on Farman Creative

What kind of work do I do?

Creative services. This includes online and offline Marketing Communication solutions, including concept through design of print and web campaigns, social media and relationship marketing consulting and integration. There is no job too small or basic. Here's the full scoop.

Looking for my portfolio?

• Web design & communications
• Print design & communications
• Branding (Logos, identity)

Online Marketing Intro for Small Businesses

Know you need some kind of marketing or communications plan but have no idea where to start? I help small businesses start with a plan and follow through on action. It can start as simple as a brand identity (need business cards?) or an ad campaign, evolving to your web presence and an online "culture creation" strategy. Solving problems through design, communications, and community integration. This is what I do.  Email me through the contact form or call me (541) 490-9621 for a consultation.

Got Schooled

Washington State University - BA in Communications
Art Institute of Seattle - Graphic Design
School of Visual Arts Seattle - Advertising Art Direction


Quick Tips

Email marketing is good if you have something worth reading. Don't push your products and your services. Open up a discussion about something of value.  For example, instead of pushing your landscaping business, include a Q&A section or offer information on how to compost leaves in the Fall or when to transplant perennials in your area. Offer value and gain trust with your customer by showing them you're not just pushing products. Then they will look forward to reading your emails versus just clicking the delete button as soon as it comes to their inbox.

Shorts

Cure for Cancer or will it ever be???

John Kanzius Foundation has brought some innovation to the cancer-curing research world with Radio Waves. That's right, non-invasive targeted radiofrequency cancer treatment destroys cancer cells without the debilitating side effects. Let's hope the FDA doesn't find out. It might actually work and then no one will ever know about it.

 

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Marketing Design Portfolio...

Wikipedia describes Marketing to be "used to create the customer, to keep the customer and to satisfy the customer." I think that is fairly accurate, but I think it should be added that Marketing is also a conversation with your customer. This conversation is not only between your business and your customer, but between other customers about your business. I design marketing plans and pieces that generate conversation about your business, organization, or event that ultimately drives brand awareness, interest, traffic, and a following. Here are some of my marketing pieces for clients....

Eddie Bauer - Home Gift Registry Brochure for in-store and direct mail.


 

Eddie Bauer Plant-a-Tree : Brochure for in-store and direct mail.

 

 

Recreational Equipment Incorporated (REI) :  Membership brochure for in-store and direct mail.

REI Ad Campaign

 

Seattle Music Fest : Brand identity, marketing components including poster, badges, program, advertising.

 

Mt. Rainier National Park : Ad Campaign for the Park's Centennial Celebration

 

Slingshot Kiteboarding : Ad Campaign Art directed by Farman Creative and designed by Nate Retzlaff, these ads were concepted to be so uniquely different and visually engaging to create anticipation amongst customers, while aiming to increase and solidify a core brand awareness that led the kiteboarding market.

 

Slingshot Kiteboarding DVD : Art-directed cover and print/online marketing.
Slingshot Product Sweepstakes: Art-directed postcard promoting a contest giveaway.

Rivals.com / Hula Bowl : VIP Dinner Tickets