VIVA was founded in 2000 in response to widespread cuts to public school arts programs. As a lifelong vocal music educator, Carol Woodward Ratzlaff believes that every person should have access to a singing experience. With this in mind, for over two decades, VIVA Singers has been committed to putting chorister voice at the forefront […]
Read More ›Classrooms connect with local food in Durham Region Students in Durham received a healthy boost with the release of the Classroom Connects Local Food Curriculum Guide. Now Creative Group was the design team for the print and online publication, a collaboration between the school board, Ecosource and the Greenbelt Fund. The guide was created by Durham District School […]
Read More ›If you’re not prioritizing good design in your product strategy, you’re missing a big business opportunity, according to research sourced by Inc.com. As the late, great Steve Jobs once said, “Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” And yet, infusing products with exceptional design isn’t always at the top of […]
Read More ›By Dave Anderson Branding a group of passionate, health-conscious entrepreneurs. Dave Anderson, Founder of Team Ignite, shares his experiences working with Now Creative Group on building and launching is brand. Team Ignite was looking for a website to direct potential partners to that would clearly outline the vision, mission, values and specifics offerings of the team. We […]
Read More ›Logos surround us in digital and physical space, but we rarely examine the thought and artistic thinking that goes into the design of these symbols. Using a silent vocabulary of colors, shapes, and typography, logo designers give a visual identity to companies and organizations of all types. From cave painters to modern designers, artists throughout […]
Read More ›Looking for healthcare is not the simplest task, as information is not available in centralized location, until now. A new online tool – iAmSick.ca – has been created to address this, starting in Toronto. Early in the team’s journey, Daniel Design began a logo development process. Why start a healthcare mapping resource? There are two problems […]
Read More ›Re-branding is everywhere – from new logos for major corporations to both traditional and modern educational institutions, to telecommunications companies. Your organization may be in need of a major re-brand if the points below are true. You are constantly apologizing for your website No one in your company – not even the founder – can tell you what […]
Read More ›It’s true – an effective, well-designed logo is key for a successful business, especially in industries where there are a great number of competitors. A logo can help build loyalty toward your business or organization, and helps people choose you. Despite this, there are countless businesses and organizations that have not yet focused these significant benefits […]
Read More ›Da House of Jerk is a restaurant in the Toronto area offering many popular Jamaican dishes at reasonable prices. Their menu features Curry Goat, Signature Jerk Fish, Ox Tail, Jerk Chicken Alfredo and much more. Restaurant reviewers comment that their soups are “amazing” and alternating daily – although the chef loves to cook Fish Tea: “One […]
Read More ›Better design can add value to your businesses, according to research conducted by the Design Council in the UK (which is equally applicable to businesses in Canada). Below are a few points on how design can truly benefit your business or organization (as stated by the Design Council): Businesses that see design as integral don’t need to […]
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