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Petit Introduction
The name “grand ciel” means “big sky” in French. { Pronounced “grand seal” } I chose it to reflect my work philosophy — to keep an open mind to new challenges, always try to see the big picture and keep my eyes open to what is going on around me, both locally and globally. By doing so, I hope it makes me a better communicator.

Good ideas and concepts don’t come from staring at a computer screen. They come to me by listening and engaging with clients, so I can visually “tell their story” to the audiences they want to reach and motivate. It means putting myself in my client’s shoes.

Of course, there’s nothing like a walk in the sunshine, under a big blue sky to get the creative mojo moving.

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It’s what I value most. Getting to know my clients, understanding their concerns, objectives, their points of view, collaborating with them, verses “designing at them” makes for the most satisfying creative results. When there is mutual respect, be assured, I work hard to deliver the best design solutions to meet clients’ expectations.

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Good Design is What I Do.

Good design that makes my clients look good, that is. My specialties are in creating effective brands, { shiny new and complete face-lifts } crafting eye-catching promotions, { ads, brochures, direct mail, posters, give-aways, etc. } and building elegant custom websites. Most of all, I listen to you, the client, so what I design matches your needs (not my ego) and speaks to your target market.

I provide appealing, effective design with personal service at every project phase, from concepts and presentation, to production and final roll-out. For larger, more complex projects, I can put together a team of talented, trusted professionals to service what needs to happen, but without the big “agency” price tag.

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Here’s Where I Fit In.

Ok, there are a lot of remarkably, fabulously talented designers out there. So how do you know which one is right for you? It’s tough, because designers sometimes don’t come right out and say it or they want to be all things to all people. Me, I won’t waste your time guessing. Below is a short list of industries I work best in:

• Communications: That means PR firms, marketing firms, independent writers
  and social media/digital strategists.

• Complementary Alternative Healthcare

• Women-Owed Businesses: Yes, I know that can cover many fields, but as a
  woman-owned business myself, I get it and they like that I get it.

• Non-profits: This ranges from membership organizations to donor-based
  organizations to foundations.

• Home Improvement: Think interior designers, remodelers, architects, exteriors
  contractors and home organizers.

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Here’s How I Can Help.

Do you need a marketing program to promote your business, a services or product? Are you a non-profit trying to reach new audiences and raise awareness for your cause? Perhaps you are just started a new business and you know it needs an name, a logo mark, and then some, but have no idea where to start.

Even if you’re not sure what you need, let’s talk. I’ll carefully listen to your situation, your concerns and work with you in providing ideas, concepts and marketing tools, custom created for you to leverage your message, your business, your vision.

{ Reasons to work with Grand Ciel Design }