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Archive for November, 2009

ywca clark county Fundraiser Event Materials

ywca clark county Fundraiser Event Materials

ywca clark county asked Quoin to create a save-the-date card, invitation, poster and program for their new Fall fundraiser event. Working from the central concept of the chandelier that they had found, Quoin adapted their new identity system to brand the event. We placed the chandelier in the context of the red carpet, to further [...]

Search Engine Optimization: What Google wants in a business partner

There are thousands (literally thousands) of blog entries out there about how to best optimize your web site. The truth is deceptively simple: search engines like Google want content. They’re like a news outlet. They’re looking for the information that their users are looking for. If you have it, they’ll like you more. If you [...]

How to Change a Business Name: Seres Restaurant

How to Change a Business Name: Seres Restaurant

Sungari Pearl, a restaurant serving Chinese cuisine, felt their new business principles of simple, organic, locally-sourced food had changed their business completely. Along with needing to separate themselves from another restaurant with the same name, they decided it was time for a big change. They chose Seres, a derivation of the ancient Latin word for [...]

ywca clark county Stationery System

ywca clark county Stationery System

The Clark County, Washington chapter of the ywca wanted to modernize and update the organization’s national identity to help them drive donations locally. Quoin created an identity system closely related to the national brand. We provided new brand standards for typography, colors, and photo usage. Then we began systemizing all off their materials. The stationery [...]

Gemisphere Catalog

Gemisphere Catalog

We were hired to create a fresh new look for the front and back covers of this existing catalog, as well as a new introductory spread. We focused on showcasing their new gemstones, creating a lush focal point from the company logo, and advertising their limited-time sale. The piece was designed to be self-mailing. Finally, [...]

VengaWorks Connected Space

VengaWorks Connected Space

VengaWorks needed sales materials for an expo and they needed them fast. On a tight deadline, we went from nothing but basic branding messages to three fliers and a folded product offering brochure, including time for printing.