Why You Need a Responsive Mobile-Optimized Website (Infographic)
So what exactly is a responsive website and why does your business need one? Having a responsive site means that a website is designed and optimized for a better viewing experience through a desktop computer, laptop computer, tablet and smartphone. The infographic below shows responses from customers regarding mobile-optimized websites, as well as their opinions on email marketing and blogs, especially how these marketing methods help improve customer satisfaction and engagement.
Infographic created by the yvenia Web Solutions design team.
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Portfolio Update – Logo Concepts for Conference
The communications organization that I’m part of originally wanted to host a conference for communications professionals this fall in New Jersey, but have decided to delay the event until next year. I usually provide final designs in my portfolio, but in this particular case, I decided to post some design concepts for a logo that’s NOT going to be used. Click on the image below to view a couple of concepts that I have designed for the non-event.
Design Inspiration – Japanese Toys Exhibition at SFO Airport
Posted on April 11, 2014 Leave a Comment
I’m here in San Francisco on vacation for a wedding. It’s my first time here in this city so I’m very excited to explore the place.
Once I arrived at the SFO airport, the place has a museum while walking towards baggage claim. Wanted to show you quickly the Japanese Toys exhibition here. An array of posters featuring Speed Racer, Godzilla and other Japanese animation. Very nostalgic!
Beautiful Website Design for Make-up Artist
Designed by Design team from yveniaWeb Solutions.
If you’re a make-up artist who’s looking to expand your business online, here’s a beautiful website design created by the Design team from yveniaWeb Solutions. Simple, clean and easy to navigate.
yveniaWeb Solutions is a partnership between yvenia Design and maWebCenters®, an innovative Internet marketing company specializing in business website design, eCommerce and hosting services. Here are five reasons why yveniaWeb Solutions can help promote your business.
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So, What’s Your Job Title?
Posted on March 21, 2014 Leave a Comment
This topic has been in my mind for awhile because I know I’m not the only one who feels this way. My little dilemma (if you call it that) is based on Robert Half’s post on modern creative job titles.
Whenever I go meet people in professional networking or social events, the first question they would always ask is “So, what do you do?” What’s my answer? I tell them that I’m a “graphic design and communications consultant.” However, in my mind, am I really? Does this job title accurately represent the work I do?
In my experience, I always feel that I’m more than just a graphic designer. Other than having an art school background who’s very familiar with Adobe Creative Suite, my career has progressed to writing, editing, communications strategy, web content management, email marketing, blogging, social media marketing (at least for my own social media platforms) as well as a budding freelancer.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining at all. I feel that having an additional skill set makes you more marketable to potential employers or clients, especially that technology is exponentially increasing and businesses are looking for more than just a hands-on designer.
My only complaint is…what exactly do I call myself? Do I call myself a either a “graphic design and communications consultant” or “creative services professional” since I do more than just design? Should I use my given current corporate job title, even though it sounds too broad, or something else that’s more specific? Maybe I’m overthinking this whole issue and need some sleep (it’s 1:30 am ET in the morning)?
So I have to ask, what’s your job title? Do you make up a fancy job title based on your skills? If so, what is it? I would love to hear your ideas. 🙂
Design PINspiration: Home Office Ideas
Posted on March 16, 2014 2 Comments
One of the things that I want to do with my one-bedroom condo is to redecorate my bedroom/home office. I want to create an area where I can sleep peacefully, while at the same time, generate creativity and establish a more efficient work environment. Unfortunately, my home office looks like a storm just hit it (see below)! So much clutter, so much junk. Plus, needs more lighting and feels uninspiring.
Even my iPhone can’t lighten up my home studio photo!
I can’t believe that I’m actually showing my horrible office. Embarrassing, I know. It really doesn’t look like an area that a graphic designer/business owner would work in.
Redecorating my home office (as well as my entire bedroom) is one of my personal projects in 2014. To start off, I found some ideas on Pinterest that really help inspire my dream office. Here are a few images I like because the long table gives an illusion of a larger space (however, on the first photo, pink is not my color when it comes to home decorating). In addition, I need a new filing system, inspiring imagery and other decorative elements so that I can reorganize myself and showcase my work. You can also check out other ideas I found in Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/yvenia/condo-ideas/
Photo from Houzz.com
Photo by iBrandStudio.
Photo by cdn.home-designing.com.
I will update you with an “After” photo once everything is complete. For now, I’m looking for more decorating ideas. If you have any ideas or if you have a home office/studio that you are proud to show off, please comment below.
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