Graphic design will save the world right after rock and roll, does.
-David Carson
Veterans Day
Thank you to all of the Veterans and their families who serve our country!
Social-Isn’t-Enough-You-Need-A-Website
Why Social Is Not a Substitute for a Website Social media creates visibility, but a professional website builds relationships—and sales. If you’re using social media to demonstrate expertise and encourage an audience to engage with your business, you’re off to a great...
Ten Graphic Design Quotes To Live By
http://gdusa.com/blog/10-design-quotes-to-live-by There are three responses to a piece of design — yes, no, and WOW! WOW is the one to aim for. – Milton Glaser It’s through mistakes that you actually can grow. You have to get bad in order to get good. — Paula Scher...
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 7.15.20
J Drake Graphic Design is developing a website for N.W. Martin & Bros., a commercial roofing firm in Richmond. J Drake is designing a logo and brand collateral for Whatever Vibe, a Florida-based outdoor clothing company, and it was awarded an American Web Design...
Stand against racism. Black Lives Matter.
J Drake Graphic Design stands against racism, and with the Black community. We stand against not just individual acts of hate — like the murder of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and so many others — but the systems of oppression and inequity that allow...
Virtual Happy Hour
Just because we're social distancing doesn't mean we have to party alone. Let's stay together, VIRTUALLY! Join AIGA RVA for a live concert from the comfort of your home. Featuring live music from Richmond-based bands, Third Rail and The Fredds! In partnership with the...
The Pitch: Advertising and Marketing News 4.28.2020
J Drake Graphic Design added Mosquito Hunters of Chesterfield-West as a client. Work will include social media strategy and paid online advertising. The agency finished a new website for Team Quinn VA, a local nonprofit serving Virginia ALS patients and their...
Hermes Creative Awards Winner
We are please to announce that our very own website design has been selected as a 2020 Hermes Creative Awards Gold Winner! https://enter.hermesawards.com/entry/j-drake-graphic-design-website-design/
Marketing Tips For Your Business During COVID-19
This is being reprinted with permission from my friend David Saunders, the Chief Idea Officer at Madison + Main. I look forward to his industry insight and musings every Friday afternoon! The Weekly Report for April 3, 2020 Hey folks, It’s a scary time for all of us....
Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Dear Richmond Friends and Family: In recent weeks, we have all closely monitored the developments related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). We are watching with empathy as communities around the world work to slow further transmission. We know that the collective choices...
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