Digital printing has been quietly advancing behind the scenes for years, but at some point, the industry, and printers (I’ll share in the blame!) stopped trying to educate designers and design students about the full breadth of capabilities offered in…
[From time to time, Oregon’s President, Judd Plattenburg, provides commentary for the Oregon blog about the state of the business, industry, and community affairs.] So, I’ve wanted to do a project like this for a while: A book that showcased images…
[The story below is a follow-up to a post we wrote three years ago about local artist Ali FitzHarris. We were thrilled to get a chance to catch up with Ali this past week!] Being yourself can lead to great…
A Mindset to Win In business, mindset is everything. I didn’t always believe that, but the longer I survive as a business owner, the more I recognize how true it is. For the last 10-15 years, the printing business has…
Last week, we worked with our good friends at The Contemporary (formally the Dayton Visual Arts Center) to create invitations for their 25th annual art auction. To celebrate this silver anniversary, they wanted something really special and collaborated with LMG…
[From time to time, Oregon’s President, Judd Plattenburg, provides commentary for the Oregon blog about the state of the business, industry, and community affairs.] The HP Indigo not only revolutionized digital printing, it helped smaller companies compete with the big…
The number-one priority for any nonprofit is advancing their organization’s mission. The number-one challenge? Ensuring donations continue to come in so that they can continue their work. There are so many worthy causes out there, and many demands on your…
Some of the best marketing advice you’ll ever hear? “There is no perfect pickle. There are only perfect pickles.” Odd? Yes. Relevant? 100%. Let us explain: As marketers, and as human beings, we can be a bit…self-involved. We put the…
Ali FitzHarris’s parents have known for years that their daughter is different. Ali is kind and empathetic, with an excellent vocabulary and reading skills far beyond her years. But she struggles with math problems, motor tasks, and interpreting others’ body…
Get “Edgy” with your business cards! If you’re like many professionals, you’ve experienced business card overload. When stacks of new cards grow like weeds, it’s easy for a generic card to get lost in the shuffle. That’s why it’s more…