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Mission Accomplished

Mission Accomplished

For long-term success, a non-profit or business should set identity (branding) standards into place for consistency in promoting its mission to guide leaders and establish the organization’s position in the community. Ncutt can help you to establish strong brand awareness through multiple promotional and graphic vehicles.

IDENTITY

Belmont Church conveys their missions visually to the community. Each church department wanted to portray an identity, so Ncutt designed each new sub-logo coupled with the parent church logo.

creative value: The quality of your establishment speaks through art

Updates Create Digital Demand

Updates Create Digital Demand

Get more mileage from your printed pieces, they are still a necessary sales tool.
Most consumers still want product details while in-market. Studies show that
4 of 10 read and purchase based on brochure text (2010 CMT).
Digital printing allows for very fast and short runs.

Adding QR code links to your sales collateral will direct traffic
to your website to find more product benefits or special offers.

BRANDING CAMPAIGN

The century old Firestone Company wanted to emphasize tradition to engender trust in their truck tires. Ncutt designed the “The Born To Truck” campaign. For several years Ncutt incorporated the design into national advertising and various catalog covers. Promotional temporary tattoos were created for tradeshows where models were sporting the tattoos and applied the campaign slogan to patrons.

creative value: When a patron uses your logo for a tatoo, you did well.

The State of Our Health

The State of Our Health

Everywhere today companies wish to promote the health of our environment. Ask in advance that your business collateral is printed on FSC (Forest Stewardship Council®) certified paper – the price is not that much higher and worth the recognition of your responsible green practice. Products bearing the FSC seal originated from environmentally and responsibly managed forests.

VIDEO & GREEN PACKAGING

Mossy Rock Tour – Instructional Yoga DVD: video production & eco-friendly package design. No natural forest was harmed in the making of this video. Recycled paper materials were used and the mossy rock was only covered for one day with a soft yoga mat.

creative value: Renewable materials are sustainable

Wayfinding Through Art

Wayfinding Through Art

Traffic can be led with more than signage alone. Artwork is used as a way-finding tool and should assist in the movement of people through interior and exterior spaces.
Art images provide an immediate recognition to those under stress who may not have time to read a sign. Images can provide help to those who may not be able to read due to vision impairments or literacy barriers.

ADA Accessibility Guidelines call for the removal of barriers to those with special needs.

SELLING PRESENTATION

Lin Swensson, an art consultant, needed a presentation materials to convey her artistic experience and knowledge of the arts to potential clients. Ncutt created both a creative and professional presentation to speak to her corporate clientele. Ncutt assists Lin’s with her business proposals and collateral used on projects – all elements created have one voice and convey a consistent message.

creative value: Wayfinding communicates direction.

Short & Sweet

Short & Sweet

In a billboard campaign you have only seconds to reach the public. When you must say it all fast, copy and imagery must work together to grab the attention of drivers.

PRODUCT CAMPAIGN

Delta Dental, the nation’s largest dental insurance company, chose Ncutt to create a billboard marketing campaign for customers in Tennessee. The outdoor campaign was extremely successful and the designs were developed into an online advertising banner campaign. Soon more Delta Dental branches in other states started using the campaign.

creative value: Red. Use it carefully, and wisely. Eye receptors are stimulated by it.

Art is a Talent, Design is a Skill

Art is a Talent, Design is a Skill

Northcutt & Associates encompasses creativity. Ncutt’s artists develop artistic graphic designs that stand out above the average graphics produced by other creative agencies. Designer versus Artist – there is a slight difference. As an Artist, Ncutt’s creative director Judy Northcutt Gaertner, sees that creativity and artistic thought are added to every design job Ncutt delivers.

SALES COLLATERAL

Firestone, like most clients, wanted to have several options when choosing a cover. In this case, Ncutt created five choices for the client – which one would you choose? The client’s selection … #5.

creative value: GET MORE by extending creative license, along side your preference

Put Your Best Photo Forward

Put Your Best Photo Forward

Photography editing and photo enhancements make your sales collateral more attractive.
The cover shot and headlines grab attention and entice your audience and yet,
does not tell all, then allures them into opening your publication.

CONTENT MARKETING

Bridgestone’s content marketing publication, “Real Answers,” using exotic heavy equipment to show off their tires. The cement mixer on the cover, shot by Judy Northcutt Gaertner, shows very little sign of rust – could it be new? Heavily enhanced photographs can lead one to believe what they see and create interest.

creative value: I find my clients' image far more important than mine." - Judy
Point-of-Purchase Display Graphics

Visual Perceptions Sell

Visual Perceptions Sell

Vision represents 80% of human perception — the sales process is visual.
Influence the customer’s selection process by using visual cues to
attract attention, allure your target with relevant information and
then hook them with the message that your product meets their needs.

Point-of-Purchase Display Graphics

POP DISPLAY GRAPHICS

Bridgestone needed an effective point-of-purchase (POP) display for prospective consumers at truck stops. Using a marketing strategy directed at the target audience, Ncutt designed in-store displays, product brochures and POP collateral to reinforce consumer’s needs. The design of these tools ensured that Bridgestone products were promoted as 1st choice options.

Point-of-Purchase Display Graphics
creative value: Empower your customers through facts and options with simple visuals

What is that stuff?

What is that stuff?

In a glance, a product on the shelf should visually speak to you.
Your label clearly describes and visually shows its usage. Also,
labels should quickly convey the different product varieties.

PACKAGE DESIGN

Primm Springs Soysage Packaging Labels • Ncutt shot original photography to show the multiple uses for Soysage. A unique color scheme was created for each product – MILD was depicted by a soft green color while HOT was spiced up in warm chili red.

creative value: Visuals convey faster to only 60% of the population — highlight first glance words for the 40% readers.

Maintaining Brand Standards

Maintaining Brand Standards

Most corporations require all marketing materials comply with their identity standards. Establish standards and clarify usage boundaries through formatted guidelines so your company can maintain a consistency and therefore strong brand identity.

WEBSITE DESIGN

Bridgestone, a global 500 company based in Japan has very strict design branding standards. Ncutt designed Bridgestone truck tire’s intricate website and collaborated with their in-house marketing and IT departments to oversee the quality of production.

creative value: Consistency in brand image matters — it's your personality. Don't split it.