While there are many great benefits from working with a larger design firm or agency, it’s sometimes necessary for smaller businesses (with smaller pockets) to opt for a more practical solution to their visual communication needs. Just because you don’t have the budget for a larger firm doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the quality of creative. This is where smaller studios or freelancers can really shine. Most are well rounded and can handle a variety of tasks, while those that specialize usually have a network of contractors they can call upon when the project requires. Due to smaller numbers and lack of complicated hierarchy, there is often a better working relationship that fosters more open collaboration between creatives and clients. Here are some other benefits to working with a smaller design studio: (more…)

Welcome to the Blue Line, the official blog over here at Transit. This is something we’ve been meaning to get launched for a while, but life has been full lately. So here we are finally! It’s still very much a work in progress (as any blog is), but we’ll try hard to work out the kinks and make things great. To kick things off I’ll start by telling you a little bit about who we are and what we do, and what we’d like this blog to become. (more…)