I have a passion for beautiful typography and inspirational quotes.  I’ll be putting the two together every month to bring you a quote of the month desktop wallpaper.  Hopefully it will inspire you whether you are pursuing your dream, surfing the net, or just counting down till 5 o’clock!  Comment with your favorite quote and it might be next month’s quote.

Whether you are starting a small business or running a large one, choosing the right graphic designer to work with can be critical.  Your logo, marketing materials, and website provide your clients with a first impression, and you want it to be a good one.

Paper Patina has streamlined the design process, to make it as easy as possible for our clients to collaborate with us and get the results they are looking for.

MEET: I always enjoy meeting clients face to face, and I am happy to meet you at your office; but if time or distance does not allow for an in person meeting, we can also meet over the phone. Be prepared with your marketing needs and some examples of design styles you like. If the project will include extensive copy, such as a brochure, it is best to have a draft to provide as well.  We’ll also discuss your budget and timeline.  Two different pricing models are available, by project, or hourly. We can discuss which will work best for you and create an estimate and contract if needed.

RESEARCH & DESIGN: Once I have an understanding of your design needs I’ll do some research into your industry, what others are doing, and how I can make your business stand out from the competition.  Then I go to the drawing board to develop the best visual solution possible.

When the new director took over the Texas International pageant franchise, she was tasked with rebuilding the brand. The pageant needed an updated look and uniform design elements to tie the marketing and event collateral together.

To update the look, Paper Patina came up with the idea of using the pageants’ signature crown sitting on an empty throne, just waiting to have the new reining queens announced.  The clean, refined design really set the pageant apart as a leader in the industry in style, beauty, and integrity.

Paper Patina is proud to sponsor the 2014 Texas International Pageants, which showcases the accomplishments of women in their communities.  Good luck to the contestant’s at the 2014 pageant on March 16^th at the Granville Arts Center!