Spark
Visual Problem-Solving

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreward
Introduction
Unraveling the Mysteries of Business and Branding:
    Introduction to and an interview: “Conversations
    with Frank Candy and Mike Hamers”
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LOGOS

FOOD/HEALTH Logos
Body As Doctor – Supplement Branding
ChefTec: Culinary Software Solutions
Sweet Greens – Healthy Treats
Mindful Foods – Foodservice Company
Gourmet Kitchen – Catering
Copper Leaf Gardens & Event Center
Earth’s Chocolate – Food Packaging
Chez Thuy Vietnamese Restaurant
Swift Runner – Cartilage Supplements
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TECHNOLOGY Logos
Vapor Technologies – Thin Film Solutions
Microgravity Enterprises – Small Aerospace
Antimatter Energy Drink – Beverage Label
Space2O Enriched Water – Beverage Label
Dassault Systemes – Corporate Wall Mural
Meter Tracker- Water Meter Analytics
Transparent Technologies – Meter Technology
G2 Wireless Meter Technology
lnnov8-Cellular Water Meter Registers
Tapis Energy – Renewable Energy
Abiding Energy- Renewable Energy
CoRFIDa: Colorado RFID Association
Electronic Oasis – Internet Connectivity
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FINANCIAL Logos
Future of Money Summit
Microtick – Micro-investing
Accountable Partners – Double-Data Entry
Genesis Accounting – Software
Infinite Tax Solutions – Tax Services
Howell International – Financial
TRX PRO Investing – Software
Accounting Intelligence – Financial Auditors
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Logos
DaVinci Institute  -Futuristic Think Tank
A 2econd Opinion – Medical Scanner
Town of Mead, The – Logo Usage Guide
Envision Builders – Architects
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Rob Levy Consulting
BossWear Pants – Carpenter Work Pants
Apex CryoTherapy
Creativity Alive – Adult Art & Dance Events
Zephyr Cleaning Services
John’s Auto Upholstery – Auto Restoration
Chama Rosenholz – Spiritual Teacher
Fresh A.LR. Show: Artists In Recovery
Planet Shifters Network – Media Network
Triathleta lronman Events/ Beyond the Horizon
Turn Words 2 Money – Copywriting & Editing
Web Fellow, The -Website Developer
Karen Patterson – Professional Singer
Lange Label – Printing Supplies
“Poverty as My Teacher” – Book Cover
“Public Speaking for Money” – Book Cover
“Love Without Madness” – Book Cover
Lightspeed Commercial Arts – Design Services
WindoWell Greenhouses
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INFOGRAPHICS

Accumulative Effects of Uncertainty Factors
Odor and Memory in Alzheimer’s Research
Earthquakes: Fractal Drilling Impacts
DPA Hazard Safety Training – Program Diagram
Aerospace Re-entry Vehicle – Logo/Emblem
Nanoparticles: Health & Environmental Risks
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ICONS

Construction Guide Book Icons
Copper Leaf/ Custom Web Navigation Buttons
SC – Water Meters I Software Interface
Mount Sanitas Therapeutic Massage
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THE BASICS OF BRANDING

Essentials of a Successful Brand
Choose the Right Name for Your Business
    – Qualities of an Effective Brand Name
    – Types of Company Names
Taglines: Get Right to the Point
Typography: What Language Looks Like
Color: Build Meaning and Customer Reach
Color Chart: Associated Emotions, Industries, and Psychology
Storytelling: At the Core of Visual Artistry
From Concept to Reality – A Step-by-Step Guide
Styles of Logos Defined with Examples 

Alphabetical Listing of Projects
Index of Design Awards (included in the book)
Glossary of Terms and Definitions
Acronyms as Used in This Book
About the Author: Biography

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ALSO BY MIKE HAMERS

“Walking with Rumi” by Mike Hamers
   A contemplative journey of photography
   interwoven with the ecstatic poetry of the
   Sufi mystic Rumi
“The Ultimate Guide to Tradeshow Marketing”
 

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