60 Osmond Tce, Norwood, South Australia 5067
Ph 0400 112 365 • derek@dadesign.net.au
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As a graphic designer with over 30 years experience in both print and online media, I can develop and execute solutions for your commercial needs which balance technical requirements with human and aesthetic considerations.
Design is more than making something look attractive, it's also a strategic tool to help gain market advantage for your business. I endeavour to provide the best solution based on your stated objectives to present a marketable image that will help you sell, create demand and inspire customer confidence and loyalty.
While balancing your needs with those of your customers, I use my expertise to provide unique solutions intended to expand your own ideas.
...And I can also write really slick sounding copy!
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The internet is constantly evolving. By keeping up with technological advancements, adopting those that offer a real benefit and incorporating them using skills gained from a background in design spanning over 30 years, I offer a complete web design solution.
Search Engine Optimisation and cross platform compatibility are considered right from the planning stage and built in, not bolted on. Social Media can be incorporated and even managed on your behalf. E-marketing can provide a way of regularly spreading the word about your latest news, products and specials.
A well designed, interesting and informative website can become a key component of your business. Becoming part of the online community can transform it into something new.
Laser Skin & Vein
South Terrace Dental Care
Animals Anonymous
Norwood Ballroom
Pinnacle Paving
JC Jazz
Point Turton
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There are aspects to printing that can only be learned from experience. How colours will behave on matt or gloss stock. What small type will do when combined with large blocks of solid colour or reversed out of an image. What's involved in creating a cutting forme with proper tolerances to produce a box or counter display that will be robust yet easy to fold and assemble...
Creating a design the client loves is the most satisfying thing a designer can do but making sure it will still look good when it's printed is the most important thing.
I also specialise in image retouching. For example, the image shown combines a studio shot of the boy, a whole brick wall and dozens of individual bricks, all combined to create the final image. Below are some more examples of my work:
Image Manipulation: Beyond India - Combining over 40 shots Image Manipulation: Sun Tuf Series -
The photo here is by Chris Oaten and most of my input was simply to look like a fallen angel, as well as contributing some photoshop work for the newspaper I'm holding. Yes, that is me you're looking at!
20% Text. Does Your Facebook Cover Comply?
Marshmallow Cancer
The Birthday Dragon
