Frederick, MD, Frederick
We specialize in working with nonprofits to help them increase their reach and revenue through design and accessibility (Section 508 and ADA compliance).
We design and remediate publications and websites.
1 customer review
Renee Henning
I recommend Gratzer Graphics highly. I thought I knew what I wanted for the cover of my book, but Gratzer had better ideas. It gave me two separate possible covers that were right on point. I figured out the concept of the first cover immediately and loved it. The same was true for the concept of the second cover (the one with a mother holding her toddler superimposed over the profile of the child). That cover was not what I originally had in mind, yet I found it very powerful. Deciding which of the two concepts to choose was difficult because both were excellent. More...
Reply from Gratzer Graphics LLC
Thank you for the positive review, Renee! It was great working with you.
What makes a great website?
A great website:
• continually brings in people who don't already know about your organization or business;
• engages them;
• has a professional design;
• makes it easy for them to find what they need and have them take a desired action (such as donate or buy);
• is mobile friendly and fast, so that it ranks better in search results and doesn't frustrate users;
• is accessible to all users, regardless of any physical or cognitive disability;
• is easy for the client to update.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
We ask questions based on the type of work:
https://gratzergraphics.com/estimate/
Describe your creative process.
We have a collaborative creative process:
1. Discovery: We ask you questions related to your brand, goals, target audience and more.
2. Design: We research ideas and create concepts—trashing a few in the process—to end up with the best solution.
3. Refinement: You provide feedback and we refine the design and make any necessary revisions.
4. Delivery: We send the promised deliverables of the finalized work.
What information do you need from a client before you can start work?
Name, address, phone, e-mail address, signed work agreement and (typically) 50% payment
What do you love most about your job?
Knowing that we helped a client get amazing results.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Founded in 2003, Gratzer Graphics LLC is a Washington, D.C.-area woman-owned design firm specializing in helping nonprofits get better results through their branding and marketing, website, publications and event collateral so they can further their missions.
Gratzer Graphics has its own mission: to raise money and awareness for shelter animals, donating all proceeds from two online stores to animal rescues and shelters.
Why should our clients choose you?
We have more than 20 years of experience in branding and marketing materials, print and publication design, and website design and development.
Our work gets results! We have a stellar reputation for the quality of our work and attention to detail.
Branding and logo design
• Logo design and brand elements (typography, color palette, design elements, brand guide)
• Identity package: letterhead, business cards, envelope
• Social media images
• Marketing materials: brochure design, postcard design, etc.
Print design
Website design and development, including accessible websites
Publication design, including accessible documents
• Annual reports
• Books
• Media kits
•Newsletters
• Magazines
• Accessibility (ADA/Section 508 compliance): Accessible publication design or remediation