Designatorium – The Latest

Introducing the Open Door Program

2011-09-30T22:11:00.002-04:00

Willingway introduces its new branding image as well as its new Open Door Program, making the hospital's nationally-recognized program more accessible to people who need help.

Willingway, celebrating 40 years, is ranked as one of the Top 10 alcohol and drug addiction treatment centers in the US.

North Carolina Wine + Food Weekend

2011-09-30T22:06:00.002-04:00

October brings us the North Carolina Wine + Food Weekend at Bald Head Island. This is our third year designing the event's branding and collateral as well as promotional products.

Celebrating 40 Years - Congrats, Willingway!

2011-09-21T13:56:00.002-04:00

Willingway is celebrating 40 Years of Quietly Saving Lives. This ad celebrates their story and success.

Logo Design : Blue Horse Bay

2011-08-31T11:07:00.005-04:00

We were thrilled to be chosen to design the logo for Blue Horse Bay, an international catalog company.

Delicious Design

2011-08-31T11:00:00.002-04:00

Look delicious?
That's because it is.

We love client La' Berry's design almost as much as we love visiting their Frozen Yogurt Cafe´.

Before + After : Trade Show Display

2011-08-31T10:56:00.002-04:00

Trade shows are an excellent way to get the word out about your business. Most important is to have a clear message and excellent graphics. This display needed an update and now its imagery really pops!

New Healing Arts Logo – Wilmington

2011-05-09T22:26:00.002-04:00

Pens, Bags + T-shirts. Oh my!

2011-05-09T22:21:00.000-04:00

Chamber of Commerce Distributes 90,000 New 2011 Visitors Guides

2011-05-09T22:04:00.004-04:00

For the 5th Year in a row, Designatorium created the cover of the Chamber Visitors Guide.

Double-Wall Tumblers are Hot This Summer!

2011-05-09T21:37:00.001-04:00

Southern Cape Fear Coast Visitors Guides 2007-2010

2010-01-29T12:32:00.004-05:00

Shown above are the Southern Cape Fear Coast Visitors Guides from 2007, 2008 and 2009. We are currently working on developing the design for 2010, the fourth edition, and will unveil it as part of the collection in the coming weeks!

How a Branding System works

2010-01-29T12:25:00.002-05:00

Shown here are the most basic elements of a branding system. These pieces used for business papers include logo, letterhead design and business card design. All elements are custom designed for your company and should represent your business in its best and most effective light. The pieces should flow together as a system and demonstrate congruency. When your customers become familiar with your branding system, they will see your collateral or marketing materials and immediately know that it is you before they even read your company name. Most corporate designs should be refined and have a timeless reaction to avoid making changes in following years. The system should appeal to your specific audience to attract the appropriate customer base.

Logo to Launch Business

2010-01-29T12:23:00.000-05:00

Holiday Promotional Gifts for your Business

2009-11-19T12:19:00.006-05:00

We have been taking orders for holiday gifts as a way for you to say "Thank you" to your clients. There are thousands of items to choose from, and thousands of ways to say thank you!

Please let us know if we can help you find an item or think of a holiday plan for your business.

Happy Holidays!

Logo Sketches

2009-11-19T12:12:00.003-05:00

Many people ask how a logo begins. This is the first step to designing a logo.

First, you come up with a concept, then you derive imagery from your concept. In this case, the business is a pediatric office that wants a whale as their character personality. There are 3 sketches that emerge from this one idea and from these, 1 will be chosen to define the function of the business.

We will keep you updated as we move forward with this project and give you a front seat view of the rest of the process.

Christmas cards are coming!

2009-11-19T12:02:00.006-05:00

Businesses are showing off their logos with custom Christmas cards. You can match any logo with any design to develop a unique custom card to send to your clients.

Give us a call and we can help you design yours for the holidays.

Dosher Brochure Imagery

2009-11-19T11:52:00.003-05:00

In affiliation with one of our commercial photographers, we shot Dosher Memorial Hospital imagery this month. We are in the process of editing, cropping and retouching the photographs but are expecting great things for this project. The brochure's concept, layout and typography are unusual and exciting, and we are delighted to have imagery to match its quality.

This image shows the new MRI machine in the new Dosher complex, which was implemented last summer.

Be sure to look for posting as the project progresses!

When was the last time you saw the ocean?

2009-10-21T13:07:00.002-04:00

This ad campaign for the Chamber of Commerce encourages residents to enjoy the beaches. The food, attractions and relaxing setting are often the selling-point for our area!

Yoga Center to open in Wilmington

2009-10-21T13:01:00.003-04:00

Ground of Being, a center featuring physical and meditative yogas, will open a new facility in Wilmington, NC. Ann Vitale has spent much of her career as a professional dancer and yoga instructor in NYC and has now relocated to the Carolinas. The center will feature yoga courses, dance instruction, meditative weekends getaways, acupuncture and massage.

Racing Logo wins by a landslide

2009-10-21T12:59:00.000-04:00

Photographer's new ad campaign

2009-09-03T15:50:00.003-04:00

This is a new ad campaign for journalistic photographer, Logan Wallace, who focuses on portraits, weddings and events. Her identity and imagery is a visual description of her sophisticated style that you are sure to see in albums and publications.

King Mack is back!

2009-08-30T12:34:00.003-04:00

The King Mackerel Tournament will begin October 2, and the literature designed is ready for your viewing. There is an exciting brochure to highlight the $100,000 in prizes. The edgy, retro design targets the mostly-male tournament demographic. Good luck, folks!

Dancing with the Stars!

2009-08-26T11:53:00.004-04:00

An event providing funding for scholarships for Brunswick Community College, Dancing with the Brunswick Stars is bound to be a huge success. Last year, the event and its volunteers raised many thousands of dollars in the name of education, and we hope participation will be just as enthusiastic this year. Check out the logo and our programs at the event.

Architects target clients with mailer

2009-08-26T11:48:00.002-04:00

Another great way to reach clients is through direct mail. Target a specific mailing list or zip code and your leads will contact you! This is a great way to drum up business.

Foundation to Aid Research for Alcoholism & Drug Addiction

2009-08-07T11:48:00.005-04:00

One of Designatorium's charitable interests is to help the suffering alcoholic and addict through a number of different organizations and methods.

We have designed an extensive branding system as well as communications collateral for the Willingway Foundation. The Willingway Foundation, founded in 1977, is an organization that lends expertise to the seemingly insurmountable task of closing the gap in the knowledge and understanding of addictive illness in the medical and education communities. Please visit www.willingwayfoundation.org to know more about their endeavors.

Brochure Design stimulates growth in the healthcare sector

2009-08-07T11:38:00.003-04:00

Progress on Dosher Memorial Hospital's general marketing brochure and presentation folder has been successful. Soon after the final professional photo shoot, adding the finishing touches and sending it to print, the 12-page brochure will be making its debut. Please contact us for a sample. It is a well-designed piece that will represent the hospital and new medical plaza in a very positive light for years to come.

Trade Show Displays Draw an Audience

2009-07-07T21:29:00.000-04:00

This trade show display features the amenities of Lee Street Recovery and Louie's House, two Recovery Houses for men and women. With an equine component, we used textures and colors that attract an appropriate audience at conventions.

Centerline Development Parade of Homes

2009-07-07T21:02:00.000-04:00

Centerline Development's Parade of Homes house will be showcased as another one of Jeff Satterwhite's successful structures this year. As a past winner, his homes are always a hit! www.gocenterline.com

Summer Event Schedule

2009-06-30T15:13:00.000-04:00

Bald Head Island kicks off its summer with a week's schedule of events. We designed this magnet with an itinerary that will go to all homeowners to keep them informed of all summer activities!

St. James Plantation Newsletter

2009-06-22T10:59:00.001-04:00

Plantation Press, the quarterly Newsletter for St. James Plantation, has entered its June distribution. The publication reaches 3,000 homeowners. It features a new design for each issue and this issue announces a Summer party featuring The Embers.

Crazy Tuesday Parties

2009-06-22T10:55:00.000-04:00

Crazy Tuesday Parties are beginning this summer at the Shoals Club on Bald Head Island. Enjoy a good meal and great fun with all of your summer favorites.

Anne Walker Design Gallery Website

2009-06-09T10:25:00.000-04:00

Beginning the design of Anne Walker Design Gallery Website. Anne is a remarkable interior designer on Bald Head Island, NC and in the DC area. It is always a pleasure to work with her and see her new ideas at work!

Wine Dinner at the Shoals Club

2009-06-05T10:19:00.000-04:00

Don't miss the Shoals Club's June Wine Dinner. Sip a glass of wine while enjoying the club's breathtaking 260 degree view of Cape Fear on the Atlantic Ocean.

2009-06-04T14:04:00.000-04:00

Camp St. James is almost here and St. James is ready for their summer campers with a new & improved logo and lots of great stuff for campers to take home with them!

Cape Fear Coast Visitor's Guide 2009

2009-06-03T22:31:00.000-04:00

For the 3rd year in a row, Designatorium created the cover design for the Cape Fear Coast Visitor's Guide for the Chamber of Commerce. Get your 2009 copy today!

Wine & Die Mystery Dinner Theater & Auction

2009-05-19T10:16:00.000-04:00

Wine & Die Mystery Dinner Theater & Auction to support the Chamber of Commerce held on Thursday, May 28 at the Community Building.

Designatorium poster design reminiscent of vintage style.

NC Wine & Food Weekend

2009-05-19T10:06:00.000-04:00

Bald Head Island is hosting the 2009 North Carolina Wine & Food Weekend where they will feature wine and food from all over the state of North Carolina. There will be barbeque, seafood, gourmet entreés and all types of signature North Carolina cuisine.

Designatorium created this poster to entice visitors from across the country to attend the weekend. Artist Susan Dade's fantastic seaside picnic brings this event to life.

The event will be held Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, 2009 at various outlets on the island, such as Shoals Club, Harbourside Pavilion and River Pilot Café.

It is sure to be a great time!

Logan Wallace Photography Logo System

2009-05-19T09:58:00.000-04:00

Logan Wallace Photography chose Designatorium to create a unique branding system that visually describes her style of journalistic photography. She is able to capture each moment of a wedding, portrait session or corporate event.

US Open King Mackerel Tournament 2009

2009-05-19T09:43:00.000-04:00

We are getting ready for the 2009 US Open King Mackerel Tournament at the Southport Marina in Southport, North Carolina in October.

There will be $100,000 in guaranteed prizes, and a great-looking brochure to communicate the marketing and for all participants.

We will show you our progress as we prepare proofs of the brochures and literature. This is the logo and branding identity for the tournament.