Friday, March 9, 2012

Featured Young Professional

This month I'm the featured young professional on The Lancaster Chamber's YPN website page. As a member of the program's Advisory Committee, it has been really fun to help shape the agenda for the coming year. I hope young professionals start to come out of the woodwork and get involved in The Chamber.

Here's what was included in the feature:


Name: Laura Brady 

Title: Owner/Head Designer

Company: Oneleven Creative
Job Responsibilities: I'm responsible for running all aspects of my small, one person design studio. In a given day, I can be found designing, sketching, communicating with clients and printers, working on marketing materials, hanging out on social media, and trying not to work into all hours of the night.

AS A YOUNG PROFESSIONAL, WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST VALUABLE PART OF GETTING INVOLVED WITH THE LANCASTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
The Lancaster Chamber has a special place in my heart, because up until last summer, I was an employee. The organization does so much for our local business community, and as a young professional, it's essential to get plugged in. As a young business owner, I often use The Chamber's Membership Directory to find local companies; attend Professional Development Friday sessions to learn more about everything from marketing to finances; and keep up-to-date on current advocacy issues happening at the local, state and federal level through reading the newsletter and enews.

 

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU IN YOUR CAREER?
Motivation is never lacking here at the studio. I am inspired by a deep love for what I get to do every day. I love working with clients to create brands that tell their story; dreaming up wedding invitations for couples all across the U.S.; and designing business collateral that carries an important message in a creative way. Being the only person who is responsible for my studio's success is also extremely motivating. 

 

NAME AN IMPORTANT ASPECT OF YOUR SERVICE TO YOUR CLIENTS.
One of the unique aspects of my studio, is that the companies I work with aren't just clients, but friends. By taking a real interest in a client's business and their goals, I am able to learn their story and create art that shares that story with others. For me, graphic design has never been about just making something pretty, but it's about communicating in a thoughtful, organized and beautiful way.

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