Author: Stephan Barrett

Stephan formed Rise in 2002, when his passion for web design hit him like a laser. Today, he oversees an eight member staff and the digital marketing for some of the area’s most prestigious clients. Stephan’s experience spans nearly two decades in all areas of design and technology. He is an untiring advocate for quality and has earned a reputation for building trust and loyalty with clients who so often become repeat clients. Today, his passion is launching sites that do more than sit: they communicate, connect and continue a conversation. Stephan lives in Baldwin Park, Florida with his girlfriend, Alison, son, Ivan and dogs, Gooch and Lexi. Stephan doesn’t believe in sweating the small stuff.

Using Color to Tell Your Story on Business Cards

When it comes to your marketing arsenal as a businessperson, one of the greatest workhorses you have…

The Bestselling Colors in the Book World

There’s nothing quite like getting a new book; UPS knows me by my first name because I…

Using the Power of Subtext for Your Website

If you’re a big film, tv, or theatre buff, you’ve probably witnessed a fair amount of subtext….

Facebook: Color Coordinating Your Business Fan Pages

Business or fan pages on Facebook are becoming increasingly used by small businesses. They allow for exposure…

Website Makeovers – COLOURlovers Edition

Like so many houses on so many home makeover shows, some business’ websites simply need a makeover….

The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Successful Color Combinations

There are some colors, when paired together, that just look good. They make sense, they match. There…

Behind the Scenes of Logo Design

The logo design process is intriguing, both from the designer perspective and from a client’s point of…

Color Conversions from RGB to CMYK

I’d like to start with something of a disclaimer. Much of the work we do at Rise…

The Pros and Cons of Following Color Clichés

We’ve all seen it. We go for a visit to the doctor and the walls are a…

The Business of Red, White, & Blue

In only four short days those of us in the United States of America will be celebrating…