Scope Creep: Embrace it!
I must confess, I initially started this blog with the intention of addressing the big bad beast that is scope creep. You know, something like “5 tips on how to avoid scope creep with your website project”… But as I really thought about scope creep – that big project management-y term that I first learned years back when being formally trained in project management and thought about just how often we deal with it… I had a bit of an “A-ha” moment.
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Three Things to Improve Creativity and Imagination at Work
Imagination is the best, most powerful tool in our toolbox here at Uptown Studios. It's important to be sure that imagination is not to be confused with innovation, which is quickly becoming simply a buzzword that most people are using. Without imagination, developing great brand new ideas becomes impossible, so let’s talk about how we ...Blog Post
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Get Your Mojo on With Design
I think surrounding myself with incredible and creative people keeps me dancing. We have a team at Uptown Studios that really works hard, loves the type of challenges we get faced with every day, and enjoys working as a team. Lucky us! It is a bit of magic when everyone more than gets along and likes each other.
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Read More »Our Favorite Projects of 2014
It really has been a great year for Uptown Studios. New clients, challenging projects and successfully creating change with all things that crossed our desks. Everyone has a favorite project or event that was their favorite so almost the whole team participated in this blog post... Tina Reynolds I have loved being a part of ...Blog Post
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Three Signs Your Business Needs A Logo Redesign
Your logo is a visual spokesmodel of your business. When people see your logo on your website, business card, or marketing collateral; it needs to be memorable and make people want to know more about you. If your logo does not effectively communicate your core brand values to your target market – you may be missing out on potential customers.
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Uptown Studios Wins At The CAPPIE Awards
This week the Uptown Studios crew attended the 27th Annual SPRA CAPPIE Awards Gala.
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Read More »New Graphic Design Trends for 2014
Here are some things that I have discovered are up and coming or returning to old school, in the design world that you may find interesting…
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Read More »How To Choose the Perfect Color Palette for an Image
Visual Challenge: So I have to design an ad in which the photograph has already been determined. How do I decide on a color palette to compliment my image and create a visually harmonious design?
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Read More »The Process of Creating a Campaign Graphic
The Quick Yet Thoughtful Process of Creating a Campaign Graphic Uptown Studios has always had one hand in design and another in social change, now learn how creating a campaign graphic fits in with design and social change. Social change is in our DNA as a studio and we always jump at the chance to ...Blog Post
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