3S Design

contact us

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please call lisa at 503.901.7517 or email for design bids

portfolio

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recommendations

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Skip Jackson :: Sr. Copywriter, RealNetworks (Seattle, WA)
"Working with Lisa is awesome. Awesome, I say! We met over the phone and within minutes her easy-going nature got us up and running right away. Since then, I’ve noticed Lisa has an innate curiosity that asks clients to think about their project in a whole new way. She’s absolutely dedicated to great work that’s thoroughly effective, no matter how long it takes. And she'll keep going, day, night or late night, just to make sure the work is right on point. But I really love shooting the breeze with Lisa. She is so energetic, so passionate in both her professional and personal life it’s simply a pleasure to mine her gigantic brain for ideas. So if you’re reading this looking for a strategic, creative, visual mind, I suggest you call her right away. Right now. You won’t regret it."

Kurt Jacobsen :: Owner, JayRay Advertising (Seattle+Tacoma, WA) "Great concepts that turn on target audiences and create buzz. She is creative, has high integrity and acheived great results. Hired Lisa more than once."

Tom Cheevers :: Creative Director, Razorfish (Portland, OR)
"I freelanced with Lisa for JayRay Advertising. Lisa is an amazingly bright, positive and talented creative. No matter how hard the assignment, Lisa found a way to forge a new direction. And did I say she was hard working? Another reason why Lisa was great to work with. Things got done well. Lisa is a great talent. A dynamo for anyone."

Kevin Schroer :: Creative Director, REI (Seattle, WA)
"Lisa is a very talented person - both as a designer and art director. She approaches every project with a can-do attitude, and is dedicated to doing it well and doing correctly - creatively and strategically. I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone."

Camie Sands :: Owner, Sands Costner Advertising (Tacoma, WA)
"Lisa was wonderful to work with - Understood the client's needs in graphic / communications design and delivered on time, on budget, with her big smile and in a deft and creative way."

Cheri Tolar :: Owner, Design Source Galleries (Portland, OR)
"Lisa was my Senior Art Rep & Fine Art Gallery Manager. Lisa is a reliable, friendly, self-motivated, quality person whom I hired full time more than once. She is also extremely creative, fun, loyal, kind, and trustworthy. She learns fast and enjoys new challenges. She gives employers and clients 110%. I would definately hire her again and again."

We specialize in ad agency creative overflow, offering effective art direction & graphic design.

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At 3S Design, we know the meaning of a deadline, client discretion is our middle name and we are committed to delivering the highest quality effective art direction & graphic design services possible. Do you have any questions? We're always looking for new creative opportunities. If you like what you see, please let us know.

Ideas? oh, we have lots of them!
3SD strives to develop solid business relationships with our clients, producing materials and supplying services that exceed expectations while maintaining budget guidelines. We deliver personal attention and fast turnaround on all your projects! Keeping our clients happy is very important to us. Please feel free to email with any questions you may have concerning your project and we will respond promptly. We're extremely interested in a mutually beneficial long-term working relationship with you. our goal is to make this a fun & painless experience for us all ...

creative — and very right brained.

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We strongly believe our work has to be visually appealing, but more than that — effective. if it's just pretty [and not on strategy] none of us win. we are a unique hybrid of designer & art director, we're able to switch gears there quite easily...... with over 10 years experience in the design field. [ 5 worked in high-profile advertising agencies ]. we are quite versatile and easy to work with > very accommodating. have done a ton of collateral, identity and even some packaging. we also work on the conceptual strategy end of art directing print ads and outdoor campaigns -- following them through presentation, photo shoots, production
and completion.

manage multi-disciplined projects
freelance creative & layout for ad agencies — our specialty!
ability to bridge strategy and design
inspire and motivate quality design culture
infuse energy into creative process
strategic "out of the box" thinkers
inspiring leader and team player
proven track record & references on accounts
ranging from entrepreneurial to Fortune 500
exceptional people skills
passion for design
always keeping abreast of current trends

Advertising vs. Design --- YES, there's a difference!

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We believe that communication is vital to the success of a business. We believe that the visual message your company is sending to your customers and potential customers has a big impact on your bottom line. Does your present strategy really work for you? Does it communicate what you are about? Does it reflect your quality standards and experience...or is it just decoration? Would your sales message work more effectively through a print strategy using a strong visual image? There is a powerful dynamic created when a strong corporate image is communicated through print. We specialize in creating that dynamic.

Advertising Strategy
Producing great advertising is a truly passionate endeavor, combining just the right mix of creative inspiration and strategic insight. 3SD has both sides of the equation: experience in brand strategy and expansive creative thinking. The result, consistently, is a final product that both grabs attention and generates a buying predisposition. And we can execute across a creative continuum extending from concept to collateral.

Powerful Design
Design is a powerful tool in our modern culture. And when properly executed, it directly reflects the strengths of your brand. Whether your needs include identity, packaging, signage or collateral, design should build brand awareness and influence customers. That's where we come in. Through our talented design team's collaborative effort, we provide our clients with work that mirrors the personality and spirit of your company. Our work is focused on your entire marketing effort, not simply on design. It's powerful, memorable and relevant to your audience. And by design, is spans the test of time.

Glimpse at 3S Design
We strive to remain on the cutting edge of design, constantly pushing the limits of creative communication and keeping up with technology for the education and enjoyment of our clients, colleagues and ourselves. We take criticism well [ but care passionately about our work ] and in short, are flexible perfectionists! We have, and therefore appreciate, a good sense of humor. We are very accessible and easy to work with. We thoroughly enjoy what we do, making this a fun experience for allinvolved...call or email us today!

Magazine Design Division

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`Magazine Design
My studio is located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I studied Art and Design at Oregon State University (Go Beavs!). My work includes award-winning designs of corporate collateral materials, advertising campaigns, identity, editorial design/re-design, brand strategy and annual reports. We have clients on local, regional, national & international levels. I'm a very versatile and seasoned designer (and like most creatives) at my best when faced with seemingly insurmountable chaos!

I believe effective reliable design sells magazines. A good design saves money. A professional designer lays out your publication so that it's easy to produce on time and at a reasonable cost. And production costs are often the biggest expenses, especially for magazines. A professional also gives you a design format that easily includes ads, insert cards and other pieces from advertisers. Advertiser satisfaction not only increases sales, but thoughtfully designed space and specifications for ads will reduce your pre-press production costs, too. And last but never least, a good design makes your writing "sing," because it makes the writing interesting and entertaining for readers.

Among other design disciplines, 3S Design is experienced in publication design. We design to sell magazines and captivate the viewer and understand the "business" of magazines.

3S Design's Editorial Design Services :

Prototype issues for startups
Redesigns for established publications
Copywriting
Media Kit & Editorial Calendar
Design troubleshooting
Freelance design services when your regular designers need a break.
Production

Teamwork & Creative Process
3SD extension team
3S Design draws upon a full complement of smart, assertive, experienced & talented professionals --- high-end design and production teams, eloquent copywriters --- all working with the best equipment and resources available. Our extension team is characterized by individuals with a thirst for knowledge, and an aptitude for critical thinking. We believe in our extension team & 3Sisters Design will oversee all outsourced projects to ensure they meet our high standards of design. We bring a great deal of value to your company or organization. After all, in this age of technological sophistication, your client's already know what's out there. What they need to know is why your company is better than what they already have. And that's where we come in.

Out-of-the-box Creative

Award-Winning on-strategy Creative
Editorial Copywriting Design & Re-design
Art Direction, layout, and design
Technologically advanced Mediums
Magazines
Newspaper
Outdoor
Transit
Collateral

Advertising Approaches

Local, National and International Advertising
Select Markets
Advertising to Special Audiences (disabled, minority, college...)
we'll be there

3Sisters Design has worked hard to earn an enviable reputation in the advertising industry. We've listened and learned. We've acquired a deep understanding of client issues, concerns, and practices. We know that the advertising challenges facing our clients today will be different tomorrow. Our fingers are on the pulse of the Advertising industry, so we keep your efforts on the cutting edge through technological innovations, strategic thinking, and a steadfast commitment to service excellence. Down the road we'd like you to say, These were definitely the right people....

The only certainty about the future is that everything will continue to change rapidly. We're very excited about the advances in the web and multimedia and as the digital information age progresses the future looks brighter and brighter for business. 3SD is committed to the creation of visual communication solutions that are effective, aesthetic and thought provoking. Wherever the future leads, we'll be there working hard and smart for our clients.

Strategic Thinking & Imaginative Direction
Our goal is to go beyond traditional advertising boundaries and to push the envelope when it comes to creative, media, and strategic input. We take advantage of some of the most powerful solutions in the marketplace for finding, attracting, and keeping your quality clients. Our experience and creativity develop innovative solutions beyond just designing pretty ads. As communication challenges become more sophisticated, 3SD will continue to harness the power of the newest innovations in advertising and design to help you achieve the most effective
approach.

Hard-won Expertise & Measurable Results
Our clients benefit from our expertise with improved planning and production strategies; customized design solutions; and advertising that incorporates powerful corporate image branding, along with a targeted message. As the world changes, we'll continue, as our experience has for over a decade, to provide consulting and solutions to meet your advertising needs. Let 3Sisters Design be a solid base for you, we believe you are only as good as the shoulders you are standing on...

Step aside, here comes the designer!
Armed with an artillery of hardware, software, an evil command-click and a finely tuned eye for graphic, illustrative and photographic flair (did i mention multiple pots of coffee?). An era is dawning where a variety of media can be made to work hand-in-hand demanding cross media design skills. Opportunities for the progressive graphic artist exist now, in publishing, that a few years ago would only have been available to those who chose to follow conservative corporate design as a career....

Innovation: we define what makes you unique.
just what do we do all day long anyway?
Our daily routine of designing layouts is mixed with creating visuals to go with features, commissioning photographers, illustrators, booking studios and models plus researching stock photography options. Here's my opinion..... "Despite new technologies, I believe people will always want magazines and magazines will always need good designers." At 3SD we apply creative thinking and innovative marketing strategies to meet the design needs of our clients. We define what makes your company unique. We present those distinguishing qualities in ways that mean something to your target audience. And, we develop strategies that get your message [ and your company ] in front of the right people. Our creative product and strategic approach has delivered measurable results for our clients for over a decade. In the image sensitive climate we live, no-one would take any notice of what you'd written if the images look like they are out of a cracker-jack camera and the choice of fonts require a pair of binoculars to read and an aspirin.

a note from Lisa on editorial design
Consumer Approach
"Traditionally, I'm an ad agency hack who never gave editorial design a second thought.....however, I did whatever felt right, rather than whatever was prescribed, in fine-tuning my focus to embrace this exciting medium" says Lisa Dunnavant [ who is now owner / creative & editorial director 3Sisters Design > having followed a somewhat untypical route to editorial design ]. "There is one constant factor in all media propositions. The consumer. If you can establish a solid consumer-centric approach to publishing that marries tried-and-true creative abilities with objective business strategy a creative individual's opportunities in this new media will be enormous."