Nightship Networks, Website Design and Commercial Artwork for Small Business

Branding. A logo by any other name . . . Here is a collection of some of our favorite brand projects. Nightship began as a simple graphic design house, so our logo portfolio is always just a little closer to the heart than anything else. Each of these marks represents a small business or organization that we've helped to "find themselves." In some cases, we simply gave an old, flat mark a little facelift, getting it ready for digital presentation, or recovering a file that was lost. In others, we completely re-branded, working closely with the business owner to find the perfect presentation.

Virtual Human Resources. That's a concept at the leading edge of business management. Our client needed a "serious" presentation that suggested "high tech" as well as some of the traditional elements of management.

Some projects change everything. Quantum Optical was our first serious commercial project. Since the inception of this logo, in 1999, Quantum has gone on to become the premier provider of online continuing education for ophthalmic professionals, and a driving force behind the development of Nightship Networks, as well. Together with Quantum, Nightship has explored and expanded into the production of a number of different technologies and platforms, including database design, desktop applications, and dynamic website development. They're our original "dare to dream" project.

Puppies that yodel - really! Just when we think we've seen it all, along comes a unique challenge. The owner of Kokopelli Basenjis markets show-quality dogs so "conforming" her logo was very important to her. We worked closely with the kennel to produce an image that captured the playful spirit of the animals, while still adhering to breed standards.

Was this ever fun. Barnstormers is a kid's fitness gymnasium in Rumson, New Jersey. The owner had an extremely specific vision for his logo. It took a lot of back-and-forth to turn out the perfect image, but we got there. (And we love it.)

This project is the poster child for polish in a small business. The owner of a horse-transportation business wanted a snappy logo to put on their vehicles. For a small investment, they look like a million bucks.

Pain Minder. This "little" project is actually a labor of love by a top-flight developer especially for his wife. He still wanted to look great, though, so he commissioned a custom logo for it.

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Health, Well-Being, Serenity. These were the ideals this yoga and wellness studio wanted to present. We created a number of integrated marks for Andrea to use in her campaigns, as well as this lotus-based image for her core brand.

Wow Towel is the seminal product of a small entrepeneur with big dreams and high energy. He wanted to make the very best towel available on the market. His logo needs were very specific, and he really wanted to incorporate a "character" that he could use for further marketing and branding. We created a mark using summer colors (also the colors he initially used in his manufacturing), with all the elements of beach fun, and "Hermie" the seahorse was born.

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What's not to love? This wholesale toy importer is working with a distinctive attitude. One of our favorites.

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For Connecticut Eye Care Center, we tried several solutions, and concluded that the original mark really did best represent the business, with the additional bonus of continuity. We gave it a brand-new font, updated the images, and "re-presented" a familiar feel with a spiffy new look.

"Seeking Justice with Experience, Passion & Integrity." Laura needed a conservative yet distinctive mark for her business launch as a sole practitioner. We were delighted to work with her on this logo.

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Rivard Contact Lens is the website of a practitioner who sees patients from all over the world.. His design requirements were "clean" and "friendly." We added "modern" and "sophisticated."

National Federation of Opticianry Schools

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