Mark Dollan
Dead Nuts Design

Websites:

• http://www.deadnutsdesign.com

Dead Nuts Design (formerly Ixion Creative) is a full service creative solutions and marketing firm specializing in the branding and promotion of companies in the firearms, shooting sports, golfing, sporting goods, residential housing, resort / hospitality, travel, aerospace, entertainment, and defense industries; as well as several local and national non-profit organizations.

With over 14 years of proven experience and a reputation for being on the leading edge of current trends, Dead Nuts Design works hard to develop strong working relations with our clients in order to provide the best possible results. With clients all over the nation, we've encountered a wide variety of marketing issues: tough competitors, daunting challenges, and unfavorable economic conditions. However, we've built a track record of marketing excellence that has been established with scores of successful marketing projects throughout the country, and recognized with awards and accolades at every level.

Graphic design, branding, websites, marketing, advertising, consulting, online marketing, art direction, custom photography, logos, brochures, newsletters, annual reports, SEO

Introductions to owners of small to medium-sized businesses who need logos, brochures, a new website, SEO services, or need help getting started in either Internet marketing or social media.

Over 14 years of industry experience

Dead Nuts Design is owned by Mark Dollan - a veteran graphic designer who has helped companies all over the United States develop successful corporate identities, brands, and marketing campaigns that sell. His work has helped both local companies and national corporations realize their brand's full potential by carefully examining, discovering, developing, and implementing solutions that fit each client's specific needs.

Mark has won several international design awards including the Davey Award and the Communicator Award, resulting in his induction into the invitation-only membership of the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA). In recent years, he has been invited to serve as an official IAVA Judge for the Davey Awards, Communicator Awards, and the W3 Awards, evaluating and scoring creative work from all over the world - including entries submitted by some of the biggest brand names in today's market. Mark's experience has been called upon on many occasions to teach other graphic artists how to improve their skills, and he has been instrumental in the successful launch of many internal marketing departments over the years. Mark is also a member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), and has served as a web development consultant for Central Michigan University Public Broadcasting.

In his spare time, Mark enjoys shooting trap and skeet, and is just starting out in steel target shooting with a goal of participating in competition. He also enjoys golfing, fishing, and capturing the intense beauty of nature with digital photography.

AWARDS & HONORS - Winner - 2008 Communicator Awards - Winner - 2007 Communicator Awards - Winner of two 2006 Davey Awards

• IAVA Judge for the 2008 W3 Awards
• IAVA Judge for the 2008 Communicator Awards
• IAVA Judge for the 2007 Davey Awards

MEMBER OF: - International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA) - American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)