12_08_2015

The Importance of Partnership

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At Oblique Design, we don’t consider ourselves just a vendor to our clients, we consider ourselves partners with our clients. We strongly believe our best work comes from the deepest level of commitment and investment from everyone involved. When clients approach us for our expertise ­–branding, website design or print collateral – we invest our hearts and souls in each project. We consider ourselves an extension of your team. But to achieve ultimate success, it’s important that our clients feel that way as well. Below are some best practices that we believe help achieve a true partnership that translates into the greatest value for your company and brand.

// Honest communication. At Oblique, we strive for perfection in every way. But let’s face it, we are only human and mistakes or misunderstandings can happen. Don’t bury it under the rug, talk to us about it. Bring it up, in the moment, and allow us the chance to make it right. Our client’s happiness and success is the most important thing to us; let us prove that to you. We will go above and beyond to show you how much we value you and we hope you see the same value in us. Remember, we’re partners through it all. And partners communicate.

// Face-to-face. Our agency isn’t industry specialized. We work with clients across many different platforms – technology, outdoor, healthcare, death care, automotive, even cannabis. Instead of focusing on industry-type, we focus on client-type. Oblique values the clients we work with, and we make sure that each new client fits with our personality and ideals.

Kicking-off a project? Let us come to your office to review the brief together. Reviewing a website concept? Come by our office and let’s review it over a cup of coffee. Want to talk about a new project idea? Let’s take advantage of our beautiful Colorado scenery and go for a hike (you know fresh air is the greatest inspiration for new ideas). Don’t live in Colorado? No problem, we’re an adventurous clan and will go where you are! Bottom line, all relationships are made stronger through face-to-face interactions.

// Open-mindedness. You’ve done your agency research and interviews and you’ve come to a final decision. Oblique is the design agency to make all of your marketing and advertising initiatives come to fruition. Next step, trust us. We understand that you are your company’s expert. You know your brand and vision inside and out. And we look forward to learning all about that from your team and immersing ourselves in that vision. But let us push your boundaries a bit. We’re not doing our job and your company any justice if we stick to the status quo. We want your brand to stand out and command attention. So we’re going to think outside the box and we’re going to show you creative that goes beyond the expected. We want to show you a world of possibilities that you may not have envisioned before. But trust that there is a reason behind everything we show you. We create with purpose and if we don’t believe in a design or concept; we won’t show it. So be willing to explore ideas you may not have thought of before – after all, that’s why you hire experts, right?

If you truly open up you mind, you might just be amazed at where we can take your brand…together.