Web Design Services Presentation

HELLO We’re Think Tank Creative. (Thanks for having us!)

We make you look good.

Think Tank Creative is a Washington, D.C. based graphic design firm specializing in publications, brochures, corporate collateral, event marketing, Web sites and social media.

Think Tank Creative uses an approach that results in business-oriented design solutions. Our deep understanding of business and close collaboration with our clients helps us to identify the right idea for our clients. We help develop new ideas and breathe new life into old ones. We connect consumers to companies through every conceivable avenue. Most importantly, we do our homework and we make sure what we deliver will resonate in the marketplace.

We like to design stuff.

Brand Identity Brochures Direct Mail Advertisements Event Marketing Trade Show Booths Trade Show Materials Publications Annual Reports Web Sites E-Mail Campaigns E-Newsletters Social Media

And once in a while, we do a really good job.

American Graphic Design Awards 2006, 2007, 2008 American In-House Design Awards 2005, 2009 Printing Industries of Virginia 2007, 2008

We work with a lot of associations.

American Chemistry Council American Composites Manufacturers Association American Council of Engineering Companies Dance USA Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America Independent Petroleum Association of America Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America National Association of Security Companies Share Our Strength Solid Waste Association of North America The Nature Conservancy

athenahealth GYMR PR Inside Lacrosse Magazine Madison Marquette MOSAIC Printing The Performance Institute Ricci Communications Stray Cats Design Studio University of Florida

And we work with a lot of others, too.

We’re small (We’ve got a fancy certificate to prove it).

No smoke and mirrors here. With Think Tank Creative, you deal directly with the owner of the company. And the design goddess. And genuinely a pretty decent person.

Having worked with over 100 companies, including design agencies, associations, non-profits and small businesses, there is no challenge too big or too small for Jacki. Whether it’s luring attendees to an association meeting or motivating individuals to open their wallets for a worthy cause, Think Tank Creative focuses on results-oriented design.

Jacki began Think Tank Creative in 2003 with no—yes, that's right: nada, zip, zilch—clients and has quickly grown a business built on its reputation and quality service (and, of course, some damn good design).

Over the last four years, Jacki has been consistently recognized with industry awards. She is an active participant in the Washington, D.C. design community as a member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Art Directors Club and Ad Club DC.

We make it pretty. But you probably want a pretty Web site that works.

We bring in the experts for that.

Don’t adjust your screen. Our experts like the color blue.

(Actually, they like blue with orange dots.)

Meet Related Media.

We develop online businesses. We work with Fortune 500 companies, Web 2.0 startups and entrepreneurs that have emerging business concepts. By combining our talents and innovation with Internet and business strategy, we help convert these concepts into real opportunities with our proven process of research, planning and execution.

We are a passionate team of entrepreneurs, designers, strategists, marketers, developers and bloggers. Committed to designing and growing online businesses, we excel in leveraging the possibilities of the Internet. Since 2000 we have been combining our unique talents and ideas to create rich Internet experiences and communities that advocate your company's values and reinforce a shared vision.

They like associations, too.

Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Convention and Visitors Bureau The American Student Dental Association Emergency Nurses Association Indiana State Teachers Association Legato Software Solutions National Association of Childrens Hospitals & Related Institutions National Golf Course Owners Association Security Industry Association

And, they work with others, too.

Budget Rent a Car Ettus Media Management Lagan Pepsico/Quaker Oats Pfizer, Inc. Plan B Technologies RouteSmart Technologies T&M Protection Resources The Eden Communications Group (Division of Omnicom) The Pomerantz Agency The Westin Rinehart Group Valiant Software Solutions

They make our designs work, and make the Web work for you.

Website Design/Development Flash Animation Content Management Systems (CMS) E-commerce implementation PHP,.NET, MySQL Custom Application Development Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Email Campaigns Pay Per Click (PPC) Campaigns Affiliate Marketing Programs Site Analytics Mobile Marketing Strategic Consulting Lead Generation E-commerce Consulting Website/Internet Strategy Analysis & Development

And like us, they’re small too.

JOSHUA LIPSCHUTZ President, Technical Director

Joshua oversees the technical direction of Related Media. He works closely with clients to identify their specific needs, set measurable goals, and in the end, deliver a solution that provides extraordinary results for their business.

Joshua has consulted and directed dozens of custom development projects for government agencies and nonprofits in education, healthcare, human services, philanthropy, and others. His projects have ranged from basic website development to enterprise-level relational databases integrated into customized CMS solutions.

Prior to starting Related Media, worked as a business and technical advisor for such organizations as Deloitte and Touche, LLP., Citigroup and US Trust, providing creative consultation to senior management in the areas of finance, product development, marketing, sales and investor relations.

And like us, they’re small too.

MICHAEL SCAPPA Lead Developer

Since joining Related Media, Michael has been instrumental as lead developer for open-source products, online relational databases, and customized SaaS solutions. Michael now leads the development and production teams in the creation of new products/solutions, development of upgrades, and technical support. He was the talent behind the creation of a group of products designed to enhance non-profit websites functionality, including e-commerce, website content editing, online community-building, and email campaigning.

Michael is fluent in key development languages including PHP, PERL, ASP, Javascript, AJAX and Ruby on Rails, as well as a variety of open-source software platforms such as Drupal and CiviCRM. In addition, Michael is Cisco CNA certified, part of Microsoft's operating systems beta testing teams, as well as a technical reviewer for O’Reilly Media. He has significant experience in server administration, networking, several database engines, and development on both Linux and Windows platforms.

And like us, they’re small too.

CHRIS OLNEY Project Manager

Chris joined Related Media in 2004 as the team’s project manager. Skilled in the various nuances of the development firms goings-on, Chris is an integral member of the Related Media development team. He manages both projects and accounts and is well versed in deploying the latest Web 2.0 technologies.

(Ok, so they’re slightly bigger, but it takes a lot of brain power to make the behind the scenes stuff happen.)

WORK Enough about us. It’s time to show off a bit.

Passenger Vessel Association Alexandria, Virginia

Design

•  Updated design and color palette

•  Creation of testimonial graphics using member images

Technology

•  .NET Development •  MS SQL dB

Implementation •  Custom .NET

Controls •  CSS •  .NET Hosting

Before >

South River Boat Rentals Edgewater, Maryland

Design

• Redesign of site based on new logo and color palette

Technology

• Custom Implementation • CSS • Search Engine Optimization & Marketing • PHP Platform • MySQL dB • CMS Hosting

Before >

Lowers & Associates Purcellville, Virginia

Design

• Complete overhaul of design to compliment rebranding • Development of branding booking, sales sheets and collateral materials

Technology

• Typo3 CMS Implementation • CSS • Search Engine Optimization • E-Mail Marketing Solution • PHP Platform • MySQL dB • CMS Hosting Before >

NASCO Alexandria, Virginia

Design

• Redesign utilizing existing color palette and logo • Integrated member photography throughout the site

Technology

• Custom CMS Integration • CSS • Member Only Access Portal • PHP Platform • MySQL dB • CMS Hosting

Before >

Lagan Bethesda, Maryland

Design

•  Complete overhaul of design to compliment rebranding

Technology

•  Ektron CMS .NET •  MS SQL dB

Implementation •  Custom .NET

Controls •  CSS •  Search Engine

Optimization & Marketing

•  CMS Hosting

Before >

Griffin Security New York, New York

Design

• Complete company rebranding including: logo, brochure, sales sheets, tradeshow booth and Web site • Custom photography used throughout the site and the collateral

Technology •  Custom Implementation • CSS • PHP Platform • Hosting

QUESTIONS Feel free to get in touch. We’d love to chat. 202.495.1817