Oct 15, 2013
Oct 10, 2013
Oct 3, 2013
Oct 1, 2013
Kosher Kurls - KurlFriend Of The Month Contest
This is the eblast that I created.
It was also broken into sections and put on the companies social media sites.
To view more of my social media designs, check out my Behance portfolio: Social Media Design, Eblast & Print Ad
Launching "Shape My World" Website
I've created a few of my own websites and I have updated a few others. But this one is all mine!
What I've learned: Don't expect 2 web hosts to connect with each other in a timely fashion. Neither of them will do anything for days and you will just end up on the phone for hours.
But no matter, the site is finally up and running. And I'm kind of loving the result.
Check out the Shape My World website at http://www.itsrealentertainment.com/
Enjoy!!
Erica
Sep 26, 2013
The problem with offering freebee services
My first full website (other than my own) is launching this week. Despite a few technical bumps in the road, I am extremely happy with my design work. I did however learn something very important from this project. When it comes to professional services, never give things away for free or else the client will start taking advantage of you.
It's a really big shame because as a small business owner I fully understand the plight of a startup company. I go into a project with the understanding that a company has a small budget and I do everything in my power to go under that budget. I even teach the client how to do the simple things themselves. So next time, they will make the updates instead of paying me to do it for them. Those that respect me as a professional, will get professional curtsies in return.
Unfortunately, I have come to the conclusion that once you do one favor, people just start to expect freebies. Even small things like taking $20 off an invoice, brought a client to ask for more than 2 days of free services. Some people just don't seem to understand that every favor that I give comes straight out of own pocket. So my new conclusion, is that unless I worked with you before and can trust you full heartily, no more freebies.
On the flip side, I do have many incredible clients that keep me believing in offering favors in the world of small business. I want to give a big shout out to two individuals who have always treated me as a professional. Glenn Rudin from Always Been Creative, Inc. and Debbie Ginsberg from Uncluttered Domain, Inc., taught me how to survive in the world of small business. Entrepreneurs like these two deserve every little bit of support that anyone can give them. Not only do they appreciate small favors, but in the end of the day if I need something in return, they will be there without question.
Small businesses survive by working together. By helping other businesses in small ways you will ultimately be helping yourself. But we all have small budgets and a limited amount of time. So if someone offers you some help, accept it graciously. Please don't make a fool of yourself and start expecting more then what is offered.
It's a really big shame because as a small business owner I fully understand the plight of a startup company. I go into a project with the understanding that a company has a small budget and I do everything in my power to go under that budget. I even teach the client how to do the simple things themselves. So next time, they will make the updates instead of paying me to do it for them. Those that respect me as a professional, will get professional curtsies in return.
Unfortunately, I have come to the conclusion that once you do one favor, people just start to expect freebies. Even small things like taking $20 off an invoice, brought a client to ask for more than 2 days of free services. Some people just don't seem to understand that every favor that I give comes straight out of own pocket. So my new conclusion, is that unless I worked with you before and can trust you full heartily, no more freebies.
On the flip side, I do have many incredible clients that keep me believing in offering favors in the world of small business. I want to give a big shout out to two individuals who have always treated me as a professional. Glenn Rudin from Always Been Creative, Inc. and Debbie Ginsberg from Uncluttered Domain, Inc., taught me how to survive in the world of small business. Entrepreneurs like these two deserve every little bit of support that anyone can give them. Not only do they appreciate small favors, but in the end of the day if I need something in return, they will be there without question.
Small businesses survive by working together. By helping other businesses in small ways you will ultimately be helping yourself. But we all have small budgets and a limited amount of time. So if someone offers you some help, accept it graciously. Please don't make a fool of yourself and start expecting more then what is offered.
Sep 24, 2013
Shape My World - Activity Pages
Shape My World is a potential Children's Show that is currently being pitched to TV networks.
I am almost finished designing a website for the show.
Below are activity pages that I designed for the website.
I came up the scenarios and copy, laid out the pages, designed all of the backgrounds and most of the props.
I am almost finished designing a website for the show.
Below are activity pages that I designed for the website.
I came up the scenarios and copy, laid out the pages, designed all of the backgrounds and most of the props.
Sep 18, 2013
Vermont Valley - final dog food box design options
These will hopefully be the final options for the "Vermont Valley Doggy Treats" blueberry muffin flavored box. Once this flavor is ready, I will work on five other flavors. 
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