Print Design: Blast Off Flashlight

by m on March 14, 2012

Packaging & Print Design: Blast Off Flashlight

This vintage toy packaging was designed for Restoration Hardware by Monica Michelle Design. The concept and inspiration came from vintage toy packaging for their holiday line of vintage toys. I worked with the packaging director and designed and illustrated the Blast Off Flashlight. This project was so fun to work on. I love Restoration Hardware and look forward to designing more of these fun projects with them.

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If you are running your own business, either starting from the ground up, or have had in business for a while you may be ready to look for professional help in updating or creating your brand. How can you tell when you’re ready for the next level? Are you feeling frustrated with your brand now and don’t know what’s wrong with it? Are you embarrassed to hand out your business cards? Ashamed of your website? Here are some reasons why you might be ready to hire a graphic designer:

  • If you are interested in creating a brand that is engaging to your target market.
  • If you are launching a new brand and want to know what to do next.
  • If you feel like your brand is not working and would like it refreshed.
  • If your brand was thrown together and you know it could be better, but don’t know how.
  • If you want tips and support on your current brand on how to make it better and more appealing.
  • If you know what you want, can’t create it yourself, and need an expert designer to bring your concept to fruition.
  • If you’re feeling frustrated and don’t have the time to do-it-yourself anymore.
  • If you want to focus on your product or service and hand the design part off to a professional.

These are few of the many reasons when you know you’re ready to hire a graphic designer. I know it might seem overwhelming and you might not know where to start looking, what to do next, or even think that it is too expensive. So this is when you want to ask yourself: Are you committed to your business? Is it worth the investment? Have you grown in your business and are ready to hand the design part off to a professional? Are you ready to take your brand to the next level? Are you ready to get started?

You might already feel relieved by answering these questions and have made your decision. After all, you wouldn’t take your health problems to a car mechanic… You would go to a doctor. Preferably, someone that specializes in what the health problem is.

Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!

Cheers, Monica

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Color Palette: Spring Love

March 7, 2012

Spring is coming and I am so inspired! So inspired, that I created this color palette called Spring Love. Please enjoy and I hope that you can use as a reference. I look forward to seeing what you come up with!

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5 Tips to Designing a Professional Facebook Timeline Cover

March 5, 2012

Facebook is coming out with the new timeline layout on March 30th for business pages. It’s time to redesign your business page! All business pages will be converted regardless, so it’s important to change your cover image asap. Since the cover image is such a pertinent part of your Facebook Business page and it’s big, [...]

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Book Design: The Perfect Health Pantry

February 15, 2012

This book design was really fun! We photographed the product, designed the cover, and layout. This project was never finished and published. I do think it needs to be finished because a lot of people would benefit from this book including myself. I still use the designs in my portfolio. I love the way the [...]

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TYPE TUESDAY: Scriptina Font for FREE

February 14, 2012

I am implementing TYPE TUESDAY. I have always loved this font and it’s FREE. Download for your pleasure. Happy Valentine’s Day! Monica  

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Free Download : Valentine Printables

February 3, 2012

  Print, trim and share with your Valentine’s! You can download this printable on our Facebook page. An early gift from Monica Michelle Design.

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Free Gift : Printable Valentine Stationery

February 2, 2012

I am so grateful for all of your support and I wanted to thank you with a little gift from Monica Michelle Design. To receive this gift please go to our Facebook page and download. Cheers, Monica

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Hot off the Press : Hairstylist Tonia Cowhig’s new business card

February 1, 2012

Tonia Cowhig’s new business card. She is one stylish and sophisticated hairstylist!

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A Great Example of Product Photography

January 23, 2012

Product Photography Flats Napa Valley has a great example of what you want the photography on your online store to look like. Consistent, clean and presentable. We photographed these shoes. Not only were we surrounded by fabulous shoes when we took these photos, but what a treat to see them online! You can smell the [...]

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