Category

Design

Jan 09 2021
0

What your logo says about your company

By | Advertising, Branding, Design, Eatontown, Logo Design, Long Branch, NJ, Oakhurst | No Comments

Your logo conveys more information than you may realize. Certainly, your logo should instantly represent your brand. But it can tell customers if you’re loyal, modern, cheap, expensive, playful or strong. Your logo gives your brand personality. So… it’s extremely important to have a logo that rings true to your brand, your personality, and your audience. WHAT YOUR COLORS SAY: Red: energetic, sexy, boldOrange: creative, friendly, youthfulYellow: sunny, inventive, optimismGreen: growth, organic, instructionalBlue: professional, tranquil, trustworthyPurple: spiritual, wise, evocativeBlack: credible and powerfulWhite: simple, clean, purePink: fun and flirtyBrown: rural, historical, steady WHAT YOUR FONT SAYS: Serif: – Comforting & TraditionalSans-Serif: – Modern & CleanScript/Handwriting: – Creativity & Elegance TO SYMBOL OR NOT SYMBOL? It isn’t necessary to have an icon or symbol as part of your logo. There are pros and cons to using symbols in logo design: PROS: A symbol doesn’t depend on…

Read More
Jul 09 2020
0
Graphic Designer West Long Branch, NJ

16 Free Fonts That Every Graphic Designer Should Have

By | Advertising, Asbury Park, Branding, Business Cards, Design, Eatontown, Graphic artist, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Long Branch, Marketing, NJ, Oakhurst, Ocean Twp., Oceanport, Red Bank, Small Business Marketing, Visual Communications, Web Design, Website, West Long Branch | No Comments

Every great artist has an arsenal of tools they use for creating amazing designs. Having been in the graphic design field for more than 30 years now, I have in-depth knowledge of what elements will help make a good design better. Fonts are a huge part of building your company’s unique identity. When you use fonts like Time or Helvetica in your graphics layouts they many look nice or familiar but as far as design goes they are a bit vanilla.  If you’re just starting out as a graphic artist or can’t afford to hire a graphic designer I’ve picked out a handful of FREE fonts that could really make your marketing stand out. Below are 16 fonts that can be found online for free:  

Read More
Jul 15 2019
0

Ocean Twp. Graphic Design

By | Design, Graphic artist, Graphic Design, Logo Design | No Comments
In 1974 my father won the graphic design contest for his Township of Ocean town seal. Fouty-Two years later the Mayor Christopher P. Siciliano asked me to redeisgn or modernize it. Today, my design can be seen on all the municple trucks, street signes and much more. You can download a copy of each logo by right clicking on its corresponding image below. The original 1974 logo design by Bob Hazelrigg Sr. The 2016 redesign logo by Robert Hazelrigg Jr The 2016 Town Seal design with the Tag line by The Graphics Guy
Read More
Jul 30 2017
0

Simple Internet Marketing Solutions

By | Advertising, Branding, Business Cards, Design, Graphic artist, Graphic Design, Hosting, Logo Design, Marketing, Marketing Plan for Small Business, Marketing Plan for Startup Business, Oakhurst, Ocean Twp., Oceanport, Red Bank, Small Business Marketing, Social Media, Web Design, Web Hosting, Website, West Long Branch | No Comments
Simple Internet Marketing Solutions for Startup Companies Get your business online fast, affordably and done the right way.   PLANS: Quick Start $1,350 You Save $500 Simple Solution $2,750 You Save $700 Startup Complete $4,750 You Save $1,000 Logo Included Included Included Business Cards 250 500 1,000 Stationary Design Included Included Included Website Design Single Page 5 Pages 7 Pages Website Hosting 12 Months of Hosting & Domain Registry 36 Months of Hosting & Domain Registry 60 Months of Hosting & Domain Registry Social Networks • Facebook • Facebook • Twitter • YouTube • Facebook • Twitter • YouTube • Linkedin Directory Listings • Google • Google • Yahoo • Yelp! • Google • Yahoo • Yelp! and 40 more
Read More
Jul 05 2017
0

15 Tips to Your Beat Your Competition

By | Advertising, Branding, Design, Eatontown, Graphic artist, Graphic Design, Integrated Advertising, Long Branch, Marketing, New York City, NJ, Oakhurst, Ocean Twp., Oceanport, Red Bank, Small Business Marketing, Social Media, Visual Communications, Web Design, Website, West Long Branch | No Comments

Your company is in competition with many other like-minded businesses, and you’re all fighting for the same reason – to survive and thrive. It’s the economy that has small studios and freelancers fighting against each other… just to survive. How can you outwit the competition and rise above them to win the clients over? There are so many tricks that will help you outsmart and outdo your competitors – putting attention on customer service, making use of search engines, etc. By employing any or all of the 15 tips, you can rise above the competition to become the best of the best. Learn What Your Unique Selling Proposition Is It’s imperative that you know what your USP is and, if you don’t have a clue what this is, you need to find out. What makes your business unique? How do you…

Read More
Sep 26 2016
0
The_Graphics_Guy

More than 25 Years of Graphic Design Experience

By | Advertising, Asbury Park, Design, Eatontown, Graphic artist, Graphic Design, Long Branch, Marketing, New York City, NJ, Oakhurst, Ocean Twp., Red Bank, Small Business Marketing, Visual Communications, Web Design, West Long Branch | No Comments

With 25 years of professional experience in corporate, “big brand” graphic communications, Robert Hazelrigg AKA: The Graphics Guy in West Long Branch has worked for some of the world’s largest companies and most respected brands. Robert’s extensive client list illustrates his ability to deliver proven results creatively and generate great ROI for companies of all sizes. The Graphics Guy provides innovative marketing solutions for small businesses, major retailers, and global corporations. No matter what your business needs, Robert provides world-class, cutting edge, targeted marketing services. Now more then ever your business needs an edge over the competition. Robert designs fresh, innovative marketing solutions that will elevate your brand to the next level of professionalism. Robert understands that you only have a few seconds to catch your prospective customer’s attention, and it’s imperative to highlight your company’s unique value and/or product/service…

Read More
Jun 11 2016
0

Why You Need to Hire a Designer

By | Asbury Park, Design, Eatontown, Graphic artist, Graphic Design, Long Branch, Marketing, NJ, Oakhurst | No Comments

So you’ve decided to hire a web pro. Congratulations! But before signing a contract and turning them loose on your web page design, you need to take the time to do some investigating. After all, this person is your potential partner in creating an online presence that the world will see. In addition to the obvious issue of vetting their technical abilities, you should size up their ethics, responsiveness, professionalism, and communication skills to determine if this candidate is the kind of person you want on your team. OK, makes sense, yet you’re not Sherlock Holmes, or even Dr. Watson, so how do you accomplish such an appraisal? It’s elementary! According to Harvard Business School Professor Amy Cuddy in her book Presence, upon a first-time encounter, people ask themselves two basic questions to assess the stranger: Can I trust this person?…

Read More
 
View Robert Hazelrigg's profile on LinkedIn