Observe
Portfolio
We approach every project with a fresh outlook and we often incorporate the talents of more than one designer so you’ll have the benefit of our diverse experiences to develop your business’s own unique look and style.
- Advertising
- Annual Reports
- Brochures
- CD Covers
- Corporate Identity
- Direct Mail
- Illustration
- Invitations
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Posters
- Trade Show Materials/Exhibit Graphics
- Website Design & Development (WordPress)
- Mobile Website Design
- Facebook & Twitter Pages
An Orchestrated Effort
Services
Octavo firmly believes that all aspects of a business’s marketing efforts should work together to create a cohesive brand image. We offer a full range of marketing services including affordable solutions for both print and web. We find that the strength of any advertising or marketing campaign is maximized when all aspects are delivering the same, strong message. That said, we are happy to work with you on any individual project.
News
More News
We are now Mobile!
We did some revamping (HTML5, CSS3, and media queries) to make the website responsive to different screen sizes. Check it out, by reducing the width of your browser you can see how the design changes.November 18, 2011
Platinum PR is in the WordPress Showcase
Platinum PR’s redesigned website has been included in the WordPress Showcase for being a “well branded site that makes great use of WordPress’ ability to function as a CMS.”November 18, 2011
Ooo-la-la!
Awards
While our foremost goal is to create successful materials for our clients, we have to admit it really sends us into orbit when we win the praise and recognition of our design colleagues. We’re extremely proud of the 400+ design awards we’ve earned and believe they demonstrate our dedication to going over and above the commonplace. To see examples of our work, observe our portfolio.
About
Out of the Ordinary
Octavo is an award-winning graphic design firm that has emerged with a high-octane presence since we opened for business in 2000. When you enter our offices in downtown Frederick, Maryland, there’s an unmistakable energy and excitement that convey our genuine passion for our work. If you’re looking for a well-orchestrated brand image, optimum attention and exceptional originality, you’ll find it at Octavo. We’re never satisfied with ordinary and we’re not afraid to do a little off-road thinking to get your marketing efforts the attention they deserve.
Our goal is to produce work that gets noticed … and gets you results. We recognize the importance of attracting attention and motivating your audience and we never settle for the typical. We strive to go an extra step, creating designs that arouse the spirit, stir the senses and entertain the mind. We pride ourselves on thinking outside the buzzwords.
Our approach to design includes exploring the competition and understanding the market, but ultimately doing what works best for you, your business and your budget. While exceptional design is at the heart of Octavo, you’ll find we are good business people who meet deadlines and are obsessive about customer service.
Sue Hough
sue@8vodesigns.comSue Hough founded Octavo Designs in April 2000. Since that time, Octavo has become an award-winning graphic design studio receiving both local and national recognition for outstanding design work. Sue creative directs the business with a foundation of over seventeen years of experience in graphic design, pre-press, and the print industry. In 2003, Sue acquired Gecko Media Group, a regional web development and marketing firm, thus elevating the company’s web design presence. Since the acquisition, Octavo has had great success offering their clients a full scope of print and interactive marketing services. Sue creative directs Websites with a branding focus that ties directly into each client’s marketing strategies and goals. Having a fun and creative atmosphere which shows in the studio as well her work, helping give Octavo Designs their creative edge. Always eager to give back to the community, Sue has sponsored many activities and volunteered design services for numerous regional non-profit organizations.
Seth Glass
seth@8vodesigns.comSeth Glass joined Octavo in December of 2006. With a BFA in Graphic Design and Photography from Frostburg State University, his primary role at Octavo is heading up the interactive and web department. His expertise in web design and development in accompaniment with his diligent work ethic and positive attitude has made him an invaluable part of the Octavo team. He is also the team’s photographer and has produced artistic and natural images for several of Octavo’s clients. Seth is proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, WordPress, HTML, and CSS. He currently resides in Middletown, Maryland with his wife and two daughters.
Cory McNamee
cory@8vodesigns.comCory McNamee joined Octavo Designs in May of 2011 directly after graduating from Shepherd University with a BFA in Graphic Design. His time at Shepherd provided him with many opportunities for strong and varied experience in several design areas including publication design, packaging, websites, logos, and more. Cory’s eagerness to learn and passion for design make him a great new asset to the Octavo team. He currently resides in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
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Octavo Designs is an award winning graphic design and website design firm located in the heart of downtown Frederick, Maryland, less than an hour away from Washington, DC and Baltimore, Maryland.
108 West Church Street
Frederick, Maryland 21701
P 301.695.8885
E info@8vodesigns.com
