Noted :: Music Is My Muse

Posted February 22nd, 2012 in Noted | No Comments

This week our blog topic is motivation and we’re having each team member blog about what motivates them to keep on going. Today, our newest team member, David – who we introduced to you yesterday – is talking about his motivation, music. Take is away Dave…


When I need motivation during a task, music is my muse. The vibration of sound is a pure source of energy that could keep one going beyond their normal limits (hence its’ use in workout sessions). Most of us here at Elements put on our headphones and get designing. I’ve noticed different genres yield different sources of energy/motivation and I have a general rule for myself when selecting motivational tracks for different scenarios.

If I’m engaged in left brain thinking such as writing copy, reading up on a brand’s competitors or calculating ratios of picas/points for a typographic system, listening to lyric heavy music is counter productive. It feels as if it’s too much for my brain because it’s all in the left hemisphere. When doing any right hemisphere visual/spatial processing such as going through a long InDesign document hunting down widows, kerning to avoid excessive hyphenation or just commuting for an hour, I need energy. I throw on some Beastie Boys, Outkast or PacDiv and nothing can stand in my way. Speaking of motivation, Beastie Boys are in their mid-forties and still taking out MC’s!

On the flip side, when I need to focus on creating thoughtful content or need a productive atmosphere, I prefer trip-hop, chillout and lounge such as Bonobo, Thievery Corporation or Nightmares on Wax. I find that the common denominator in my music choices is a prevalent beat that keeps me productive and motivated through any activity.

We want to know – how do you get your daily dose of motivation?

Noted :: Elements Is Growing!

Posted February 21st, 2012 in Inspiration | No Comments

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We’re proud to officially announce the two newest team members here at Elements – Graphic Designer, David Zarovny and Account Manager Tracy Forbes! This week we’ll be talking about motivation – more specifically – what motivates you and keeps you going during your everyday life. Our motivation this week is our newest team members – they each provide an opportunity to continue to meet and exceed our clients’ diverse needs and expand our offerings as a firm.

David joins Elements as a Graphic Designer and has recently completed a competitive graphic design program at Central Connecticut State University. He earned a student scholarship from Connecticut’s AIGA for integrity and originality. He will be handling a daily mix of design and web projects for a broad range of clients.

Tracy joins our company as an Account Manager and will work closely with clients on a variety of projects as well as build new client relationships and develop new business. Tracy has spent the past 20 years working in the fields of marketing, advertising and multi-media at top New York and Connecticut based agencies. Throughout her career she has been involved with strategic planning, marketing, implementing national advertising campaigns, consumer promotion and customer marketing efforts for a diverse list of clients.

This is a very exciting time for Elements and we are thrilled to welcome these talented new members to our growing studio!

~Allyson

Noted :: Hail to the Chiefs!

Posted February 20th, 2012 in Inspiration | No Comments

“The American, by nature, is optimistic. He is experimental, an inventor and a builder who builds best when called upon to build greatly.”

~Jack Kennedy

 


“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.” ~Abraham Lincoln

 

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” ~Theodore Roosevelt

“Tell the truth, work hard, and come to dinner on time.” ~Gerald Ford

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It’s Friday, We’re In Love!

Posted February 17th, 2012 in Inspiration | No Comments

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Happy Friday Everyone!

It was Valentine’s Week and we had a very busy week – but there was a lot to love about it! Here’s a list of some accomplishments that we’re celebrating this week ::

  • We signed a new client
  • Started a new design project
  • Wrapped up a project
  • Announced the addition of two Elements team members (Yay!)
  • Started an Elements Pinterest page – Follow Us!
  • Ate an entire tupperware container of Amy’s homemade sea salt caramels – look for another giveaway of these next week!
  • Installed a brand new super fast Server to double – no, triple productivity! (We’re optimistic…)
  • Had a long and productive meeting about who we are as a company, and where we’re going  – Sky’s the limit!

So, what did you love about this week? Tell us all about it!

~Allyson

Valentine’s Day Giveaway!

Posted February 14th, 2012 in Blog | 2 Comments

 

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Today is a day full of love and sweetness and we’re celebrating with a Valentine’s Day Giveaway! Amy’s baked a special treat for the winner. We’ll give you a hint at the prize…

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Is your mouth watering yet? It should be! Amy’s baked some delicious and sweet caramel’s for the winner of today’s giveaway. Do you want our sweet Valentine’s Day treat? Of course you do! Here’s how to enter ::

Leave us a comment saying something you love about Elements. It it our blog, a project, the people? Leave your comment on one of our social media platforms to enter the giveaway ::

  • Facebook
  • @ElementsDesign on Twitter
  • Linkedin (Bonus: We’ll enter your name in twice if you also follow us on Linkedin)

We’ll randomly pick a winner and they will be announced tomorrow on our blog, Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin pages. Check back to see if you’re the winner. Thanks for entering and sharing with this giveaway your friends. Good Luck!

~Allyson