by Susan | Jan 14, 2015 | Art Direction, Blog, Brand Visibility, Branding, Design, marketing, Smart Business Practices, Website Design and Development
On Suzy Brandtastic Radio, I interviewed Mallie Rydzik, author, coach and writer of the blog “The Off-Road Millennial.” During our discussion we talked about the state of business today and how millennials approach gaining work experience. Back in the day...
by Susan | Oct 23, 2014 | art, Art Direction, Blog, Brand Visibility, Branding, Design, marketing, Smart Business Practices
Business owners need visuals for so many different purposes. Let’s discuss how to pick the right ones, what sizes and resolutions are needed, and how to use them for maximum effect. Whether you are a wedding cake designer or an insurance salesman, you need to take and...
by Susan | Oct 20, 2014 | art, Blog, Books, Design, Events, green, Jersey City and Hoboken, Musicians and Artists
It’s Monday, and I’m so tired. The past 48 hours were an overload that filled the senses. Art, photography and sculpture of all types. Music and live bands too. Instead of telling you every detail, I’ll just show the galleries of images below and the...
by Susan | Oct 5, 2014 | Art Direction, Blog, Brand Visibility, Branding, Design, marketing, Smart Business Practices, Social Media, Website Design and Development, WordPress and Website Development, WordPress Plugins and Web Technology
At what point does it seem right for a creative agency’s website to stop displaying past projects? Why would they make that choice? I can’t imagine why. As a designer, I love seeing the work of colleagues and cheer for them when they achieve excellence. Lately, I’ve...
by Susan | Jul 28, 2014 | art, Art Direction, Blog, Brand Visibility, Design, Events, marketing, Musicians and Artists, Social Media
Walking around Times Square was pretty interesting. I hadn’t been there on a Saturday for a while and as I passed the Naked Cowboy taking photos and signing autographs, and a few superheros who didn’t look much like they do in film, I settled in at my spot...
by Susan | Jun 25, 2014 | art, Art Direction, Blog, Brand Visibility, Branding, Design, Events, marketing
I’m wondering if students are coming out of college prepared to work in a studio and have what it takes to succeed. When a young designer is given the task of creating a solution while working on-site as either an intern or new employee, do they do as required,...