What the heck is a vector file?

Posted by on Jan 14, 2015 in Design | 0 comments

What the heck is a vector file?

 

You were just informed that you need to send your printer or designer a “vector outline file.” What the heck is a vector outline file and why are they requesting it? Why can’t they just use the file you sent them?

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How long will it take to publish your book?

Posted by on Oct 1, 2014 in Design | 0 comments

How long will it take to publish your book?

 

Planning is essential for producing your book in a timely and cost-efficient manner. For first-time self-publishers, the task can seem overwhelming. If you’ve never tackled this type of project, it’s hard to know which steps to take, and what order they should be taken in. Since no two books are alike, no two production timelines will be the same. However, the following list should give you a general idea for a 100 page book.

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Timelines for design projects

Posted by on Jun 1, 2014 in Design, Other | 0 comments

Timelines for design projects

How long will your project take from concept to delivery? Some general timelines appear below. It’s possible for jobs to move faster, but important to leave enough time for proofing at various stages.

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Design on targeting pests

Posted by on Apr 18, 2014 in Case Studies | 0 comments

Design on targeting pests

Truly Nolen Pest Prevention in Lexington, Kentucky, contacted the Arion Group to help them increase awareness of their “green” pest management services. For years Truly Nolen had provided environmentally friendly solutions to the most troublesome pest problems. While other companies applied chemicals first and asked questions later, Truly Nolen minimized the use of chemicals in controlling pests. (more…)

Five essentials for logo design

Posted by on Apr 17, 2014 in Design | 1 comment

Five essentials for logo design

Keep these five essentials in mind when working with your designer to create a new logo design:

1. Your logo should be unique. It should especially be different than your local competitor’s. (more…)

A premium design for Pennyroyal

Posted by on Feb 5, 2014 in Case Studies | 0 comments

A premium design for Pennyroyal

Pennyroyal Small & Exotic Animal Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, asked the Arion Group to design a memorable corporate identity for a unique veterinary service.  (more…)

Simply Clean vehicle wrap

Posted by on Feb 5, 2014 in Case Studies, Design | 0 comments

Simply Clean vehicle wrap

Ted Borecki of Simply Clean Carpet Care had just purchased a new van and eagerly approached the Arion Group to design his traveling billboard vehicle wrap. “Did you know mobile graphics reach more consumers (more…)