IVY Design

Armour for cats and mice? 🐱⚔️🐭

Recently, our team had the opportunity to meet Calgary-based artist Jeff de Boer Sculpture — the genius behind the iconic and internationally known cat and mouse armour.

He's known locally for his captivating toy planes that used to reside at the Calgary Airport's domestic terminal.

Jeff's creativity knows no bounds, blending craftsmanship and imagination to transport viewers into whimsical worlds. At IVY, we live for moments like these — meeting artists who remind us why we chase creativity every day. ✨

Thank you, Jeff, for sharing your unique vision and inspiring us to continue pushing the boundaries of design! 🙌

You know what they say... Teamwork makes the dream work. 🙌 💭

Earlier this week, our photography wiz Richard shared his expertise with Sarah Rae on how to light a room to capture the perfect shot. 📸

From photography to writing and design, every step is a collaborative effort that brings out the best in each of our skills. When we come together, we learn, grow and create in ways we couldn’t alone.

This is what teamwork looks like at IVY. 💡💪

✨ Campaign spotlight: Entrepreneurial Albertan ✨

Earlier this year, we helped our clients at Vision Credit Union Ltd. with a campaign celebrating the hardworking small and medium-sized business owners in rural Alberta, encouraging them to sign up for Vision's business banking services.

This campaign captured what it means to get down to business in the true Albertan way— resourceful, independent, and unwaveringly committed, and delivered some pretty impressive results.

Here are a few of the highlights ↓↓

📸 On-location photography to capture the rugged and real-life moments of local entrepreneurs.

💬 Punchy messaging like, "Rural Albertans get down to business."

🤝 Real-life stories and member testimonials to show, not tell.

🧑‍🎨 Standout design with a contemporary flair for a fresh, eye-catching look.

And here are some results ↓↓

👉 Across social media, this campaign had an average engagement rate of 6.2% — four times higher than the average rate for financial services!
👉 A featured local business owner blog had a reach of nearly 15K on Facebook, more than five times the amount of followers Vision has on the channel and received an engagement rate of 25% — 25 times higher than the average for financial services on that platform!

What do you think? Let us know in the comments!

Spooky season is in full swing at IVY! 🎃🔮👻

Earlier this month our team took a magical break to celebrate Halloween in true wizard style at The Potion Room just up the street in Inglewood Calgary.

Between the bubbling cauldrons, enchanted cocktails and eerie decor, we had a blast casting spells (and ideas) in a space straight out of a fantasy novel.

It’s these moments of fun and creativity that recharge us and remind us why we love what we do. Here’s to more spellbinding projects with a team always ready for an unforgettable adventure! ✨

You've probably seen the cult classic, American Psycho... 🎬

If you're like us, you're probably recalling that moment in the film when Patrick Bateman whips his business card out of a pristine silver case and says, with *a little bit too much* pride, "New card. Whaddya think?"

That moment might not live rent-free in your head like it does ours, but the scene does have a point: Business cards matter. 🤝

Even though we live in a digital world where connections on LinkedIn may be the most effective way to build relationships, we like the idea of a tangible item to trade with others in our network.

💡 And, in short, they're effective. Here are some facts:

→ Companies that use business cards as part of their marketing efforts have reported a 2.5% increase in sales for every 2,000 business cards distributed

→ 72% of people judge a business by the quality of their business cards

→ 39% of people are less likely to hold onto a business card if it is plain or unattractive. Colourful and customized cards are king!

At IVY, we work hard to make the smallest details matter.

Even business cards. 🔥

We had a blast at in Edmonton this week! 🙌

Our team member Karen took a trip to Edmonton to attend the one-day conference exploring the key pillars of success — Operations, Finance, Wellness, and Marketing — taught by top industry experts.

IVY was also a proud sponsor of this event, supplying breakfast for all conference attendees. 🍳🥞

Until next year! 👋

✨ Project spotlight: Move78 Solutions ✨

Our client and friend, Rick Pozniak, was on the lookout for a digital platform that highlighted his expertise in intelligent automation and positioned his company, Move78 Solutions, as a leader in the distribution industry. 🤝

☑️ The project: Create a website and a brand that matched Rick's innovative spirit as a solopreneur and highlighted his professionalism. IVY's mission was to craft a comprehensive online presence for Move78 to increase trust and credibility as well as generate leads for a relatively new business.

Here are a few key wins from this project:

1️⃣ Modern design with professional visuals and authentic photography.
2️⃣ SEO and crafted content to improve visibility and generate leads.
3️⃣ Seamless navigation and mobile-friendly user experience.

The result? Enhanced credibility, increased traffic and recognition as a thought leader in his industry. 🌐🚀

Want to see more? Check out the Move78 website: https://loom.ly/xPSObpM