Good design can go around corners

Good design can go around corners

One tricky thing about vehicle graphics is that the message is often moving towards or away from the viewer, always at perfectly road legal speeds, officer. So the message needs to attract attention from a distance and leave the viewer with a positive impression once the vehicle has moved along. 

Another tricky thing about vehicle graphics is making sure a design which looks perfect on a one dimensional computer screen, will still look great when wrapped around the contours of real world vehicle panels. Part of solving that problem is designing graphics which work in harmony with the angles of the vehicle shape. But ultimately, achieving a beautifully finished vehicle graphic comes down to working with an excellent sign writer who can take the designers artwork and literally make it measure up against the full scale challenges of panel curves, door gaps, handles and badges.

A picture paints a thousand words, and we designers love the opportunity to use great photos as the central focus of a communication piece. Lucky for us, the team at Jackson Holmes have taken some wonderful images which really help to explain the reality of their business. By selecting a few key images and carefully blending them together, we were able to create a lively visual story about the Jackson Holmes supplementary feed service, and, on a moving billboard, this was much more engaging than a full written explanation would ever be.

JFM is delighted with the final result – and we couldn’t have achieved it without a brilliant sign writing effort from Nathan at Plus Signs and fantastic images from our friends at Jackson Holmes.

Proudly introducing Stepping Out’s fresh new website & logo!

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Proudly introducing Stepping Out’s fresh new website & logo!

Stepping Out came to JFM, looking for a new unique sense of style for their and logo and website.

The result – a bright, modern, and funky logo and website showcasing the latest shoe styles and trends.

We’d love to talk about what we can do for you. From brand repositioning and refreshing, right through photography, print advertising, and strategic marketing plans – click and commence your advertising and marketing journey with JFM today…

Click here to view the Stepping Out website or click here to view the Stepping Out JFM Portfolio

Spontaneous and gregarious, PANTONE 15-1247 Tangerine

Spontaneous and gregarious, PANTONE 15-1247 Tangerine

Tangerine is a juicy orange shade that is energizing, yet not jarring to the eye. 

Versatile Tangerine is striking enough to stand on its own and adds vitality to a printed pattern. Good natured and friendly, but with a tangy edge, this fun-loving color invites a smile.

Tangerine pairs Well With:
PANTONE 14-1213 Toasted Almond
PANTONE 16-1720 Strawberry Ice

Peter May – Ruralco Marketing Excellence Award 2014

Peter May – Ruralco Marketing Excellence Award 2014

Marketing execution pays off. Toni and Peter May have recently been awarded the Marketing Excellence Award for 2014 at the Annual Ruralco Awards Dinner.

Toni says that, “Because so many small businesses are so busy doing what they do and most don’t have the expertise to understand initially these concepts, we were helped along by local marketing firm Jo Foster Marketing (JFM).

Jo and her team have drawn us into this millennium and assisted us to embrace new technology and concepts we wouldn’t have had the knowledge or confidence to try.

They have helped to give us a good understanding of brand concepts and helped us to keep focus and track our marketing goals.”

Logo & Brand Development for Ashworth Automotive

Logo & Brand Development for Ashworth Automotive

JFM have recently completed a logo and brand identity for local mechanic, Ashworth Automotive. 

Starting from scratch, JFM identified the target markets need first to design an appropriate logo and brand elements to connect with the customers. This logo has since translated into building signage, stationary, and marketing material for the launch of the new business and premises. JFM wish Corey Ashworth and the team all the best with the launch of their exciting new business at 59 Creek Road, Ashburton!

JFM attends Marketing to the Rural Sector Conference for 2014

JFM attends Marketing to the Rural Sector Conference for 2014

Jo and Hayden were lucky enough to attend the Annual Marketing to the Rural Sector conference in Auckland last month

Speakers from businesses such as Fonterra, Humes, Waikato Milking Systems, Landcorp, Dairy NZ and many more presented on their take to ‘marketing to the rural sector’.

The top 3 themes that were highlighted were:
• Farmers aren’t stupid. Don’t treat them like they are.
• Technology use – Video & internet.
• Understand their needs first, before selling. They don’t just buy for a reason. It’s a tactical thought process, involving trust and experience. Not the latest and greatest.

We would love to share a coffee and discuss more in depth with you, and how it might give your business the marketing edge. Give as a yodel and lets talk business!

Breath in quirky freshness and create a unique flavour…

Breath in quirky freshness and create a unique flavour…

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