Wagner Design Associates Blog

Ann Arbor graphic design and advertising firm, Wagner Design Associates, was recently chosen to create branding pieces for Paradigm, a new joint venture launched by the University of Michigan and the International Genomics Consortium (IGC). The creative firm designed a logo for the new DNA diagnostic company, and coordinated branding for identity materials and email marketing campaigns. For Paradigm’s web site, Wagner Design created an elegant interface that engages and informs its diverse audiences, making it an integral resource for doctors, patients and health care organizations requiring access to whole gene and multi-gene sequencing and molecular diagnostic information.

“Through careful research and regular communication with our staff, Wagner Design has created new identity pieces that clearly reflect Paradigm’s character and direction,” said Robert Penny, Founder and CEO.

Paradigm is a nonprofit company which brings together the expertise of the U-M Health System and IGC, two leaders in using genetic information to understand and treat disease. Initially, Paradigm will focus on offering services to oncologists and oncology groups, pathologists, academic medical centers and clinical trial groups studying personalized medicine regimens. Its first products will be especially of use in better tailoring treatments for cancer patients.

Wagner Design provides a full range of creative graphic design and advertising services to organizations in the high technology, retail, health care, financial, and academic sectors. The firm has won recognition and awards for its work in print collateral, direct mail, electronic communications, and web design, and has been featured in various design publications.

Contact:
Kathy Roeser-Nordling
Wagner Design Associates LLC
T: 734.662.9500
F: 734.662.6590
E: kathy@wagdesign.com
www.wagdesign.com

For more information on Paradigm, contact:
Jennifer Stovall
Paradigm
T: 734.936.9160
F: 734.232.1421
E: jstovall@paradigmdx.org
www.paradigmdx.org

Wagner Design Associates recently moved downtown into Ashley Square, after nearly 20 years at their Ann Arbor location off Eisenhower Parkway. The office building is at the corner of Ann and Ashley Street, one block off Main Street. “We are enjoying the energy of being downtown, and the close proximity to many of our clients and the University” said, Kathy Roeser-Nordling, Partner. Wagner Design occupies a 2nd floor suite overlooking Ashley Street in the modern industrial style office building. The new address is:

Wagner Design Associates
123 N. Ashley Street, Suite 212
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734)662-9500
www.wagdesign.com

Wagner Design provides a full range of creative design and advertising solutions for a wide spectrum of industries including high technology, retail, health care, financial, and academic sectors. The firm has won recognition and awards for its work in print collateral, direct mail, electronic communications, and web design, and has been featured in various design publications.

Contact:
Kathy Roeser-Nordling
Wagner Design Associates LLC
T: 734.662.9500
E: kathy@wagdesign.com

In a competition of marketing materials for local economic development companies, Ann Arbor SPARK was awarded a first place win for its 2011 Annual Report designed by Wagner Design Associates. The win came in the category of “print marketing materials” for populations between 100,001 and 500,000. The competition, sponsored by the Michigan Economic Developers Association (MEDA), is in its 7th year.

All submissions were categorized by the size of the community represented by the economic development organization. Then they were evaluated based on creativity, graphic design and content. Judges noted that the annual report was “well organized and visually enticing” and praised its finish, color, size and shape.

Linda Fitzgerald of Fitzgerald Communications LLC contributed copywriting, editing and consulting services to the report. Fitzgerald Communications is an Ann Arbor-based company specializing in content development for business, health care, education, technology and the nonprofit sector.

MEDA, an organization whose objective is to lead Michigan’s economic development through education, networking and advocacy on economic development, will announce winners during its annual meeting on August 21-24 at Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island.

Ann Arbor SPARK’s mission is to advance the economy of the Ann Arbor Region by establishing the area as a desired place for business expansion and location – by identifying and meeting the needs of business at every stage, from those that are established to those working to successfully commercialize innovations.

Wagner Design provides a full range of creative design and advertising solutions for a wide spectrum of industries including high technology, retail, health care, financial, and academic sectors. The firm has won recognition and awards for its work in print collateral, direct mail, electronic communications, and web design, and has been featured in various design publications.

Contact:

Kathy Roeser-Nordling

Wagner Design Associaties LLC

T: 734.662.9500

E: kathy@wagdesign.com

Jenn Cornell

Ann Arbor SPARK

T: 734.765.0174

E: jenn@jenncornell.com

National Enclosure Company (NEC), a national leader in design, manufacturing and installation of sophisticated building facades, recently chose Wagner Design Associates to design and produce their new corporate capabilities brochure. It is the focal point of NEC’s presentation kit, and will be used to showcase the firm’s exceptional products and services.

The brochure features a translucent overlay for the cover, a unique design element introduced by Wagner Design to simulate NEC’s innovative glass facades. Inside the brochure readers find a portfolio of featured projects, with imagery that showcases NEC’s capabilities.  An external pocket accommodates technical data sheets, allowing NEC to customize information for potential clients.

National Enclosure Company is a nationally-ranked curtainwall and advanced facade contractor with proven expertise in monumental and highrise curtainwall projects. NEC’s primary focus is to address the elements that create successful results: budgets, design, scheduling, materials, construction and cost-saving alternatives.

Wagner Design provides a full range of creative design and advertising solutions for a wide spectrum of industries including high technology, retail, health care, financial, and academic sectors. The firm has won recognition and awards for its work in print collateral, direct mail, electronic communications, and web design, and has been featured in various design publications.

Printwell Printing, Inc.’s corporate magazine, Cover to Cover, has received a gold award in the International Association of Printing House Craftsmen’s (IAPHC) 36th International Gallery of Excellence competition. Cover to Cover joined hundreds of entrants from around the globe in competing for awards honoring excellence in the arts and sciences of graphic expression. International judges critiqued entries based on quality of production, overall visual appearance and overall difficulty of the printed piece.

Ann Arbor graphic design and advertising company, Wagner Design Associates, designed the magazine using elements to showcase Printwell’s wide range of capabilities. At first touch, readers notice the cover’s unique suede-like feel, created using an innovative aqueous coating which is more cost effective than printing on an expensive paper often used for the same effect. Printwell is committed to green design and in one article readers see what soy ink looks like as well as learning about Printwell’s commitment to recycling and pollution control.

The first edition magazine explores many facets of the company and the printing industry itself. It targets creative professionals, print buyers and anyone interested in learning more about printing. Topics include What Every Print Buyer Really Wants, The Search for Stability in a Printing Partner, Eco-Friendly Printing, and Finishing Touches for a Job Well Done. It’s been extremely successful and Wagner Design has been engaged to design another edition to be published later this summer.

Printwell was founded in 1983 by CEO Paul Borg, in a 1,000 sq. ft. office. From these humble beginnings the company has grown into one of the largest commercial printing operations in Michigan. Printwell has received numerous recognitions in recent years including 5 out of 6 consecutive annual “Best of Category” awards for heatset web from The Printing House Craftsmen Club. In 2010 they were honored with “Best in Category” for sheet-fed printing. Recently, Printwell achieved G7 certification for calibrating proofing and press equipment to standards set by IDEAlliance. With sheet-fed, half-heatset web, full-heatset web, and state-of-art digital printing, Printwell offers their customers a wide range of printing services.

Wagner Design provides a full range of creative design and advertising solutions for a wide spectrum of industries including high technology, retail, health care, financial, and academic sectors. The firm has won recognition and awards for its work in print collateral, direct mail, electronic communications, and web design, and has been featured in various design publications.

Wagner Design Associates, an Ann Arbor, Michigan web design and advertising firm, recently created an improved web site for Bonanza Creek Country Ranch. Designed to be user-friendly and visually engaging, the new site depicts the rugged beauty of the Montana guest ranch with professional and amateur photography throughout. Visitors easily navigate information-packed pages to learn more about Bonanza Creek’s activities, history, amenities, and surrounding attractions. Testimonials from recent guests offer deeper insight into the ranch.

In addition to an engaging new design and expanded content, the Bonanza site was fully optimized for both humans and search engine spider visitors.

“We’ve received many compliments on the new site from both our guest regulars and new visitors,” said June Voldseth, owner of Bonanza Creek Country. “But even more satisfying is the significant increase in the number of visitors and the length of their stay on the site. Inquiries and reservations are up!”

Located in Montana, Bonanza Creek Country Ranch is part of a historical family ranch on 25,000 acres with 1,500 head of cattle. Along with daily opportunities for horseback riding, guests enjoy fishing, hiking, or pampering with massage and hot tub. Bonanza Creek has been honored by Travel+Leisure Magazine as “One of Montana’s Magnificent 7 Guest Ranches”. Visit the website at http://www.bonanzacreekcountry.com/ to learn more.

Wagner Design provides a full range of creative design and advertising services to a wide spectrum of industries including high technology, retail, health care, financial, and academic sectors. The firm has won recognition and awards for its work in print collateral, direct mail, electronic communications, and web design, and has been featured in various design publications.