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Walking Worthy

Our mission is to use our gifts and talents to greater serve those businesses and organizations who strive to positively contribute in the lives of others. Every business or organization that we can help make more fruitful and successful, is a business or organization that is of greater worth to the community in which it serves.

Our work is crafted with attention to quality and detail. We place strong emphasis on customer service and satisfaction. Honesty and integrity are at the heart of our efforts.

Some of the industries and organizations we serve include: Medical, Hospitality, Small Businesses, Fitness, Resorts/Golf, Travel, Fair Trade, Non-profit Organizations, Churches, Entertainment (Theatre, Music, Television & Film), Educational Institutions and Law Enforcement.

We offer a foundation of solid creative design and visual communication that allows you to focus on what you do best as we enhance your brand recognition and visibility.

The Design Group

Dennis
Jennifer
Caroline
Dianne
Kirsten
Randy
Angelia
John
Alan

Dennis Champlain

Principal and Creative Director, Dennis Champlain has attained experience throughout his career beginning as an Art Director in New York City. As an Alumni of the School of Visual Arts, he was trained in the traditional skills of Advertising Art Direction and Commercial Arts. After years of working for Public Relations and Advertising Agencies in New York City, Dennis brought his skills to southeastern Connecticut. There he led a large in-house creative agency for 13 years, for the world's largest gaming enterprise. As dramatic changes in the Connecticut gaming industries took place, Dennis decided to use his talents and gifts towards a more meaningful and rewarding purpose of helping business and organizations that have a positive impact in the lives of people, prosper. ++BFA, Advertising Art Direction Major, SCHOOL of VISUAL ARTS, New York, NY

Jennifer Kane

Sales Representative, Copywriter & Project Coordinator, Jen offers strong project management skills in addition to excellent research credentials and top-notch copywriting ability. She writes and proofreads text for a variety of media including newspaper ads, brochures, postcards, newsletters, and website updates. Her goal is to make sure that communications are clear, accurate, and on target for the client's desired audience. Jen has considerable experience dealing with high-stress callers and tight deadlines. Past clients include the New London Main Street Board of Directors, Nomadic Endeavors, the Spa at Norwich Inn, Lake of Isles, Foxwoods, Pfizer, and the University of Connecticut Center for Environmental Science & Engineering. ++BA, Writing Seminars, JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, Baltimore, MD

Caroline Perrotta

Art Director, Caroline is an award-winning Graphic Designer and accomplished Art Director specializing in print design. With more than 15 years experience, Caroline is able to successfully guide a project from concept to completion, on time and on budget. Focused on branding and corporate identity in the hospitality, entertainment and retail markets; her portfolio represents a broad range of clients from Foxwoods Resort Casino to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Skills include the Adobe Creative Suite, Quark XPress, an in-depth understanding of printing techniques and a superb use of typography. ++BFA, Graphic Design Major, HARTFORD ART SCHOOL at the UNIVERSITY of HARTFORD, Hartford, CT

Dianne Fabricant

Senior Graphic Designer, Dianne has produced print materials for the Hilton Mystic, The Spa at Norwich Inn and Lake of Isles Golf Course in Connecticut. Dianne thrives in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines. Some of the projects that she works on include posters, brochures, billboards, collateral materials, direct mail invitations, menus, entertainment duratrans, logo design for new venues, newspaper and magazine ads. She also contributes art/layout and some flash animation to the web designers. ++BFA, Graphic Design Major, PARSONS SCHOOL of DESIGN, New York, NY

Kirsten Orzechowski

Senior Graphic Designer, As a graphic designer, my goal is to deliver the perfect design solution to the my client’s projects. I take pride in my listening skills and the ability to translate an idea into a compelling design. I am a detail-oriented, easy-going designer who enjoys helping a client meet their creative vision in a timely and professional manner. My design aesthetic is clean and fresh. Since graphic design is visual communication, I strive to make that communication instantly readable and easy to understand.I am proficient in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator and have a working knowledge of Dreamweaver and Microsoft Office. I am fluent on both Mac and PC platforms. Project experience includes branding and identity design, direct mail, advertisements, publication design, invitations, tradeshow exhibits, banners and brochures as well as web site design. ++Course study of Studio Art, SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY, New Haven, CT

Randy Weyant

Senior Graphic Designer; Using his keen sense of color, style, and use of images, Randy has created visually compelling design solutions for the automotive, entertainment, financial and real estate industries using skills honed over many years of art direction, layout & design, typography and a solid knowledge of print. Projects include all types of print materials with particular interest in advertising, magazine layout & design, cd packaging and logo design & corporate identity. Randy attended workshops in Woodstock, NY in advertising, graphic design, illustration and painting by top art directors and illustrators from the School of Visual Arts in NYC. Recently he updated his computer skills at UCONN in Stamford, CT in Adobe CS2 & CS3. Accomplishments include Art Direction for 3 Grammy® award-winning CD packages, Desi Awards and Ad Club of Westchester.++BFA, Graphic Design Major, WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY, Danbury, CT

Angelia Baxter

Senior User Interface Designer and Certified Usability Analyst, Angelia Baxter is a user-focused professional with a 14 year career encompassing design of Enterprise Level Software User Interfaces and Client Websites. Skilled in Interaction Design, Standards Creation, Requirements Gathering, Documentation and User Testing, Angelia has a passion for providing interfaces that are user-friendly as well as aesthetically pleasing. Angelia brings extensive experience from leading a variety of projects as the primary UI contact in collaborative environments (in-house and remote) that have tremendously simplified complex daily workflow activities. She prides herself in her ability to translate complex business requirements into usable interfaces and in being a true user advocate throughout the entire design process. After years of leading User Interface Design teams in various capacities, Angelia went on to become a Certified Usability Analyst through Human Factors International and branch out as a full time consultant and Founder of The Kreativ Studio, in California, where she is Principal and Designer. ++BBA, Management Major, GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, Allendale, MI, ++CUA, Usability, Human Factors International, San Francisco, CA

John Hall

New Media Designer, John has over 20 years of industry experience, and offers a fresh, creative and visually stimulating design solution from concept to completion. He is an award winning writer. He analyzes the project and creates a marketing solution to complement a brand image. He uses the most effective way to get your message across in print, electronic, and film media using a variety of methods. He develops the overall layout and production design of magazines, newspaper, journals, annual reports, and other publications. John produces promotional displays, packaging, and marketing brochures for products and services as well as logo design or brand development.Whether it is animated motion graphics or web design, John offers the latest in design and production. ++Graphic Design, SCHOOL of VISUAL ARTS, New York, NY; 3D Design Certification, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA

Alan Merritt

Web and Multimedia Designer, Alan Merritt has been in the web design field for the last 10 years. In 1998, Alan founded the company Alan Merritt Design with the goal of creating visually stunning websites. Over the years he has created websites for Radio Stations, Recording Artists, Actors, Corporate Businesses and National Organizations. Alan is also the Chief Operating Officer for one of the largest webcasting companies in Washington, D.C. Alan has an extensive background and experience in the visual world of webcasting and multimedia design. ++BS, Microbiology, HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C.