Ahead of the Game

Quality. Creative. Efficient.

As the #1 Golf line and with decorating capabilities that are second to none in the golf and corporate market, Ahead is a brand we have come to know and trust. After recently visiting their factory it is clear as to why they have been synonymous with producing outstanding product for more than 20 years. They are consistent in delivering quality product and creative ideas on time.

NOW THAT'S A HEADWEAR FACTORY

Equipped with a full creative suite of over 40 designers they create fresh custom headwear assortments for golf shops, resorts, tournaments, and corporate promotions. With their alternative graphics and knack for pairing up the right ornamentation technique for each piece, customers of all ages and tastes are always highly satisfied. Ahead has great styling, modern fabrics, and on trend colors to keep all target audiences interested. 

FULL CREATIVE SUITE

We are proud to partner with a supplier whose attention to detail matches ours. Setting your brand apart is our mission, selecting the right product and special finishes appropriate for your brand program. Great looks, great decoration and full custom solutions guarantee getting you ahead of the game.

HAD A WHALE OF A TIME

Customized Deliciousness

Amplify your holiday gift with custom designed canisters filled with delicious cookies & snacks. Take a look at the catalog for flavor options, new holiday designs, and gift box ideas to fit any price range!

Creating Amazing

Did we mention that we love what we do?
Enjoyed being a part of this Marketing Conference and putting together an exclusive PopUp Shop just for this event. Creating Amazing with an awesome brand!

Opposites Attract

Digging the juxtaposition of hard edges of wood combined with the beauty of glass, mirrors and gold accents. We're seeing it on the shelves of our favorite retailers as well as in the decor of corporate events. Pairing high sheen with rough hewn, luxe with recycled and re-purposed, traditional with contemporary. Opposites really do attract.

RETAIL & EVENT INSPIRATION

People are accepting that contrasting design elements can work together, even if tradition or custom has taught them differently. It's like mixing your favorite blue jeans with a dress top. It just works.

The corporate market offers an array of products that help your brand stay on trend. 

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SILENTLY JUDGING YOUR FONT CHOICE

Typography at it's most basic state is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed. Each year brings new innovations as well as the rebirth of old techniques. With thousands of different fonts and type styles available, companies work to find a font that represents their brand goals and culture. We often see companies taking on large re-brand projects in an effort to stay current and relevant. Whether it's a massive rebrand or a light refresh, typography always plays a leading role in identifying the brand.

Typography Trends for 2016

RETRO GRUNGE TYPOGRAPHY

source: Diet Coke

source: OCJ Apparel

There's no doubt about it, retro and vintage are having a moment. From start-ups to Fortune 500 companies,  designers are using old style, grungy yet elaborate, type options. The best ones are usually custom, single use designs that don't have a lot of extra characters or styles. The key is moderation. Use on a word or two (or logotype) as your main display to let it shine. Then use a clean supporting type for body copy, etc. 

SCRIPTS/WATERCOLOR TYPOGRAPHY

source: Plated

source: freeland typeface

Fun-loving and light-hearted. When you want to emphasize a down-to-earth, personal approach behind a brand or service using scripts/watercolors typography does just that. Their familiarity and natural feel allow them to escape the coldness, technical impression of the digital environment and achieve a more humanized look. This style can easily come across as feminine but designers are stepping up to the challenge and finding it worthwhile. Similar to retro grunge, this style should have a singular and specific purpose in the design.

ALL CAPS EVERYTHING TYPOGRAPHY

source: The Conservation Center

source: webneel

All caps has come a long way from just shouting at the reader. This trend, more than any other, we've seen make it's way to our corporate clients. Setting a clean sans serif typeface in all caps and using varying weights in a font family makes for a big impact while keeping things consistent. Thin, condensed and even wider typefaces can all work effectively in all caps. Making sure to leave plenty of space around lettering, simple and easy to read words and phrases make for great display purposes. The contrast in clean space and all caps lettering can be stunning. All caps can pair particularly well, as is the trend, with hero-sized imagery to create an engaging dominant visual.

TRENDING TYPOGRAPHY USE: SUPERIMPOSED OVER IMAGES

source: Paul Rand

source: Tyler Flemming Design

We're seeing it everywhere! The days when images and text were two separate entities are over. Today, superimposing text over images can make both more powerful. The key is to consider contrast and legibility. A striking image with gorgeous type, it's a beautiful thing.

What's Your Drinkware Personality?

Drinkware is super personal and with so many options these days, you're left asking, "Which one do I commit to?"  Does the aesthetic value trump feature/function for you?  Are your opinions heavily swayed because of brand?  Does it keep your favorite beverage hot or cold for that perfect amount of time?  Do you consume 8 oz. by lunch, or do you require 54 oz. before your first coffee break?  If you're as lucky as Goldilocks, you can find the piece of drinkware that's "just right" and captures the right amount of gravitas.

What's your drinkware personality?

#PPWWeek

Engage: Event Ideas

One of our favorite organizations, BizBash shares super cool giveaways and event merch from their Engage! 12 Summit.
When building a program, we always like to consider the attendee perspective. What will impress them? What will make them more comfortable while in attendance? What takeaways or action items would you like them to have? How can you extend the experience, so they will continue to come back year after year?

Registration Desk
(Displayed items that were in the welcome totes.)

Turn down gift idea.
(Minibar Kit)

Meeting survival kit.
(Each day had its own pouch of items.)

Poolside gift package.
(Fan, water mister, bottle of sleep-inducing Dream Water and insulated cup.)

Meeting necessities
(Pencils, sticky notes, a journal, mints and candy, and “Thinking Putty," a Silly Putty-like product to keep guests’ hands engaged.)

See more here: BizBash