human centered graphic design
Can we have the best of both worlds – minimal tech overwhelm with beautiful visual design? Let’s explore the possibilities together.
design showcase
We show off some of the design skills we’ve applied to many projects throughout the years! Browse our slideshow below and click any slide to see more.
Great, easy to use interface, built-in analytics reports, security and malware protection and reasonable pricing plans.
We can help you optimize your distinctive branding in all the ways you connect with your clients!
Specialized items such as retractable banners, posters, embroidered items, baseball caps, enameled pins, booth banners, and even jigsaw puzzles.
We can combine words and imagery in a fun, visually compelling way to keep your clients engaged throughout the year.
We are interested in partnering with organizations who have mission-critical, long documents to produce, but don’t have (or need) a full-time graphics department.
A great ad should: Grab the eye • Please the heart • Convey your offer • Move the viewer to action!
This ad series promoted a set of books on the esoteric system of Gurdjieff, in Parabola magazine, while reinforcing Fifth Press’s branding.
We have years of experience working with business owners and packaging vendors, so the final product is successful, meets all regulatory requirements, and has shelf appeal to the consumer.
Folding boxes, beauty products, pharmaceuticals, clothing hang-tags with punch holes, labels to wrap around cylindrical shapes … we do it all.
The front and back of a business card provide a chance to say even more about your business than just a website and phone number.
Can be two-sided, folding, square, horizontal or vertical, and even printed on exotic materials. Today’s online print vendors provide excellent quality at surprisingly low cost.
A memorable business card is satisfying to the senses and persists over time – Especially good for building awareness in your local area.
Unlike ephemeral social media and email promotions, a quality and visually-appealing printed item is satisfying to the senses and persists over time.
Rack cards are a nice intermediate marketing item – sturdy cardstock and more concise than a brochure. Place in a rack and people will take them home to read later.
what about “artificial intelligence?”
Read our thoughts on the use of so-called Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our work, how to keep our brains intact and healthy, and the sad degradation of the formerly magical imagery of sparkles!
today’s tech savvy meets old school design chops
Our design expertise bridges hands-on skills from the age of XActo knives and rubylith up to today’s era of rapid tech innovation.
testimonials
Below are some examples of positive feedback we have received from clients throughout the years.
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Wonderfully flexible with all the design changes we requested ...
It was an absolute pleasure working with Tad on our new website. She's incredibly talented, creative, and a joy to collaborate with.
She was wonderfully flexible with all the design changes we requested on our website, and consistently helpful throughout the entire process.
We absolutely love the final result!
— Silvana Würsch
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She took the time to extract from me the essence of my work
Tad took the time to extract from me the essence of my work, as it has evolved over time. With her listening skills, patience, and ability to tune in to and truly 'see' me, she was able to masterfully create an end result that was well beyond my expectations. She saw what was possible before I did.
I have received rave reviews on my new site, stating that it accurately captures who I am and what I offer. Additionally, because of my new site, the clients and jobs I am now attracting are in exact alignment with even beyond what I thought was possible.
— Susan Brooks
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A website emerged that I did not initially imagine yet is exactly what I was looking for.
In building my latest website Tad gently balanced listening to what I wanted to communicate and the purpose of my website with gently nudging and guiding me to consider other options and ideas.
Then presto! A website emerged that I did not initially imagine yet is exactly what I was looking for. I couldn't be more pleased. Thanks again Tad!
— Mark R.
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I have always been amazed by their responsiveness.
I personally have worked with Mary, Tad and the team for over 4 years and I have always been amazed by their responsiveness. It's great to have a web team that really takes care of their customers and can solve any issues in minutes or hours, instead of days, and always with a smile.
— Sole Mingo-Ordonez
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They really listened to my hopes and vision for my business
Tad and Mary really listened to my hopes and vision for my business and gave me some very helpful guidance to get specific in ways that could then be incorporated into my website. I am very pleased with the outcome.
They have been responsive to my ongoing needs and have done a fine job of helping maintain and enhance my online presence. I highly recommend them.
— Mary Ann B.
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I can't say enough good things about my experience with Sweet Design.
I can't say enough good things about my experience with Sweet Design. They've helped me so much – have set up a website for me and trained me in using it, and have been so responsive whenever I have questions or need help. I recommend them to others all the time. Don't know what I'd do without them!
— Dottie Oatman, Artist
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My website It has been highly successful at drawing my target audience.
I had Mary and her team help me develop my recent website for my Physical Therapy business. It has been highly successful at drawing my target audience.
I found the process to be fun and educational both. I learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t work going though that process with them. I was also coached at modifying the site to keep it current. And whenever I've needed help it seems like I'm first in line ... everything has been seamless. I give them a 5 star rating!
— Douglas Wisoff
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It still works great and looks fresh after being up for years.
Tad has been really creative, and insightful and informed in helping to build and grow our site. It still works great and looks fresh after being up for years, with only minimal maintenance tweaks needed. The result is sophisticated and elegantly simple to use and regularly gets rave reviews from users and other designers.
— Serafina H.
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You will not meet a more competent, clear-headed, creative and knowledgeable team with hearts of gold!
I have had the great pleasure of working with Sweet Design for over 10 years.
I recommend Sweet Design to anyone I know who has any kind of design needs and I turn regularly to them for advice, assistance and recommendations. I think the last time was last week!
You will not meet a more competent, clear-headed, creative and knowledgeable team with hearts of gold who will always go the extra mile for you and your projects!
— Heather L.
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Thank you for your hard work and your creative juice.
The team's creativity and good cheer (and patience!) keep me returning again and again. My decision to work with Sweet Design to develop and design my website, Mail Chimp emails and professional Facebook page has proven to be one of my best professional development decisions.
I thoroughly enjoy working with Mary and Tad as they shine their light on details I’d miss on my own. Thank you for your hard work and your creative juice. I love my website and I wholeheartedly recommend Sweet Design.
— Suzanne Burnell
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There hasn't been anything they haven't done, and it has all been done beautifully.
Sweet Design is wonderful! No matter how last minute I get my requests in, Mary and Tad always try their best to beat the deadline. Very professional with an eye for design! Complete customer service from getting envelopes printed to full color brochures (and they find the best prices for printing!). There hasn't been anything they haven't done, and it has all been done beautifully. Highly recommend Sweet Design!
— Margie Rodgers
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Always professional, supportive, and timely.
Sweet Design has been helping me since 2000. During that time, I have been totally happy with the services I have received from them. Initially they maintained an old website, then they redesigned my website, then they taught me some Word Press so I could do my own updates. They also designed my logo, my business card and my brochure. Whenever I’ve been stuck, they’ve been available to back me up and/or rescue me. Their services have always been professional, supportive, and timely.
It is a delight to work with them. I recommend them unconditionally and enthusiastically!!!
— Stephanie Bryan
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They have been there every step of the way.
The small donor group I work with decided we needed an informational website in order to inform people about what we do. Sweet Design created a beautiful website and they have been there every step of the way with any changes that come along.
Both Mary and Tad are very knowledgeable, helpful and extremely patient, always willing to step right in whenever I am in over my head.
— Judith Z.
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Yes, they know the tech stuff but they also do just beautiful work.
We have worked with Mary and her team for many years. They have done a terrific job designing and updating our web site. Yes, they know the tech stuff but they also do just beautiful work. It's hard to find a group that knows the details, understands the web and has an ability to present work that is both creative and artistic. Sweet Design is the one!
— Mark Jacobsen
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They help me tease out the most effective approach with a project that reflects my ideas and values.
I have worked with Mary and her team for over 20 years. Their experience, creativity and artistry has brought my annual reports, marketing materials, ad layout, website, logo design and more, to a level I could not have accomplished on my own. The entire team is patient and supportive as they help me tease out the most effective approach with a project that reflects my ideas and values.
— Johnnie Segars
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Working with them is a delightful experience ...
Mary Sweet and her extraordinarily skillful team helped me create a beautiful website... which they continue to maintain and update with cheerful promptness. Working with them is a delightful experience for which I am most grateful.
The skill and expertise at Sweet Design is beyond measure! (You can quote me.)
— Deborah Luscomb
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I really enjoy working with the staff at Sweet Design.
I really enjoy working with the staff at Sweet Design. They got my website up and running and have been able to keep up with design changes I have requested. They have been able to meet all my deadlines and their prices are super reasonable.
— Alan Greenberg
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Excellent crew, great service!
I've been using Sweet Design for years. They've done all my various website designs, trouble shooting and training, and some of my business identity design and material production. Excellent crew, great service!
— Stephen Vosper
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On top of all that ... they are really nice!
We've worked with Sweet Design for almost 40 years now. They do excellent and affordable work, have a powerful creative and artistic style, and on top of all that... are really nice!
— Steve Troy
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Prompt, meticulous flair
Sweet Design is a creative hub and has met all my graphic needs for decades with prompt, meticulous flair.
— Susan Aposhyan
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Very supportive and insightful
In my Zoom sessions with Tad Hanna at Sweet Design, I found her very supportive and insightful as she aided my creative process to write content for my website. Tad put me at ease as she advised me on how to write for my online business. I made the transition from a novice to an effective blogger and confident creator of my business’s philosophy and services.
I had worked with other website developers, and without reservation, she was the best. I highly recommend her people-first approach to website content development.
— Patricia R.
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You have created a ‘branding’ for me. Now I just have to live up to it!
The podcast artwork is indeed perfect, beautiful. I think with the Mailchimp header and Facebook page, you have created a ‘branding’ for me. Now I just have to live up to it!
— Susan O.
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Thanks for all your insight and beautiful work!
You did a beautiful job – wow! Thank you for sharing the experience of building this website. It means (to me) that this is part of my contract in being here and helping to shift our old paradigm into a new energy consciousness. Thanks for all your insight and beautiful work!
— Cathy Silver
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This has been a light place in uncertain (slightly scary) times.
The website is awesome! I love it all. I checked through it last night and love it. Tad and Mary, thank you both! This has been a light place in uncertain (slightly scary) times.
— Heather Locke
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They empowered me to use the tools they gave me to reach and help my clients.
Working with the team at Sweet Design to start my business was a great decision. Not only did Tad, Mary and Soma, give me an amazing website, Facebook page, and training, I left with a greater understanding of how to use my sites, and what was unique about my business and valuable to my clients.
They have an approach that empowered me to use the tools they gave me to reach and help my clients. Mary also designed very smart business cards and a rack card for me. I gained so much confidence and knowledge thanks to the approach at Sweet Design. I highly recommend Sweet Design.
— Joyce
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Sweet Design has always been an integral, ‘extra voice’ for us,
It has been a joy to work with Mary and Tad, and to have their attentive collaboration and wise skill sets. Sweet Design has always been an integral, ‘extra voice’ for us, in the mentored development of our public face.
Our presence and growth in the contemplative retreat world has been accelerated and deepened, with the hands-on careful kindness and skills of Sweet Design. We are exuberant about recommending them.
Charles Simmons and Marla Perry-Simmons
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This process was so personal and rewarding ...
Sweet Design helped me to create a website that is as unique as my unique art. People have described it as “gorgeous.” They also helped me with branding. This process was so personal and rewarding, designing a unique logo that truly represented me and my art. Then they went the extra mile to help me get my branding placed and consistent across social media platforms.
I am also happy with the business card they designed (and that they know of printers with good pricing). Their creative staff is experienced, friendly, and encouraging.
— Janine I.