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Graphic Design, Marketing, Digital Marketing Graphics/ Social Media Assets, Website Design, Collateral, Signage / Trade Show Graphics, Package Design, Vehicle Wraps, Advertising and Email Campaigns.

DS Design Studio is a graphic design studio that delivers agency-quality creative, project management and branding expertise. I have provided services for small to mid-sized companies that do not have the internal resources to design and deliver all of their sales and marketing initiatives. Dave Saltonstall owns and operates the studio and has a proven track record of working remotely with clients for over 15 years from my home office located on Boston's North Shore.

Web Design, Digital Marketing/ Social Media Assets

Your website, social media and other online campaigns must convey your branding and your messaging.

Email Campaigns

DS Design Studio has designed email campaigns utilizing MailChimp, ExactTarget, SendGrid, Zoho, Constant Contact, Vertical Response and more.

Signage / Trade Show Graphics

Services for trade show events include design and print management of dynamic visuals for our clients' booths, 8 x 10 popup displays, store signage and retractable displays. I can also create pre-show mailings, follow up mailings, design press kits and produce promotional giveaways for events.

Advertising

Stunning visuals and compelling copy are critical to the success of an advertisement but there are additional features that make an ad sell product. Our ads focus on sustaining interest, being credible, persuasive, generating a desire, and outlining the benefit so consumers are motivated to buy.

Package Design

Attractive packaging sells so I strive for presentation, quality, captivating type, great photography, clear messaging, brand recognition and I research the competition to maximize shelf positioning.

Collateral

DS Design Studio designs collateral that engages, motivates, stimulates, reinforces your brand, and clearly communicates features and benefits of your product through well thought out designs and visuals. I design corporate brochures, sell/ data sheets, press kits, sales promotions, newsletters, point of purchase, direct mail, and more.

Vehicle Wraps

DS Design Studio has designed vehicle wraps for the sports and beverage industries thus far but are looking to diversify into additional sectors because vehicle wraps grab attention. The statistics from the American Trucking Association indicate that car wraps provide the lowest cost per impression of any advertising method at $1 per thousand impressions.

Promotional

I design promotional items that are creative, fresh, memorable and focus on extending brand recognition.

Direct Mail

With mailboxes brimming with junk mail, the focus is to stand out in the crowd so DS targets the message with compelling copy, appealing designs, and incorporates calls to action, online initiatives and QR codes.

About

Expertise

DS Design Studio has provided marketing initiatives for well known brands like HEAD Wintersports, Gorton's Seafood, Eastern Mountain Sports, Tufts Health Plan, Van Houtte Coffee, Timberland, Swarovski, Oracle and Easter Seals in addition to creating new brand campaigns. I actively listen to Marketing Directors, study their brands and collaborate with clients so I can seamlessly design projects that speak to a clients' image and mission.

DS Design Studio markets to small to mid-size companies that need experienced designers who will provide the synergy and professionalism they deserve. Super bowl ads are not my specialty (well...maybe not yet) but please don't expect to get value from designers on websites like Outsource, Thumbtack or brick and mortar stores like FedEx Kinkos.

Projects We Excel At:

Online Initiatives
Sales Collateral
Signage
Package Design
Vehicle Wraps
Promotional
Direct Mail

Why DS?

Awesome Design Layout

Agency-quality creative

I develop a solid rapport with clients and work as a team

Proven track record with brand name clients

Senior-level talent on ALL projects

One-stop shop for integrated design and marketing campaigns

Unsurpassed professionalism, integrity, service and quality

Superior graphic design, print and project management

Response time is immediate

I always go the extra mile for each customer

Five "R" Concept

RAPPORT: Developing a solid rapport with clients is critical to their success.

RESPECT: All clients' perspective must be respected because they know their business better than anyone.

REACT: DS Design Studio reacts to customers needs and market trends in a timely manner.

RELIABLE: Reliability in concept and execution without mistakes saves our clients money.

RESULTS: Commitment to produce results with maximum return on investment makes our clients successful.

Our Promise

The DS brand is: honest, hard working, experienced, dependable, approachable, provides excellent design solutions, and prides itself on customer satisfaction. I promise a direct line of communication with clients and offer no unnecessary management levels that may dilute the mission and message so crucial to every brand.

My goal is to build strong relationships with clients because we listen to them intently and dig deep to understand their business.

I'm a kid at heart so my philosophy is to ask a lot of questions, stay energized, play, have fun, and be creative.

DS Design Studio creates value for clients because they are confident in my abilities, I operate with integrity, professionalism and I am up work with closely with all team members.

About DS Design Studio

Based in Rockport, Massachusetts, one hour north of Boston on Cape Ann, Dave Saltonstall offers graphic design, marketing, project and brand management services.

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Our Services

Collateral, Package Design, Advertising, Trade Show Signage, Retail Signage, Vehicle Wrap Design, Email Campaigns, Web Design, Direct Mail, Promotional Items, Brand Management, Project Management, and Print Management.

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Proven Track Record

DS Design Studio has provided marketing initiatives for well known brands in various industry sectors including sports, food & beverage, health care, software, energy, cosmetics, apparel, education, finance and more.

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