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Absolute Software
Website Design

Project:
SPECTRAMEDIA worked with Absolute Software's technical team to design the interface for their "Laptop Retriever" software website. Our team worked closely with the marketing department to understand and simplify the process the user would go through to download the software. We conducted usability testing which helped us create a process that was smooth for the end user.

Results:
The new design adhered to the company's desire for a clean, corporate look and improved the usability of the website.

www.spectramedia.net//Absolute/web/index.html

Cdn. PR Association
Email Newsletter Design

Project:
The Canadian Public Relation Association Vancouver branch sends out bi-weekly email newsletters to their membership base. They wanted to improve the look of their publication and asked SPECTRAMEDIA to redesign the template.

Results:
The new design was well received by their board and members and has helped to improve the organization's image.

www.spectramedia.net/CPRS/enewsletter_cprsv.htm

Eliane Hair & Esthetics
Website Development - E-Communications Program

Project:
Eliane Hair Spa has been a longtime client of SPECTRAMEDIA's. When they first approached us, they were looking to develop a sophisticated web presence that would act as an online brochure for their hair and esthetic services. Since that time, we have also developed email and print newsletter campaigns that allows Eliane to keep in touch with their clients and inform them of upcoming events.

Results:
The website, which was recently updated, now contains an attractive Flash animation in the banner. Eliane's email and print newsletters are well received by their loyal customer-base and they have had great responses to their email invitations to events such as open houses and Xmas parties. They also enjoy the detailed reports generated with each SPECTRAMEDIA E-Communications campaign mailouts.
Click here for more info. on our E-Communications Program.

www.elianehairspa.ca

Embark Dog Centre
Website Development

Project:
Embark, a new dog services business approached SPECTRAMEDIA when they were in the planning stages of starting their new venture. With only a name to go with, the client needed us to create all their marketing materials, including a new logo and colour scheme, various print materials, car decals, signage and a website.

Results:
SPECTRAMEDIA designed this dynamic website with Flash animation to showcase the client�s services. We also coordinated the writing and Search Engine Optimization of the website to help increase business via the internet.

www.embarkdogcentre.ca

Emma Andrews Law Firm
Website Development - Multilingual

Project:
Emma Andrews Law Firm in Vancouver contracted SPECTRAMEDIA to develop a bilingual website for her international clientele.

Results:
The client wanted a professional yet warm look. We used photos to highlight each section, making each page unique. Visitors to the site can easily switch between spanish and english versions of each page.

www.emmaandrews.ca

Lizhomes
Website

Project:
Liz Surowiec, a successful Vancouver real estate agent and longtime client of SPECTRAMEDIA's wanted to redesign her somewhat dated website. Her request was to create a sophisticated yet subtle look that would appeal to her target audience.

Results:
We created a grea new look with the use of professional photos and Liz's signature colours.

"I just wanted to say Thank you so much for the wonderful web site. I've received some really positive feedback about how contemporary and tasteful it looks.
Also, special thanks for coming in on budget for the project. You're a pro. Anytime I can recommend you, I will most certainly do that."
- Liz Surowiec

www.lizhomes.ca

Ruff Stuff Dog Services
Website Development

Project:
Ruff Stuff Dog Services, a successful dog walking and boarding business hired SPECTRAMEDIA to create their logo, business cards and to redesign their website.

Results:
The client�s old website looked outdated and unprofessional. The new website was completely redesigned and the content was reorganized and presented in a clearer, more appealing fashion. We used Flash animation and still images throughout the website to showcase Ruff Stuff's happy clients: the dogs they take care of. For more information on this project, click here

"We can't say enough about Spectramedia. We retained Spectramedia to help us put forward a more professional image for our company by helping us develop a new website and print materials. We're absolutely thrilled with the finished products! The staff at Spectramedia were a pleasure to work with, they attended to all our questions and requests very quickly, they met our deadline and the quality of their work has been fantastic. At the time of writing this our new site has only been live for about 2 weeks and we've already received many compliments from our current clients and from potential clients with regards to the new site.

If you're looking for a company to help you develop a professional, polished image for your firm, you won't be disappointed if you select Spectramedia."
- Tracy Odell
Ruff Stuff Dog Services Inc.

www.ruffstuff.ca

Successful Marketing Solutions
Website Development

Project:
Successful Marketing Solutions approached SPECTRAMEDIA to create a web presence for their new consulting firm.

Results:
Using icons, great content and the client�s branding, we created an attractive website that really gets the client�s message across.

" Working with SPECTRAMEDIA is fantastic! They are attentive, creative, fast, efficient and affordable.
SPECTRAMEDIA knows how to listen; their design recommendations always reflect exactly what I want. And their entire design process - from initial consultation to finished product - is easy and stress free."

- Signy Marcyniuk
Principal, Successful Marketing Solutions

www.spectramedia.net/temp/SMS/SMS/

Tech. Resources Inc.
Website Development

Project:
TRI, an environmental engineering firm, contracted SPECTRAMEDIA to redesign their website to give it a more up to date, professional look.

Results:
To allow for the many sections of the website, we created a drop-down menu system. We also created a space on the home page to put feature projects and news, allowing the client to keep the information up to date and interesting.

www.tri.bc.ca

Tembo Design
Website Development

Project:
Interior Design firm Tembo Design required a clean, contemporary design to showcase their portfolio. We used Flash to create an animated intro and "fade-ins" to add drama to the web design.

Results:

"I'd just like to say that I am getting a lot of positive feedback on the quality and appearance of my website. People are already asking who designed it, and would like to contact SPECTRAMEDIA to look at doing their web pages. I'm very happy with the way it looks and am proud that this is showcasing my own projects."
- Karen Lutz, Tembo Design

www.tembodesign.com

Urban Glass
Website Development

Project:
SPECTRAMEDIA created the branding and various marketing materials for Glass Repair and Maintenance company, Urban Glass. They required a temporary web page that introduced the company to their potential clients. We are currently working on a full website for this client.

www.urbanglass.ca

Vancouver Aquarium
Website Development

Project:
In 1999, the Vancouver Aquarium undertook a revolutionary website project; the web broadcasting of live killer whale calls captured via hydrohone underwater in the Johnstone Strait. Juliette Schmerler, founder of SPECTRAMEDIA, worked on this fantastic project for over one year with the Aquarium staff. The website also includes great educational content, original graphics, an e-commerce section as well as a Flash children's game.

Results:
The website was a big hit, and had visitors from all over the world. Read just a few of the newspaper articles that were written about the website at the time.
NOTE: The live killer whale calls and gift shop are no longer online.

www.spectramedia.net/WhaleLink/main.html

WCS Dental
Website Development - Search Engine Optimization

Project:
WCS, a general and cosmetic dentistry office, moved to a new office in Vancouver's trendy Kitsilano area. To celebrate their new location, SPECTRAMEDIA was hired to create a professional group of online and print marketing pieces with their fresh branding and colour scheme.

Results:
We incorporated Flash animation into this sophisticated design that reflects the company's look and feel. We also maintain regular search engine optimization for this client, bringing in new clients via the internet searches.
Click here for more info. on our Search Engine Optimization services

"I have worked with SPECTRAMEDIA for over 5 years and I have been very impressed with the outstanding web and print design projects they create for us. Always up on the latest design and technology, SPECTRAMEDIA has been a partner in our business� growth. Thank you for your great service and sincere interest in our business!"
- Dr, Jeffrey Norden

www.westcoastsmile.com

AccelRate Power Systems
Corporate Overview

Project:
AccelRate Power Systems, an emerging company in the battery charger industry, needed a professionally designed corporate overview to showcase their technology.

Results:
SPECTRAMEDIA used images and creative layouts to transform 23 pages of text into a professional looking design that reflects the company's branding.

"In 2005, AccelRate Power Systems commissioned Spectramedia to produce two documents � a corporate overview for distribution to our shareholders, media and potential partners, and a product brochure for current and prospective customers.

AccelRate placed extremely high standards for their quality and production, and we complicated matters by having extremely tight time lines for their completion. I am delighted to say each piece was completed on time and under budget, and they were of superior quality to what we had agreed upon.

I would not hesitate to recommend Spectramedia to anyone wishing the highest quality product."
- Debby Harris - Vice President, Corporate and Market Development
AccelRate Power Systems

Ballard Power Systems
Ballard Corporate Brochure

Project:
Ballard Power Systems, a leader in fuel cell technology, approached SPECTRAMEDIA to develop their corporate overview. The 3 page brochure served to showcase their products at trade shows and to investors.

Results:
SPECTRAMEDIA has also developed various other promotional pieces for Ballard including trade show banners, postcards and product logos.

BC Psychological Assoc.
Brochure and Forms

Project:
The BC Psychological Association hired SPECTRAMEDIA to develop a brochure for a speaker event they were organizing. In addition, we revamped several of their standard froms, giving them a more polished look than the pieces they had been using previously.

Cea Swim
Catalogue, Invitation, Folder

Project:
Cea Swim, a new Vancouver swimwear designer needed a series of catalogues, brochures and trade show pieces for their company. Keeping the design clean and simple allowed us to best utilize the space to showcase the photos. As always, we kept the design and colours consistent with all the client's marketing.

"SPECTRAMEDIA did a fantastic job of translating my corporate image into beautiful brochures. They were also very pleasant, patient and flexible to work with, helping to guide me through my first major graphics project. I would reccomend them to anyone who wants to project a high-end image for their company, while still keeping their budget in mind."
- Cea Adams

Community Kollel
Calendar / Catalogue

Project:
Every year, SPECTRAMEDIA designs the Community Kollel's event calendar - a 40 page booklet complete with holidays, events and general information about the organization. In each issue, we have created custom illustrations for the cover and inner pages.

Results:
The calendars have been very popular and well received by the organization's many members.

Financial Footprint
Flyer

Project:
Blundell Malabar Financial approached SPECTRAMEDIA to help them develop a new logo and marketing materials for their new financial program "Financial Footprint".

Results:
The cover design featured above is one of the options we presented for a new series of booklets to go with their new name and image.

Green & Green Gift Co.
Christmas Flyer

Project:
Green & Green, a Vancouver gift basket company, hired SPECTRAMEDIA to develop a holiday flyer and mailer for their busy Christmas season. The foldout format showcases the company's most popular items - ideal for their corporate clients.

Results:
The flyer was used as a direct mail piece as well as an insert in "Business in Vancouver" magazine.

Hemmera Annual
Annual

Project:
SPECTRAMEDIA designed this 36 page "Annual" to highlight the company's projects and the employees' achievements for the year. In keeping with the environmental engineering firm's dedication to the environment, we used many nature photos and printed the piece on recycled paper.

Results:
The piece was a great showcase for the Hemmera team and served as a recruitment piece for future hires.

Jeff Wiegel Leasing
Direct Mail Postcard

Project:
Jeff Wiegel Leasing needed a postcard designed for a direct mail campaign. Our client wanted to use humour to grab the recipient's attention. We presented the client with several options but the sharpe was a the clear favourite!

Linde Equity
Brochure

Project:
Financial planner Teal Linde approached SPECTRAMEDIA to design a new sophisticated brochure for his firm. The brochure would be handed out at seminars and mailed to prospective clients.

Results:
The elegant design with hints of gold worked very well for the subject matter and clientele.

Pacific Destinations
Presentation Folder and Print Materials

Project:
Destinations Management company Pacific Destinations required a redesign to their sales materials. We designed a presentation folder complete with new sales sheets, business cards and all occasion blank cards.

Extras:
We helped coordinate professional copywriting for the text and fully managed the printing process.

Results:
In the end, everything had a new, polished and professional look. The materials worked well for trade shows, meeting new clients and other sales opportunities.

"We are so pleased and proud of our new sales materials and the new business cards are fantastic. Thanks for a great job!"
- Joanne Burns Millar, President
Pacific Destination Services Inc.

Prospera Credit Union
Internal Communications Pieces

Project:
When several companies merged to form Prospera Credit Union, the internal communications department hired SPECTRAMEDIA to develop a series of design pieces that outlined the company's values and mission statement.

Results:
We worked closely with Prospera staff to develop posters, postcards and screensavers that would inspire employees.

"Spectramedia has been very attentive to our company's specific needs, and has delivered creative, quality products with our goals, budget and brand in mind. Their �custom fit� work and flexibility has allowed us to come away with one-of-the-kind solutions that have really �WOWed� our management and employees."
- Laura Peterson,
Manager, Internal Communications, Prospera Credit Union

Spectracolor Printing
Identity Materials and Sales Kit

Project:
Our sister company Spectacolor Printing needed a facelift. After 35 years in business, their old logo and marketing materials looked outdated.

Results:
SPECTRAMEDIA modernised the printing company's well established logo and developed new and improved stationery, presentation folders and sales sheets. View the case study for more details.

"We are extremely pleased with the creativity and originality of the work done by Spectramedia. Their attention to detail is what makes them superior."
- Spectracolor President

WCS Dental
Company Brochure

Project:
SPECTRAMEDIA developed this tri-fold brochure for WCS, a cosmetic and general dental office and long-standing client of SPECTRAMEDIA's. We have also worked on their stationery and website.

www.westcoastsmile.com

Barretto Manhattan
Logo

Project:
We developed a number of logo concepts for the new division of this company - an investment banking firm, one of which was the logo above. The gold colour to denote finance and clean look suited the theme.

Best Start Parenting
Logo and Identity Materials

Project:
Our client was starting a new parenting centre offering counseling and support for new parents. Their wish was to create a brand that reflected a positive image of the connection between parent and child. They also requested a modern and "not too feminine" look so that it would appeal to both men and women.

Results:
After reviewing several design options, the client chose this logo because they liked the message of the parents walking towards the horizon. We created business cards and flyers to match the new look.

Helen Williams
Wordmark and Identity Materials

Project:
Helen Williams, a writer specializing in the travel industry, approached SPECTRAMEDIA to develop her brand and identity materials.

Results:
We came up with this compass concept which was in keeping with the client's desire to touch on the travel theme without using any "cliche" images. The coordinated set of business cards, letterhead and envelopes gave our client a fresh new professional look.

"I've received many compliments on my business cards. I am very pleased with how they turned out!"
- Helen Williams

Meister Piano
Logo and Identity Materials

Project:
After being in business for almost 40 years, Meister Piano, a piano rental and moving company needed a new look.

Results:
We created this simple black and white logo illustrating the upright style of piano they worked with and developed stationery and a website to match.

www.meisterpiano.ca

Relentless Technology
Logo and Identity Materials

Project:
Relentless Technology approached SPECTRAMEDIA to create a new look that reflected their dynamic, modern and results-oriented internet marketing business.

Results:
As always, we endeavour to create unique styles that suit the client's look and feel and target audience. Our client was thrilled with their new logo, business cards and stationery.

Urban Glass
Logo and Identity Materials

Project:
SPECTRAMEDIA created the branding and various marketing materials for Glass Repair and Maintenance company, Urban Glass. The new logo has a crisp, clean look that the client requested. Click on the image to see more!

Embark Dog Centre
Website Development

Project:
Embark, a new dog services business approached SPECTRAMEDIA when they were in the planning stages of starting their new venture. With only a name to go with, the client needed us to create all their marketing materials, including a new logo and colour scheme, various print materials, car decals, signage and a website.

Results:
By creating a cohesive, branded look for all the company�s materials, the client launched their business with a professional image that drew new clients from day one. SPECTRAMEDIA also coordinated the writing and printing for all their projects.

Embark Dog Centre
Logo

Project:
Embark, a new dog services business approached SPECTRAMEDIA when they were in the planning stages of starting their new venture. With only a name to go with, the client needed us to create all their marketing materials, including a new logo and colour scheme, various print materials, car decals, signage and a website.

Results:
SPECTRAMEDIA worked closely with Embark to define their brand before starting on the logo. We presented several design and colour scheme options and the client ultimately chose this concept. The logo and colour scheme became the foundation of all their marketing materials.