Category Archives: Design & Development

The 6 Cs of Social Commerce

Posted on July 22, 2013 by vanwestmedia

Social commerce is making a boom in this industry. First, there were the three Cs of e-commerce. Then, social media made its way into the e-commerce system and an additional three Cs were added to the … Continue reading →

Adventurous Branding: Heineken Presents Departure Roulette

Posted on July 12, 2013 by vanwestmedia

Like many brands of alcohol, Heineken is one that embraces the adventurous and spontaneous nature of having a good time. With a simple game, travelers experienced the nature of this brand with the pus … Continue reading →

Happy 25th Birthday to Nike Slogan — “Just Do It”

Posted on July 10, 2013 by vanwestmedia

It was July 25 years ago when Nike released their "Just Do It" slogan by Wieden + Kennedy. Great taglines like "Think Different" by Apple and "Drivers Wanted" by Volkswagon have made the brands what t … Continue reading →

Stay Up to Date with Gay-Support Design

Posted on June 28, 2013 by vanwestmedia

What grabs people's attention more than the current news? Design that responds to what is happening in the world awes people. It makes people think "They know what's up." and see your creativity as yo … Continue reading →

Designing for User Interface

Posted on June 27, 2013 by vanwestmedia

The design of something is yes, made to be pleasing to look at but it is also made for functionality as well. Through graphic design, the throught process for creativity includes how a user will inter … Continue reading →

What Are You Designing For?

Posted on June 26, 2013 by vanwestmedia

Designing a product or brand has many components. Are you designing to stand out among the rest? Are you simply giving the people exactly what they want? These are aspects to think about when you crea … Continue reading →

Redesign Your Website The Right Way

Posted on June 25, 2013 by vanwestmedia

Marketing advertising design is one of the most important things for your brand. The market out there is evolving everyday and because of this, many brands redesign their website, logo or even both. R … Continue reading →

The Importance of Landing Page Design

Posted on June 24, 2013 by vanwestmedia

A landing page is the first impression you have with your audience. It represents your name, brand and what your company stands for. Just like people need to make good first impressions, you need to d … Continue reading →