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05/08/2018

This is what hockey in May looks like.

04/17/2018

This past weekend many of us took part in an Easter egg hunt with our children. It is interesting to note that recently, Easter Eggs have taken on a whole new meaning. Now you can find them as a hidden messages, clues or jokes in movies and video games.

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As a designer there is nothing more satisfying then adding a clever hidden symbol in a logo that helps to reinforce the brand. Some logo's Easter Eggs are obvious. Like FedEx and their arrow. Some are not. Here's an example of "eggs" in today's design.

03/27/2018

Your business is not the same as your competitors but so often, companies waste their time telling potential customers what they do or how they do something. They forget that what the customer really wants to hear is what makes them different?

http://deschenesregnier.com/youre-all-the-same-really/

Are you really all the same? So often, companies spend their time telling potential customers what they do or how they do something. They forget that what the customer really wants to hear is what makes you different.

03/27/2018

Our homage to Stephen Hawking, who passed away this month. You knew him as an influential scientific theorist - but did you also know he was an accomplished "pitch man"? (Yes - that's our job - to bring you these little tidbits of valuable info!)

http://deschenesregnier.com/the-other-side-of-stephen-hawking/

In honour of Stephen Hawking's passing this month - Did you know that In addition to being Sheldon's mentor, and his subsequent few appearances on The Big Bang Theory, Stephen Hawking was also a pitchman for several corporate brands and was also famously featured on a Pink Floyd song!

03/21/2018

Getting your foot in the door of a perspective client is the goal of every agency or freelance designer. But what is the best way to stand out from the crowd? The most important brand you have to work on is your own!

http://deschenesregnier.com/the-art-of-self-promotion/

Getting noticed and how you go about doing that is just as important as the work you produce. The most important brand that you have to work on is your own after all.

03/21/2018

Today's post is on website accessibility. Do you know what that is? And more importantly, did you know that specific accessibility standards must now be met when developing your site? Finally, do you know if your current site meets those standards?

http://deschenesregnier.com/is-your-website-accessible/

What is website accessibility? It is a series of guidelines that allow everyone to easily access and interact online including those people with impairments. In Canada alone, it is estimated that half a million people are living with significant vision loss.

03/05/2018

Drive safe out there today Winnipeg.

03/02/2018

The advertising industry is now made up of many specialized shops - but we still believe that a strong case can be made for using agencies capable of developing strategies that help to integrate all of your marketing activities.

http://deschenesregnier.com/making-a-case-for-marketing-integration/

The advertising industry is once again splintering. But there is a case to be made that companies need to find a marketing firm with the skill and the experience to help them integrate all of their various marketing parts.

03/02/2018

What motivates you to take action? In an era when some kids are finding the easiest ways to "get through" tasks, we wonder how that approach will affect the next generation of businesses - and ask what motivates you?

http://deschenesregnier.com/motivated-by-how-little-they-can-do/

I worry that today's youth, who seem motivated to find an easy solution to everything, will use that philosophy when they become adults.

03/02/2018

Your website is more than a digital brochure, it’s one of the first contact points with your customers. Today, we are happy to provide a few tips on how you can make sure you're getting the most out of your website.

http://deschenesregnier.com/is-your-website-working-for-you/

Your website is more than a digital brochure, it's the first contact point with customers. Tips to determine if you are getting the most out of your website?

03/02/2018

Nowadays - youth face important decisions on what to do with their lives after graduation - made tougher by the fact that in the future some will end up in jobs that do not currently exist. What do youth do when they face the question of "growing up"?

http://deschenesregnier.com/when-we-grow-up/

Do you remember making the big decision on what to do after grade 12? It's one of the first steps a young adult will make in taking control of their destiny.

03/02/2018

Have you been thinking it might be time to start working out during the lunch hour? Are you worried one hour isn't enough time to get that workout in and still eat? Here's an article that may help you make the decision!

http://deschenesregnier.com/tips-for-working-out-at-lunch/

If you think a lunch workout is a good idea, but think an hour isn't enough time to get in a workout and still eat, here's an article with some helpful tips!

03/02/2018

What is the best positioning for your company - you are the same as others in your industry, or you are different than the rest? How do you turn your differences into a competitive advantage? There is a way - but you need the right support.

http://deschenesregnier.com/it-really-is-your-choice/

Your company is the same as others in your industry, or your company is different from the rest. How do you turn your difference into a competitive advantage?

03/02/2018

Being humorous in branding is a great way to get an emotional response from your audience, but seeking laughs for laughs sake isn’t the best way of doing it. Here's our post on the topic the morning!

http://deschenesregnier.com/funny-business/

Being humorous in branding is a great way to get an emotional response from your audience, but seeking laughs for laughs sake isn't the best way of doing it.

01/29/2018

Throughout the year, we like to keep tabs on what is going on in the industry, and what to expect in the coming months. Here's a quick run-down on some of the web design trends you can expect in 2018 - including our favourite trend!

http://deschenesregnier.com/2018-web-design-trends/

While it can be hard to predict future trends in this rapidly evolving industry, one of my favourite web-design trends is asymmetrical and broken grid layouts.

01/23/2018

Part three in our three part series on the changing face of retail sales - today's focus is on comparing storefront and online sales situations. Where do you see retail going in the next ten years?

http://deschenesregnier.com/online-vs-storefront-sales-series-part-3/

It seems inevitable that retail will change and that online retail sales will continue to grow exponentially. So why the consistent commitment to storefronts?