DESIGN

Creative Graphic DesignCreative & Graphic Design Services: Visualizing Strategy

Aureus Media works closely with clients to create designs that evoke specific emotional responses that align with marketing strategies. We don’t just create “art” — we design visual instruments. Every color, font, and layout is chosen carefully to transform your brand’s visibility into a measurable business result.
 
Full-Spectrum Design Capabilities
We bridge the gap between creative vision and technical execution. Whether it’s the tactile feel of a high-end brochure or the seamless flow of a digital interface, we manage the technical complexities so you don’t have to.
 
Brand & Print Media
  • Identity: Corporate & Brand Logo Design
  • Marketing Assets: Brochures, Mailers, eBooks, & Collateral Design
  • Advertising: Social Media Campaign Ads & Ad Layouts
  • Large Format: Posters, Banners, & Signage
  • Corporate Stationery: Business Cards, Invitations, & Envelopes
 
Website Design & Development
We utilize a distinctive, proven methodology that combines Market Research with User-Interface (UI) Design to solve complex online challenges.
  • Architecture: Site Mapping & Information Design
  • Commerce: Custom e-Commerce Solutions
  • Experience: Interactive Presentations & Interface Design
  • Growth: Site Redesigns & Integrated Social Media Campaigns
 
Our Proven Design Process
Design is a collaborative journey. We utilize a structured development lifecycle to ensure your project remains on track, on message, and on budget.
 
Phase 1: Strategic Planning
We begin with a deep-dive consultation to define the Scope, Audience, and Objectives. We identify exactly what you want to communicate and the specific, measurable results you expect to see.
 
Phase 2: Proposal & Agreement
Within one business day of our consultation, you will receive a detailed quote. To protect both parties, we utilize a formal contract that outlines clear expectations for delivery.
  • Terms: A 50% deposit initiates the project, with the remaining balance due upon successful completion.
 
Phase 3: Development & Iterative Feedback
We believe in “no surprises.” We establish a scheduled feedback loop, providing you with three (3) distinct Design Prototypes for your review. This collaborative approach ensures the final product is a perfect reflection of your brand.
 
Phase 4: Launch & Optimization
Following final approval, we move to a live working draft. We conduct rigorous browser and platform testing, perform final optimizations, and launch your site to the world—including initial Search Engine submissions.
 
 
Infrastructure & Management
A great design needs a stable home. We offer comprehensive backend support to ensure your digital presence is as functional as it is beautiful.
  • Custom Development: From JavaScript rollovers to complex e-commerce scripting and account integration, we build the functionality your business requires.
  • Managed Hosting: We offer scalable hosting solutions and monthly site management services to take the guesswork out of maintenance.
  • Strategic Maintenance: Beyond the launch, we offer dedicated maintenance contracts to ensure your site remains updated and secure in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
 
Investment Structure
Aureus Media Design provides high-value creative work tailored to your specific Marketing Strategy & Deployment Plan.
  • Project-Based Quotes: We provide comprehensive estimates based on the specific scope of work, ensuring transparency from day one.
  • Professional Rates: Our fees are determined by the complexity of the task, starting at a minimum of $25/hour for basic design services.
  • Related Expenses: We coordinate with third-party vendors (printers, stock photo agencies, and specialized developers) to provide a turnkey experience, passing through costs for materials and pre-press production with full transparency.
 
Ready to bring your brand to life?
Don’t settle for a design that just looks good. Invest in a design that works.
 
Would you like to see our portfolio in action? Contact our offices in Montana at (406) 382-9323 to schedule your initial strategic consultation.

Please View Our Portfolio to view examples of several recent print and web design projects.

 

Print Media DesignPrint & Media Design Services 

        • Corporate / Brand Logo Design
        • Collateral Design
        • Social Media Campaign Ads
        • Ad Layouts
        • Brochures & Mailers
        • eBooks
        • Posters / Banners / Signs
        • Invitations / Envelopes
        • Business Cards

 

Website Design & DevelopmentWeb Design Services

        • Interface Design
        • Site Architecture Planning
        • Informational Site Design
        • e-Commerce Site Design
        • Site Redesign
        • Interactive Presentations
        • Social Media Campaigns (Strategy & Management)
 
The Aureus Design Methodology
We have pioneered a distinctive web design methodology engineered to solve complex online challenges. Our proven approach integrates Market Research, Strategic Development, and User-Interface (UI) Design with iterative promotion to ensure your digital presence is both beautiful and functional.
 
Our Design Process: What to Expect
Design is a collaborative journey. We involve you at every phase to ensure the final product exceeds your expectations.
 
1. Project Planning & Consultation
Every project begins with a deep-dive session to define:
  • The Message: What you need to communicate and to whom.
  • The Assets: The specific digital or print materials required.
  • The Function: Advanced features and interactive requirements.
  • The Goals: The short- and long-term results you expect to achieve.
 
2. Quote & Contracting
Following our consultation, we provide a detailed quote—usually by the next business day—outlining estimated hours and rates. To ensure a solid agreement, we require a signed contract that protects both parties and defines clear delivery expectations.
 
3. Payment & Feedback Loops
Work begins with a 50% deposit, with the remaining balance due upon project completion. We establish a rigorous schedule for feedback sessions, as your input is the fuel that moves the project forward.
 
Technical Infrastructure & Backend Development
We handle the “under-the-hood” complexities so you don’t have to.
  • Interactive Interface Design: We implement modern interactivity—from dynamic navigation and forms to custom animations—while ensuring total browser and platform compatibility.
  • Custom Code & Scripting: Whether you need advanced e-commerce solutions, secure account integration, or custom data collection, we build the functionality your business requires.
  • Hosting & Managed Services: We provide scalable hosting solutions for any budget, along with professional domain management and monthly maintenance services to keep your site secure.
From Concept to Completion: What Happens Next?
  1. Prototypes: We submit three (3) distinct design prototypes for your review.
  2. Refinement: We record your feedback to create a secondary and final revision.
  3. Development: Upon approval of the final design, we will build a fully functional working draft integrated with your content.
  4. Live Testing & Launch: We conduct final platform testing, launch the site, and begin submissions to major search engines.
Investment Structure: Rates & Fees
Our fees are determined by the specific complexity of the work performed, ensuring you only pay for the expertise your project requires.
  • Professional Rates: Standard design services are billed on an hourly basis, with a minimum rate of $25/hour.
  • Contingency Costs: These cover items outside the original scope, such as rush charges for strict deadlines, project changes, or delays caused by missing assets or payments.
  • Related Expenses: We provide a turnkey experience by coordinating with third-party vendors for items such as pre-press production, stock photography, specialized paper, and complex backend sub-contracting. All related expenses are transparently outlined and managed by our team.
Ready to Start?
Let’s turn your business objectives into a visual reality. Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation.
 

For More Information, please contact us at (406) 382-9323 or (406) 356-6276 Monday through Friday, 9-6 pm (MST).            

 


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