what we do

column group design is a graphics, web, and marketing design firm that understands the importance of focusing your design and marketing needs to your specific business industry. We pride ourselves on delivering the product you envision, while offering competitive rates and superior, personalized customer service.

In business since 1985, column group design has evolved along with technology - witnessing the first generation of desktop computers and software in 1985, to the wireless and held-held communication devices in the new millenium.


marketing
 

There is a difference in the way we work that is almost impossible to describe until you experience it for yourself (but we'll try anyway.)

c g d listens.
We take the time to learn about your company, your products, your competition and your ideas.
c g d is small enough to provide each client with individual attention, and big enough to crank out a ton of work. We are always accessible. Period.

c g d sweats.
Up close and personal with each and every project, we are fully accountable every step of the way. When we handle your projects, you can be sure that every detail and every deadline is given top priority.

c g d gets it.
We understand budget constraints, so we donÕt charge for account service or require a retainer fee. No complex contracts. No ambiguous policies. No overhead to compensate for. Just great work.

c g d can.
W'e're flexible enough to handle as much or as little as you need. We can breathe life into your existing message or create an entire brand development program from the ground up. Try us and youÕll discover our difference.

online and offline strategic planning • consultation • brand awareness • event marketing • media planning • public relations

graphic design
 

c g d helps you improve both the content and the look of your messages. Do you have a web site you are not really satisfied with? Are your in-house graphic designers not up to par with the work they do for your corporate newsletter? Let us take a look at them and provide you with detailed design improvement suggestions. Get world-class quality appearance in your publications, advertisements, or web sites while using more economical, in-house staff for the actual production phase of your message...

graphics standards
Developing standards without losing momentum.
The fundamentals behind graphic standards can be applied to any size marketing system or project, from new product materials, to an existing identity or Web site. Our client-inclusive process allows us to efficiently assess your marketing materials and propose a more cohesive architecture without interrupting your current marketing efforts.

graphics standards • corporate identity • advertising design • logotypes • point-of-purchase displays • posters • packaging

print
 

Printing has been evolving since the first Gutenburg press. While c g d hasn't been around quite that long, we have been in the industry during of the most dramatic changes in technology since ink hit paper.

Even with new tech-gadgets and continuous Web development, the need for print is stronger than ever - there's really nothing quite like a printed piece, offering the reader their own personal brand experience. To hold. To bend at the corners. To scribble on. To fold up or roll up, and take away. If done right, it will connect with the reader and leave a lasting impression.

c g d collaborates with you to develop concepts that will meet your project's strategy and objectives. The story you want to tell may include comprehensive content or a short visual hit. From the choice of paper textures to the use of folds, stitches, type treatments, die cuts, and inks, we'll find the right technique with which to tell your story. Then, we'll help you translate information and communicate with clarity. Design and messaging will come together in a way that is easy for readers to follow and comprehend.

Whether you need an annual report, a capabilities brochure, business papers, or promotional collateral, c g d will capture your brand's personality and translate it into a compelling interaction with the reader.

Quick Printing
Click here to be taken directly to our quick printing site, where you can design your own business cards, letterhead, postcards, and more!

advertising campaigns • promotional collateral • ad specialties • identity packages • newsletters • posters • packaging

web
 
Visually engaging, easy to use and informative. Interactive marketing must accomplish a lot - quickly. The results generated can be powerful and long-lasting.

c g d combines dynamic design and comprehensive technology experience to develop electronic presentations, CD-ROMs, and Web sites. We approach interactive marketing with a focus on accessibility - for the end user as well as the client.

We focus - and balance - the design and marketing needs to your business, and pride ourselves on delivering the product you envision with the results to match.

Once we have a thorough understanding of your brand and objectives, we can work with you to determine what interactive tools will best accomplish your goals. We'll also take a good look at your target audience and find out what their expectations are. With this foundation we can develop an interactive experience that engages your audience, reinforces your brand, integrates with your current marketing program, and can be efficiently managed over time.

custom authored content • professional design • training • maintenance • search optimization • email campaigns

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