Mayhem Studios Newsletter | March 2007
Mayhem Studios Gets Branded!
Mayhem Studios is recognized for its logo design work. The Studio' will be among the 130 plus contributing artists, agencies and designers for inclusion in the publication Branded. Branded, a collection of logo designs from around world. Branded will be on sale, Summer of 2007. Mayhem Studios clients include Downtown Entertainment, ET Products, Baca Sigala & Associates, Applied Dialing, All Sport, Sports Bar, Dermatologic Laser Institute and Southeast Student Film Festival. 12 logos from the Studio' are among the winning logo designs that will be featured in the book. Lori Hobbs, M.D., Dermatologic Laser Institute, gives high praises for the Studio’s production. "Calvin Lee, Mayhem Studios, thank you so much for helping me in the design of my logo. I love it! It is exactly what I wanted. Your patience and expertise made my new endeavor comforting and exciting. Calvin evoked professionalism and care to my project which I wholeheartedly appreciate. Calvin is fantastic!" |
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Big Book of Letterheads Mayhem Studios, award-winning design firm is recognized for its graphic design excellence. The Studios' works will be featured in David E. Carter's next book, The Big Book of Letterheads, released later this year by Harper Collins. Two of the Studios' works, Mayhem Studios stationery design and Calvin Lee Design stationery design are among the winning entries featured in the book. |
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Tips: Getting the word out & finding potential clients Here are few tips on letting people know who you are, what you do and finding potential clients. Press Releases/E-Newsletter - Have some exciting news or completed a successful project? That's a good reason to send out a press release or e-newsletter. Send e-newsletters to current and potential clients. Send press releases to media outlets (on-line, local and industry related papers/magazines). A few free on-line resources to post your press releases. PR Log PR Leap Free Press Release Start a Blog - Write articles. Makes you an expert in your field. Potential clients will see that you know your stuff and trust to hire you. It's all about building trust and relations. Design/Industry Competitions - Enter your works in design/industry competitions. International advertising if you win and get accepted into a publication. A few resources of design competitions for designers. Graphics Books Rockport Publishers Roto Vision American Design Awards Summit Awards Communication Arts HOW Design Magazine Print Magazine Join Networking Social Events - It lets people know who you are and what you do. Friends & Family - Let friends and family know what you do. This is one of the best resources for potential clients. Referrals from friends and family has a good word of mouth factor. Ask For Referrals - Ask friends, family, clients: current/previous, printers, paper sales reps, pre-press houses for referrals. Volunteer - Volunteer in your community and non-profits. More about networking and building trust. Local Papers - The local news papers, business section. Often print the names and addresses of those applying for a business licenses. Keep Your Eyes Open - Look for new construction or businesses moving into the area. Get their information. A good chance they may need creative services. Find a Niche Market - Specialize in an area of expertise that other companies may not be filling the need for. Chamber of Commerce - Chamber of Commerce may have a list of their members info for free on-line. Joining the Chamber of Commerce is another option for networking and potential clients. Business Cards - Bring business cards with you everywhere you go. Strike up a conversation with people when you are out. You never who you may run into. On-Line Directories - Get listed on free and paid on-line directories. On-Line Forums - Post on forums, design as well as business/industry related markets you are targeting. Signatures - Have a signature of your contact information on all correspondence, emails stationery and forum posts. Marketing Websites/Blogs - Check out other marketing sites/blogs, Inside the Marketing Mind and The Marketing Mix for ideas and tips. |
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About Mayhem Studios Calvin Lee is the principal and Creative Director of Mayhem Studios. A small, award-winning design firm located in Los Angeles. Developing identity and brand recognition for small, mid-size and large businesses across the nation. The Studio uses strategic and creative design with effective messages targeted to the client’s specific audiences to produce identity and branded collateral pieces, annual reports, brochures, logo design, advertising & interactive web sites. Contact Calvin Lee, Principal | Mayhem Studios | Los Angeles, CA 90031 | T: 323.276.9503 info@mayhemstudios.com | www.mayhemstudios.com | Mayhem Studios Blog |
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