Hear Agency

Facebook / Phonebook

This is just too funny not to share.  Betty White hosted Saturday Night Live last night and, during her monologue, had a hilarious bit about how she feels about Facebook and how they got by without it “back in her day.” It really helps to drive the point that what is now almost a necessity for a modern individual or business might seem outlandish to people not of the “internet generation.”  Technology and online services have become part of our everyday lives.  We compare prices at Amazon, subscribe to podcasts for news and entertainment, download music from iTunes instead of purchasing CDs, read blogs for articles on favorite subjects, and watch more and more broadcast TV online.  The internet has changed the way we live our lives and it is important to adapt old fashioned business models to this new level of interactivity and online presence.  We can help you make the necessary changes to get your brand or business on the digital map.  We will help you develop a plan and get you up and running on social networking platforms, create your digital strategy approach, and work with you to develop content that is appealing to your target demographic.  

“If you want a revolution, the only solution; evolve.”  

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“…it even has a watermark!”

In this hilarious and overly tense scene from American Psycho, a group of businessmen compare business cards.  I like how they all are basically the exact same look, minus the subtle nuances that make them different in some slight way.  I think there is a lot of that in design - slight changes but not radically different looks.  At Hear Agency we try to create completely custom design for our clients that not only wows them, but wows anyone who sees the end result.  We want to break from the norm and create something that gets noticed.  If you’re looking for custom design that stands your brand or business out from the crowd - check out our portfolio today at:

www.wearehear.com

Hear Agency Cards

Here’s a quick video of the new cards for the HEAR Agency that I just got in!  They took a couple weeks to finally get in because of the processes that were used in their creation - since they have to be run through a few times to get the desired effect.  First of all, they’re on an extra-thick card stock, so they’re really sturdy.  Next, they have a silky plastic coating on both sides that gives them a nice feel and make them resistant to moisture (drips and the like).  After that, a clear glossy coating was applied to certain areas of the card to make the design really pop.  Then, they were run through a machine that cuts off the corners and leaves the rounded edge.  Overall, the time put into the design and production of these really makes them stand out in a sea of white and average business cards!

iPad Multitasking Solution: Swipe Up

When it comes to Apple and their products, I’m typically satisfied.  I love their industrial design, software, and overall design ethos - and have for years.  When the iPod came out, I had to have one.  Although at that time I was deeply invested in the fledgling Minidisc…and was a sophomore in high school and could hardly afford to do anything but drool over anything Apple.  Since the glorious high school days of yore, and after getting my first job, I’ve had the pleasure of owning a green iPod Mini, a 1st gen Shuffle, a black 1st gen Nano (scratch-magnet), the iPod Video, the 1st gen iPhone, the iPhone 3g, a 1st gen MacBook, a MacBook Pro (from work) and now I’m typing this on the latest iMac. Needless to say; I dig Apple.  I feel like they understand me and what I want in an electronic device.  They’ve found a way to make computers cool again and have been leaving the beige box folk out in the cold and struggling to play catch-up after every product release.  However, when I think about their newly-announced iPad, and who it’s for, it really makes me wonder where they’re going with this product.  As a designer, I love the idea of using it as a flashy display tool in a meeting with a potential client - swiping left and right and pinching and zooming on design samples seems like a dream scenario.  I won’t get into a long-winded spiel about who/what/why, but rather propose my idea for an elegant solution to one of their seemingly largest glaring omissions: Multitasking.

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We Are HEAR

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Welcome to our blog.  We are a multidisciplinary creative group with a desire to accomplish great things with ones and zeros.  Whether you need graphic design for print, brand identity creation, digital strategy consultation, social media management, a spiffy viral marketing campaign or anything in between- we’re HEAR to help.

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