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EINSTYLE DESIGN

As a small boutique design firm we firmly believe in staying plugged in with other small businesses. We want to not only build relationships with our clients but our small business neighbors as well. Combining forces and allowing growth and change to occur can only build up your company.

Ali Einfeld, a local designer who has found her creative niche in jewelry, hand painted plates and sewn personalized pieces is exactly who we want to reach out and connect with. Einstyle Design, was founded in 2008 and has breached a new level of creativity and it all started with a simple question, “do you sell those?”

Style mixed with a unique blend has always been Ali’s trademark when it comes to design. Creating earrings originated as a personal artistic outlet that also served as the perfect accessory. It didn’t take long for this endeavor to catch on with friends and family. Once she discovered the growing interest from so many she decided to run with it, thus establishing Einstyle Design.

Come check out some of her recent work at http://einstyledesign.blogspot.com

Online printing.

Over the past few years our small design firm has proactively chosen to use online printing for our marketing and advertising needs. Often times the cost of using off-set printing can be detrimental to your small business budget. We have been very pleased with the outcome of our online printing vendors.

www.48hourprint.com not only provides a speedy turn around, they also produce quality printing. We have used them on a number of occasions such as, employee business cards, door hangers and postcards.

www.vistaprint.com is also an online vendor that we have used in the past. Searching for quality postcards that do not break the pocketbook can be challenging at times. We have found Vista Print to fulfill those requirements.

www.absorbentprinting.com has been a great resource for custom printed full color magnets. The pricing was right and the product was reliable. We have also ordered large scale car magnets from Absorbent as well.

Another benefit to printing online is that the companies will provide free sample packs for you to have as a reference. It is so nice to compile the samples and refer to them so you know exactly what you will be getting. As a small business with many printing needs, we can happily say that using online printing has been very satisfying.

As Immix Design redirects its clientele and moves toward building relations with small businesses we decided what better way to spread the word than through a fun personal mailer. We decided to extend a greeting to our Kirkland neighbors and let them know that we are close by and would love to get to know them.

Immix has taken a liking to our little amphibian friend and decided he would make the best impression and help provide our contact information. Here is a little insight into our design strategy…

Straight to the drawing board (my sketchbook made from the blank side of old printed sheets) I attacked the mailer with warm ideas of spring. We wanted to provide a refreshing fun piece that was not only informative but personal. In order to accomplish this we went for a homemade mailer that is unique and enjoyable. Our little amphibian friend granted us with just the right touch.

After our successful sketching session we were ready to make it digital. Starting with the front of the piece we went with a belly band feel to give it some dimension. Simple and clean was the goal – we believe that design does not need to be packed full of imagery to be good. Moving to the back created a few complications as we debated about how to handle the attachment.  A die cut was the solution, it allowed for us to create an open and close element.

The final step and also a step that we don’t always get to partake in was the assembly of the piece. Cropping and marking the final design we printed the different parts and began to cut. Needless to say the production proved to be quite therapeutic and rewarding at the same time!

Immix design is ready to break it down, get personal and is interested in hearing all about your creative needs. As a small design firm located in Kirkland, Washington our mission is to extend our hand to fellow small businesses. As a two-man (woman) show, we enjoy the benefits of a solid work environment based on building lasting relationships and engaging design on a personal level.  We believe that creating a personal, long-term relationship is the foundation to creating ideas that transcend. A relationship is one of trust, commitment, and never having a doubt that we are delivering the maximum value for your budget.

Jump along with Immix as we share current projects, news, thoughts, and fun new hoppin’ings we are bound to encounter!