New Logos: Real Estate Edition

Many moons ago I was an Art teacher and a Language Arts teacher, while teaching Language Arts at Ernest E. Just Middle School and the logos below were done for one of my former students and their brokerage.

Bianca, the Busy Bee of real estate came to me looking for help with her branding. She found examples that she liked of logos that were similar, and they I played around with what seemed like hundreds of fonts before this was settled upon. The tiniest details make all the difference with dealing with typography.  The bee was an added touch to polish it off. 

 
BML Property Management wanted a logo that looked professional rather than like a material design icon. Because they deal in commercial and residential properties they wanted something that represented both. They were married on the Times Roman font family, so I added the Gotham in the identifier to create a smooth transition into the modern feel of the housing design. 

This is logo is a redraw of the original logo they already had created however they needed and vector file and they were not given one. Lesson of the Day: ALWAYS make sure you ask for your logos to be packaged with a source file. This is will save you a lot of time and money. 




Here is another real estate logo that I recreated and streamlined to give it a more updated look for another brokerage. I also updated the fonts for a more aesthetic appeal. 









Every broken needs a good appraiser.  I created this logo for a company in Washington, DC that appraises commercial and residential properties. Keeping with the factory theme he wanted something that encompassed machinery, like a well oiled wheel...because he "cranks"them out like clockwork and always on time. 

Rebranding: Caribbean Cafe

Rebranding: Layout | Design; Logo, Food Truck Menu, In-Store Menu,
Carry Out Menu
Client: Caribbean Cafe Truck

Caribbean Cafe Food Truck is rebranding and in the process of a complete makeover and we have been tasked to complete the project to include; truck raps, menus, website, and the interior of the carry out. We are very excited about this and look forward to working with Caribbean Cafe Truck! More to come soon...

Below are the first round of ideas for the interior of the carry out: 

(They are looking for a warm and inviting atmosphere featuring historic caribbean landmarks and beaches. We have a limited budget and have to replace the images in the existing light boxes.) 

PPG for The Park!

Flyer Layout and Design
Client: The Park

I am so excited about my newest client, The Park at Fourteenth night club. This is the first flyer and although it was extremely stressful to provide on a 24hr turn around, they loved it! (And I think I do to...) The first project for new client is always the hardest for me. You really don't know them and in this case there was little time for research, I literally had 24 HOURS, but I rose to the challenge like a champion. They only work with the best...so I must be on the path to greatness!

This was the original flyer that I had to work from, created by another designer of course, so Photoshop was best friend for this project. The hardest challenge of this project was adjusting the color of the images for the DJs...one was in black and white and the other was in color. The end result was a success.  I am looking forward to many projects with The Park! Cheers!

Carol's Note

Logo Design
Client: Carol Barbour

Carol's Notes is a Facebook page that shares daily motivational and inspirational love. The idea for this logo was was to incorporate her name with her love of music.  The color combination was inspired by her greek affiliation, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. I love this design, it's simple and elegant it makes me think of Harrods of London...regal baby and oh so chic! Can you tell that I love what I do?

You can support this author via her Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Carols-Notes.

Flyer: Maid Request

Flyer Design
Client: Maid Request

Fast and easy service...Maid Request currently services Washington D.C. and homes near the metro in the ‘burbs. 

New Logo: REO Express

Logo Design
Client: REO Express

The Gates are Open...

Business Card Layout | Design
Client: Dragon Gate Martial Arts

This one of may favorites...no need to say more. We do this in our sleep! (Wink, wink)

FREENIX? Why not?

Flyer: Layout and Design
Client: Phoenix Conference Center

Check it out...it's FREE! Why not?

New Siting....Cincture Co!

Web Design | Simplified Logo
Client: Cincture, LLC

Congrats to Cincture for launching their new site!  We hope that you their users find it much easier to navigate and find the information they need.

Please check it and let them know your thoughts!  www.cinctureco.com

Getting Closer to Launch: The Luke Foundation

Branding Campaign: Logo Redraw | Brochure Layout\Design
Client: The LUKE Foundation

Website coming soon!

Flyer Design

Flyer Layout | Design
Client: Cheeky Sasso Ent

New Logo: BLACTAG

Logo Design
Client: Blactag Inc

New Logo: Revive Events and Catering

Logo Redesign
Client: Revive Catering

Reworking of the original logo for a more refined look. Some new and fresh for the new year! Website's up next...stay tuned.

Web design LookBook: CGAAS

Web design: Wireframe | Layout Graphics LookBook
Client: CGAAS

This is what separates us from the rest...we take the time and go the extra mile to ensure our clients are getting the best product possible to their target audience. 

Logo Design

Logo Design
Client: CSSC (Certified Shared Services Corporation)

The concept for this logo is based the company slogan, "You're Certified Business in a Box"...the black boxes represent the client company and the green box represents CSSC.  The green circular whisp is CSSC holding it together.  It works and they love it! 

Will You be Our Bride?

Rack Card/Post Card: Layout | Design
Client: Weddings by Tanzi

Tips to Finding a Wedding Planner

Budget First Before a bride decides on a wedding planner, decide on a budget, and make the figure abundantly clear to the wedding planner. Wedding planners usually have inside connections in the wedding industry, and can make the most of the bride’s budget, as long as they know what it is!

Get References Don’t just get phone numbers from prospective wedding planners and assume everything was okay. Call these clients and follow up with them. Also, check their record on websites such as the Better Business Bureau, Yelp, and local review websites.

Insure Them 40% of wedding insurance claims stem from problems with a wedding planner. If the bride decides to hire a wedding planner, and their references check out, purchase wedding insurance to protect the investment.

Have Clear Ideas Wedding planners can plan every detail of a wedding, but without a clear concept, the bride may be disappointed. Always communicate theme ideas to the wedding planner. If the bride is having a themed wedding, be sure to tell the planner if the bride expects custom wedding candy or cute figurines as favors, for example.

Hire the Best Take a look at the budget, and decide on what the bride can realistically afford to pay a wedding planner. Once the bride has a concrete number, contact as many wedding planners as possible. Some planners will offer special deals and others may not.

*http://www.prweb.com/

The Goldie and O Show Logo Design

Logo Design Client: The Goldie and O Show

Cartoonish logos are always fun...BUT VERY TIME CONSUMING!!!  I tend to get a little nervous when it's presentation time, because you never know what the response will be.  But of course they are another set of satisfied clients.  They were very pleased with the likeness and felt that it was an awesome representation of their show, in their words, they were "very impressed"!

Information Graphics

Infographic Layout and Design
Client: BAEO

An infographic is, in my opinion, one of the best ways to get information across to your audience.  The use of bright colors make the graph pop, and the reader is engaged and intrigued to want to figure what it all means. 

CKC Site Launch!

Web Design
Client: Community Kinship Coalition

Congrats to CKC on the site launch! Now on to the marketing materials....branding..branding..branding!!!!! 

Creative Advertising

2-page Ad Layout\DesignClient: BAEO

I love...love...love...creative advertising pieces, I am slowly trying to this move them towards the use of infographics in their marketing materials. Its a such a creative way of giving the reader information without your piece being too wordy, it actually helps to captivate and engage the audience if created correctly. We're getting there...