10.17.2012

Commercial Real Estate Services



Here at e! we know a thing or three about commercial real estate marketing.  The market conditions are perfect for acquisition and disposition of commercial office properties.


The e! team has been busy developing marketing solutions for new construction, and new acquisitions including branding, collateral systems, web development, marketing centers, exterior and interior signage systems and more.


Whether it’s a modern high-rise office tower or low-rise office campus, we have the right solution for you. Great real estate assets deserve great design and marketing. Contact us to discuss your next project.
 


9.03.2012

Welcome Back!



We love reconnecting with old friends and clients – one in the same. Our friend Ken Coleman, President of Compass General Construction recently gave us a call. We originally designed the logo for his NEW company over 14 years ago.

 
Needless to say, we had a little catching up to do. They have been doing some wonderful projects over the years that are transformative in their industry. We look forward to working together once again and helping them with new marketing efforts and website redesign.

8.15.2012

A New Website for Arctic Club Hotel in Seattle



Sometimes a "brand".com site just isn’t enough to promote the true character of a hotel. This is when a Vanity Site is the right choice. The Arctic Club Seattle - a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel is an exquisite hotel that combines the grandeur and spirit of the 20th century men’s club it once housed.  The Arctic Club Hotel’s eclectic interiors and first class amenities serve even the most discriminating business and leisure travelers. Our challenge was to capture the elegance and style of the hotel within a classic yet modern framework that incorporated content management tools and important social media features.


Arctic Club Seattle website
  

The result is grand, featuring large, glorious photos, hotel historic facts, easy navigation, all within a responsive web solution that scales gracefully from desktop to tablet to mobile device. We invite you to visit the site at: www.thearcticclubseattle.com

8.01.2012

e! welcomes new design director, Kevin Reuter




In a flurry of new accounts and challenging projects, Kevin Reuter, e!’s new design director joined the Effective Design team earlier this Summer. A multidisciplinary designer, Kevin’s 18 years of design experience brings expertise in branding, design, web development, social media, signage, and exhibits to the table. With a natural grace in working with clients and teammates alike, Kevin champions complex design solutions with speed and ease, meeting critical targets for clients with great results. A joy to work with, we welcome Kevin to the e! team and look forward to the exciting projects ahead.




2.06.2012

Super Dip.

Is everyone recovered from stuffing your face during the Super Bowl yesterday?  Here is a recipe for the appetizer item that went the fastest at the Super Bowl party of an e! team member.  It's Buffalo Chicken Dip, and it's delicious.


Buffalo Chicken Dip As Made by The Bitten Word
Adapted from Frank's RedHot
INGREDIENTS

8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup ranch salad dressing
1/4 cup blue cheese salad dressing
1/2 cup buffalo sauce or buffalo style barbecue sauce
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (shredded mozzarella cheese can be substituted)
2 cups shredded meat from a fully cooked rotisserie chicken

DIRECTIONS

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.  In a deep baking dish, mix cream cheese, salad dress, buffalo sauce, and cheese.  Stir until combined.  Stir in chicken.  

Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until the dish is heated through.  Serve with crackers, pita chips, sliced bread or vegetables.  

NOTE:  Depending on your tastes and the ingredients on hand, you can use 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese salad rather than 1/4 cup of each.  Similarly, you can mix blue cheese and mozzarella, or use portions of each.
image: The Bitten Word.