Sharon Barcarse
PRINCIPAL
After 12 years as an art director and project manager in the publishing world, Sharon started AS Design
in January of 2003. She has since worked with a variety of clients, ranging from international corporations to local businesses and non-profit groups. Her latest hobbies include cheese making, knitting, and jewelry design.
Alfred Barcarse
ASSOCIATE
With almost 30 years of advertising and publication experience, Fred brings a creative eye and an incredible depth of knowledge to AS Design. In his off hours, you'll probably find him either working on his car, or at his favorite hobby...wine tasting!
Picabelle
STUDIO CAT
Picabelle brings her special cattitude to AS Design projects. She loves to spend the days just lounging about the studio, when her opinion's not required.
Everything we do is driven by customer needs.
We have a passion for understanding and exceeding our customers’ expectations, while ensuring that our services represent a good value for the money. Behind every success story is a successful partnership, based on confidence and trust.We are committed to providing the highest levels of quality and excellence, while offering the personal customer service that comes from an exclusive client base that includes:
Abbott Corporation | Abbott Vascular | Brownfield Publishing | Canon Communications | California Center for Regional Leadership | Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley | Guidant Corporation | Hunter Communications, Inc. | Let’s Party Magazine | Melody Bastin, Inc. | Performance Publishing Group | Quick Tally Interactive Systems | South Bay HR | Syncro Aircraft Interiors, Inc | Valley Industry & Commerce Association
Take a look at some of the work we've done for these clients
Briefing a graphic designer well is the key to achieving a quality outcome.
At AS Design, we believe in working closely with our clients to get everything clear before starting work. This way, everyone knows what’s going to happen and why.
Calculating the budget
Even if an organization has not worked with graphic designers before, they generally have a rough idea of the amount they want to spend on a project. Being open about the budget allows the design buyer to concentrate on finding someone whose work they admire, rather than being restricted to more often than not) the lowest price and questionable quality.
When choosing a designer, don't rely on price alone. While price can be one indicator of whether the designer meets your budget needs, consider the following five qualities: professionalism, portfolio, experience, creativity and service. Don't be afraid to ask questions and seek references.