Blog - Young Design

Signs of the Times

This collection of old fence signs says a lot about marketing back in the day, and working within its limitations. Compared to today, it feels like marketing in slow motion. Working with the Space Available Size is paramount in design. What are the dimensions of my ad, brochure, or website? …

5 Things Your Competitors Can Teach You About Direct Mail

Web Development, Branding, Web Design

Direct mail is trending again. Why? Because digital marketing has crowded the space. Be assured: Your competitors are using direct mail to stand out. What do they know that you don’t? Keep reading! 1. Personalize your mailing. Technology…

Your Website is a Marketing Machine

Branding, Web Design, Web Development

Did you know your website is a marketing machine waiting to happen? There are multiple opportunities to leverage your website: To sell your services, define your brand, and communicate with customers and prospects. Don’t let your site be passive;…

Guest Post: Fundamentals of Social Media Management

Branding

Today's guest post is by Jill Kurtz, owner and principal strategist at Kurtz Digital Strategy. She works with businesses to to develop digital marketing and social media strategies that reach business goals. Using social…

Fill Your Collateral With Color

Branding, Web Design, Print Design, Graphic Design

No doubt about it, color is a feeling. Using bright, eye-catching colors in your brochure, website or email marketing will grab your customers’ attention and give them a good feeling about your product. Don’t be blah! Be colorful. Here's…

Planning Your Marketing Collateral

Graphic Design, Web Development, Email Marketing, Branding, Web Design, Print Design

Marketing and branding require a lot of planning. There will occasionally be projects where everyone has to turn on a dime, but that can't become the norm. When rushed, the product gets stiffed almost every time. We have five tips to help…

Branding 101

Branding, Graphic Design

1. Establish Your Company Name Once you have a handful of names to consider, trademark research and registration is crucial for the protection of your brand. See why here. 2. Create a Tagline A short phrase can add punch to your company's…