Lose Weight — and Save a Tree

At LTD Creative, we're all about efficiency. Getting rid of excess paper results in a leaner, cleaner operation...whether you're a design firm, an association, or something in between. Plus, it's good for the environment. (We're big fans of trees.)

We really noticed a reduction in clutter when we started using Adobe^® Acrobat^® to its fullest capacity. Here's how you can do the same...

With Adobe Acrobat, you can combine edits from multiple people into a single document. That means no more shuffling through different electronic versions or piles of hard-copy edits to see who changed what. At a glance, you can ensure that everyone's edits were made correctly.

Let's pretend you need to have multiple staff members review the designer's proof of your annual report. You can email one PDF to each individual with instructions to share revisions and comments using Adobe tools such as a highlighter, sticky notes, pencil, strikekthrough, and more. As you receive the edited PDFs, you can track which reviewers have contributed feedback and compile their comments into a single PDF with the touch of one button. That's right, one button.

Your design team can then print out the PDF with all the changes. Revised text is built right into the PDF and, if you input the correct text, the design team can copy and paste it into the document, eliminating the risk of those pesky typos. (Is it any wonder why we LOVE Adobe Acrobat?)

Using Adobe, you can sign your documents digitally—great protection from the "blame game" when requested changes don't get made and someone has to take the fall. You can even save PDF files into Microsoft Word without losing the layout, fonts, formatting, and tables.

If you're looking for more advanced options, you can collaborate in real-time using another Adobe product—Acrobat Connect^TM—which provides web conferencing through online personal meeting rooms that anyone can access instantly.

The Power of Social Media

During our most recent winter snowstorm, Frederick's "Top Chef" restaurant, VOLT, wanted to get the word out that they are not only open, but that they have a “Snow Fixe” menu – $35.00 for a three course, custom-prepared dinner. They had food they didn't want to spoil and all of their food delivery trucks were cancelled and absolutely no reservations because everyone cancelled!

Co-owner, Hilda Staples put the shout-out on Facebook, the Volt blog, Bryan's Twitter and three other local bloggers who posted the special adding their own special twist.

The result? Volt went from all reservations cancelled to 90 guests...during a blizzard! To put that in perspective, 100-115 seated guests is a great Saturday night.

The power is amazing if you know what to do with it!

Vancouver 2010 Graphics were truly inspirational

The Vancouver 2010 imagery is progressive and youthful, conveying Canada’s personality and adventurous spirit. Look closer and you'll see that each graphic contains an image of a dynamic athlete (like the snowboarder above) that captures the heroism and beauty of sport.

The Graphics are inspired by the dynamic energy of Vancouver, Whistler and Canada, and creates a space where nature and culture transform and grow — like the power, speed and spirit of the athletes. Look closely at the graphics incorporated within the larger swooshes. These are representations of water and vegetation and serve as a symbol of nature’s nourishing and rejuvenating powers.

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