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Great partners make great websites

August 4, 2015 0 comments Balance, Client Communication, Client Relationships, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Design, Setting Limits Karen McElmoyle

I want to share some exciting news with you! I have an all-new-and-improved, completely-redesigned website—thanks to my collaboration with web designer/developer Jill Anderson and copywriter Diedre Rienzo. I’m so glad I hired two specialists to help me bring my vision…

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The 3 parameters to jump-start your creativity

May 28, 2015 0 comments Branding, Client Communication, Creativity, Design, Setting Limits jilllynndesign

I know it sounds odd, but when I have project limitations, I’m way more creative. I was reminded of this during Jessica Walsh’s presentation at the HOW Design LIVE Conference in Chicago earlier this month. As the co-founder of Sagmeister…

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Are you too productive?

March 19, 2015 0 comments Balance, Branding, Creativity, Design, Down time, Relaxing, Setting Limits jilllynndesign

Can you tell yet that I’m a bit of a perfectionist? I relish my work, and left to my own devices, I might do it non-stop for many hours—without a break, without a walk, without eating. When I get into…

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See the difference supreme organization can make

January 21, 2015 0 comments Branding, Design, Organization, Project Scheduling jilllynndesign

Even if you didn’t have a calendar in view, you just know it’s January. Resources to help you change for the better, set goals and be most efficient are everywhere… Yet one thing that often gets overlooked is: Before we…

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Email vs. phone – which to use when

November 20, 2014 0 comments Branding, Client Communication, Design jilllynndesign

You probably know that communication is first and foremost in my book. Last time, I talked about flexible timelines, and today, I’d like to share more about how I communicate with you during a project. Generally speaking, email is a great way to…

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Do you prefer tight or loose timelines?

September 30, 2014 0 comments Branding, Design, Project Scheduling jilllynndesign

An important part of my job as a design partner is being flexible to your needs. In my first blog post, I shared the 4 principles of communication that I practice every day. Through those principles, I begin to understand…

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Want better results? It’s about communication.

July 24, 2014 0 comments Branding, Client Relationships, Communication, Design jilllynndesign

You probably know me as a designer. I am a designer—but over the years, I’ve learned there’s a lot more to successful design than choosing typefaces and creating layouts. It’s also about how I work with my clients and the communication-driven process…

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I’m Karen McElmoyle. You probably know me as a designer. I am a designer—but over the years, I’ve learned there’s a lot more to successful design than choosing typefaces and creating layouts. It’s also about how we work with our clients at km design and the communication-driven process we use. In our blog, and occasional newsletter—I share personal insights, inspirations and musings on all things design to create compelling communications. Sign up below, and I’ll see you in your inbox soon!

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