2018 Annual Report

Client Partner:

The Up Center

The Up Center looked to A Great Idea as their creative solutions partner to showcase their annual success in serving the many diverse needs of the children and families of Hampton Roads, Virginia. A Great Idea art directed the annual report, including the graphic design, content strategy, copywriting, and final production.
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The Energy of Action

In evolving the annual report from previous years, collaboration with The Up Center’s team to generate a document that brought positivity, freshness, and future-forward feeling was imperative while also making it clear that donors and supporters are the lifeblood of the organization.

Smart Design

The final produced report captured The Up Center’s story of success while also sticking to a solid 8-pages of print along with a gatefold that gave them additional space to highlight statistics and list out their entire donor pool.

Frequently Asked Questions About Services Used in 2018 Annual Report

These services from A Great Idea include the following:

Can you print materials?

While we don’t do in-house printing, we can help you get your materials printed! This includes having final printed materials sent to you or printed near you for pickup. In the design process, we ensure your files are prepared to be sent to printers by ensuring correct sizing, bleeds, and file packaging.

What’s the difference between content strategy and content creation?

Content strategy is a high-level plan that defines the who, what, when, where, why, and how of your content. This helps guide the content creation process, meaning when you begin writing or designing your content, you understand how to do it more impactfully.

What is a content strategy agency?

A content strategy agency like A Great Idea is a group of people who understand the technical strategy, timing, and creative processes behind powerful content that engages your followers, connects with your community, and grows your audience—both digitally and in real life.

What is the standard turnaround time for a brochure project?

A typical brochure design project takes between 1 to 3 weeks. This timeline includes the initial discovery phase, concept development, and rounds of revisions. If you have a tight deadline for a trade show or product launch, let us know—we offer expedited design services to ensure you never miss a marketing opportunity.

What is the difference between digital and print-ready brochure design?

A print-ready brochure is designed using the CMYK color model with specific "bleeds" and margins to ensure it looks perfect when physically printed. A digital brochure (or e-brochure) is optimized for the RGB color space, features interactive elements like clickable links, and is compressed for fast loading in emails or on your website. We can provide your final files in both formats to maximize your reach.

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