http://csdesignworks.com/blog Design insights from CS Designworks and the world Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:32:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 2010 is finally here….. thank God. Many colleagues, friends, and clients could not wait to turn the page on 2009, good riddance. The new year represents a new start, a time to reflect back on the past with an eye towards the future. It’s a time to be thankful for the ... http://csdesignworks.com/blog/2010/01/04/2010-hope/ We got some fan mail! Okay, it wasn't actually addressed to us, but even better – to our client from a patient of hers (the client is a dentist). Since we are really designing for the client's audience, not just the client, this was especially good news. The dental patient ... http://csdesignworks.com/blog/2009/10/19/websites-are-for-the-clients-audience/ It's FALL! And it's time to start planning your Corporate Gifts. I know it seems strange, summer is over and here we are... In no time it will be December. Not to panic, try this handy guide to get through the gift giving season. Month by Month Holiday Survival Guide October - Start Planning for ... http://csdesignworks.com/blog/2009/10/14/its-fall-time-for-holiday-corporate-gifts/ A few months back a new client came to us explaining they needed a website designed, I said: "Great! What does your old site look like? Their answer: "We've never had one before..." Considering this small business had been around for over 20 years, it was a surprise to hear, but ... http://csdesignworks.com/blog/2009/10/02/why-you-need-a-website-part-1/ Who would have guessed that the simple tote bag would become an element of style? And how did we exist without our water bottles? Not too long ago, a tote bag was a standard business gift and a great corporate advertising vehicle. The tote is a useful promotional giveaway. Whether filled ... http://csdesignworks.com/blog/2009/09/28/eco-style-bringing-together-environmental-awareness-with-eco-friendly-products/ In an effort to rid the Internet  of outdated, inefficient, bandwith-guzzling websites, we have launched an ambitious program at CSD called Cash for Web Clunkers. Spinning off of President Obama's successful Cash for Clunkers program, which expired August 23rd, where owners were able to trade in their old "clunker" for ... http://csdesignworks.com/blog/2009/08/26/cs-designworks-launches-cash-for-web-clunkers-program/ There are many ways to promote your start-up company. Whether it's with a well placed ad in the newspaper or magazine, a commercial on TV or radio, or an email blast, all of these come short from what a promotional gift can do. Simply because a promotional gift is ... http://csdesignworks.com/blog/2009/08/20/the-art-of-giving-promotional-gifts/ You are starting your own business! Awesome! So what's the plan? As in the business plan. I know, it kinda takes the fun out of it, to have to spell everything out. All the details, where your office will be, how many employees, what equipment you need, how you plan ... http://csdesignworks.com/blog/2009/08/12/business-plan-as-essential-map/