Media Design

Media Design Mentioned in Floridian View

2011-12-12T06:32:00.000-08:00

In the book review for "A Fairy Tale Fit For a Tea Party" by Jeanne Willard, our very own Keith Ferguson is mentioned. The book in question is "The Freedom Fairy Tale" written by our good friend and preferred veterinarian Dr. John Rossi. We are very proud to have been able to work on this project and are excited to see some fruits for all the labor.

Check out the full article at the Floridian View and don't forget to visit The Freedom Fairy Tale website for everything you need to know about this wonderful book. Right now, we're running a special deal so be sure to order in time for Christmas!

http://www.floridianview.com/Floridian-View/December-2011/A-Fairy-Tale-Fit-For-a-Tea-Party/

1st Place Winners with Media Design

2011-07-29T11:05:00.000-07:00

North Florida’s number one fundraising company, 1st Place Fundraising teamed up again with Media Design to highlight the newest products to help raise money for schools, churches and other organizations. We designed “Family Classics”, a beautiful 12 page color brochure full of delicious deserts and tasty snacks that are sure to win big on any fundraising drive. We also did a complete update on their “Simply Living” fundraising brochure, packed full of specialty items and personalized products, which is sure to be an all-time favorite.

Open the Gates to Paradise

2011-06-17T11:00:00.000-07:00

Looking for an ideal place to retire or a tropical vacation home? Palacio Eco Estates is a new, eco-friendly development underway in southern Belize. Media Design recently launched their website introducing Palacio to the world.

Palacio Eco Estates is surrounded by a rich and diverse plethora of eco-systems such as forests, rivers, lagoons, creeks, rain forests, great reefs, streams and savannas. The development is located in the Stann Creek district between the Maya mountains and pristine beaches.

The website highlights the benefits of life in Belize, community plans for the neighborhood, solar power construction and many eco-smart features. The web colors, theme and images balance the bright, tropical essence with the natural, relaxing elements of Belize.

Explore Palacio’s website for a taste of tropical living, adventure, historical ruins, exotic wildlife, breathtaking scenery and a chance to unwind and relax.

Stay Clean, Go Green!

2011-06-07T08:08:00.001-07:00

Media Design is seeing green – not with envy but for Jacksonville’s new GrnGrp, “The Greene Group”. If you’re looking for experts in sanitization using certified green chemicals for cleaner, healthier results, GrnGrp is the way to go. They specialize in commercial cleaning of restrooms, kitchens, floors and much more.

We were happy to have the opportunity to develop GrnGrp’s identity logo and marketing package to get them started. A fresh, clean (no pun intended) look was created and used throughout their business cards, decals and brochures. We then carried over the consistent, environmentally friendly theme throughout the GrnGrp.com website that we designed and recently launched last month.

Warning - You Better Watch Out!

2011-05-25T08:34:00.000-07:00

Have you noticed an increase of local and state law enforcement officers on the roads lately? Well, there's a reason - it's that time of year again for the National Click It or Ticket campaign. This began to help reduce the number of serious injuries resulting from passengers not wearing their safety seat belts. It has helped create the highest national seat belt usage rate of 85%.

Media Design has been working hard to promote safety along with our Florida Department of Transportation's Community Traffic Safety Team. We designed and printed the "Buckle Up" bumper sticker, mirror hangers and safety flyers as well as setup the church fans for distribution throughout Northeast Florida during this year's Buckle Up Florida, Click It or Ticket wave.

Working to Keep Kids Safe

2011-04-12T09:21:00.001-07:00

Media Design and Price William County of Virginia teamed up to tackle the tough pre-teen demographic. Following the Prince William County Department of Fire & Rescue's motto of "Keeping you Safe At Home... At Play... And On the Way!", we targeted key safety concerns where injuries and deaths are occurring among our youth.

Brightly colored pop-art on a modern, grungy background was used for the large poster, bookmark and 12-page activity booklet. This helps attract the tweens and reinforces good safety habits in a fun and interactive way.

Download a copy of this book today.

Visit Prince William County Department of Fire & Rescue on Facebook!

Celebrate in Style

2011-01-05T10:48:00.000-08:00

When you have a special event, why not make the first impression a grand one? Take the boring, old invitation and give it a twist. Get a little crafty, spend just a few extra minutes and create an impact that will set the stage for a great theme.

Any truly special occasion, like graduations, birthday milestones, bridal showers, holiday parties, etc. deserve a unique announcement. Take this oriental themed invitation created by Media Design. Guests immediately get in the mood for a festive, Asian style party. Bright colors, custom illustrations and layered elements take this card to a whole new level. The fuchsia base was toped by a white shaped takeout box with a hot pink pagoda. The top was open so the actual bright orange invite could be pulled out by two flat chop sticks. The invitations were mailed in white translucent envelopes that really helped it stand out from all the junk mail.

The team at Media Design loves the opportunity to design something totally new and creative. Invitations are a wonderful chance to let limitations go and just have fun!

A Mighty Tasty Menu Design

2010-08-06T07:12:00.000-07:00

Koja Sushi, located in The Jacksonville Landing, recently had Media Design recreate their six page menu. Some new elements were incorporated, like a bamboo wood background for added texture and warmth with burnt edges. While others, like the Koja yin and yang, remained for brand consistency.

Download a copy of their mouth-watering menu, then visit their restaurant to see why they've been voted Best of Jax for Sushi. Not a Sushi lover? They've got you covered with Hawaiian Steak, Teriyaki Chicken and more!

Either way you roll, the Koja Sushi menu is hot and fresh (like wasabi & ginger).

Logo Design in the Fast Lane

2010-06-10T13:34:00.001-07:00

This company is going places - literally! Jacksonville Joe, a local transportation company was in need of a fresh identity and Media Design helped take them to the right destination. Owner, Joe Lazcano, wanted the look to represent Jacksonville as well as illustrate their expert taxi services. From downtown to the beaches and out to the airport, Jacksonville Joe Transportation can take you there!

Media Design created a modern logo that speaks volumes about the company while still being clean and sophisticated with a splash of color. Two separate cards were also developed and printed; a traditional, informational business card for Joe and a contact card for customers and referring businesses.

We're just getting started with Jacksonville Joe and hope to travel on to the next project in the near future. As a testament to this first phase of the journey, Lazcano voiced, "Thank you so much for giving me a distinctive and elegant start."

Ready to Give Your Business a Buzz?

2010-04-05T08:50:00.000-07:00

If you are reading this, chances are you are tech savvy enough to be online and you know how to surf around. You probably use your email for business updates and your company might have a website. But did you know that just putting a website up doesn't guarantee that anyone will find you? With over 200 million websites in existence, it's easy to see how yours could get lost in the internet ocean.

Thankfully, Media Design is here to help you navigate the waters. We provide an array of services to help your business' online presence and to drive people to your product.

Email Blasts - Send out a custom designed email to your current customers, or buy a list based off your target demographic. Our email blasts are created to reflect your brand and are a great way to remind customers about your company. After the email is sent out, you will receive a report breaking down how effective the campaign was.

Social Media - With Facebook and Twitter becoming an integral part of daily lives, don't miss the opportunity to connect with your customers through these networks. We will create a marketing plan for social media that meets your company goals. Social media is a great way to get your customers to interact with your brand.

Search Engine Optimization - If you let Media Design create your website, you will get all of the basic SEO included with your package. Creating a campaign with Google Adwords will improve your search rankings and help your business stand out from the rest. You can set your own budget with this package, keeping you in control of your costs.

Call our Media Design marketing guru, Lindsay, at 904.636.5131 x208 to find out how we can help your business and internet identity grow.

Media Design Goes Blue

2010-03-26T10:15:00.000-07:00

Media Design is happy to introduce the newly renovated Florida Blue website we have developed. The fresh, clean look compliments their strong brand identity and has helped launch the revolutionary Florida Blue retail centers.

The previous site originally created by Media Design was home to the first Florida Blue stores located in Jacksonville and Pembroke Pines. New, full service mega-centers have recently opened in Tampa and Miami. Shoppers looking for health insurance can get questions answered in person and help finding the best option to meet their health care needs. Blue Cross and Blue Shield members now have a place to go to:

• Talk with a nurse about your doctor’s treatment options

• Find out how your benefit plan will cover a service

• Learn how a health savings plan can save you money

• Shop for a health care plan that fits you & your budget

• Compare costs on health care services & prescriptions

• Research doctors & hospitals

• Check your health with a personal health assessment

The Tampa and Miami centers offer free health care workshops, events and seminars open to the public. The include a Weekly Wellness event every Wednesday with a different health topic, a monthly Health Fair with free health screenings and monthly Medicare Information Sessions.

Media Design is excited about the growth of Florida Blue and the continuation of this web design project. Look out Jacksonville, we’re next to get our very own “stand alone” Florida Blue center! Currently under construction in the St. Johns Town Center area.

“Max Out. Be Fun. Go Safe.” Website for Teen Safety

2010-03-10T07:35:00.000-08:00

Media Design created a cool, custom website to help launch the new SafeRoutes4U campaign targeted to pre-teenagers. SafeRoutes4U is a great place to go for common sense SAFETY you can LIVE by and includes safety related tips, videos, activity book download and an online survey.

Safe Kids North Central Florida teamed up with the Florida Department of Transportation's Traffic Safety Team and Safe Routes to School Program to increase bicycle, pedestrian and traffic safety for our children.

You Lose Campaign Targets Teens

2010-01-13T12:46:00.000-08:00

Last year, Trauma One Shands Jacksonville hired Media Design to come up with a concept for underage drinking that would grab the attention of teenagers. The "You Lose" poster and die-cut cards Media Design produced were distributed at local high schools and a special event filled with troubled teens. The response was the best they had ever received. The You Tube spoof was an instant winner. The piece was realistic, pretty gross and just graphic enough to hit the message home and make it stick.

Recently Media Design had the opportunity to create a brand new "You Lose" project highlighting the dangers of texting while driving. With teen auto accidents on the rise, Mothers Against Brain Injury teamed up once again with TraumaOne and the Allstate Foundation. Together they are promoting a Teen Driving PSA Contest throughout Northeast Florida high schools. You can see last year's winning PSA from Middleburg High School at First Coast News.

Everyone at Media Design got into the fun of staging an auto accident with major trauma to the head. Special thanks goes out to Alex, our victim. He did a great job acting unconscious and wasn’t afraid of getting bloody.

Fast Turnaround for Up-And-Coming Event Venue

2010-01-11T09:22:00.000-08:00

Looking for an original place to host a special celebration or your next business meeting? Then you need to check out downtown Jacksonville's 927, located at 927 W Forsyth Street.

After restoring and renovating a vacant three-story building near the Prime Osborn Convention center, 927 business owners were looking to quickly introduce their unique space to Northeast Florida. Media Design was in charge of creating a look that would appeal to a wide range of clients, from brides planning their receptions to families celebrating major milestones to business leaders orchestrating important meetings.

Time was of the essence, but the design needed to reflect the mix of urban and traditional influences of the building and it's decor. We created a custom background and chose fonts that represent the fun balance of elegance and casualness which radiates from 927. The consistent image we designed flows from all the printed collateral pieces (a full color brochure, postcards, business cards and promotional flyers) to the 927 events website.

It's always Christmas at the Bubble Room

2009-12-17T13:05:00.000-08:00

We designed the front cover of the December Mint Magazine - St. Augustine edition- for the Bubble Room to let people know about their unique food and atmosphere.We designed the front cover of the December Mint Magazine - St. Augustine edition- for the Bubble Room to let people know about their unique food and atmosphere.

Jiffy Lube Southeast

2009-12-11T07:04:00.000-08:00

We are proud to announce the re-vamped website for jiffylubesoutheast.com! Go check it out!

Recipe Booklet Designed for the Road

2009-12-10T09:49:00.000-08:00

Drop in to any area Jacksonville or Gainesville Jiffy Lube for your FREE copy of the 12th annual Recipes 4 the Road. This booklet is packed full of delicious non-alcoholic drink recipes from various Northeast Florida restaurants. They are sublimely tasty alternatives for designated drivers and perfect for holiday parties, without packing a punch.

Media Design created this year’s cover layout as well as setting up and publishing the entire book. It is a refreshing piece that reminds us all to have a fun and safe holiday season. We feel it’s part of our community duty and we’re proud to be a part of this program that helps keep our roads safe and reduce drunk driving injuries.

To download the book click here.

The Bubble Room Restaurant bursts into St. Augustine

2009-09-24T10:26:00.000-07:00

After the Bubble Room Restaurant opened it's 2nd location in St. Augustine, FL they contacted us to announce their popping presence in our community.

We've since had the pleasure of tasting their delicious food and outrageously yummy, award-winning desserts in a truly unique and fun atmosphere.

To make an impact we purchased the front cover of the August issue of the St. Augustine Mint Magazine. This cover highlighted their flare and showcased them being a family friendly restaurant filled with memorabilia from the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s and their eclectic menu. We also bought a full page ad inside the magazine to advertise an offer too good to pass up!

The Bubble Room Restaurant loved the ad and most importantly, it got results! Their ad created a buzz and brought in a lot of new customers who are sure to share their experience with other locals and tourists.

Stop in to The Bubble Room Restaurant the next time you're in St. Augustine, and tell them Media Design sent you!

Black Widow Tanning Marks the Spot

2009-09-15T12:01:00.000-07:00

Media Design created a dynamic identity for a trendy, new tanning salon opening in Orlando...

Who is this Black Widow? All arrows point right at her. An identifiable and very sexy approach. This logo incorporates the hourglass shape found on the black widow spider’s under-belly. The gradient and colors represent a sunset for the all day tan look and into the night attitude (or a sunrise for those that have been having fun all through the night). Who doesn’t want to be that “Black Widow”… and for your male clients, who can’t see themselves with her.

Featured Project: Be Safe or Stay Home.

2009-08-26T09:02:00.000-07:00

For some common sense safety to live by, that we can all use, download this little "Go Safe" booklet.

Just wrapping up this really fun project targeted to PRE-Teens ('cause, I don't believe there is any way a 9-12 year would want to be called a "tween"). We've had the chance to develop a cool/hip look that's not like any other safety material out there, yet. Posters, bookmarks and a 12 page activity book will be distributed throughout North Central Florida to reinforce great safety tips in a non-boring, non-preaching way.

This awesome safety campaign is promoted by your Community Traffic Safety Team of the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida SafeRoutes to School, and Safe Kids to help reduce the #1 cause of serious injury and death among our youth.

Life isn't boring and neither should design, especially when we're talking about life-saving safety rules... So you can live it up to the max!

Fundraising to a New Level

2009-08-03T06:55:00.000-07:00

1st Place Fundraising is a leading provider of top quality fundraising products and services. This year they are introducing three new and improved fundraising catalogues to help schools, churches, teams and other organizations raise the must needed funds to support their programs. Fundraising can be easy, fun and profitable with 1st Place Fundraising.

Media Design is proud to be part of their efforts by designing these pieces that include many wonderful items, tasty treats, and fun, reusable "green" shopping bags that actually have some style!

If you would like to view the entire Simply Living brochure, please click here.

We'd love to add you to the list of our happy customers. Contact us today at 904.636.5131 and let us know how we can help you!

Featured Project - Copy Right

2009-07-23T10:50:00.000-07:00

We are proud to announce the launch of CopyRightJax.com. Copy Right came to us for a new identity and a fresh website. We love their new look and we're sure you will too.

If you're ready for a website that will establish your business and attract customers, give us a call at 904-636-5131 to set up a meeting.

Hello… Is Anyone Out there? - Radio Answers the Call

2009-07-14T08:03:00.000-07:00

Advertising in a tough economy calls for smart  solutions. If you’ve never advertised on radio before, or haven’t done so in awhile, now is the time. More than 240 million people listen to the radio each week! Despite the internet and other networking media, the simplicity and convenience of radio is not lost on consumers. People listen to more radio than any other audio source. Radio influences purchasing decisions and the benefits are abundant.

Cost:   In most cases radio advertising will be less expensive than print or television advertising and can be placed in a time frame where it will have the most impact.

Tapping Into The “Community”: Radio is an intimate form of advertising. Listeners’ habits make it a daily presence in their life and they develop strong relationships with their favorite stations, identifying with the music and bonding with DJs.

Hit Your Target: No matter whether you advertise with a news talk or classic rock format, stations know the demographics of their audience. You can efficiently target the right consumer groups, at the right time.

An Everywhere Medium: Radio advertisements reach people when they are at home, in their car, on the internet and even in public settings.

Promotions: A radio station can become your partner in success, allowing you to give away promotional items with your name and logo. Appearing live on-air and hosting remotes at your business to drive traffic are both options.

“What radio stations should I advertise on?” “What times should my ad play?” “What should my ads say?”

These are all valid questions and not all radio stations are created equal. The station selected and times your ad plays are important to the effectiveness of your campaign. All station’s can say they’re #1, but is that with women 35-65 during Mon-Fri 6a-10a? That won’t work if you’re a sports bar that targets men 18-35 and wants to build business on the weekends.

Media Design has the software and knowledge to help pick the best station(s) and daypart(s) for your business. We invest the time researching your objectives and target audience demographics to find the best way to get your message out. Best of all, there is no extra cost to you. We make our money from commissions supplied by the station so you don’t pay any extra and, in most cases less, because of the great rates we are able to negotiate.

Call our radio guru, Lindsay Carpenter at 904-636-5131 ext 208 and tell her you’re ready to be heard!

A Bright Beacon In A Dismal Real Estate Market

2009-06-30T05:47:00.000-07:00

When times are tough, the best endure. Missy DeKay, a fabulous Ponte Vedra Real Estate Agent, is a prime example. She's always a ray of sunshine with positive focus and proven experience that will ensure success. Even though business has sure to have slowed down, she recently reordered notepads and cards featuring her colorful logo, an original hand illustration by Media Design's owner and artist, Keith Ferguson.

Be sure to check out Missy DeKay and her listings.

Featured Project

2009-06-22T08:08:00.000-07:00

Client: Caribbean Breeze

Product: Wacky Wipe Out™

Caribbean Breeze, the coolest sun care company around, wanted a modern new look for their rockin' Wacky Wipe Out™ zinc oxide product. So, we came up with this fun, attention grabbing look just in time for the summer wave!

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Christmas in July!

2009-06-19T08:40:00.000-07:00

Okay it's not quite yet July, but it's HOT and I need something refreshing to drink. Which made me think of our annual Recipes 4 the Road. We celebrated our 11th edition at the end of 2008 and look forward to our upcoming issue this fall.

This COOL booklet contains festive drinks (that don't need alcohol)! Since drinking and driving is REALLY BAD at any time of year, we thought we'd pass along this little reminder... Be safe, designate a driver if you plan on downing a few and have lots of fun this summer.

If you too are thirsty for something different, download this version of our Recipes 4 the Road. Maybe make up a batch of Starlight Mint Tea or Mojitos and take it into the office to share with co-workers (and your boss for some extra brownie points). And don't forget the kids! They'd love to help you make a S'mores Milk or Caribbean Punch for a sweet afternoon treat.

Recipes 4 the Road 2008

Video - Cross Creek Steakhouse makes their drink "Creek Dreams" live on Channel 4 - Watch Now!

Success During a Down Economy

2009-06-16T10:53:00.000-07:00

We're not here to tell you about the economy. You know how it's doing.

It's a common reaction to slash advertising spending at times like this. You may think reducing your marketing budget is better than layoffs, but unfortunately, cutting advertising can eventually lead to those layoffs as business continues to drop and prospects dwindle.

Sacrificing long-term marketing objectives because of short-term financial struggles is not the way to weather this storm. Those businesses who continue marketing during difficult times come out ahead of the pack when things turn around. Customers have short-term memories... out of sight, out of mind.

Some rock solid suggestions:

• Promote yourself through the web. If you don't already have a website or could use a refresher, now is the time to make it happen. Drive traffic to your site with e-mail marketing, online advertising, blogs & social network advertising.

• Have a website that nobody knows exists? Search Engine Optimization (S.E.O.) is a must to improve your ranking on the main search engines. It's estimated that there are about 1.5 billion people using the internet.

• Direct Mail is an effective way to market to existing customers and to target potential buyers. Attractive postcards with a well-written message get a good response and are less expensive to mail than a letter.

• Now is a great time to add radio to your media mix. You can take advantage of some great rates and with many formats to choose from, you can deliver your message directly to your target audience.