EMPOWER SUSTAINABILITY
We are inventors of systems and products that allow processes to work better. We communicate through tools like identity, collateral pieces, websites, campaigns, programs and products.
Challenge: In 2003, we were asked to redesign the Liepold Farm identity and design a brochure that can help them establish themselves in a more competitive marketplace.
Results: The Liepold Farm identity design and brochure helped estabiish their presence as a family-owned, third-generation, local farm. By having a solid identity and marketing materials, they were able to promote their berries to restaurants and at local street markets. The promotions of their berries helped grow other markets as well like the Harvest Festival and local relations with grocery stores. Additionally, they won a contract with Burgerville!
Many of the local Farmer's Markets around Portland Metro are thanks to initiatives by Liepold Farms. We would like to congratulate Liepold on all their hard work to lead their business and the farming industry in Oregon!
LEAD WITH INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
When you can introduce a new product or service every 18 months, you can ensure continued business success. Brooklyn Hardware is a great example of continuous improvement, innovation and communications:
Challenge: Reduce the cost of their sample box into a convenient self-mailer that features the three hanging systems. Also communicate how Brooklyn Hardware's hanging systems are easy to install and perfect for a wide variety of uses.
Results: "When we gave Bamboo River the challenge of what we needed, they impressed us with this beautiful brochure and sample package. In addition, the product mailer has produced sales and results from a new customer segment that we didn't expect! And best of all, the package is environmentally friendly and saves costs being a self-mailer." -Carol Grant, Owner of Brooklyn Hardware, LLC
DEFINE PRESENCE
Challenge: Create an identity and packaging design that attracts and represents a quality winery.
Results: "Our wine packaging stands out on the shelf and, most importantly, on your dining room table!" -Randy Robinson, Robinson Reserve
Sunnyside Dentistry had us design their postcards that were sent to residents of Happy Valley. The postcards were sent out every quarter and helped attract new patients to their practice.
Montavilla Sewing Center hired us in 1998 to design a newsletter to promote its new store after their landmark store was lost in a fire. At the first meeting, we asked questions to figure out what made Montavilla Sewing Centers unique from other stores that sold sewing machines and we found out a lot. That's why the first newsletter told their story in addition to introducing their sewing community so their customers could come in for all their sewing needs.
Over the next many years, the Klugs designed, wrote and produced newsletters that turned into a 32-page magazine by 2005. Then as the internet became more popular, they transitioned all the classes and events online and changed the newsletter into a smaller product guide. This example is of a successful product guide in 2011 that attracted thousands of customers in to see what was new and improved.
BE CREATIVE
This commercial that redefines how you see a sewing machine! It allows women to imagine the possibilities and feel inspirational. It won the 2010 Silver Telly Award Winner for "Create" TV commercial for Montavilla Sewing Centers.
It was developed, directed and produced by Fer and Kirsten Klug of Bamboo River Marketing. Paul Sosso of Comcast and Fer Klug did the post-production. Kirsten and Fer wrote the custom music and Josh Millman produced the song.
Challenge: Help create a memorable name and design an identity that allows this new practice to stand out from a highly competitive dental industry in the Portland area.
Results: The first impression of this name, logo and business card stays with you from the moment you see it. Dr. Hicks has received numerous complements and his practice continues to grow!
Signature Landscape Care had us design direct marketing campaign that simplified the communication of their programs. When they approached us they were offering all different services and prices. We discussed having two options and communicating it in a simple way to their customers, and it went over very well! Bamboo River also designed their website which is easy to navigate and communicates their service offerings.
"Clients all over the world tell us they like our website. They say that it’s easy to navigate and informative and that the how-to videos make installation process go smooth." -Carol Grant, Owner of Brooklyn Hardware, LLC
Kirsten Klug's first book is out and available for purchase. Children love the activities! Parents love how it encourages healthy conversations. Teachers love how they can incorporate the concepts into their classroom. Doctors love to share it with their patients. It's called Healthy & Fun Choices! You can order your copy with bulk discounts available.
SIMPLY ELEGANT
Challenge: Create an identity that stands out and is memorable.
Results: Bamboo River helped name the company, as well as develop the identity for this Equity Firm located in Las Vegas, NV. The innovative design of the waves are embossed on the card and appear on the backside as well. The card is a very memorable leave-behind which allows them to stand out in the competitive marketplace.
"We are very happy with the identity and card design. It will help us stand out for years and years!" –Mai Wang, VP
"Our office brochure allows us to showcase our projects and present our vision in a format that really WOW's the client." -Jennifer, JCW Construction
SIMPLY SECURE
Challenge: Design an ad campaign and materials to introduce the lighter weight Panelclip(R) SE system to existing customers.
Results: The ad design introduces the innovative, new and improved Panelclip(R) SE system which reduces material and shipping weight. Bamboo River helped position the roll-out of this new product so it will complement Brooklyn Hardware's other products instead of competing with them.
Brooklyn Hardware celebrated with an excellent 4th quarter of 2011!
More product information available here: www.panelclip.com
Do you recognize any of these logo identities? We have over 16 years experience creating distinctive identities. Call us and we can help rebrand and create a new identity for your business.
Bamboo River helped develop the name for Centerpointe Dental rather than the dentists last name. Additionally, we designed the identity, stationery, office brochure, website and ads to complement his practice vision and communicate effectively with patients. You can see his website at www.centerpointedental.com. The ads create are prominantly featured in the ReDirect Guide.
We are inventors of systems and products that allow processes to work better. We communicate through tools like identity, collateral pieces, websites, campaigns, programs and products.
If you have ideas of what you want to communicate but are having troubles getting others to understand or "buy into" your offerings, we can help. If you are wanting to attract a certain type of client or build greater awareness, we can help. If you want to be innovative with new product or program ideas, we can help.
Simply stated, we help organizations and brands be known, seen, and understood. Thus, resulting in sustainable business models with excellent results.
We believe that individuals, businesses, organizations, communities and our world can be healthy and sustainable. We believe that by increasing awareness around our communication and contributions, together we will create healthy environments which welcome growth and happiness.
Bamboo River is:
- Innovative thinkers and communicators for brands, ideas and innovators.
- Coaching/consulting for business owners, teams and leaders of change
- Speaking for companies, associations and groups.
We are looking for clients that want to be the positive change in the world.