This referral campaign was designed for Dr. Windmiller and Dr. Knutson, dentists in Stillwater, MN. If you are a patient and refer a friend or family member you receive a $50 gift card from a variety of stores or same amount will be credited to your account. Visit WindmillerKnutson.com for more information about their services.

The Tasting Panel Magazine Re-Design

Windmiller Design Group has re-designed the The Tasting Panel Magazine. A couple of examples are here. The Tasting Panel Magazine is based out of LA. www.TastingPanelMag.com About The Tasting Panel: THE TASTING PANEL magazine is the most widely circulated trade publication in the beverage industry, reaching an audience of thousands of key decision-makers every month and growing on an international scale. Manning the ship is renowned wine & spirits veteran Anthony Dias Blue as Editor-in-Chief. With his expertise, experience and esteem, Blue has his finger on the pulse of the beverage industry, making for one of the most informative and cutting edge publications focusing on beverages, the beverage trade and the people who make the industry tick. Regular features include: "Blue Reviews," authoritative scores and reviews of wines and spirits; "Industry Spotlight," highlighting innovators and leaders; "Steven Spurrier's Letter from London," from the world-renowned British authority; "Brief Encounters" and "Brand Spotlight."

New Website Design for Myklebust+SEARS

Artists, Stan Sears and Andrea Myklebust have launched their new website that features many of their sculptural works for sites across America: myklebustsears.com

Enjoy perusing through the site and have fun viewing the many incredible projects they have created. Their award-winning work has been featured in the Americans for the Arts Year in Review, Landscape, Sculpture, and Public Art Review.

Morphology Games Website Has Launched!

This is the latest board game to hit the market just in time for the holidays. If you enjoy pictionary, cranium, or any other game that gets your creative juices flowing, and brings fun and laughter to any social gathering, this is a game for you! Please visit the website to order your own and to learn more about this incredible board game. This is a great Christmas gift! Windmiller Design Group designed and developed the site. Check it out! morphologygames.com

Pulse Realty Software launches new website

Pulse Realty Software has launched a new website. The clean, efficient, professional look compliments their professional services that offer leading software technology for full-service real estate brokerages.

Windmiller Design Group designed the website and is a huge advocate for what Pulse Realty Software can offer to real estate brokerages. If you are in the real estate industry, I strongly urge you to visit this site and inquire further. If you are in need of website development and design, please contact Windmiller Design Group.

Artful Living Website - ReVamp

Windmiller Design Group has given the Artful Living website an updated look - same great content, but more amazing photography and videos featuring what's inside the latest issue of Artful Living. Take a look.

The Autumn issue hit last week, and we received an overwhelming number of people viewing the online magazine in addition to the actual hard copy that hit 22,000 mailboxes around the Twin Cities. In less than 7 days, over 600 people viewed the magazine online, with over 8500 pages flips. View the Autumn issue of the magazine online here.

Artful Living Magazine | Autumn 2009 Issue

VIEW THE ONLINE VERSION
The autumn issue is arriving in mail boxes this week. If you would like to request a copy, click here. This issue features Minnesotan's who have followed their love for wine to Napa Valley to start their own wineries. View that story here.
On the other side of the country, in New York City, is Fashion Week. Artful Living and photographer Jenn Cress had a rare opportunity and behind the scenes access to top models, inside stories, and Anna Wintour - Editor of Vogue Magazine. We also have some Minnesota roots in NYC Fashion Week - Meet 2 Minnesotans who have made it big on the runway. One being the new face of Calvin Klein. View that story here.
Many more stories are inside. Enjoy!

Vintage Boat Party | August 12th

Cocktails and cruising on the waters of Lake Minnetonka on the famous Posh 1930's vintage boat. Artful Living is showing their appreciation for all advertisers and contributors for the Summer 2009 issue. Thanks for helping us create another amazing issue!

Murray & Associates

Todd recently started his own practice, and Windmiller Design Group helped create his Corporate Identity: Logo, Business Cards, Letterhead, Mailing Labels, etc. Before going out on his own, he previously worked for one of the largest debt collection law firms in Minnesota.

Todd Murray is a former debt collecting attorney, now representing consumers. He helps those that have been sued to collect a debt and he sues debt collectors that abuse and harass people in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Todd Murray also helps people negotiate settlements and payment plans with their creditors.

It's All About Presentation

One rule of thumb that I firmly believe in is: It's all about presentation. This can be applied to absolutely anything, not just for a business, but your report in school, invitations, how you display photographs, etc. In this case, it's the New Patient Welcome Packet that was created for Dr. Ned Windmiller and Dr. Carissa Knutson. When you remove the brochure from the chocolate colored envelope the cover feels like suede, and very luxurious to the touch. The content is very informative, from services offered, about the dentists, to testimonials and payment plans. In the back of the brochure are forms that people usually fill out upon arrival. These are mailed to the patient to fill out at their leisure, to be brought in at their first visit. There is also an impressive DVD showcasing Before & After Smiles of Drs. Windmiller & Knutson's patients.















Their office is in Stillwater, Minnesota and has recently been remodeled, offering a gorgeous setting that is nearly spa-like. You forget you are there to see the dentist when you are offered a bottled water upon arrival and are given a hand massage once seated in the dental chair. It's a very comfortable place to go for the dentist, which is hard to find. The words comfortable and dentist aren't usually used in the same sentence! Some might think I am a bit biased considering Ned Windmiller is indeed my father, but I am treated like everyone else there, and the customer service is phenomenal. If you are interested in learning more, please click here and I will send you a new patient packet, I am sure you will not only be impressed by the packet itself, but the services that are offered inside.

Beautiful Image "La Bella Figura"

After running around town gathering beautiful images that are "must haves" for summer, this beautiful image was created for Artful Living magazine, photograph taken by Jenn Cress. After making many great connections with local boutiques, I also learned about an amazing couple that sells vintage sunglasses online. These people are fantastic. Check out their website: glasseswebb.com The sunglasses are my favorite item on this page. Ciao bella!

Rhonda Jackson: Make Up Artist | Jenn Cress: Photographer

I had the opportunity to assist at a photo shoot this summer with two extremely talented women. Rhonda Jackson and Jenn Cress. These are the women behind the scenes of what made this photo shoot a huge success!! Although Lalita (the model) is a gorgeous woman all on her own, Jenn and Rhonda were able to create the exact style we were looking for through make up and photography. This is the outcome:























I want to promote these ladies as much as I possibly can because they are just THAT GOOD! I highly recommend them. Here is their contact information, they are amazing people to work with:

Rhonda Jackson | MAKE UP ARTIST:
rhondajacksonbeauty@gmail.com
rhondajacksonbeauty.com

Jenn Cress | PHOTOGRAPHER:
fotos@jennifercress.com
JennCress.com

James de Givenchy

James de Givenchy is a jewelry designer and creative director for Sotheby's diamonds. Artful Living magazine wrote an article on him in their Spring issue this year. (This is the magazine I do all of the design/layout work for - my design work is revealed above). I enjoyed his jewelry so much, and his appreciation for rarity I wanted to post it on my blog to share with others. The combination of diamonds and rubber - so daring, yet so sophisticated. Click on this link to read the story.

'Tis the Season for Weddings!

The invitations are what set the theme for your wedding. There are infinite possibilities on how you can create them, from e-vites to extravagant layers of papers, die cutting and detailing. Some of the most important people in my life are getting married this summer, and I have had the honor of helping with their wedding invites. Wedding invites are quite personal, they reveal a sense of style for the bride and groom. I have included a few examples of the simple text used for some invitations I am working on, and it just goes to show it's the paper and presentation that makes such a difference! Although I would like to think the layout of the text is crucial as well, these images don't do the invites justice without the beautiful paper that surrounds the text. Click on the images for larger view.
Windmiller Design Group loves to help with wedding invitations, all the way down to the perfect paper color, appropriate envelopes, and minute detailing. Let us help you create the most appropriate style for your big day!

Artful Living Magazine | Summer 2009 Issue

The release of the Summer issue of Artful Living is just around the corner, however, since you're visiting this blog, you are able to get a SNEAK PEEK! The main themes of this issue are Italy and Vintage style - both fascinating to read about and gorgeous to look at. The photo shoot on Lake Minnetonka was an incredible experience for all. Mahogany Bay was kind enough to let us use some of their gorgeous vintage boats, where only a few exist in the world. Jenn Cress did an absolutely fabulous job with the photography. Thank you to both Mahogany Bay and to Jenn Cress, we really appreciate it.

If you are interested in a copy of this issue of Artful Living CLICK HERE.
Check out the Artful Living Website
View this Issue Online

Lake Pepin Art & Design Center

The Lake Pepin Art & Design Center has just launched a new website! Please take a look. If you have not taken the drive to Pepin, Wisconsin, I highly recommend the trip. The drive itself is breathtaking, with incredible views of the lake and enormous trees guide you along the way. The town of Pepin sits right on the lake, and it's a charming artists community, with lots of great shops and historical landmarks. It's a great little get away. And a MUST SEE is the Lake Pepin Art & Design Center, they are always featuring incredible artists, and they have many fun events going on throughout the week and the weekend. Check it out! PepinArtDesign.org

Artful Living Magazine | Spring 2009 Issue RELEASE!

The Spring issue of Artful Living has been sent to the press!! You are lucky enough to get a sneak peak by clicking HERE!!  

This quarterly magazine is centered around homes in Minnesota and focuses on the lifestyles within.  We bring to you the highlights of Twin Cities arts and culture, food and wine, desirable destinations and a special portfolio of Sotheby's International Realty properties both locally and globally.  Luxury is synonymous with the Sotheby's brand; Artful Living Magazine is the high-quality, luxury magazine that best represents properties and luxury brands in the Twin Cities.  Artful Living emanates the Sotheby's International Realty standards of excellence and artfully unites extraordinary properties with extraordinary lives in Minnesota and around the world.  I have the pleasure of laying out the entire magazine and designing the editorial. Enjoy! 

Savvy Safari >> Spring Artful Living Magazine

African Safari?

This image is not exactly what I would imagine an African Safari to be, would you? This is exactly why the article in the Spring issue of Artful Living is a MUST READ. Written by Rudy Maxa, the Savvy Traveler on MPR, and the host of Rudy Maxa's World on PBS, and contributing editor to National Geographic Traveler and also a contributing writer for Artful Living Magazine - a magazine which I create the layout and design. Rudy makes you feel like you are right there with him on the Land Cruiser trying to escape from a lion that is blocking their path, and enjoying a gourmet meal under the stars. Unbelievable photos were taken by Rudy during this adventure and are featured in the article. The Spring issue will be released at the end of April. To request a copy of Artful Living Magazine, click here: REQUEST A COPY

Here is the story in Artful Living Magazine, Spring 2009:
Click to View Online Magazine

S.I.T. The Stay In Touch Newsletter ::: Issue 2

S.I.T. Newsletter brought to you by WINDMILLER DESIGN GROUP
issue 2 ::: February 19, 2009

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WINDMILLER DESIGN GROUP created S.I.T. to STAY IN TOUCH, spread the word, and ultimately build connections.

S.I.T. Newsletter will spread the word about outstanding business people, provide you with marketing tactics, and help us stay in touch, so Windmiller Design Group knows what's going on with you and your business.

STAY IN TOUCH!

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SPREAD THE WORD:

>> If you know someone that is in need of marketing or design services, please forward this e-mail to them. If they work with WDG, you will receive 15% off your next project with Windmiller Design Group.

In this issue of S.I.T., Windmiller Design Group is
SPREADING THE WORD about: ORGANIC CLIMBING, USA

Organic Climbing USA is committed to producing the best climbing gear possible. Their products are designed to be functional, durable, and unique. Hand made in the USA, each piece is one-of-a-kind.

I first started working with Organic Climbing when I designed the corporate identity for the business, and most recent work has been T-shirt designs. They are releasing their 2009 Vintage T-shirts any day now, check them out on the WDG blog. Organic Climbing USA is established in Laramie, Wyoming, but has plans of expanding to the Minneapolis area this Summer - more details on all the great things they will offer the Twin Cities coming soon! Thanks Organic Climbing!:

Click to E-Mail Organic Climbing

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MARKETING TIP
The Benefits of Blogging:

10 STRATEGIC BENEFITS OF BLOGGING

1. Search Engine Marketing:
Blogs give you an increased presence on major search engines, like Yahoo! and Google. A well-written, routinely updated, keyword-oriented blog can enhance your chances of garnering high rankings on search engine return pages.

2. Direct Communications:
Blogs provide a way for you to speak directly, openly and honestly with your customer.

3. Brand Building:
Blogs serve as another channel on which to promote your brand and company.

4. Competitive Differentiation:
Because blogs give you the opportunity to tell your story over and over, they help set you apart from the competition.

5. Relational Marketing:
Blogs allow you to build personal, long-lasting relationships with your customers that foster trust.

6. Exploit the Niches:
Blogs help you fill your particular industry niche.

7. Media & Public Relations:
Blogs are excellent PR tools. The media calls you, not your competition.

8. Position You as an Expert:
Blogs enable you to articulate your viewpoints, knowledge and expertise on matters pertaining to your industry.

9. Reputation Management:
Blogs help you manage your online reputation.

10. Low Cost:
Blogs are inexpensive to set up, operate and maintain.

Provided by the AlphaMarketer

What are you waiting for?

Click to E-Mail Windmiller Design Group
to help you setup & maintain your blog

Visit the WDG blog and post a comment at WindmillerDG.Blogspot.com

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WINDMILLER DESIGN GROUP
creating the energy to power your brand

Mollie Windmiller >> Mollie@WindmillerDG.com >> tele: 612.616.1886
visit: www.WindmillerDG.com >> blog: WindmillerDG.BlogSpot.com

S.I.T. The Stay In Touch Newsletter ::: Issue 1

S.I.T. Newsletter brought to you by WINDMILLER DESIGN GROUP
issue 1 ::: February 5, 2009

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WINDMILLER DESIGN GROUP created S.I.T. to STAY IN TOUCH, spread the word, and ultimately build connections.

S.I.T. Newsletter will spread the word about outstanding business people, provide you with marketing tactics, and help us stay in touch, so Windmiller Design Group knows what's going on with you and your business.

STAY IN TOUCH!

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SPREAD THE WORD:

>> If you know someone that is in need of marketing or design services, please forward this e-mail to them. If they work with WDG, you will receive 15% off your next project with Windmiller Design Group.

In this issue of S.I.T., Windmiller Design Group is
SPREADING THE WORD about: JIM GRANDBOIS

Jim Grandbois is a Sales Associate at Lakes Sotheby's International Realty in Edina, MN. If you are thinking of buying or selling a home, Jim will make the process smooth and successful. Visit his website to learn more: www.JimGrandbois.com

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MARKETING TIP
Insights to Marketing in a Down Economy:
Professor John Quelch, of Harvard Business School shares ways of marketing your way through a recession:

In a recession, consumers become value oriented, distributors are concerned about cash, and employees worry about their jobs. But a downturn is no time to stop spending on marketing. The key, says professor John Quelch, is to understand how the needs of your customers and partners change, and adapt your strategies to the new reality. Key concepts include: • Brands that increase advertising during a downturn can improve market share and return on investment. • Early-buy allowances, extended financing, and generous return policies motivate distributors to stock your full product line. • In tough times, price cuts attract more consumer support than promotions. • CEOs must spend more time with customers and employees.

STAY COMMITTED TO RESEARCH - It's now more important than ever before to understand what the customer is thinking and doing. It is vital to keep a pulse on what is important to them and make sure you are delivering. This is why we feel it is absolutely vital that you closely monitor your web analytics. Usually we can look at website user behavior and see exactly what is important to the visitor. For example, on a recent project we were able to see that a client's customer base was showing considerable pause in their buying behavior. They were still seeing the same number of pages, but they were spending a much longer time viewing the page. In essence, it was like they were walking their way to the check out counter, but were taking a much longer time in the process. Changes in merchandising were able to help address this issue.

MAINTAIN MARKETING SPENDING - Professor Quelch says "This is not the time to cut advertising. It is well documented that brands that increase advertising during a recession, when competitors are cutting back, can improve market share and return on investment at lower cost than during good economic times."

"Successful companies do not abandon their marketing strategies in a recession; they adapt them" says Quelch.

Taken from the Harvard Business School, Working Knowledge website: Research & Ideas. read full article

Click to E-Mail Windmiller Design Group
to help you with these tactics

Visit the WDG blog and post a comment at WindmillerDG.Blogspot.com

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WINDMILLER DESIGN GROUP
creating the energy to power your brand

Mollie Windmiller >> Mollie@WindmillerDG.com >> tele: 612.616.1886
visit: www.WindmillerDG.com >> blog: WindmillerDG.BlogSpot.com

Organic Climbing USA

TESTIMONIAL for Windmiller Design Group

From the creation of our start up logo 5 years ago and the ensuing brand identity needs Windmiller Design Group has surpassed all of our expectations for delivery, consistency and a true understanding of our needs. As a new company in a very competitive field, a striking logo was key to being noticed. 5 years latter, and tens of thousands of comments on our great logo latter I can say without a doubt it is dynamite!

The ease at which my scattered ideas simply emailed to Mollie reliably become final products amazes me time after time. From Logo creation, branding, graphic design all the way to website needs Windmiller design group has without a doubt become our one stop!

Josh Helke
President
ORGANIC Climbing LLC

Jim Grandbois

Jim Grandbois

REALTOR

Lakes Sotheby's International Realty

www.JimGrandbois.com

If you are looking to buy or sell a home, or simply need some real estate advice - Jim Grandbois is the gentleman to call.  He has vast knowledge in the real estate industry - specializing in the Minneapolis Lakes areas, yet highly knowledgeable throughout the Twin Cities. You will be very impressed with his customized marketing plans, attention to detail and thoroughness. He stands for your best interest, I highly recommend him for your real estate needs.  

TESTIMONIAL for Windmiller Design Group:

To whom is may concern,

I have been working with Mollie Windmiller for over 2 years and find her work to be fantastic.  I appreciate Mollie's knack for listening to ideas and then pulling elements together to give a quick baseline for moving forward.  It is her ability to listen and her depth of knowledge, along with a fearless ability to dive in a project, that makes her such an outstanding asset to my business.  Her ability to move things forward quickly has been so valuable to me, and the results are consistently outstanding.  And from there, she will build a complete file full of ideas that are right on target.  She is a very valuable asset to my business and will continue to be.

- Jim Grandbois

S.I.T. >> Stay In Touch Newsletter Launch

Windmiller Design Group has launched a newsletter called S.I.T. it stands for STAY IN TOUCH, which is exactly the purpose of the newsletter.

We all know word of mouth can be the most powerful form of marketing. So, WDG put together this newsletter in hopes of people spreading the word of the marketing and design services Windmiller Design Group can offer by forwarding the e-mail to others they know that need a bit of marketing and design help. If they do so, and WDG receives a new client - they will receive 10% off of their next services. Everyone wins!

To sign up for this newsletter click here and let me know: SIGN UP FOR S.I.T.

Windmiller Design GROUP?

Those that know the compilation of Windmiller Design Group know that the group actually consists of one person...Mollie Windmiller.  However, I chose to add the word group to the business name not only to sound like an enormous empire, but also because there are many people that help me to complete a lot of the projects I work on - such as printers, sign specialists, photographers, and other businesses that help me carry-out the project to its fullest. I couldn't do it without them. I have created strong relationships with these people, which means I can trust their judgement, and know they will work with me to create the best looking brochure, sign, business cards, presentation folders - whatever it may be.  

Just to name a few people that complete Windmiller Design GROUP:

Jim Bianco with SignPro  www.signprowg.com

Seth Hannula with Seth Benn Photography   website coming soon

Tom Morgan printer rep with Maximum Graphics  www.MaxGraphics.com

They are all stellar people to work with, I am grateful to have them in the group!

Organic Climbing USA

T-SHIRT DESIGNS

These T-Shirts were designed for Organic Climbing to kick off 2009 with an old school flair. Windmiller Design Group designed the Organic Climbing logo when their business first launched in 2005.  They specialize in bouldering mats along with other functional, durable, and unique climbing gear. Organic is committed to producing the best gear possible for climbers. Everything is made in the USA, each piece is one-of-a-kind.  Based out of Laramie, Wyoming, but originally from Minnesota, the company plans to expand to the Twin Cities market in 2009. Be on the lookout for more information on Organic Climbing.  

Please e-mail Windmiller Design Group if you'd like to order an Organic Climbing t-shirt.

Windmiller Design Group Portfolio

Please peruse this portfolio of recent projects. How's that for alliteration??!  

Share your thoughts >> pass along to friends >> enjoy!

This is a collection of different services such as branding, corporate identity, sales collateral, advertisements,  web design, and magazine design. I realize the slideshow is quite small, click here to visit WindmillerDesignGroup.com for a better look.