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All That Glitters—A Lesson in Color Control
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All that glitters isn’t gold! Our senior designer applied unique color knowledge and computer skills to create a custom gilded ceiling treatment that is nothing less than brilliant.
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Paper + Pigment: Why Designers Have Color Issues
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Paper + Pigment: Why Designers Have Color Issues “In visual perception, a color is almost never seen as it really is—as it physically is. This fact makes color the most relative medium in art. In order to use color effectively,...
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How You Can Get Creative About Customer Retention in 2021
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How You Can Get Creative About Customer Retention in 2021 In its recent report “Accelerating Out of the Crisis,” market research company Forrester summed up 2020 as a year when “the impossible happened over and over.” Faced with its seemingly...
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It’s a Gift
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The most important lesson we’ve learned these past months: Every day is a gift. So giving should be at the heart of all our holiday celebrations. For inspiration, Street Level Studio team members share some of their most memorable gift-giving...
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Our Work Provides Both Purpose and Pride
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Despite all the disruption, work continues to provide us with purpose and creative opportunities. It’s also a big source of pride. In 2020, Street Level Studio once again received top awards from several international creative competitions. We’re proud to share...
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3 Holiday Decorating Ideas During Covid
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3 Holiday Decorating Ideas During Covid Home for the holidays has taken on a whole new meaning this year. Many of us are already home . . . every day. And with chilly weather discouraging even a socially distanced walk...
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How to Send Season’s Greetings in a Pandemic
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How to Send Season’s Greetings in a Pandemic Reaching out to customers, partners, and employees on special occasions can have a huge impact on your business relationships. It shows you are invested in and value them as individuals. And at...
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If the Shoe Fits: Empathy as the X-Factor in UX
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If the Shoe Fits: Empathy as the X-Factor in UX We stumbled upon an interesting observation the other day. Cultures from nearly every corner of the globe include common sayings inspired by feet and footwear. Without a great deal of...
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Adventures in Wallpaper
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Adventures in Wallpaper Editor’s note: Suzanne Shumaker, along with her husband and fellow architect Garry, launched Shumaker Design + Build Associates in Evanston, Illinois, in 2009. Since then, they have been leaving their distinctive imprint on elegant residences and impressive...
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The 3 Phases of E-Commerce
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The coronavirus crisis’ impact has been especially acute for companies still relying on traditional sales strategies. Our new e-book looks at how transitioning to e-commerce can pivot businesses for immediate survival and position them more strategically for a post-pandemic world.
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