrandRemember the quiet kid from your high school that is now a successful engineer? Just like people you used to know from years and years ago, a company or brand can change. So, when to rebrand becomes an important question for many businesses as they grow. Is your brand in need of a fresh look? Here are some red flag signs that your company may need a makeover. and reasons why rebrand decisions are sometimes necessary.Your brand [...]

By Laura Smith|2025-07-18T08:11:31-04:00December 1st, 2017|

Ask the Designers: November 2017

Ask the Designers: November 2017

Ask the Designers: Nov. 2017Welcome to the blog’s newest segment: “Ask the Designers.” Once a month, you’ll get an insider’s perspective on the life of our designers – President Shawn O’Mara, Vice President Jesse Mader, Art Director Nina Zivkovic, and Graphic Designer Laura Smith. We’ll give you tips, resources, and even a few fun facts about us.1. What do you do when you have designer’s block?SHAWN:I go and teach. I teach so many talented designers at The Art institute of [...]

By Laura Smith|2025-07-01T05:48:41-04:00November 22nd, 2017|