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I'm going to start an online business as a graphic designer. I'm going to use social media for contracts.
Please suggest a preferable name for my business.
1,000 Words. What do you think of that? Your business is pictures? or perhaps "Worth 1,000 Words."
I'm going to start Graphic Designing business, So please give me unique name, i like to ideo graphical name
Just-graph-it
PixelPlanet
Graphic Channel
Design4U
I am wanting to start my own freelance graphic design business. I am trying to think of a creative christian name. Any help would be wonderful. Thanks and God bless.
By Wendy
"PRINT ZONE"
Or
"PIXEL"
How great thou ART
Genesis Designs
Alpha Creation
Graphic Bible
Looking for a name for a business as a freelance graph designer
I'm a graphic designer and I use PS & Illustrator. I want to start freelancing and I believe in "less is more" mantra, can you suggest a name?
Simply Unique Graphics
for a less is more, I would go with ideas that suggest simplicity, minimalism, maybe even zen, or something sort of Konmari. All these things suggest 'less is more'
Some ideas are Zen Branding Factory or Zen Branding Group or Zen Image
also could be
A Simple Image or A Simple Brand or Simply Graphics
or something like Fresh Air
Fresh Air Branding, Imaging, etc
I'm going to start a business designing advertising. Do you have an idea for my company name? Can you help me :)
My name is Mark and I am starting a freelance graphic design business, but I'm horrible at coming up with names. I have though of things like MCGraphics and MRCGraphics which includes the initials of my name. If anyone has other ideas please let me know.
I am starting my own freelance graphic design business. I am trying to think of a creative name that uses WW. I already have my logo. Any help would be wonderful.
I am wanting to start my own freelance graphic design business. I am trying to think of a creative Christian name. Any help would be wonderful. Thanks and God bless.
I am just starting a new business of graphic design and I do all types of design. Please suggest a name, should be nice and easy to read to an Indian customer.
I want to build a career in the designing field and start a business. Can someone suggest a unique name for my company?
By Omi B.
The name should be "Print Zone".
My suggestion is "Print Zone" or "Pixel Designing Co."
What about Design Worx or Graphic Worx & Design?
I need a name for a new design business. I am looking to start off with wedding invites and any print media a bride would need. I am looking to also design baby announcements, and other invites as well. A little info about me for some inspiration: I love to go to the gym (crossfit, but can't use that word), love the colors teal and pink, I live in Massachusetts, I like pigs and cats, that's about all I can think of. Oh and I did marry on the beach. I love the beach!
By Renee
How about "Prints Charming"!
I am looking for ideas on a name for my start up. The company will use African prints in a design focused way in a wide range of ways. Please help be come up with something catchy.
The designs are creative, inspiring, mesmerising, and intriguing.
I am looking for a name that's creative, fun, and catchy. The name doesn't necessary have to relate to Africa, but all suggestions are welcomed.
Thanks in advance.
By Steph
African Designs by Stephen
I think "AfroSign" or "Afro Design" will be just fab.
The Tribe, Tribal Designs
I am looking for a professional name for the desktop publishing and graphic design business I am starting. I will offer services from writing content, to designing publications (newsletters, brochures, custom invitations) and designing websites. I'm trying to come up with a name that will make it easy to identify what I do. I have a few ideas, but nothing that has "amazed" me yet. (Some I've thought of: Americana Publishing and Design, Divine Publishing and Design). Any ideas?
By Victoria from FL
I'm in the same type of business. I am not incorporated but I call myself Designing Woman. You can use it too if you like. I don't think our paths will ever cross. I was watching Turner Classic Movies a while ago and the movie (with Barbara Stanwyck) referred to a female architect as a "designing woman." I thought it was cool so I use it now.
Serendipity Designs
Serendipity means finding a wonderful thing by accident.
Write It Right
Designet
Designitall
Victorian Design
Can you suggest a unique name for my new graphic design business?
graphicality
I am going to create my own graphic design online business. I do photo restoration, personalised letterheads, business cards, etc. I can do simple to complex designs.
What design name do you think I should use?
By E.N
As a graphic artist myself, we had to make up several thumbnails for our "business". I had one where I made an old shoe and had gum stuck to the bottom and named it gumshoe graphics. As we have to search out what our clients want.
"Prints Charming". Your main clients will be ladies but hey... Good luck!
I've been trying to find a funky, cool, and a bit cutsey business name for my freelance graphic and web design company. My current name is JKDM (Jennifer Kathy Design & Marketing). Jennifer Kathy is my first and middle name. This never really felt like me as I don't really do that much marketing to have it in my business name. It also isn't very creative. As an example I quite like Pink Press Designs. Could anyone suggest any other ideas?
By Jennifer M
Have you thought of rhyming?
How about "Graphic Traffic"? or perhaps something like "Prints Charming". I hope those help.
I'm looking for some great name ideas for a custom graphic design business. My business is based on heat transfers from apparel to accessories as in coozies, bags, etc. I also do window/wall decals as well. I have thought of some name ideas myself, but every time I think of a name and look more into it the name is already being used by another business owner. So if anyone can help I will really appreciate it. Thank you.
I am wanting to start my own freelance graphic design business. I am trying to think of a creative Islamic name. Any help would be wonderful. Thanks and God bless.
Tasmeem.
Its the arabic for Design, and it can be translated as "consist"
I am going to start a new business. I will be doing promotion, graphic designing, printing, and advertisement with innovative ideas and creative skills. Please suggest a unique and catchy name.
By Ritu
this is very usefull site for about thinking "Name Ideas for Graphic Design Business"
I am starting a graphic design and digital printing business. Please suggest a good and catchy name for my company.
By Kunal
How about "Prints Charming"...
I am going to create my own freelancing online business. I do invitations, personalised gifts, letterheads, business cards, etc. I can do all types of designs.What design name do you think I should use?
By Supriya D.
Prints Charming. Good luck!
I am a graphic designing freelancer. Please suggest to me a creative name.
By Savitha
"Arter"
"Gendisine"
"Graphic"
Creation art
I am designer working in Corel Draw and Photoshop Design. I would like some suggestions for a name for my shop.
By Anil
How about Graphics Plus or with Gumshoe Graphics. You can use an old shoe with gum attached to the bottom for logo.
By Rafaela
Graphically Yours
I have looked at Latin words and came up with words like "Creatrix", but every word I found have been taken. I can't really start my company without my name so someone please help!
I have attached a photo of the work I am interested in and will be doing, this piece is done by a designer know as Chuck Anderson with a company name "No Pattern".By Ben p
I am working in a sign shop right now creating logos, promotion business items, signs, business cards, truck decals, etc. etc. I really want to start thinking of a name for myself to open a shop one day. My hubby and I were thinking of joining part of our names together. Tyrone and Kirsten. But I'm not hooked on tyki...or kity.
Aside from that I haven't thought of much but didn't want to think too hard. I just want it to pop out when I figure it out. I want to maybe stay away from the plain "sign and design" names.
Thanks for ur help.
By Kirsten
I'm going to start a business with my friends in the graphic design field. Please give me a unique name.
Thank you.
By Sohail
I'm going to start a new page on Facebook related to graphic and media works. So please suggest a name to me!
A name which contains my name (Snj) is also acceptable ;)
Thank you
By Snj
I am trying to come up with a catchy name for my new business. I am starting a custom graphics type business which can transfer any design to many different substrates. I have had some ideas, but every time I come up with one it is already in use by another business. I am a Christian, but am not sure if I should base my business around this since I am not just producing Christian designs. Help please!
By Janae W.
I just recently graduated and I want to create a website business name for myself. I want people to see creativity, graphic designer, illustrator, and uncommon when they see my business name. Any suggestions?
I am a freelancer graphic designer. I used to work in Corel Draw and Photoshop. I want to have my own company; so please suggest to me a name which is eye catching or creative in its own right, regarding to my work.
Thanks in advance.
By Major Singh
Please help me with suggestions for a name for a graphic design business.
By Ali from Okara
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I am doing freelance graphic design for sign writers. I need a name that will go with it. I just can't come up with anything nice. I want it to say what I do by just looking at the name. It must be clear enough to understand, but not plain and simple.
By Liefie from South Africa
Artistic Input (01/07/2010)
By Suntydt
Designed To Order or Designs To Order (01/08/2010)
By knitter926
How about Design Recognition, Logo Design, Logo Art, AAA Design (get first listing in your telephone directory with that name!)
Good luck. The word "Design" has been lucky for me for 25 years! (01/09/2010)
Signs by Liefie Design, Liefie Sign Designs
Simple, but to the point, using your name distinguishes you from any other company. Best of luck! (01/09/2010)
By hibbardg
How 'bout "What's Your Sign Designs", cute, huh?! (01/11/2010)
By PainterLee
I need a unique name for my new Graphic Design business.
Elias
Hi. What about phantasmagoria or phantasm? It means illusion. That would be nice : ) Best of luck! (04/14/2009)
By CBLAISDELL
I suggest to use "Unique Graphic Designs by Elias". Good luck. (04/14/2009)
By kffrmw88
What should I name my new graphic design firm? We hope to also have a team of photographers in the near future, so I would like to have a name that can be interchanged between the design and photography branches.
Mike from PA
By Sandee
By kimhis
Instead of something fancy or cutesy, how about just sticking with the basics. Get your name in there somewhere and get "Graphic Design" in there, too. Example: Smith's Graphic Design Studio or Smith's Graphic Design and Professional Photographic Services.
Sometimes something simple that just comes right out and says it all is just plain better than trying to come up with a clever angle. This is going to be your baby, so why not proudly put your name on it? First name, last name or both names, name recognition is nice. It's a simplistic concept, but it really has worked for generations.
Graphic Design can encompass so many different things that a cutesy name may cause a potential customer to overlook your business because they may not realize what you do and exactly what services you offer. I think it is important to use the simple term, "Graphic Design" directly in your business name because it comes right out and says it all. If there has to be an angle, a twist, or some kind of turn on words, it could be added on after this basic. Remember, too, that descriptive words which tell about additional services you offer can always be added as a tagline on advertisements or even on your business cards.
It's all about promotion and marketing, right? That "clever name" that new business owners are always seeking to come up with isn't gonna help much when the potential customer opens up the phone book. They aren't going to be looking for a clever name; rather, they will looking for, "Graphic Design". So, this was just a long-winded way of saying that people should never discount the simplicity of a business name.
Perhaps the following association and resource materials may be of assistance to you:
The Graphic Artists Guild
90 John Street, Suite 403
New York, NY 10038
(212) 791-3400
www.gag.org
Resource and advocacy organization with legal and accounting services and legislative information, newsletters, and a Pricing and Ethical Guidelines handbook.
Graphic Design Book Club
Cincinnati, OH 45212
Exclusively for graphic design professionals.
Dick Blick Art Materials
P.O. Box 1267
Galesburg, IL 61402
www.dickblick.com
Art materials catalog.
Hope that this helps in some small way. Wish you the best in your entrepreneurial endeavor. Starting your own business is the American Dream! (09/08/2007)
By Peg from PA
What about DE+SIGN? I am looking for a name too, it's not easy. Good luck! (02/28/2009)
By Paul
I am starting a home-based business and having a hard time thinking of a name. I am a graphic and web designer offering full creative services, plus I just added the equipment to be able to produce custom signs, banners, vehicle graphics, shirts, etc.
I'm trying to think of a unique name that hasn't been used already so I can trademark it and find an available URL.
I was reading some great ideas and advice that was given to others who have posted here for help on business names.
Anyone have any ideas? I would like to use the word "signs" but it isn't necessary. I thought about "Dsigns" but that is way overused. Something that says "Creative" would work the best I think.
Thanks in advance for any help!
Bunny from Pittsburgh, PA
I think you need to make it specific to yourself mine is because my maiden name is Sheets so it's DesignerSheets get it? What sets you apart from all the rest in your local area? Start there (03/02/2007)
My old business name was "Creative Bunny." That set me apart and was related because of my name ... but now my husband is involved in the business as well with the addition of signs and vehicle graphics so I need to change the name to something that doesn't just say ME ... something that he will feel comfortable with on the side of his truck.
Thanks!! (03/03/2007)
Signsational
For Signs (instead of For Sale) kinda catchy, different
PDQ Signs
what county do you live in ? what if you named it for the street the biz was on?
If I think of anymore... (03/03/2007)
By mommamoody
Up 2 U (03/03/2007)
By Streatch
"Signs of the Times"... (03/06/2007)
By Marlene
If you use the word "signs" in your business, people may not think you do websites. I'd stick with something more general that applies to graphic design as a whole. And perhaps use a tagline that says you do websites, signs, corporate identity, ... (03/06/2007)
By Jean
How about the word DESIGNER ... BUT! you put a first aid cross between the first part of the word DESIGN and the second part of the word ER,
This would read DESIGN+ER meaning design and ER meaning emergency room
In other words you are the design doctor (lol), fixing any emergency u could make the cross a medical room color like red (england) or green (america i think)
This way you are the solution to a design dilemna in small print above or below this word u could have different lettering and a different colour " web and graphic design "
The whole thing would read
DESIGN+ER
web & graphic design solutions or creations wotever
Good luck! (03/07/2007)
By cazpumpkin
