Web design

Oculus Underwriters

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Oculus provides insurance solutions for the small commercial market. We see insurance differently. Oculus combines data, analytics, technology, and underwriting expertise to deliver bespoke solutions for brokers and profit for their (re)insurers. Oculus’ experienced insurance professionals create expertly built products that benefit and protect consumer businesses.

Oculus wanted a futuristic portal style icon incorporated into their logo. The logo looks good as a single color option and also has a color gradient version. Combined with the simple and clean typeface that was selected, the client was extremely happy with the outcome.

Pro Ally

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ProAlly is dedicated to ensuring that Allied Health practitioners can choose to continue their practice. Their focus is the removal of obstacles preventing these crucial members of our healthcare industry from providing care to their patients.

Their values are:

  • Bravery – Using the courage to face situations as they are – not as we want them to be
  • Rationality –Approaching problems with reason
  • Authenticity – Being true to ourselves and our values
  • Visionary – Looking ahead to the opportunities and obstacles in the future
  • Empathetic – Exercising a deliberate effort to understand others’ points of view

ProAlly wanted a logo that represented a shield but in an abstract fashion. We provided a few initial concepts, and after review, the client chose this almost finished design. After a few color adjustments, the client gave the final logo the green light, and we began the development of their website.

Wyvern Underwriters

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Wyvern-logoWyvern Underwriters specializes in offering bespoke insurance solutions, complemented by a variety of flexible product options. Their commitment to superior customer service is underscored by a team of expert underwriters who collectively boast over 80 years of experience and in-depth product knowledge.

We used a rounded serif font to compliment the old-world Irish Wyvern dragon crest.

Willingham’s World Champion BBQ

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Oh man, do I love barbecue. To me, a good day is a pulled pork sandwich with BBQ sauce and slaw, with a good beer (optional). I don’t always have a beer with my BBQ – don’t judge me. So when the chance came to do a brand refresh and a new website for Willingham’s World Champion BBQ, of course, I said yes. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Willingham’s has been making barbecue sauces and rubs for over 40 years and winning major BBQ competitions as well. The new logo design reflects the winning history of the brand and is designed to work on all packaging, bottles, t-shirts and other merchandise. The website has a cleaner look and features an easier ordering process. If you’re a fan of barbecue and love to cook, I urge you to give Willingham’s a try – you won’t be disappointed.

Capital Matrix

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Capital_Matrix_logoCapital Matrix is a private, non-profit corporation licensed and regulated by the U.S. Small Business Administration to administer the SBA 504 loan program. They help business owners with real estate and equipment financing so they have the chance to grow and thrive.

Capital Matrix wanted a new logo and website after almost 40 years of using their past logo. I wanted to create a simple icon representing the large and small businesses they help. Through a process of sketching, I eventually settled on the three lines that represent an abstract 3d perspective of buildings. The client selected the green color as they wanted to move away from the gold and black colors.

Meridian Chamber of Commerce Website Project

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And alongside the newly launched Choose Meridian project, Graphic Zen also completed the redesign of the Meridian Chamber of Commerce website. This is continuing with the goal of the Chamber’s 5-year plan, and one step of that was completed a couple of years ago when we created the new logo for the Chamber. This new website continues with the branding elements that were created with the new logo and is a cleaner and easier to navigate site than the previous version. It also integrates with the Chamber’s member management software (Chamber Master) so that the Chamber staff can continue to utilize that software without having to reinvent the wheel and learn something new. Additional info and images about the project can be found at this link.

Choose Meridian Logo and Website Project

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Welcome to the interwebs Choose Meridian! This project was a logo and website to benefit the Meridian Chamber of Commerce and the City of Meridian, Idaho. We collaborated with the Meridian Chamber of Commerce to create an identity that would complement the Chamber brand identity we designed a couple of years ago. The goal of the website is to be a tourist/relocation resource that showcases the tourist attractions and events that are in Meridian and also details the resources that are of interest to businesses and families that might be looking to relocated to Meridian. School information, hotels, rental and real estate information are all located in an easy to navigate website. You can check out more about the project at this link.

Insurers of Idaho website

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I know, I know, it’s insurance. But hey, somebody’s got to do it, right? And if you need insurance wouldn’t you want to work with a company that looks out for you, finds you the best deal and does it at no cost to you? That’s what Insurers of Idaho does. They are an insurance broker that specializes in health care coverage for the state of Idaho, and they also specialize in helping you when it comes to dealing with insurance providers. We helped Insurers of Idaho create a cleaner, mobile responsive website that makes it easier for visitors to see what current insurance rates are for them, and to contact Insurers for a personalized health insurance quote. Check out the new site here.

Nagel Foundation

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Our latest project is done and live on the interwebs! Extremely grateful to the entire Nagel Foundation Board of Directors, for collaborating on the process of developing a new brand identity mark and website.

The Nagel Foundation story started with a German immigrant who bought a soda-water company for $700 in 1895 that serviced ten saloons in downtown Boise, and turned it into a thriving business.

In 2009 after the Nagel family sold their business, they established the Nagel Foundation with the mission to support human needs such as medical treatment, food needs, and youth education.